RFP 36C26221R0086 QUESTIONS.pdf

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36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26221R0086

05-21-2021

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received in response to the solicitation.

Please see page 2 for details.

Imelda Martinez Contracting Officer

RFP 36C26221R0086 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Do you happen to know the number of trees per zone?

No, the Contractor must provide service to all trees in the zones.

Are there any trees the VA staff has truly marked for removal? No, Contractors must carefully evaluate each zone. Trees that are dead or diseased must be identified by the contractor and his/her arborist and reported to the COR for removal.

Is there a government estimate as to how many zones you will require service per year?

The agency will determine zones to be serviced based upon funding.

This is considered a service, correct? Yes, So as the SDVOSB, we must cover 50% of the cost? No.

What's the duration of this IDIQ (3, 4 or 5 year)?

Base year with Two (2) option renewal years

Are all the services VA Medical Centers locations in the Greater LA areas?

Services will be performed at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073.

Can a subcontractor’s license/certification be used to meet some or all of the licensing/certification requirements of Section 9 (C61, D49, and ISA certification)?

No

Solicitation document B.3.9 calls for Contractor License C61 and D49.

Please let me know if Contractor License C27 (Landscaping) is acceptable to the condition?

No

Solicitation document E.2.8 says that The offeror shall provide a copy of their C61/D49 licensed to demonstrate that they are qualified to perform above services. This special standard of responsibility may not be met by the offeror’s proposed subcontractor?

No

Please let me know if the VA accepts a teaming of a contractor with SDVOSB and a contractor with C61/D49 license to the condition?

No