RFQ 36C24825Q0873 4.docx

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

NORTH VISN 8

300 E. University Ave. Ste. 180 Gainesville FL 32601-3460

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Timothy Felix timothy.felix@va.gov 904-228-0645

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

North VISN 8

10,000 Bay Pines Blvd

Bay Pines Florida

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

1. This solicitation shall now read: The Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this amendment supersedes and replaces all previous versions in its entirety.

2. Revision of Vendor Questions and Answers:

1. Can the government specify the regular scheduled frequency of services such as weekly, monthly or otherwise required for each location as it isn’t specified in the PWS listed below: Service Frequency & Square Footage The frequency of services and the square footage for each location have been outlined in the Price Cost Schedule document titled “PRICE COST SCHEDULE Pest Control.docx.” Each location is scheduled for monthly service (12 per year), and the gross square footage is listed accordingly for your evaluation. These details were also addressed in a previous amendment, and blueprints have been uploaded to SAM.Gov to further assist with your assessment.

2. Can the government confirm the number of fly lights that are present at each location listed below? Will the government require these to be provided by the contractor upon award?

Fly Lights There are currently no fly lights installed at any of the listed locations. The government does not require them to be provided; however, they may be recommended by the COR or contractor based on site-specific needs.

3. Can the government clarify how many Vertebrate pests (i.e., bats, gophers, moles, snakes, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, etc.) service requests there have been in the past 24 months at the below listed locations?

Vertebrate Pest Activity Over the past 24 months, there have been two snake-related service requests at the Sarasota CBOC. No other vertebrate pest activity has been reported at the remaining locations.

4. Can the government confirm the requirement of square footage to be inspected for each Bed Bug Dog K-9 inspection request?

K-9 Bed Bug Inspection Area The square footage to be inspected for K-9 Bed Bug inspections may vary depending on the nature and scope of the emergency request. Each situation is assessed individually, and the area requiring inspection will be determined accordingly at the time of service.

Question 5. Has the government issued any CURE or Notice of Correction for pest control services over the past 24 months at this location?

Answer 5. No, The Government has not issued any Cure Notices in the Past 24 months.

Question 6. Can the government clarify how many emergency/unscheduled service requests there have been in the past 24 months?

Answer 6. Yes. Over the past 24 months, the following emergency or unscheduled pest control service requests have occurred:

i. Lee County – Bed bugs (October 2025)

ii. Bradenton – Ants

iii. Sarasota – Ants

iv. North Pinellas – Wasp issue

Question 8. Can the government confirm the number of exterior rodent bait stations and interior rodent traps that are present? Will the government require these to be provided by the contractor upon award?

Answer 8. There are less than 10. The Government requires you to provide exterior and interior rodent traps. SEE PWS Question 9. What is the number of bed bug service requests over the past 24 months at the below locations?

Answer 9. Approximately 10 times in two years, all at Lee County.

As of this date of this response, there are no current pest-related issues or concerns at any of the facilities.

3. Price Cost Schedule has added new items: See Price Cost schedule Line Items, 0010, 1010, 2010, 3010 and 4010

4. Basis for Award: The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value based on the following evaluation factors:

i. Price

a. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).

ii. Technical Approach

a. The offeror’s technical proposal will be evaluated for its preventative pest control strategy, including:

i. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methodology.

ii. Chemical listings with associated safety data.

iii. Licensing and certifications of personnel and business.

b. The Government will assess the offeror’s understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and ability to meet the contract requirements.

iii. Past Performance

a. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s relevant and recent past performance on contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity.

b. Offerors shall submit three (3) references including:

i. Contract number

ii. Period of performance

iii. Description of services

iv. Point of contact with phone/email

c. The Government may also use CPARS, other Government databases, or contact references directly to assess performance.

iv. Note: The Government reserves the right to make award without discussion. Therefore, offerors are encouraged to submit their best terms and conditions in their initial quote. Quotes are due no later than 10-31-2025 at 1:00PM EASTERN TIME (New York, USA).

LATE QUOTES SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

For questions regarding the solicitation, please contact Timothy Felix at timothy.felix@va.gov.

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