Amendment 1 36C25625Q0469_3.pdf

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

*= Required Field Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

SUBJECT* Grounds Maintenance for Shreveport, LA VAMC

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056-5643

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25625Q0469

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 03-24-2025 14:30 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SBA

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* S208

NAICS CODE* 561730

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

POINT OF CONTACT* Contracting Officer Le Kisha Douglas, MPA LeKisha.Douglas@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Overton Brooks VAMC

510 E Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA

POSTAL CODE 71101

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODECODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

1 03-21-2025

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

36C25625Q0469

X ONE

The purpose of this amendment:

1) Extend the closing date of this Combined Solicitation to March 24, 2025 at 14:30 CST

2) To add clause 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (by ref)

3) To include responses to all questions provided (on the next page)

*Please note, that this amendment must be signed and returned with the quote respose.*

Le Kisha Douglas, MPA Contracting Officer

36C25625Q00469 Combined Solicitation Amendment 1

1. Question: Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.

Government Response: The former contract number was 36C25621P1166

2. Question: Please confirm that the completion of B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA and B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE satisfy the requirement.

Government Response: Correct. Please complete the B.1 Contract Administration Data, B.2 Price/Cost Schedule and any amendments that have been issued, must possess acknowledgement signature and submittal.

3. Question: Is this a performance-based bid? If so, what are the requirements for proving capability?

Government Response: Please see the Addendum to Sections E.1 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (SEP 2023) and Section E.8

4. Question: What caliper sizes should we assume for the 20 trees scheduled for removal?

a. Ex: 5 trees at 36" caliper, 10 at 24" caliper, and 5 at 10" caliper.

Government Response: All of the trees on the property have not been measured individually, as this is an old property. The average height of the trees will vary from 20” to 48”. The government asks that you plan on the removal of the larger trees.

5. Question: The solicitation lists several required licenses but does not mention an arborist license, which is required in Louisiana. Section 5.2.1 states to "prune all trees," but a horticulture license only permits pruning up to 12 feet in height. Does "prune all trees" mean pruning is only required up to 12 feet?

Government Response: Yes an arborist license is required, due to the trees over 12’ will be need to pruned from top to bottom. A horticulture license will not cover all the trees on the property.

6. Question: Section 5.1.6 states that herbicides are not allowed in parking lots and walkways.

Would it be possible to amend this to allow herbicides in these areas to prevent potential damage to vehicles and pedestrians caused by debris from string trimmers?

Government: No, there will not be an amendment made. Fenceline and roadways are allowed for herbicides. Sidewalks are not allowed due to the possibility of over spraying, resulting in the killing the grass.

7. Question: Is there already a budget set aside for this contract? If so, what is the allocated amount?

Government: Please visit the public Government Forecast Website for this information https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/eVP/fco/FCO.aspx