36C78622R0006 0005.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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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)

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N/A 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78622R0006 01-21-2022

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Obligation Amount: $0.00 X None The purpose of this Amendment is to address some missed questions by an Interested Offeror as it pertains to Solicitation: 36C78622R0006.

- Please see the attached document that addresses the presented question and concern

- All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged.

HUGH O'NEIL

ADMIN CONTRACTING OFFICER

Questions and Answers II

1) Section B.6.4 of the RFP shows October 1, 2022 as the beginning of the base period. Can the government confirm the project start date?

a. It should be from 05/01/2022 if you award this May 1st.

2) Can the government provide the linear feet curbs and sidewalks to be edged?

a. Interested Offerors are urged and expected to inspect all sites where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance.

3) Can the government confirm if all 300 hours must be completed by a certified arborist, or can the arborist supervise employees completing the 300 hours of tree pruning/trimming/removal? In other words, for example, can the Certified Arborist work 100 hours alongside two Tree Maintenance Technicians to make up the 300 hours?

a. Removal and pruning of all trees shall be accomplished under the direction and guidance of an ISA Certified Arborist provided by the Contractor.

4) Can the government confirm if there is a set period of performance for tree pruning and trimming, or can the contractor set their own schedule?

a. Tree Pruning/Trimming/Removal of trees identified by the COR w/ all debris being chipped/removed from cemetery premises by the Contractor. Removal of trees identified by the COR will include grinding of stump, removal of grindings, backfill stump cavity w/ clean topsoil, tamping and seeding. Once identified, this work will be completed in a timely manner. Usually within two weeks of being identified by COR. This will be on demand throughout the year at the COR’s discretion.

5) Can the government confirm if there are any other tree service contracts in place (e.g. for Emergency Tree Removal)? Can you describe how you plan and implement taskings? For example: Following a cemetery-wide survey with targeted servicing using all 300 manhours over a three-week timeframe in late Nov to Dec. Or, for example: On-demand, task orders throughout the year, typical 25-30 ‘events’.

a. No, there isn’t any current Active Emergency Tree Removal contract for immediate services to the cemetery at this time.

b. Please reference Answer provided to question 5a. Interested Offerors, who are requesting information on the implementation of emergency tree removal are required to reference paragraph B.6.8 Tree Removal / Stump Grinding / Deadwood Tree Pruning under solicitation 36C78622R0006.

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