19SG2019R0001_Questions_and_Answers.docx

19SG2019R0001 - Gardening and Landscaping Services for the US Embassy Dakar

Summary of questions received after the solicitation was posted on the FBO and the site visit done.

Q – What is identified as the Temporary Additional Services in the solicitation scope:

· Is it Planting/replacement works of non-vegetated areas/dead plants

· Or Only temporary maintenance of existing plantations ?

Per Section I, Paragraph 1 - Scope of Contract, The following will be considered as Temporary Additional Services:

· Any request for Standard service required at times other than the normal workday

· Any request at locations outside of those designated for regular scheduled services The Temporary Additional Services shall either be in support of special events at Post or in support of Post’s residential make-ready program.

Q - INSURANCE: Is DBA insurance compulsory? Isn’t a liability insurance effected with a local insurer enough?

A - Refer to paragraph no 6.1 related to the mandatory and necessary minimum insurance requirement. The Defense Base Act insurance is mandatory and shall not be waived.

Q - Can you list the local licenses and permits required?

A – Following Section 3 and as part of the technical proposal, the offerors shall provide evidence that they have the authorization / licenses and permits to operate and perform landscaping and gardening works.

Q - If I am not able to submit quotations on time please let me know what my options are.

A - The closing date to submit the offers is January 4, 2019, at 12 noon local time. An extension is not anticipated.

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