Government Question Responses - 13 Jan 2021.pdf

RFQ 36C78621Q0067

Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Service Requirement

1) Attachment A - Will the irrigation system be turned over in complete working order?

Answer: Yes, the Irrigation system will be in working order by turn over Exception: any sections or zone that are not in working order will be repaired before turn over. All sections / zones that are working will be turned over at time of contract award.

2) Attachment F - Can Sod and debris that is removed from the grave site be discarded in the dump area of the cemetery or does it have to removed from the cemetery?

Answer: The cemetery has a spoils area for debris. Large debris such as large trees will have to be cut up or hauled away.

3) Attachment F 4.a. – What time frame is the contractor responsible for watering the turf until is accepted by the government?

Answer: New placed sod will be watered at time of installation. Irrigation system will cover all other time frames and areas.

4) Attachment M - Will the government provide the contractor with radios or communication devices for this service.

Answer: Yes

5) Attachment J – During the sire visit there were several tree in the natural areas that currently has pine straw in them that needs some crown pruning. Are these trees part of this requirement?

Answer: Yes, this being a natural area the trees will be natural. unless safety or is a concern. Or at COR discretion.

6) Who is the current incumbent?

Answer: The Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance services are currently being managed under IDC contract VA786-16-C-0063 which may be viewed in Bata SAM

7) What was the dollar amount of the previous award?

Answer: Bata SAM

8) What are the changes in the PWS from the previous contract award?

Answer: Bata SAM

9) How does the contractor dispose of natural debris from conducting services such as old mulch, tree limbs, old floral arrangements, old sod?

Answer: Spoils area see question #3.

10) What percentage of the work executed must be performed by the Prime Contractor?

Answer: As Per FAR Clause 52.219-14 (c)(1) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for — (1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern (Prime)