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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

36C78623B50194 08-08-2023

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This amendment is to respond to RFIs submitted for this solicitation. No Extension is granted.

Solicitation closes on 8/10/2023 at 12:30 PM EST

Auvorie Benson Contracting Officer

FORT LOGAN: Responses in RED.

1. Will a map of the existing irrigation be provided? Yes. Plus the contractor needs to reference Section 32 92 00 paragraphs 1.2.6, 1.2.7 and 1.2.8.

1. What is the earliest and the latest date the irrigation will be started and blown out? In the SOW, refer to Section B.2 Statement of Work, G. Period of Performance:

“Normally the Cemetery irrigation system shuts down in late October and turns back on between April and May.”

1. Can the existing irrigation be used during the renovation period to establish the sod? If so, can the irrigation clocks be set and used for the new turf establishment time frame

2. If not, can temporary irrigation be installed and attached to the existing irrigation mainline? If not, is there a water source on site which can be used to fill water tanks? Coordination can be made to use existing irrigation for the re-establishment of the sod, there is also a water source on site for tanks to be filled for supplemental watering as needed.

1. Are recent soil tests of the sections requiring renovation available? Soil tests were conducted last fall of the cemetery grounds however, this used broad sampling of the cemetery and does not meet the project requirements, In the SOW, refer to Section 32 92 00, 1.2.2: 1.2.2.

“Collect and submit soil samples to a certified soil-testing laboratory from the site several weeks prior to the intended operation to determine soil fertility and pH adjustment requirements. Each cemetery section scheduled for renovation shall be treat as a separate site unless otherwise determined by the COR. Test report shall be furnished to the COR upon completion of the laboratory testing.”

1. The soil on site at Ft Logan is dense clay with some gravel. The City of Denver requires a minimum of 4CY/1000 SF of compost be incorporated into the soil at a depth of 4'-6" for sod installation, and this is standard across the front range. The Army Corp of Engineers often require 6CY/1000 SF for new sod or seed. What is the compost requirement for this job? Compost requirements will be dictated by soil testing results. In the SOW, refer to Section 32 92 00, 1.2.10:

“Topsoil Preparation: Apply soil amendments as recommended by the soil test results to include additional topsoil, starter fertilizer, limestone, gypsum, or compost. This will be spread evenly over the entire area using any suitable broadcast application device. Rototill area to a minimum depth of 6 inches to uniformly mix topsoil with amendments and to uniformly loosen top surface for re-grading and leveling.”

1. What is the minimum SF of sod that will need to be installed at one time? In the SOW, refer to Specification Exhibit E for Turf Renovation Locations and turf square footage. This is to be determined by the Contractor’s execution plan and capability for the project within the Period of Performance. In the SOW, refer to Section 32 92 00, 1.2.14.a.: 1.2.14.a.:

“The establishment period for turf shall begin immediately after installation is complete for an entire burial section, with the approval of the COR.”

1. Will any of the soil being removed be allowed to be stockpiled for the future use of grounds staff, ie. not hauled off? If so, approximately how much? Due to limited space and other anticipated projects soil removed from this project will need to be removed from the Cemetery.

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