161259 Questions & Answers #3.pdf

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161259 Specialty Mowing with Mechanical Edging
Solicitation number
IFB-129359
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Chesterfield County, Virginia

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This document comprises Questions and Answers #3 related to Virginia's solicitation for specialty mowing with mechanical edging services in the Chesterfield Residency of the Richmond District, covering Amelia, Chesterfield, and Powhatan counties. The Q&A document addresses clarifications regarding the scope of work, service requirements, and contract specifications that bidders submitted during the solicitation period. Key topics discussed include equipment specifications, service frequency and scheduling, area coverage definitions, and performance standards for the zero-turn mowing, motorized mechanical edging, string trimming, and litter removal services required on designated Primary and Secondary Routes.

The document serves as an official addendum to the solicitation, providing authoritative guidance to all prospective bidders to ensure uniform interpretation of contract requirements. The clarifications presented help establish consistent expectations regarding service delivery, equipment capabilities, and contractor responsibilities. No specific pricing information, set-asides, incumbent contractor details, or funding amounts are detailed within this Q&A document, as it functions primarily as a technical guidance tool rather than a procurement announcement or award notice.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1221 East Broad Street (804) 482-5818 Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219

WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING

IFB 161259 Specialty Mowing with Mechanical Edging Questions and Answers #3

1. Question: The Table of Contents lists "Virginia Code Contractor License Requirements (If Necessary)," but that attachment isn't in the posted document. Please confirm that no DPOR contractor license is required for this mowing, edging and litter work?

Answer: No DPOR contractor license required.

2. Question: For a prime contractor with no employees whose approved subcontractor carries statutory workers' compensation with employer's liability, does that satisfy IX.T.2 (Employer's Liability $100,000)?

Answer: No.

3. Question: Please confirm that no bid, performance or payment bond is required. A third-party listing shows "bonds required.”?

Answer: No bid, performance or payment bond is required.

4. Question: Please confirm that WZTC verification held by an approved subcontractor's employees satisfies X.40?

Answer: Yes. Refer to section X. 33. Refer to Attachment C.

5. Question: Could you please confirm whether a prime bidder that is not currently Virginia DSBSD-certified may submit a responsive bid using Attachment B, Section B, with a proposed DSBSD-certified landscaping subcontractor, subject to Attachment C approval?

Answer: Refer to Attachment B. Refer to Attachment C. Refer to section X. 31. Refer to section

X 33. All requirements of IFB#161259 shall be met.

6. Question: Please confirm whether any minimum subcontract percentage is prescribed.

Answer: Refer to section X. 33

7. Question: Whether subcontractor experience may be considered in responsibility review alongside the bidder’s Attachment E references?

Answer: No. Subcontractor experience is not considered.

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