36C78622Q0081.docx

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer John M Carlock brian.werner2@va.gov 317-916-3863

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

700 West 38th Street

Indianapolis IN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Crown Hill National Cemetery Questions Sol # 36C78622Q0081

1. Can you tell me the square footage of the area that will need mulched or is there an estimate of the mulch that will be needed overall? – I do not know at this time.

2. Is there a drawing of the layout for both area, something that will show tuff and structures? Maps are below. The chapel in the smaller map is not ours. Basically sections 9 & 10.

3. Does both areas need to be cut on the same day or can it be done over the course of 2 or 3 days in the same week? It can be done in the same week

4. In the new veteran area will it be landscaped by the builders initially and just left for me to maintain? – It will be left by the construction contractors. There will be a period of time that they will be responsible for it before it is completely turned over to us.

5. Will sod be laid or grass seed in the new area? There will be both. The high visibility area will be sodded (front entrance, flagpole area, admin office, committal shelter area). Everything else will be seeded

6. Will payment be monthly or weekly? Monthly

7. Has something changed, because I can no longer open the attachments? Nothing has changed, access should still be available.

8. Does the gov believe the Annex construction to be complete by the start of the contract (July)? Yes, the tentative target date is still on track for mid-July. Keep in mind historical sections 9/10 and confederate plot are tentatively scheduled to begin 2 May 2022. The historical sites will require mow/trim and any turf care requirements outlined in the contract.

9. 2. A.1.25 Turfgrass Renovation. What amount of turfgrass/sod? Estimate 10% for difficult areas or damage that may occur from customer’s vehicles.

10. A.1.26 Irrigation System. Does the gov have blue prints of the system? Irrigation areas , # of heads, bubblers, sprayers? Project still underway. No blueprints have been provided, or work completed with irrigation.

11. A.1.26 Irrigation System. Will the contractor be responsible for repairs for the entire system? I read it as only responsible for 10% of the sprayer heads, bubblers ? This is a 10% annual estimate that the contractor should plan for due to normal wear and tear or malfunctions of irrigation devices such as sprinkler heads or bubblers. These moving parts often experience failures during heavy use, or possibly during adverse winter weather. It doesn’t necessarily limit to 10 percent, but indicates to plan for this amount.

12. 1.29 Will contactor have use of trash receptacle for daily operations? No, the Government shall not provide receptacle. Contractor will be responsible for removal of debris and trash related to the contract. Arrangements can be made for contractor to stage dumpster in designated area at contractor’s expense.

13. Section B. I read as Contractor have use of a shop area, storage area and a equipment/materials staging area but will be responsible for their utilities. Will there be a contractor restroom or will contractor need to provide portable restroom? Portable restroom would be needed. Cemetery restrooms will not be available for contractor use.

14. Please submit your quote response to Brian.Werner2@va.gov as he will be the new Contracting Officer for this project until further notice.

15. Date for receipt of quotes in response to this solicitation is March 31, 2022 12:00 Noon Eastern.

16. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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