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- 140P6324Q0009
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This document contains Questions and Answers related to the solicitation for landscaping services at the Stone Hoop Garden at Mount Rushmore National Monument. The solicitation number is 140P6324Q0009.
The key details are:
- The government will consider substitutions for plant sizes and species that are not readily available locally, as long as the substitutes are deemed equal. Contractors should note any plant sources that are outside the local area.
- Landscaping/weed fabric is not required under the Statement of Work.
- Buffalo grass is required, and the contractor must provide certification that the sod is 100% buffalo grass.
- The landscaping area is approximately 800 sq ft for buffalo grass and 720 sq ft for plantings.
- The government is open to contractor-proposed substitutions for plants, trees, and grass that may not thrive in the local climate, as long as they are deemed equal.
- Public restrooms within the park are available for use by the contractor, so portable toilets are not required.
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Mount Rushmore NM-Stone Hoop Garden-Landscaping Services Solicita�on: 140P6324Q0009
Ques�ons and Answers
Ques�on 1:
Plan�ng material may be difficult to obtain in container sizes as specified in the Statement of Work/Plans. Is there a possibility of providing smaller container sizes and increase the number of plants? This will most likely apply to several of the plant species and available container sizes.
Government Answer:
Yes, sizes of plants and plant condi�ons will be reviewed during the submital process. Please note during the submital process require photo of all plant stock before ordering. Any changes to size made based on availability will be reviewed by the COR and CO.
For example, if a 5gal plant size is called out, (And Not Available) the park would likely subs�tute
(3) 1gal size plants for 1 5gal size plant if the 1-gal size is available. Contractors should quote according to the available plant sizes.
The Government understands that certain species of plants may not be available in the local area, if contractors need to go out of the area, all costs must be included in the quote.
Ques�on 2:
Is landscaping/weed filter fabric required. Not listed in the SOW/Plans. How much is required?
Government Answer:
The government does not require landscaping/weed filter fabric.
Ques�on 3:
Would Bluegrass be an acceptable alterna�ve to Buffalo grass. Closest source is Colorado.
Government Answer:
Buffalo Grass must be provided, Buffalo Grass supplier must be noted in the submital, with the guarantee/cer�fica�on that the sod is 100% buffalo grass content.
The Government understands that certain species of grass may not be available in the local area, if contractors need to go out of the area, all costs must be included in the quote.
Ques�on 4:
Do you have a rough es�mate or an exact amount of square footage that is involved with this project? The drawings that were provided was absent any scale.
Government Answer:
According to the plan, Buffalo grass area is approx. 800 sq �, Plan�ng areas equal approximately 720 sq �. The scale of the original design package is 1� = 10�.
Ques�on 5:
If the plants, grass, trees specified in the contract prove difficult or impossible to acquire, will the NPS be open to a subs�tute that is equal in value?
Government Answer:
The COR/CO will review subs�tute products that may be considered equals during the submital process.
Ques�on 6:
Some of the plant life (trees, plants, grass) within the solicita�on will have a short shelf life given the climate within the region and possible will not survive within 12 months. Are you open to subs�tu�ons to thrive within this climate?
Government Answer:
Please follow the plant selec�ons, and plan�ng plan. Please see the answer to ques�on #6
Ques�on 7:
Will bathroom facili�es be available or should contractor supply portable toilets?
Government Answer:
The public restrooms within the park are available for use by the contractor.
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