RFQ 36C78620Q0375 - Government Responses to Contractor Questions.pdf

Government responses to Contractor Questions to solicitation 36C78620Q0375 Baltimore National Cemetery Ground Maintenance Requirement

1. B.5.3 Trash and Debris Removal: (e) All walkways, roads, and parking areas will be swept prior to interment services or on a weekly basis. Can the awarded contractor use a backpack blower for this or does the Government want a street sweeper used?

Answer: Yes, Backpack blowers are acceptable unless there is a large pile which must be removed with a shovel.

2. Is the trimming and edging requirement trimming only, and not brush clearing in these areas? Will the wooded area be cleared in the 1ft zone prior to contract start for contractor access?

Answer: Requirement is for Trimming and Edging. The wooded areas are not required to be trimmed and Edged Number trees are not part of the project.

3. Please specify the frequency of leaf removal from building gutters. With the buildings being historic, will the contractor be allowed to place a ladder against the gutters or the building façade?

Answer: Placement of Ladders will depend on the location as there are several types of building exteriors involved

4. CLIN 0007 for 1 labor hour, or 1 crew hour (example a 4‐man crew)?

Answer: Price is 1 crew hour .

5. B.5.7 (e) (i) Tree Removal / Stump Grinding ‐ Headstones in danger of being damaged are required to be covered during tree pruning and removal. What types of coverings are approved for use?

Answer: Plastic garbage cans or heavy canvas sacks are appropriate

6. B.5.3 – Trash/Debris ‐ Will the government please increase the quantity or decrease the service requirement so they are in agreement, and verify if roadways will need to be swept more frequently than weekly?

Answer: The requirement is that the Trash /Debris are picked up and removed from the Cemetery in conjunction with mow/trim cycles which the SOW calls for 34 jobs.

7. B.5.3 – Trash/Debris ‐ Will the government please increase the quantity or decrease the service requirement so they are in agreement, and verify if roadways will need to be swept more frequently than weekly?

Answer: The requirement is that the Trash /Debris are picked up and removed from the Cemetery in conjunction with mow/trim cycles which the SOW calls for 34 jobs.

8. Will the government consider a placement area for a dumpster, or allowing the contractor to utilize the dumpster on‐site for a fee?

Answer: A.5.3 (c)

(a) The Contractor will provide the necessary labor and suitable conveyance each workday for pickup of this debris from cemetery grounds. A dumpster Placement area is not available at this cemetery.

(b) Removal of debris and disposal away from the cemetery grounds shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

9. Will an area be provided for storage of contractor equipment and vehicles?

Answer: There is currently a staging area for the current contractor. Cemetery is thinking of relocating this area because of the appearance of this staging area. Any Staging Area provided will have proper privacy screening erected and maintained at Contractor Expense