36C78626Q50186 Questions and Answers.docx
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This is a Questions and Answers document for solicitation 36C78626Q50186, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for pest control services at Houston National Cemetery. The document contains unanswered questions submitted by potential offerors regarding the scope, specifications, and operational requirements of the pest control contract. Key inquiry areas include the number and square footage of buildings in scope, current pest pressure and infestation history at the site, whether an incumbent contractor exists, specifics regarding rodent bait station quantities and locations, pest control service frequency expectations, high-priority treatment areas, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) requirements, emergency callback service response times, access procedures for treating interior spaces, communication protocols for funeral and ceremonial schedules, and pricing structure for as-needed treatments and emergency services. The document also addresses site visit procedures, clarifying that interested vendors may visit during normal business hours but are prohibited from disturbing cemetery staff or visitors. Notably, the government states this is a new requirement with no procurement history and no current incumbent contractor. Additionally, vendors requested clarification on the locations of specific structures (Shelter-A through D, five Maintenance Buildings, the Church, and Ossuary/Columbarium areas) shown on the site layout but not clearly described in the original Performance Work Statement. The Questions and Answers document was added as an amendment (A00002) on June 11, 2026, providing transparency to all potential bidders regarding common inquiries about the contract requirements.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C78626Q50186 A00002.pdf | ||
| 36C78626Q50186 A00001.pdf | ||
| US Dept of Labor Wage Determination 2015-5233.txt | TXT text file | |
| Price Schedule for Houston Pest Control 36C78626Q50186.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Performance Work Statement Houston Pest Control.docx | DOCX document | |
| US Dept of Labor Wage Determination 2015-5253.txt | TXT text file |
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36C78626Q50186 Questions and Answers Q: Are there any brick-and-mortar buildings included within the scope of this contract? If so, how many buildings are included? Please provide the square footage of each building and/or the total square footage covered under the contract.
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Q: Are there any known or ongoing pest control issues currently affecting the property? (Rodents, Cockroaches, Ants, Bed bugs, Wildlife/invasive species, Other pests) A:
Q: Has the property experienced any recurring pest infestations within the past 12 months? If yes, please provide details regarding the pest type, affected areas, and treatment history.
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Q: Is there an incumbent pest control provider currently servicing the property? If so, can service records, pest activity reports, or treatment logs be made available for review?
A: This is a new requirement with no procurement history.
Q: What are the Government's expectations regarding service frequency? Standard preventative pest control services are typically performed on a quarterly basis. Does the VA anticipate a different service schedule, such as monthly, bi-monthly, or as-needed visits?
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Q: Are there any high-priority or sensitive areas that require enhanced monitoring or more frequent inspections? (Patient care areas, Food service facilities, Warehouses/storage , facilities, Administrative offices, Other specialized areas) A:
Q: Are exterior rodent bait stations currently installed on the property? If so, approximately how many stations are in place and are they expected to be maintained under this contract?
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Q: Are there any security, access, escort, or scheduling requirements that could affect service delivery?
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Q: Are emergency or callback services expected as part of the contract? If yes, what response time is required?
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Q: Are there any Integrated Pest Management (IPM) requirements, reporting requirements, or specific products/restrictions mandated by the VA for this contract?
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Q: What is the total square footage of each building covered under this contract?
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Q: What is the total cemetery acreage?
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Q: Are Shelter-A, B, C, and D included in the pest control scope? They appear on the site layout but are not listed in the Cemetery Structures in Section 1 of the PWS.
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Q: Where are the five Maintenance Buildings located? The site layout shows only one "Maint. Area."
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Q: Where is the Church located on the site layout?
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Q: Are the Ossuary and Columbarium areas (C-15 thru 19, MW-1 thru 3) in scope for pest control?
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Q: What is the defined treatment perimeter (in feet) around each building for mosquito control?
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Q: What is the current pest pressure history at the site, including any known chronic infestations?
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Q: Approximately how many rodent bait stations are currently in place?
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Q: Is there a current incumbent contractor, and what was the awarded value of the existing contract?
A: This is a new requirement with no procurement history.
Q: what is the access procedure for treating interior spaces, and who escorts the contractor?
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Q: How is the funeral and ceremonial schedule communicated to the contractor to avoid disruption?
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Q: What is the expected response time for emergency or unscheduled pest service calls? Is on-site storage of equipment or chemicals permitted?
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Q: Will there be a site visit ?
A: As stated in the RFQ description: “SITE VISIT: Interested offerors may visit the cemetery grounds during normal business hours. All questions must be directed to the Contracting Officer via email. Vendors are not permitted to disturb cemetery staff or visitors while conducting a site visit.”
Q: How are "as needed" treatments (wood-destroying organisms, emergency call-outs) priced — included in monthly, or separate CLIN?
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