1305M326Q0214_Questions_and_Answers_06022026_0001.docx
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This is a Questions and Answers document for solicitation 1305M326Q0214, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for non-personal landscape services at the National Weather Service facility in Mobile, Alabama. The document does not provide specific substantive details regarding questions posed or answers provided, as the actual Q&A content is not included in the provided excerpt. However, based on the related solicitation information, this RFQ seeks services to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for landscape maintenance at the NWS Mobile location, with a base year performance period from the date of award through May 31, 2027, followed by four option years. The incumbent contract was awarded to Complete Agricultural Grounds Services LLC for $39,000 aggregate over five years.
The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million. The Government intends to award a fixed-price purchase order on an all-or-none basis with Net 30 payment terms. Amendment 0001, issued on June 2, 2026, added this Q&A document, clarified the base year period of performance dates, added Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.223-23, and extended the quotation deadline to 10:00 AM MDT on June 5, 2026. The solicitation is administered by the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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| Sol_1305M326Q0214_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| 142020-26-0085_WD_2015-4605_Rev_28_05132026.txt | TXT text file | |
| Sol_1305M326Q0214.pdf | ||
| 142020-26-0085_SOW_for_RFQ_Mobile_AL_05202026.docx | DOCX document |
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Questions and Answers 1305M326Q0214 Landscape Services, Mobile AL
| Q1: | What is the size of the property? |
| A1: | Based off Google maps we believe the acreage to be approximately 1 acre but that includes buildings. That is the best number we have currently. A site visit might help you to see the size of the property. |
| Q2: | SOW Section "Period of Performance" and CLIN 0001 specify a base period ending 05/31/2027, while CAR Clause 1352.270-70 states the base period is 05/15/2026 through 04/30/2027. Could the Government please confirm the exact end date for the Base Year to ensure accurate pricing of weekly/bi-weekly mowing cycles? |
| A2: | The CAR Clause 1352.270-70 had the incorrect end date. The correct end date for the base period is 05/31/2027. |
| Q3: | SOW Section "Mulch" requires the replacement of mulch/pine straw in flower beds annually in May, but does not specify the anticipated volume (e.g., cubic yards) or required depth of application. Could the Government clarify the quantity or depth of mulch/pine straw required for this task? |
| A3: | 2 to 3 inches of mulch is acceptable |
| Q4: | The SOW requires monthly pruning and shape maintenance for all plants, shrubs, and trees (12 times per year). Could the Government provide an estimated count of the trees and shrubs currently on-site to assist in staffing level |
| A4: | Approximately 25 shrubs and trees including palms and sago palms |
| Q5: | The SOW states that "all personnel handling pesticides or herbicides will be certified and licensed." Could the Government clarify if a license is required for every crew member present during chemical application, or if performance is acceptable provided a licensed supervisor is on-site to oversee the applications? |
| A5: | Supervisor is acceptable |
| Q6: | The SOW requires that all grass clippings and natural debris be removed and disposed of offsite. Are there any specific local facility requirements for disposal, or is the contractor permitted to utilize any legal local landfill? |
| A6: | Contractor will properly dispose of all grass clipping and natural debris offsite using any legal local landfill. If local ordinances require specific disposal practices, contractor must look into and follow that. |
| Q7: | Can a Google Aerial map or site maps, drawings, or additional layout documents be provided for this property? |
| A7: | We do not have an aerial map however the contractor should easily be able to find that on Google maps/earth |
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