QA 1244505024Q0012 - Santee Lawn Care and Ground Maintenance.pdf
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This document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) related to a federal contract opportunity for Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance services at the Santee Experimental Forest in Cordesville, South Carolina. The contract has a NAICS code of 561730 Landscaping Services and a small business size standard of $9.5M. The anticipated period of performance is from April 15, 2024, to April 14, 2025, with four option years.
The Q&A provides details on the previous incumbent contractor, contract number, site visit information, where to find solicitation details, and the scope of work. It specifies that the contractor must provide biobased product certification for any herbicides and pesticides used. Offers are due by April 7th at 11:59 PM EST and should be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Nestor Rivera-Gonzalez. The Statement of Work and other relevant attachments are available in the solicitation.
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Santee Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance 1244505024Q0012
Q&A (Ques�ons and Answers)
Q1: Who was the previous incumbent for this bid?
A1: Grounds Maintenance, Inc., Van Williams
Q2: What was the previous Contract Number?
A2: 12445021P0056
Q3: Will the 8 Acres of land be marked for the contractors to visibly dis�nguish?
A3: There is a site map, and the boundaries are mostly visible by Highway 402 and fencing.
Q3: Aerial photo and Sketch of the project site uploaded.
Q4: Where could find solicita�on details in SAM.gov?
Q3: htps://sam.gov/opp/5ee8177434c4455cab03d1cb326e8617/view
Q5: SITE visit infirma�on?
SITE VISIT: 14th March at 2:00PM (EST), at Santee Experimental Forest, 3734 Highway 402, Cordesville, SC 29434. Pre- Bid mee�ng is not mandatory however highly encouraged.
Point of Contact:
Mrs. Melissa Johnson melissa.johnson2@usda.gov
Q6: When is the bid date and �me for this projects?
The Solicita�on has this informa�on.
Q7: Does it have a (Mandatory/Non-Mandatory) Pre-Bid Mee�ng?
If so, when is the schedule for date and �me?
A7: We never talk about Pre-Bid, but just conduc�ng a SITE VISIT.
Q8: Construc�on cost es�mate or a construc�on cost range for the project?
Q8: We never talk about construc�on, but service.
Q9: Complimentary set of Bid Documents (plans and specifica�ons) A9: They can find SOI in the atachments sec�on.
Q10: What is the complete scope of work for these projects?
A10: They can find SOW in the atachments sec�on.
Q11: Is pine straw bed required around all the trees in the yard?
Q11: No, just around the buildings.
Q12: Is mowing and branch removal required within the “wooded islands” within the yard?
https://sam.gov/opp/5ee8177434c4455cab03d1cb326e8617/view mailto:melissa.johnson2@usda.gov
Santee Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance 1244505024Q0012
A12: No.
Q13: Is the contractor requiring to provide a biobased product cer�fica�on?
A13: They will need to provide products that they will use (Herbicides and Pes�cides) that comply as minimum required as per stated in www.biopreferred.gov The contractor usually knows these requirements, when the Agency processing award determina�on, we could ask to the apparent awardee for this requirement.
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