12443924Q0019 Questions and Answers.docx

This document contains pre-bid questions and answers for a federal contract solicitation to provide mowing and landscaping services. The incumbent contractor was Porter's Lawncare, LLC, which was awarded contract number 12443922P0118 for a total value of $29,675. The related solicitation, number 12443924Q0019 from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service, seeks a contractor to mow approximately 2 acres at the Clinch Ranger District work center and 1.8 acres at two government houses once per week from April through mid-November. The government houses will be mowed every two weeks. The selected contractor must also rake, sweep, and remove clippings and debris after mowing to keep all areas well-groomed, collect and remove leaves once annually, and obtain inspection and approval from the contracting officer representative before leaving each work site.