Questions_and_Answers_Amendment_2_0002.pdf

Question:

There are many references to Appendices A, B, C, D, & E in the solicitation PWS. However, we do not find these documents posted. The exception to this is a document labeled “Attachment_2_Area_Descriptions_and_Photos” which may be Appendix B, albeit mislabeled.

Answer:

There are no appendixes as referenced in the PWS. The appendix language should have been removed with the final PWS version as the appendix information was directly incorporated into the PWS rather than having the extra attachments.

Attached to this amendment is an updated PWS showing deleted language in red wording with a strikethrough. See also the following sections for clarifications:

Section 3.4 Task 4 Unimproved area the title of Attachment 2 Area Descriptions and Photos was added to unimproved area 1 and 2.

Section 3.5 Task 5 Supplementary Area Spraying clarification in acreage size is made for:

• Transformer Decks

• Spreader-yards/Switchyards

• Transmission Towers

• Radio Repeater Control Building

Question:

Please provide information as to the total amount of acres to be mowed within the total of 2,859 acres that are represented in this PWS.

Answer:

Each location listed in the solicitation contains information on acreage and services required in each area.

Question:

Is there currently a CBA associated with this contract? If so, can we be provided with this information.

Answer:

No, there is no current CBA. The Wage Determinations incorporated in this PWS are applicable.

Question:

Can you please confirm that the service dates on this contract will be from January 1 to December 31?

Answer:

From PWS

1.4 Period of Performance: The period of performance will be for one (1) Base Year and four (4) option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023

Option Year 1: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 Option Year 2: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 Option Year 3: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 Option Year 4: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 *Dates subject to change based on final award date will be listed on form SF-1449.

Actual work to be performed under this contract will be between March 1st to November 30th of each respective year.

The growing season at GCPO is normally considered to be from April 15th to October 31st, with the first planting historically after Mother’s Day weekend, depending on frost.

With regards to the animal stations, there are 2 listed as part of the requirements, are these the only 2 required under this contract or will the other 8 waste stations be included as well?

Answer: There are only 2 waste stations located at North Dam Park that are included in this solicitation. Other waste stations may be installed in the future, but the location and quantity have not been determined at this point.

At what point does the contractor take over the maintenance of the irrigation system? Will it be at the water main or at the valve boxes for each system?

Answer:

The contractor takes over maintenance at the irrigation shut off valve for each system, that is used for winterizing each system. The irrigation shut off valve is upstream of and typically near, but not necessarily in, the valve boxes containing the automated valves for each system.