B09_Amendment_1_of_140P3026Q0015_Attachment_1_Q_A_0001.pdf

Remove or Prune Hazardous and Diseased Trees at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Solicitation 140P3026Q0015

Questions and Answers

Question 1: I do not see reference to FAR 52.219-14 on the June 22 solicitation. Can you please confirm that there are no limitations on subcontracting for this project?

Answer 1: The clause is not required as this solicitation follows procedures under FAR part 12 using simplified procedures (RFO 12.201-1). In accordance with FAR 19.507(e), the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, in solicitations and contracts for requirements expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Question 2: Total evaluated price and award mechanics. Section B requires lump-sum pricing for CLINS 00010A-C plus hourly rates at quantity 1 HR, and Attachment 4 requires DBH-banded unit prices’ Attachment 4 instructions further state that WOTR and the contractor will come to agreement on per-item pricing at the post award pre-work meeting.

Please confirm: (i) how the Government will calculate each offeror’s total evaluated price;

(ii) whether the awarded firm-fixed price is the Section B total; and (iii) whether the per-item pricing agreed at the pre-work meeting may adjust the contract price if field verified quantities differ from the estimates in SOW C.3.

Answer 2: Amendment 1 of the solicitation is issued and revised Section B Price Schedule to calculate each offeror’s total evaluated price using the same number of units. The awarded firm-fixed price is the total in Section B. Please note Attachment 4 is removed from this solicitation requirement.

Question 3: Tree work data. Attachment 1 is marked as a sample containing fictional data.

Can the Government provide the estimated DBH ranges and species (or the actual tree work list) for the approximately 13 removals, 8 selective prunings, 4 prune-or-remove trees, and 5 stump grindings referenced in SOW C.3?

Answer 3: There is no data provided at this time for the tree work data. It is expected that the Contracting Officer Representative and/or park staff will identify the actual data along with the Contractor to confirm the actual work list at the post award pre-work meeting.

Question 4: Creek woody-debris removal. SOW C.3 requires removal of accumulated dead trees and woody debris from the creek behind the maintenance yard, but Attachment 4 contains no corresponding price category. Where should offerors price this work, and can the Government provide an estimate of the affected creek length or debris volume?

Answer 4: Under CLIN 00010A Labor of Section B Price Schedule. If you require additional line items, please add it below CLIN 00010C Please note Amendment 1 of the solicitation is issued and removes Attachment 4.

Question 5: Site visit. Will the Government host a site visit prior to the quote due date? If so, please provide the date and attendance instructions.

Answer 5: There is no site visit scheduled for this project.

Question 6: Subcontractor qualifications under Factor 1. Where a small business prime proposes a teaming arrangement, will the Government accept the ISA certification, licenses, and past project experience of the proposed subcontractor’s personnel – performing the on-site work under the prime’s management – to satisfy Factor 1 subfactors

(a) and (c)?

Answer 6: The Offeror must meet the technical acceptability requirements as described in

FAR 52.212-2.

Question 7: Bat habitat season. SOW C.6. requires working around the bat habitat season (June 1 – July 31, 2026), and the period of performance begins June 30, 2026. Please clarify which activities (e.g. tree felling, pruning, stump grinding) are restricted during that window, and whether the restriction recurs in June 2027, given the period of performance runs through June 29, 2027.

Answer 7: As stated under SOW C.6, the Contractor will be required to work around the season of bat habitats as directed by the park. Please see Section M, Factor 1(b), the Offeror shall demonstrate the approach how they intend to complete the work described including the period of performance.

Question 8: Hourly-rate lines in Section B. Please confirm whether the hourly rates requested under CLIN 00010A (ISA Certified Arborist – Supervisor, Tree Climbers, Ground Workers) are for the Government’s price analysis only and are not separately summed into the total firm-fixed price.

Answer 8: Amendment 1 of the solicitation is issued for the revision of Section B Price Schedule. Please see highlighted yellow portion of the Amendment.

Question 9: SCA labor category mapping. Wage Determination 2015-4281 Rev 37 lists Pruner (11260) and Laborer, Grounds Maintenance (11210) but no tree-climber occupation. Please confirm which SCA labor categories The Government considers applicable to tree climbers and the ISA-certified supervisor, or whether conformance under FAR 52.222-41 (SF-1444) is expected.

Answer 9: Amendment 1 to the solicitation is issued to remove tree climbers in Section B Price Schedule. The contract requirement can be covered by an existing category of grounds workers/maintenance and does not require the duties of a tree climber. In accordance with FAR 52.222-41, the conforming procedures shall be initiated by the Contractor.

Question 10: Would it be possible to arrange a site visit or are we welcome to visit and look at the work on our own time?

Answer 10: There is no site visits scheduled for this project. The park is open to the public, however some areas are restricted and may not have access to all of the work site. At this time, there are no park staff available to accommodate site visits.

Question 11: What was the previously awarded contract amount for this project?

Answer 11: There are no previously awarded contracts for this requirement. Previous awards may have slightly different requirements.

Question 12: What is the maximum procurement or budget allocated for this opportunity?

Answer 12: This information is not available.

Question 13: Section B-Price Schedule indicates lump sum for labor, equipment and supplies. What quantities are we to apply this to in order to get the total?

Answer 13: Amendment 1 to the solicitation is issued for the revision of the unit, unit price and quantity information of Section B Price Schedule in order to get the total. Please note Attachment 4 has been removed from the solicitation requirements. See highlighted yellow of Amendment.