Amendment_02_-_Q A_-_06_July_2015.pdf

AG‐64R4‐S‐15‐0015

Amendment 02 – Q&As & Site Visit Map

06 July 2015

Questions Answers

1 Questions surrounding the Technical

Evaluation Factors, item # 6. Bio-Preferred Products. We purchase biodiesel at the pump for our trucks, is that statement enough to meet the needs of the bid are we required to pull product from the biopreferred.com catalog?

Technical proposals must demonstrate an effort is made to utilize bio-based products. If not pulling products from the online catalog, vendor must include enough information about the product to demonstrate that it is bio-based.

2 What is the minimum acre to be mowed on any one request?

IAW FAR 52.216-19 (page 3 of the RFP) the minimum order is $2500.

3 How many years since the fields were last mowed?

Currently most were mowed last year and have been mowed yearly for the last 5 years. For a couple of tracts it’s been 2 – 3 years.

4 Once the funding has been allotted, will the mowing fall under one work order or multiple work orders through-out one year’s time?

Reference the Statement of Work (page 3), titled “Time Allowed for Performance.”

5 Is there a designated location where we can leave our equipment?

No there is no designated location. Past contractors have left their equipment on the job site. Note – equipment will not be secured by the Government.

6 Do you have any historical bid data for this solicitation?

Reference the RFP (page 2), historically the average yearly mow has been ~4000 acres. HOWEVER, this is a Requirements Contract – you are not guaranteed that amount.

7 What is the time frame to complete this mowing service or is it by Oct 2015?

Reference the Statement of Work (page 3), titled “Time Allowed for Performance.”

8 Has a contractor performed similar work to this for the government in the past? If available, please provide the incumbent contract number.

Yes, AG-51KN-C-13-0002.

9 Is there handwork involved? No, references Statement of Work (page 3), titled

“Mowing Specifications.” Contractor is expected to mow as close to obstacles (including bunkers) as possible, but no handwork is required.

10 How does inclement weather affect the work schedule/timeline?

Reference FAR 52.212-4(f) Excusable delays