19HA7019Q0031+-+Questions+and+Answers.docx

U.S. Embassy Port au Prince Q&A for the Gardening Services Solicitation

1. With the actual security issue, can bids be accepted at any time before the due date?

The cover letter and the SF-1449 cover page clearly state that quotation must be submitted on or before 10:00 a.m. local time on October 30, 2019 (This has been extended to November 19th, 2019 due to the security situation.)

1. Are the plants located in front of each site part of the contract?

Please see paragraph 1.9.5 of the SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

1. What should the contractor do in case of damage to the automated system due to power failure?

As stated in paragraph 1.14.2, the Contractor is required to report any failure of the pump or irrigation system to the COR.

1. Can the list of approved pesticides be provided?

Paragraph 1.11 calls the Contractor to obtain approval of the COR for all pesticides instead of the Government providing a list.

1. Should the ground maintenance plan be provided before or after the contract award?

Please see paragraph 1.3.5

1. Can the past contract price be provided?

The purchase order contract was issued for one year for a total amount of $ 204,000.00.

1. Will there be a storage area available to the contractor?

Yes.

1. What type of pets do the residence have?

All tenants do not have pets. Some tenants may have a cat and/or dog.

1. When will the contract be awarded?

We expect to award the contract in 2 to 4 months.

9. We have realized that the evacuation canal inside the Stecker/Roumain compound is filled with mud, are we required to clean it?

Please see paragraph 1.8 REMOVAL OF DEBRIS.

10. Should a technical proposal be submitted for each site?

No.

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