Amend 0002 Clarifications.docx

36C78626Q50019 Clarifications Amend 0002

CLARIFICATION #1

Applicability of Portland Gas Blower Ban

Final Contracting Officer Clarification:

The Portland Gas Blower Ban does not apply to this contract.

While a small portion of Willamette National Cemetery extends into Multnomah County, the majority of the cemetery is located in Clackamas County within the City of Happy Valley. The Government has determined that the Portland gas-powered leaf blower restrictions, which are a municipal policy not mandated by EPA, NEPA or Executive Order, are not applicable to this federal contract. Contractors may utilize gas-powered leaf blowers in performance of this contract, subject to all other applicable federal, state, and local safety and noise regulations. This clarification supersedes any prior Government responses indicating that gas-powered blowers are restricted or prohibited.

CLARIFICATION #2

Disease Control vs. Pest Control Requirements (Resolution of Questions 51 and 78)

Final Contracting Officer Clarification:

The Government acknowledges that prior responses created confusion regarding disease control requirements. The Government’s final position is as follows:

· Disease control is not a required element of the scope of work.

· The references to “disease” in Section 5.2.3.1 were included in error and should be disregarded.

· The 99 percent disease-free standard in Section 5.2.3.1 does not apply.

· The contractor is required to perform pest control in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

For purposes of this contract, pest control does not include treatment or prevention of plant or turf diseases. This clarification supersedes any prior Government responses suggesting that disease control is required.

CLARIFICATION #3

Maximum Aggregate Contract Value

The Maximum Aggregate Value is $7,000,000 for the base year plus three option years remains unchanged. The Government does not intend to increase the maximum value or reduce the scope of work.

Offerors are responsible for developing proposals, pricing, staffing approaches, and efficiencies that enable performance of the required scope of work within the stated maximum value. Cost estimates, production rates, assumptions, and individual contractor business models represent professional opinions of the offeror and do not constitute a determination by the Government that the ceiling value is insufficient or will be reassessed.

Offerors may determine, based on their independent business judgment, whether to submit a proposal.