Attachment_F_-_Questions_and_Answers.docx

ATTACHMENT F

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. What areas don’t have sprinklers? The property is not sprinkled

1. How many sprinklers are on site and what are the locations? The property is not sprinkled

1. Will the VA provide a water source for the contractor in the event of watering? Yes

1. Will the VA provide water if the contractor needs to use a portable watering device? Yes

1. How many exterior trash containers will the contractor be responsible? 15

1. Reference 1.1.5 Remove Debris/Police Grounds. Is the emptying and wiping down of trash cans twice a day done daily or on the 3-day policing days? On the 3-day policing days

1. Is there a reason why weeds in the bedding and planted areas can’t’ be controlled with herbicides? Majority of the outside is brought in from the building vents located near flower beds. This eliminates the smells coming in the building.

1. Reference 1.4.1.2 Sand barrels: Is salt acceptable for the barrels and how many is the contractor responsible for? Salt is acceptable. 11 barrels (55gal) with lids.

1. What locations are the “sand barrels” to be placed? (2) by each building 128 thru 131 and (3) by 125

1. Behind Bldg. B128 and other area there is gravel, is this to remain gravel and weed controlled or does the VA expect gravel to be removed and grass planted? This will remain gravel and weeds controlled

1. Will storage be available for the contractor to use or is the contractor allowed to set-up a storage or a staging area?

No.

1. Behind bldg. 135 there’s a pine tree leaning towards the bldg. does it need to be removed at a later negotiated price? This will be taken care of later at a negotiated price.

1. At the corner of Thorne Ave SW and Sayers St. SW there is a dead tree, is the contractor authorized to remove it at a later negotiated price? This will be taken care of later at a negotiated price.

1. We identified some dead shrubbery that needs to be replaced, is the contractor authorized to remove and replace at a later negotiated price? This should be included in your cost.

1. 1.5.1 Seasonal Color: Does this include all four seasons or just summer and winter? All four seasons

1. Is the Associated Credit Union (Bldg. 123) property included in this requirement? No

1. Is this a new requirement or was there a previous contract? New requirement