43ADG-S4013 RFQ_Vendor_Qualifications_Response_Form~1.xlsx
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- National Guard - Landscaping Services
- Solicitation number
- 43ADG-S4013
- Issued by
- Nevada
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This is a Vendor Qualifications Response Form for Request for Quotation (RFQ) 43ADG-S4013 issued by the State of Nevada Purchasing Division on behalf of the Nevada Office of the Military, Nevada Department of Adjutant General and National Guard. The RFQ seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive landscaping services including five required service categories: turf and lawn care, plant and tree care, debris removal, irrigation system maintenance, and rock and decomposed granite (DG) services. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance services and possess all required business licenses, professional licenses, certifications, and permits. The response form requires vendors to address all general minimum qualifications in Stage One and technical qualifications in Stage Two, with vendors unable to provide all five required services deemed ineligible to proceed to Stage Two evaluation.
Technical qualification requirements include submission of a comprehensive work plan detailing service frequencies, staffing levels, equipment utilization, and quality control procedures; demonstrated technical capability in irrigation system inspection, diagnosis, repair, and optimization with knowledge of regional watering restrictions; application of drought-tolerant landscaping methods appropriate for Nevada's climate; an equipment inventory with preventative maintenance procedures and safety protocols; capacity to respond to seasonal and emergency service needs; and identification of key personnel with relevant qualifications and certifications. Vendors must provide evidence of current Nevada Business and Contractors licenses in good standing, current insurance coverage meeting specified minimums including general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation, and documentation of financial stability. All responses require attachment of supporting exhibits, and vendors must complete the provided checklist confirming submission of all required documentation and addressing any exceptions, limitations, or conditions applicable to their proposal.
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Instructions
| VENDOR RESPONSE FORM – MINIMUM AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS |
| RFQ [43ADG-S4013] |
| Business / Company Name |
| Primary Contact / Title |
| Telephone |
| Date Submitted |
| Instructions to Vendors: Respond to every General Minimum Qualification and Technical Qualification. Do not leave any response blank. Select Yes, No, or N/A in the response column. If a requirement is not applicable, explain why. Identify supporting exhibits or attachments in the Vendor Response / Supporting Exhibit column. Additional pages may be attached if they clearly reference the applicable MQ or TQ number. |
Minimum Qualifications
| GENERAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – STAGE ONE | ||||
| Reference | Qualification Section | Requirement / Question | Meets Requirement? | Vendor Response / Supporting Exhibit |
| MQ-01 | Required Landscaping Services | Vendor must be qualified and capable of providing all five (5) of the following services: |
A. Turf & Lawn Care;
B. Plant & Tree Care;
C. Debris Removal;
D. Irrigation;
E. Rock & DG.
A Vendor that cannot provide all five required services shall not proceed to the Second Stage and shall not be considered for award.
| MQ-02 | Licenses, Certifications, Accreditations, and Experience | Vendor must possess and maintain all business licenses, professional licenses, certifications, permits, and accreditations required to perform the services for which it seeks qualification. |
| MQ-03 | Licenses, Certifications, Accreditations, and Experience | Vendor must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing landscaping and grounds maintenance services and must identify where and when this experience was obtained. |
Technical Qualifications
| TECHNICAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – STAGE TWO | ||||
| Reference | Qualification Section | Requirement / Question | Meets Requirement? | Vendor Response / Supporting Exhibit |
| TQ-01 | Operational and Technical Capabilities | Vendor must provide a comprehensive work plan describing how it will perform each Required Landscaping Service, including turf care, plant and tree care, debris removal, irrigation system maintenance, and rock/DG services. The plan must include, at minimum, service frequencies, staffing levels, equipment utilization, and quality control procedures. | ||
| TQ-02 | Operational and Technical Capabilities | Vendor must demonstrate technical capability in inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing irrigation systems. Vendor must identify staff qualified to perform irrigation work and describe its ability to comply with regional watering restrictions and water-conservation requirements. | ||
| TQ-03 | Operational and Technical Capabilities | Vendor must demonstrate knowledge and application of drought-tolerant landscaping methods appropriate for Nevada's climate, including xeriscape principles, soil health management, mulching, and adaptive maintenance strategies. | ||
| TQ-04 | Operational and Technical Capabilities | Vendor must provide an inventory of equipment proposed for use under the contract and describe its preventative maintenance procedures, replacement cycles, and equipment safety protocols. | ||
| TQ-05 | Operational and Technical Capabilities | Vendor must identify its capacity and procedures for responding to seasonal needs (e.g., winterization, storm debris) and for managing urgent or emergency service requests when directed by the State. | ||
| TQ-06 | Staffing and Management | Vendor must identify key personnel assigned to the services, including supervisors, irrigation specialists, arborists, and project managers. For each role, Vendor must provide a description of qualifications, relevant experience, and required certifications. | ||
| TQ-07 | Staffing and Management | Vendor must describe its contingency plan to ensure uninterrupted service delivery during staff absences, increased seasonal workload, or other resource constraints. | ||
| TQ-08 | Staffing and Management | At least one English-speaking vendor staff shall be present during each property visit. | ||
| TQ-09 | Business Stability and Risk Management | Vendor must provide evidence of current insurance coverage meeting the minimum requirements specified in this RFQ, including general liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation. | ||
| TQ-10 | Business Stability and Risk Management | Vendor must demonstrate financial stability sufficient to support the performance of landscaping services under a State contract. Acceptable documentation may include a statement of financial capacity or other evidence as required by the State. | ||
| TQ-11 | Required Documentation | Vendor must provide a current Nevada Business license in good standing with the Nevada Secretary of State. | ||
| TQ-12 | Required Documentation | Vendor must provide a current Nevada Contractors license in good standing with the Nevada State Contractors Board. | ||
| TQ-13 | Required Documentation | Vendor must provide a Certificate of Insurance (Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation/Employers Liability Insurance). | ||
| TQ-14 | Required Documentation | Vendor must provide a statement confirming its ability to comply with the applicable contractual and regulatory requirements throughout the term of the resulting contract. |
Checklist & Exceptions
| VENDOR RESPONSE COMPLETENESS CHECKLIST | |||
| Checklist Item | Complete? | ||
| All General Minimum Qualifications addressed. | |||
| All Technical Minimum Qualifications addressed. | |||
| Current Nevada Business license attached or referenced. | |||
| Current Nevada Contractors license attached or referenced. | |||
| Certificate of Insurance (General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers' Compensation) attached or referenced. | |||
| Statement of financial capacity attached or referenced. | |||
| Service Delivery Work Plan (frequencies, staffing, equipment, quality control) completed. | |||
| Key personnel qualifications, experience, and certifications identified. | |||
| Equipment inventory and preventative maintenance program described. | |||
| Statement confirming ability to comply with contractual and regulatory requirements attached. | |||
| EXCEPTIONS, LIMITATIONS, OR CONDITIONS | |||
| RFQ Reference | Exception / Limitation / Condition | Impact | Proposed Alternative / Explanation |
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