Questions and Answers - 12444325Q0020 - Amendment 0001 COMPLETE.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 5

03/26/20250001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

03/26/2025

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Amendment 0001 - To post Question and Answers to SAM.gov.

MOF Cheat-Potomac RD/Petersburg Office Mowing

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

CAROL D. NORTHROP

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

12444325Q0020 - MOF Cheat-Potomac RD Petersburg Office Mowing 03APR2025

1. Is there an incumbent? If so, what was the contract number, value of the contract, and the name of the company?

a. Incumbent - ERIKA TAX SERVICE LLC

b. Contract Number - 12444323P0115

c. Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value) - $33,000

2. How do you want the quote submitted?

a. Per the solicitation on page 11: 3) Submit offer by email to michael.simpson@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from michael.simpson@usda.gov.

3. What was the duration of the contract for the previous awardee?

a. The previous contract was base year with the potential for 3 option years.

4. What is the process for alternate scheduling if weather conditions impact service schedule?

a. If weather conditions prohibit normally scheduled work from being completed, the work will be rescheduled.

5. Are there any site-specific access restrictions or security protocols that contractors should be aware of?

a. None that I am aware of that would conflict with the contract.

6. How are contract modifications or amendments handled if requirements change during the contract period?

a. Any change after award would likely be a bi-lateral modification requiring the agreement of both the government and the awardee. I am unable to detail how every possible change might occur.

7. Is a bid bond requirement and if so, how much?

a. No.

8. Are payment and performance bonds required?

a. No.

9. Will you allow the contractor to increase pricing annually based on various factors related to the cost of living?

a. This will be a firm fixed price contract. You will not be permitted to change pricing annually based on cost-of-living conditions.

10. Can the forms be digitally signed?

a. Yes.

11. How long was the previous contract in place for? Because it’s not clear on the FPDS site.

a. The previous contract was terminated early, it was in place for less than two years.

12. The amount mentioned was for the total contract or the base year?

a. The Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value) - $33,000 references the total contract value at the time of award of the previous contract which was for the base year with the possibility of 3 option years.

13. Do you have any information on what happened to previous contract holder?

a. Nothing that would be relevant to the current solicitation.

mailto:michael.simpson@usda.gov