36C26118Q0300-00002004.docx

36C26118Q0300 - VENDOR QUESTION AND RESPONSES - LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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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:

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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

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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.)

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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) 00002 02-23-2018 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 150 Muir Road Martinez

CA

94553-4668 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 150 Muir Road Martinez

CA

94553-4668 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26118Q0300 02-23-2018

X X X X The purpose of this Amendment is to provide responses to the received vendor questions.

See page 2 of this Amendment for the vendor question responses.

End of Amendment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jason T. Hill Contracting Officer

1. Would a class A/B license be acceptable as opposed to the stated C-27 license for this solicitation?

Only State of California C27 Landscape Contractor Licenses will be accepted for this requirement.

2. Is the current contractor a Service Disabled Veteran Contractor?

The current incumbent contractor is an SDVOSB contractor.

3. If awarded this contract does current staff have first refusal? Under Far 52.222.17 “Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts “Right of First Refusal”. Will the government provide us the name of employee(s)?

Yes, the current contract and pending solicitation fall under the requirements of FAR 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). The current staff would have, “a right of first refusal of employment”, for any subsequent award. Upon award the Government will provide names and contact information for employees performing under the contract.

4. What is the designated classification for worker under the Wage Determination, for example Gardener, Labor, Ground Maintenance Worker or Pruner? Since the worker will be during different task throughout the assigned day of time it is important to know what is the right classification for the employee.

The Department of Labor provides full descriptions for each category of workers for the Wage Determinations,(https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/wage/SCADirV5/SCADirectVers5.pdf) and is responsible for investigating complaints or reports of violations. If you are unsure about how to classify the employees please contact the Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division (WHD), (916) 978-6123, 1-866-4-USWAGE, (1-866-487-9243).

5. Do employees need any badging or id badges for access to the building?

Upon contract award the employees will need to obtain PIV badging which will require a Special Agreement Check (SAC) clearance.

6. Does this solicitation fall under Far 13 or Far 15?

This procurement is a FAR part 13 requirement as mentioned in Section E.8 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

7. How will award be determined for this contract?

The award evaluation criteria is found in Section E.8 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

8. Can some of the work be subcontracted?

Any subcontracted work must comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable.