QR SIR 697DCK-24-R-00314- Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance -Reno ATCT (002).pdf

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This document is a set of Questions and Responses related to Solicitation 697DCK-24-R-00314 for Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Service at the Reno, Nevada Air Traffic Control Tower (RNO ATCT).

The key details are: The FAA is issuing this Screening Information Request (SIR) as a set-aside for certified 8(a) small businesses. The requirement is for landscaping and grounds maintenance services to be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). A site visit is scheduled for April 10, 2024, and proposals are due by 12:00 pm Eastern Time on April 19, 2024. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price with the NAICS code of 561730. The current services are not on a contract and were previously paid on an as-needed basis. The solicitation provides clarification on the scope of services, such as the use of 13-13-13 fertilizer, weed abatement requirements, and allowance for onsite storage. There is no limit of liability for damage to the irrigation system caused by contractor negligence.

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Ques�ons and Responses Solicita�on: 697DCK-24-R-00314

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Service at Reno ATCT (RNO)

1. Will Snow Removal be part of the contract?

No, snow removal is not required for the contract.

2. What condi�on will the grounds be given to the winning contractor?

The grounds will be as is upon the contract start date.

3. Who is currently performing grounds and landscaping services?

M&A Lawn Care

4. What is the incumbent’s monthly and annual values?

The current services are not on a contract. The services were previously paid via a credit card on an as-needed basis.

5. Are there any changes from the current contract to the current solicita�on? If so, please describe the differences.

The services are not currently on a contract.

6. What grade of fer�lizer should the contractor use – i.e. 10-10-10, 13-13-13?

13-13-13 is preferred.

7. Is the vegeta�on on the outside of the FAA fence currently under control, or will the contractor be required at the beginning of the contract to get the vegeta�on under control within 10 feet of the FAA fence?

The vegeta�on is not currently under control and will need to be taken care of.

8. Is weed abatement a requirement for this contract?

Yes, IAW Statement of Work Sec�on 1.1.10 and 1.1.11.

9. Will an ini�al deficiency assessment be performed on the irriga�on system and be brought up to standard prior to the new contract’s start date?

Please reference sec�on 1.1.4 of the SOW.

10. Our understanding is that there is no asphalt or concrete filling required. Please confirm.

There is not an asphalt or concrete filling requirement for the contract.

11. Our understanding is that no badging is required. Please confirm.

Badging is not required for this contract.

12. Historically, what hand watering has been required on this contract?

Hand watering has been required for the plan�ng of replacement and new trees of other plants.

13. Will rocks need to be picked up to clear the vegeta�on underneath the rocks?

This is not a requirement in the SOW.

14. Are CPARs acceptable in lieu of the Customer Sa�sfac�on Surveys?

Please refer to SIR clause “SA56 Evalua�on Factors for Award – Services” regarding CPARs evalua�ons.

15. Will the contractor be allowed to store anything onsite?

Yes, we have some storage available.

16. Who is currently performing the commercial power sweeping of the parking areas?

No One, this is a new requirement for this contract.

17. Understanding the FAA provides the irriga�on/sprinkler parts and the contractor provides the labor, is there an associated limit of liability? Or maximum number of hours the contractor must provide before it becomes and IDIQ-type repair?

There is no limit of liability, if through negligence contractual employees cause damage.

18. Does the FAA have historical data related to plant, tree, shrub replacement?

Nothing writen down. Last �me we had any trees replaced was approx. 4 years ago.

19. Please iden�fy any key personnel and the requirements.

Please refer to Solicita�on clause SA18 Proposal Content, Technical Proposal.

20. Are they open to an ini�al clean up?

Yes, the grounds will be as is upon the contract start date.

21. Is there a budget they are working with that can be provided for the maintenance?

Detailed cost informa�on will not be released.

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