1305M325Q0288 Q and A 09032025.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 1305M325Q0288
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for a snow removal services solicitation for the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office in Buffalo, NY. The solicitation (RFQ Number 1305M325Q0288) is a small business set-aside with NAICS code 561730 and a size standard of $9.5 million. The previous contract was awarded to Lakestone Development Inc for $55,780.00 over five years. The current solicitation covers snow removal services for multiple locations, including the office parking lot (approximately 0.3 acres) and other sites at 150 Amherst Villa RD and 150 N. Airport Way, with a base year performance period from 09/15/2025 through 09/14/2026 and snow removal services needed from 10/01/2025 through 04/30/2026.
The Q&A document provides specific details about snow removal requirements, including that contractors must perform snow removal when new snow accumulation reaches two or more inches, typically reporting within two clock hours of accumulation. If snow falls during late night hours, contractors must report by 5AM. When requested, snow removal must be completed within two hours or at a time agreed upon with the Meteorologist-in-Charge. The solicitation includes attachments with Google images of parking lots to assist potential bidders in understanding the service areas, and encourages site visits for a comprehensive understanding of the locations requiring snow removal services.
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| 1305M325Q0288_Q_and_A_09082025_0003.docx | DOCX document | |
| 1305M325Q0288_Images_for_Amendment_0003_09082025_0003.docx | DOCX document | |
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| 1305M325Q0288_Google_Maps_587_Aero_Dr_08282025_0001.png | PNG image | |
| 1305M325Q0288 Google Images of Parking Lots 09032025.docx | DOCX document | |
| 1305M325Q0288 Google Maps 587 Aero Dr 08282025.png | PNG image | |
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1305M325Q0288 Q: Who is the incumbent?
A: Please read the information that was provided for the solicitation. This can be found in the Description for the solicitation at the top.
Q: Can I do a walk through?
A: Contact info for who to schedule the site visit with is in the Description for the solicitation.
Q: Is there map or photo of the property?
A: There is a Google image of 587 Aero drive that has been added to the attachments. We don’t have images for the other areas that need to be plowed. You might want to conduct a site visit to see all of the areas.
Q: How many total acres are there?
A: The Office parking lot is approximately .3 acres. The other lots are significantly smaller.
Q: What trigger do you want this service completed?
A: Per the Statement of Work, “The contractor shall perform snow removal when a new snow accumulation of two or more inches occurs, or upon request by the Meteorologist-in-Charge (MIC) or his designee. Normally, the contractor shall report within two clock hours when two inches of snow has accumulated. If the snow falls during the late night hours, the contractor shall report by 5AM. When requested, the snow removal shall be performed within two hours of the request, or at a time agreed to by the MIC or his designee.”
Q: " All paved surfaces of the observatory 150 Amherst Villa RD, where upper-air flight are performed" Can you provide a map to for a visual of the areas you are looking to have serviced for this location?
A: See Google Images of Parking Lots attachment.
Q: " gravel surfaces at the WSR-88D RDA 150 N. Airport Way, excluding those locations where vehicles are parked at the time work is performed.” Can you provide a map to for a visual of the areas you are looking to have serviced for this location?
A: See Google Images of Parking Lot attachment.
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