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Responses to Contractor’s Request for Information RFQ No. 36C24819Q0261 Pest Management Services
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
9B. DATED
PAGE OF PAGES
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
10B. DATED
BPA NO.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE
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
STANDARD FORM 30
PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE
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)
(SEE ITEM 11)
(SEE ITEM 13)
(X)
CHECK
ONE
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) 01-30-2019 675-19-1-6560-0002 None 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Lakemont bldg. Room 210 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Lakemont bldg. Room 210 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827 To all Offerors/Bidders
36C24819Q0261 01-30-2019
X X X
X The purpose of this amendment is to:
A. Respond to contractor's Request for Information. See continuation page.
B. See attachment C, for revision 01 Price/Cost Schedule.
C. See attachment D, for revision 01 Performance Work Statement.
D. See attachment E, for Canteen and Operating Rooms site map.
CONTINUATION PAGE
Responses to Contractor’s Request for Information RFQ No. 36C24819Q0261 Pest Management Services
| No. |
| REFERENCE |
(PWS, CLIN Structure, etc.)
| COMMENT(s)/QUESTION(s) |
| GOVERNMENT RESPONSE |
| PWS |
| The PWS is generic in its description of scope of work and the requirements for Lawn and Ornamental tasks are not in line with the information received during the walkthrough. During the walk through specific requirements were given that were not included in the PWS. Please provide specific information on what tasks and expectations are required regarding Lawn and Ornamental. |
| See ATTACHMENT D, Revision 01 Performance Work Statement. Refer to II. a, and VI. a. Contractor is responsible for providing an IPM. |
General Question
What is the name of the incumbent for the current contract?
ENSYNC DMS, Inc.
| 3 |
| General Question |
| What is the current contract number? |
| VA248-13-P-5533 (Interior services only) |
| 4 |
| General Question |
| What will be the anticipated award date for this contract? |
| Two to three weeks prior the start of the contract period of performance date. |
| 5 |
| General Question |
| What will be the anticipated start date for this contract? |
| Refer to SF1449, block 20. c. |
| 6 |
| General Question |
| What is the current total annual awarded amount for this contract? |
| The total annual awarded amount for the current contract is $218,523.24, POP 09-17-2017 through 09-16-2018. This awarded amount is only for the interior spaces. |
| 7 |
| General Question |
| Has funds been appropriated for this opportunity? |
| Funds have been appropriated for this requirement. |
| 8 |
| PWS section VI (Paragraph n.) |
| Roundup can be indiscriminate and may kill unintended ornamentals in flower beds. It is not recommended to use Roundup in flowerbeds as indicated in this paragraph. |
| See ATTACHMENT D, Revision 01 Performance Work Statement. Refer to Section VI, paragraph “n”. |
| 9 |
| Section B.3, VII. (a). |
| How many after-hours emergency pest services occurred over last 12 months? |
| Four |
| 10 |
| Section B.3. |
| Has any of the scope of service changed from this Solicitation compared to that of the last awarded contract? |
| Yes, the scope has change. Last awarded contract was only for interior pest services. |
| 11 |
| Section B.3, VI-Task (h). |
| How many Bed Bug services have been performed over the past 12 months? |
| None |
| 12 |
| Section B.3, VI-Task (b). |
| How many termite services have been performed over the past 12 months? |
| One |
| 13 |
| Section B.3, VI-Task (c). |
| What is the average total man hours each month the current contractor spent on site over the past 12 months? |
| One hundred sixty hours per month |
| 14 |
| SECTION D. 1, and 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). |
| Can the government confirm that the Standard Wage Determination that will be required for "Pest Controller" will be $15.51 per hour plus the $4.48 H&W per Hour as outlined within US Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, 2015-4553, Revision 9, Revision Dated 12/26/18 for State of Florida, Counties of Orange, Osceola and Seminole and not the wage stated within the scope under section C. 1, 52.212-5 #41 (Page 21) that showed "11270 Pest Controller $32.70" |
| The Department of Labor for the specific locality that applies to this solicitation is in SECTION D. 1 WAGE DETERMINATION. |
CLIN 1001 AR
Should Estimates Quantity be “1” and Unit of Measure be “Sq. Ft.”
See ATTACHMENT C, Revision 01 Price-Cost Schedule.
CLIN 1002 BL
Should Estimates Quantity be “1” and Unit of Measure be “Sq. Ft.”
See ATTACHMENT C, Revision 01 Price-Cost Schedule.
CLIN 1003 AF
Should Estimates Quantity be “1” and Unit of Measure be “Sq. Ft.”
See ATTACHMENT C, Revision 01 Price-Cost Schedule.
| 18 |
| CLIN 1001 AR |
| Pest control for ornamental and turf has an unknown square footage. |
See ATTACHMENT C, Revision 01 Price-Cost Schedule. Ordering period one through five descriptions for CLINS 1001 AR, 2001 AR, 3001 AR 4001 AR and 5001 AR.
| 19 |
| CLIN 1004 |
| Regarding the 78 acres of property, what level of mosquito surveillance and treatment is the responsibility of the county and what are the expectations for the contractor? |
Orange County Mosquito Control enter the premises on a as needed basis for high mosquito’s activity and on customer request for inspection. Please refer to the Orange County Mosquito Control Office for further information. mosquitocontrol@ocfl.net, 407-254-9120.
CLIN 1005 AC 2007 AC, 3007 AC, 4007 AC and The subterranean termite control is expressed in square feet. This is commonly in lineal feet. Do you have a conversion for this?
See ATTACHMENT C, Revision 01 Price-Cost Schedule.
| General Question |
| Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent vender? If available can you please provide the incumbent contract number? |
| This is a new requirement for both interior and exterior services. |
| 22 |
| VIII. Pesticide Application Provisions |
| Would it be possible to receive a site map for the Food Service areas and Operating Rooms for the main hospital? |
| See ATTACHMENT E, Canteen & OR Site Map. The outlined area in red on the first page is the canteen (food service areas) and the outlined area in red on the second page are the operating rooms. |
| 23 |
| VI. Task, iv. |
| For termite, is it a one-time per year inspection or treatment? |
| See ATTACHMENT D, Revision 01 Performance Work Statement. Refer to VI. Task, b. iv. Contractor shall provide the IPM program ten (10) days) after the initial interior and exterior inspection of all facilities. IPM program shall include, but is not limited to the management of the following types of pests: Wood destroying organisms (i.e., termites, carpenter ants, fungi, etc.). |
and
X. e. The Contractor must obtain a permit to perform preventive termite treatments for new construction, except for preventive termite treatments on additions to existing structures for which the licensee has a current termite treatment contract. (FL Statues- Title XXXII 482.0815)
| 24 |
| VI. Task, c. |
| What time of day can we provide services to the hospital? |
| See ATTACHMENT D, Revision 01 Performance Work Statement. Refer to IX. Schedule/Hours of Operation |
| 25 |
| PWS section VI (Paragraph g.) |
| What is the threshold height for the treatment of wasp’s nests? |
Threshold height varies. In the past wasp nest was removed the Lakemont exterior building, which was at 60 feet high. Minimum wasp nest removal was between 14 to 16 feet high.
VI, h.
| As two-hour response is well beyond what is generally demanded in the hospitality industry, what, if any, penalties would there be for missing this target? |
| IAW 52.212-4 (a), (d), (f) and (m). The contractor is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the contract by submitting an offer, accepting an award by signature or performance. |
| 27 |
| Section B.3, VI. Task k. |
| What was the current or previous Turf & Ornamental Services solicitation number and what was the award value? |
| There was no prior contract for turf and ornamental. There was an all-inclusive contract for ground maintenance. |
| 28 |
| General Question |
What was the price of the previous Lawn and Ornamental contract?
There was no prior contract for turf and ornamental. There was an all-inclusive contract for ground maintenance.
| 29 |
| Price/Cost Schedule |
Please consider separating pricing for routine work from additional work that may be required due to special circumstances such as treating palms for fungus.
See ATTACHMENT C, Revision 01 Price-Cost Schedule. 1001 AR, 1002 BL, 1003 AF and all CLIN series in remaining ordering periods.
| 30 |
| PWS |
| Is there a list of the various species of plants and trees that require Lawn and Ornamental pest maintenance? This would be helpful in developing the IPM. |
See ATTACHMENT D, Revision 01 Performance Work Statement. Refer to Section VI, x and xi.
| 31 |
| PWS |
| Please clarify and provide distinction as to which tasks relate to lawn and ornamental and what tasks are considered structural pest management? If possible please allow pricing in separate bid sheets. |
See ATTACHMENT D, Revision 01 Performance Work Statement. Refer to Section VI. a and b.
| 32 |
| PWS section VI (Paragraph b.) |
| Please provide specifics on what level of pest control is required? Please clarify the acceptable threshold for the following pests: |
ii. Feral birds (i.e.) pigeons, starlings, blackbirds, sparrows, etc.)
iii. Other feral vertebrate pests (i.e., bats, skunks, moles, snakes, dogs, cats, etc.)
Contractor shall reference specific pest control level in the IPM per customary commercial practices.
| 33 |
| PWS section VI (Paragraph d.) |
| Please clarify whether the VA will assume responsibility for purchasing materials related to structural changes and/or the installation of insect electrocution devices, traps, etc. |
VA will not assume responsibility for purchasing materials.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT C, REVISION 01 PRICE-COST SCHEDULE.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT D, REVISION 01 PWS 36C24819Q0261.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT E, CANTEEN-OPERATING ROOMS SITE MAP.
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