Attachment B.pdf
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- Attached to
- ATC GROUNDS MAINTENACE AND LANDSCAPING
- Solicitation number
- 5400026109
- Issued by
- Aiken County, South Carolina
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This is a Questions and Answers document related to an Aiken Technical College grounds maintenance and landscaping solicitation in South Carolina. The document clarifies key service requirements for the contractor, including maintenance frequency, scope of work, and material specifications. During the growing season (March 1 through September 30), the contractor is required to completely cut and maintain the grounds every two weeks. During the off-season (October 1 through February), the contractor is responsible for leaf cleanup, bed and hedging maintenance, and yearly parking lot maintenance. The scope of work includes installation of pine straw twice yearly, mulch once yearly, and ornamental rock as needed, with all these materials included in the bid price. The contractor will assume responsibility for all grounds maintenance tasks currently performed by either the organization or other parties, and the work area is limited to the portion of campus outlined in red on the provided diagram, which includes the Security building on the west side of campus.
Pesticide selection will utilize commercial, regulated products with specific options to be determined after contract award. The document addresses clarifications regarding contractor responsibility, material specifications, and work frequency, confirming that all previously identified maintenance responsibilities will transfer to the awarded vendor. No information regarding pricing terms, bid amounts, incumbent contractors, site visit dates, or contract term is provided in this Questions and Answers document.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 2.pdf | ||
| Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| Attachment A.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation.pdf | ||
| No Award.docx | DOCX document |
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ATTACHMENT B QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
1. Looking at the ATC grounds maintenance solicitation, under section F. Milestone dates -it says grounds shall be maintained every week but in section B.1 it says grounds are to be mowed every two weeks (Mar 1-Sept 30th).
STATE RESPONSE: Aiken Tech should be completely cut and maintained every two weeks Mar 1- Sept 30th.
2. Can I get a clarification on what is expected as far as how often a crew is to be on-site, is it weekly or every two weeks during the growing season? What are the expectations for
Oct 1- Feb 30th?
STATE RESPONSE: During the grow season Aiken Tech should be completely cut and maintained every two weeks. During Oct 1 - Feb 30 Leaf clean up, bed and hedging maintenance. Parking lot maintenance yearly.
3. Are mulch, pine straw, and rocks as mentioned in B.2 to be included in the bid price? If so, what are the expectations?
STATE RESPONSE: Yes, pine straw, mulch, and rock to be included in the bid price.
Pine straw installed twice yearly and mulch once yearly. There are very few places with ornamental rock. Install rock as needed. Also, the Security building 650 was not included on the map circled in red. The Security building on the west side of Campus is included in the bid.
4. What Type of pesticide does the organization prefer to be used on the property?
STATE RESPONSE: N/A – Please utilize commercial use, regulated products. Options to be discussed after award.
5. The Solicitation states that a portion of the ground maintenance is being done by the organization will this work become the contractor responsibility?
STATE RESPONSE: All of the responsibilities listed in the solicitation will become the responsibility of the awarded vendor.
6. In reviewing the diagram of the grounds, the portion outlined in red, is this the only portion the contractor will be responsible for?
STATE RESPONSE: Correct.
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