S06 Amdendment Oct 20 2021 for 36C24722Q0006 0001 Pest Control.pdf

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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FACILITY CODE CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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0004 10-20-2021

36C24722Q0006

619-22-2-5137-0008

Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care

215 Perry Hill Road

Montgomery AL 36109-3798

Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Alabama Health Care System

East Campus

2400 Hospital Road

Tuskegee AL 36083-5001

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24722Q0006

09-27-2021

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Purpose of amendment: To address question/concerns in reference to solicitation 36C24722Q0006 for Pest Control Services.

For Offeror to acknowledge all amendments, and for vendor to verify the limits on subcontracting.

See Continuation Pages

The offeror also must complete/sign page 8

Responses to vendors questions/concerns start on page 10

Benford Brundage

Contracting Officer

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CONTINUATION PAGE

FAR 52.212-1 addendum and FAR 52.212-2 addendum:

Pest Control Services / 36C24722Q0006 / CAVHCS, Tuskegee & Montgomery, AL

This is the 4th amendment (Amendment 0004) for solicitation 36C24722Q0006. It is dated 10/20/2021 and supersedes the language in previous amendments and the original solicitation where they conflict.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 – EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS are hereby revised to read as follows:

The following paragraphs are added for FAR Provision 52.212-1.

(m) Please acknowledge whether your firm is listed on the Veteran Information pages.

(https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov ) as a -SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS or VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS in block 17a on the first page of the SF1449/Solicitation.

(n) Reserved

(o) Information about current or previous vendors providing this or similar services such as: Contract Information, Vendor Name, Contract Number, Pricing, etc. WILL NOT be provided to potential bidding vendors. The current SOW in the solicitation is to be used and will not be compared to past or current contracts. The prime vendor must be licensed in the State of Alabama but does not have to be located in Alabama.

(p) Review Statement of Work and Other Attachments, (if applicable), for detailed information.

All questions need to be submitted in writing to benford.brundage@va.gov no later than

10am EST on Oct 21, 2021. No further questions will be answered after the date specified.

(q) Per the solicitation, your firm should complete the solicitation documents or comply with (FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, paragraph (b) and email completed document back to this office to benford.brundage@va.gov by 1pm EST on Oct 25, 2021 to be considered for award.

(r) Vendor needs to complete and return the following documents: (1) SF 1449.

(1) Block 12 Discount terms (if applicable)

(2) Section 17a – Vendor Information to include phone and DUNS numbers.

(3) Section 26 - Total Amount of Bid/Offer

(4) Section 30a-c – Vendor name, signature and date https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ mailto:benford.brundage@va.govn mailto:benford.brundage@va.gov

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(s) Acknowledge any amendments issued: Complete each amendment, SF 30, or complete the acknowledgement of amendments block in the solicitation.

(t) Complete and return Section B. (Cost/Price Schedule). Prices must include all associated fees such as Shipping, Delivery, Administration and delivery if required. See Statement of

Work and other attachments for more detail if included.

Unit Price – Unit Price for each separate line item

Amount – Quantity multiplied by Unit price by each separate

Line Grand Total – Total aggregate amount of all line items

SAMPLE: How to complete Section B.3 – The Price/Cost Schedule below:

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Item Information Item

No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

The B.3 Price/Cost Schedule above is a SAMPLE ONLY Please double check your mathematical calculations prior to submitting the signed amendment.

(u) The Prime Vendor must submit the following with their proposal/bid;

1) Verification of 18 months of pest control experience. This can be done by submitting documentation such as; Corporate History, Brief Narrative, Past Performance information including contact information for the POCs/CORs.

2) Documentation of valid and active Pest Control All applicable License/Certification/Credentials for the State of Alabama.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

VAAR 852.219-10 applies in lieu of FAR 52.219-27

1 Widget A 1.00 EA $300.00 $300.00

2 Widget B 2.00 EA $500.00 $1,000.00_

3 Installation 1.00 JB $400.00 $400.00

4 Annual Service 4.00 JB $200.00 $800.00

GRAND TOTAL $2,500.

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852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

SET-ASIDE (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled Veteran- owned small business concern or SDVOSB”:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR part 74 and is listed in VA’s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database; and

(v) The business will comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and 125, provided that any reference therein to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (SDVO SBC), is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB unless otherwise stated in this clause.

(2) “Service-disabled Veteran” means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term “small business concern” has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term “small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities” has the meaning given the term “small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled Veterans” under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)), except that for a VA contract the firm must be listed in the VIP database (see paragraph (a)(1)(iv) above).

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from VIP-listed SDVOSBs. Offers received from entities that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of offer shall not be considered.

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(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a VIP-listed SDVOSB who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only VIP-listed SDVOSBs are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 38 CFR part 74, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multiple- award contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 125.6. Unless otherwise stated in this clause, a requirement in 13 CFR part 121 and 125 that applies to an SDVO SBC, is to be construed to also apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB.

For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only VIP-listed SDVOSBs (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or “similarly situated” (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to the following:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP- listed SDVOSBs.

(2) Supplies or products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non- manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, it will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime may be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be listed in VIP to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier VIP-listed SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For contracts referenced in (d)(2), (3), and

(4) the cost of materials is excluded and are not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the

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(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

_X__ By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ____By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture is listed in VIP and complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.18(b), provided that any requirement therein that applies to an SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g)Precedence. Any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Program for SDVO SBCs, and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR subpart 819.70and this clause, the VA Veterans First Contracting Program takes precedence.

(h)Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionallymisrepresentedacompany’sSDVOSBstatusissubjecttodebarmentfromcontractin g with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406, Debarment).

(End of clause)

852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) X Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

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(ii) □ General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) □ Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C.

8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. The Contracting Officer may, at their discretion, require the Contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the Contracting Officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

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Certification: (To be completed by vendor) I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, ___________________ will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of ___________________.

Printed Name of Signee: ___________________________

Printed Title of Signee: ___________________________

Signature: _________________________________________

Date: _________

Company Name and Address: ________________________________

(End of Certification)

E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) Basis of Award. This procurement is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 13 procedures. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who offers the lowest price, whose price is found to be reasonable, and whose offer is found to be acceptable when considering the non-price evaluation factor(s) described below. In addition to the general standards of responsibility found at FAR § 9.104-1, in accordance with FAR § 9.104-2, the special standards of responsibility described below apply to this procurement. Offerors who fail to meet the special standards of responsibility will not be eligible to receive any contract award as a result of solicitation 36C24722Q0006.

Evaluation Factor (Non-Price): Compliance with Solicitation Requirements. To be considered “acceptable” for this factor, the offeror’s proposal must not take exception with any of the requirements for this procurement specified in the solicitation.

Special Standards of Responsibility: The following special standards of responsibility apply to this procurement:

SP1: The Prime vendor shall be licensed/certified/credentialed to perform pest control services in the State of Alabama.

SP2: The Prime vendor shall have at least eighteen (18) months of experience in performing pest control services.

(b) Evaluation Process. Proposals will be evaluated in the following manner. The lowest-priced offer will be identified. The proposal for the lowest-priced offer will be evaluated to determine if the offered price is reasonable and if the proposal does not take exception with any of the requirements for this procurement. If the price is found to be reasonable and the proposal does not take exception with any of the requirements for this procurement, the contracting officer will determine if the offeror is responsible using the general and special standards of responsibility for this procurement. If contract award cannot be made to the lowest-priced offer, the contracting officer will evaluate the next lowest-priced offer. This process will continue until a contract award can be made, or the contracting officer determines that no contract award can be made. The contracting officer may find all offers not acceptable and cancel the procurement if the lowest-priced offer exceeds the amount of funding available for the procurement. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors.

However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary.

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(c) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(d) Acceptance of Offer. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

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Questions & Corresponding Answers:

Pest Control Services / 36C24722Q0006 / CAVHCS, Tuskegee & Montgomery, AL

1. The SF 1449 "item 8" indicates 14 Oct. 2021 at 13:00 EDT as the response date however, 19 Oct. 2021 is displayed on betaSAM.gov and within the RFP as the response date. – The solicitation has been extended to closes on October 25, 2021 at 1:00pm

EST.

2. When is the last day to submit questions? The SF form states October 14, 2021 at

12:00 PM (ET), but that is also considered the due date for the project. – Questions must be submitted by 10am EST on Oct 21, 2021.

3. I was wondering if we can pay a site visit tomorrow between 8-10 am. Our team couldn’t make it today. – Only 2 site visits were scheduled, and no additional site visits will be provided

4. How would you like the proposal submitted? PDF or a word document? – All documents must be submitted as PDFs. Pages 1, 9, and 10 of the RFQ/SF1449 must be completed and sent back to be eligible for review. A quote or proposal from the vendor will not suffice.

5. I noticed that it states in bold that the prime contractor must be fully licensed to perform these services in the State of Alabama at the time of award and throughout the duration of the contract. The question I have is doesn't this limit competition only to those SDVOSB companies in Alabama? – No, this does not limit competition for this particular procurement.

6. Would the government please clarify the subject RFP with regard to the "18-month

Prime Vendor Experience" VS the "Evaluation Factor Personnel Experience" (see RFP pg 4 C 1 "Specifications & pg 40 & 41 E.4 (a) Special Standards of Responsibility

SP2")? - Please advise if the Prime Vendor and/or the Prime Vendor's personnel are required to have 18 months of pest control experience as the above stated SOW and

Evaluation Factor are conflicting. - The Prime Vendor must have eighteen (18) months of experience

7. Is this opportunity following the “Limits on Subcontracting” rules and if we subcontracted this opportunity to a local vendor who has the above credentials and is a registered licensed entity for the State of Alabama, will we be able to bid this work being an Out of State Prime Contractor? - The Prime Contractor must have a License in the

State of Alabama

8. Where, in the attached documents, can I find the square footage/ acreage that needs to be serviced? - Square footage is not provided. Two site visits were scheduled to be able to see the layout regarding issues of square footage.

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9. According to solicitation 36C24722Q0006 Scope of Work CAVHCS requires the following services: General Pest Control (Category Commercial HPC), Termite/Wood

Destroying Organisms Control (Category Commercial WDC) and Grounds Pest Control

(Ornamental and Turf Pest Control/ Commercial OTPS Commercial Category). Please confirm that the government understands the required categories per SOW in accordance with the Alabama Dept. of Agriculture and Industries Rules and Regulations. – The

Government understands the requirements place in its SOW.

10.Would the government please advise if AL license or category requirements can be subcontracted? - The Alabama License or category requirements cannot be subcontracted to any vendor.

11. Would the government please advise of the current pest control service frequency which the incumbent is performing (For example: 2 days per week or 5 days per week)?

Does the current pest control service frequency suffice the government/the service? - No information will be provided about the past or current contract.

12. Would the government please confirm the most recent contract award "total" amount for pest control services for CAVHCS? Per an official government website (public knowledge) the base year was awarded at $180,000 (1 year). Please confirm. – This information should be posted on the site that the previous solicitation was posted.

13. Could you please clarify in great detail if the current SOW has changed or is static? -

The current SOW in the solicitation is to be used and will not be compared to past or current solicitations/contracts.

14. Offerors are unable to bid intelligently based on the fact that the required pest control routine service frequency is not incorporated in the Scope of Work (SOW). Offerors cannot bid accordingly without "Workload Data". Please consult the service (EMS) again and make an amendment to the solicitation as to post/publicize said service frequency. -

The frequency will be Monday-Friday, times will be determined between contractor and contracting officer representative. Holidays and weekends will be treated as emergency call ins.

15. Per the scope of work pest control requirements. General pest control, Termite/Wood destroying organisms’ control and grounds control is required. However, the pest control operator is required by AL law to be certified in the categories below.

1. HPC- general pest control category

2. WDC- wood destroying organisms/Termite category (requires bond)

3. OTPS- grounds and turf pest control category

These categories should be spelled out in the contract as requirements. A license without all categories is illegal per Alabama Dept of Agriculture. - It is a requirement to be certified in the categories of General Pest Control, Termite/Wood destroying organisms and grounds and turf pest control

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16. Are offerors required to submit all AL licensing credentials with the bid response? Per Alabama Dept of Agriculture soliciting pest control services requires proper licensing prior to or at bid submission. Not at time of award. – See included

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors section u.