Respondents shall provide a minimum of three references. Please submit references using Proposal Form D. References do not count toward the page limit in this section. Respondent shall provide statements regarding the Respondent’s financial credit worthiness and past experience which can be verified, including the names and addresses of at least three commercial or institutional credit references and a letter authorizing each credit reference to respond to inquiries from the CDA. Market Compatibility and Understanding Respondents address how the proposed brand(s) for the Hotels are compatible with the Vision set forth in this RFP. CDA’s Vision is explored in depth in Section IV.B. The discussion should include, but is not limited to, the following topics: How the proposed hotel brand(s) will provide value to and increase the national and international profile of the Airport and CDA; How Hotels and a partnership with CDA are important to the Respondent’s strategic growth; and How the objectives of CDA and the Hotels are compatible and jointly attainable with the goals of the Respondent. Respondents shall demonstrate a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the O’Hare hotel submarket. Respondents shall address, at minimum, the key short- and long-term dynamics that will characterize the nature of the market both in and of itself and within the broader context of the Chicagoland region. The discussion shall include both quantitative metrics and qualitative considerations. Respondents shall address how these short- and long-term market dynamics will impact the performance of the Hotels, with a focus on how the proposed brand(s) will be optimally positioned within the submarket. The discussion should include, but is not limited, answers to the following topics: What aspects of the brand(s) operations, programming, innovation, technology, and other elements will position the Hotels in an advantageous position relative to the market (please note that there will be an opportunity to discuss these topics more in later sections); The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) for both the Existing Hotel and the New Hotel given the Respondent’s understanding of the market; and How the proposed brand(s) will maximize occupied room nights and revenues on weeknights, weekends, and during the various quarters/seasons of the year. Operations Plan Respondents must provide a thorough and considerate outline of how they intend to fulfill the of Management Services defined in Section VI. The Operations Plan should include how the Respondent, as a selected Operator, will provide the following: Technical Assistance Services
Respondents shall provide a minimum of three references. Please submit references using Proposal Form D. References do not count toward the page limit in this section. Respondent shall provide statements regarding the Respondent’s financial credit worthiness and past experience which can be verified, including the names and addresses of at least three commercial or institutional credit references and a letter authorizing each credit reference to respond to inquiries from the CDA. Market Compatibility and Understanding Respondents address how the proposed brand(s) for the Hotels are compatible with the Vision set forth in this RFP. CDA’s Vision is explored in depth in Section IV.B. The discussion should include, but is not limited to, the following topics: How the proposed hotel brand(s) will provide value to and increase the national and international profile of the Airport and CDA; How Hotels and a partnership with CDA are important to the Respondent’s strategic growth; and How the objectives of CDA and the Hotels are compatible and jointly attainable with the goals of the Respondent. Respondents shall demonstrate a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the O’Hare hotel submarket. Respondents shall address, at minimum, the key short- and long-term dynamics that will characterize the nature of the market both in and of itself and within the broader context of the Chicagoland region. The discussion shall include both quantitative metrics and qualitative considerations. Respondents shall address how these short- and long-term market dynamics will impact the performance of the Hotels, with a focus on how the proposed brand(s) will be optimally positioned within the submarket. The discussion should include, but is not limited, answers to the following topics: What aspects of the brand(s) operations, programming, innovation, technology, and other elements will position the Hotels in an advantageous position relative to the market (please note that there will be an opportunity to discuss these topics more in later sections); The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) for both the Existing Hotel and the New Hotel given the Respondent’s understanding of the market; and How the proposed brand(s) will maximize occupied room nights and revenues on weeknights, weekends, and during the various quarters/seasons of the year. Operations Plan Respondents must provide a thorough and considerate outline of how they intend to fulfill the of Management Services defined in Section VI. The Operations Plan should include how the Respondent, as a selected Operator, will provide the following: Technical Assistance Services