Questions_and_Answers_28_April_17.pdf

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Questions and Answers

1. QUESTION: CLIN 0004 and 0008 – Option: Combine Semi-Improved Grounds acreage to improved grounds. Does this mean that 596 acres (486 +110) are serviced at the improved grounds frequency and level of service?

ANSWER: Yes; Refer to Appendix A Option – Grounds Description/Workload Estimates in the PWS for all estimated quantities and workloads for the Option CLINs.

2. QUESTION: CLIN 0012 and 0013 – Pest / Weed Control Hospital and Base state an estimated workload of two on the Offeror’s Schedule and three on the PWS. Which is correct?

ANSWER: Two; Refer to the updated PWS, dated 28 Apr 17 for updated quantity estimates in Appendix A and Appendix A Option of the PWS.

3. QUESTION: CLIN 0025 – Maintain Existing Vegetative, Inert Beds and Related Areas for Base Side – This quantity is missing from the PWS Appendix A.

ANSWER: Refer to updated quantity estimates in Appendix A and Appendix A Option of the PWS, dated 28 Apr 17.

4. QUESTION: CLIN 0026 – Surface Drainage Ditches – The estimated workload is missing from the PWS in Appendix A.

ANSWER: Refer to updated workload estimates in Appendix A and Appendix A Option of the PWS, dated 28 Apr 17.

5. QUESTION: Please confirm that a past performance proposal is not required and only the Past Performance Information Form is to be submitted.

ANSWER: Per the Far clause 52.212-1 Addendum, the Government will use past performance information provided by Offerors along with Past Performance Information Forms that must be submitted to the Government directly from the reference.

6. QUESTION: I see that the ball fields and the fairways on the golf course are highlighted green “improved mowing” on the map appendix “B” attachment 1. Will we be responsible for mowing these areas?

ANSWER: No; The golf course and the ball fields are not part of this requirement, and these areas are not included in the Appendix A or Appendix A Option estimated quantities and workloads.

7. QUESTION: In section 1.4 of the PWS “maintain existing vegetative beds, inert beds, and related areas it states that we shall plant and maintain flowers. Are we to purchase flowers for planting?

If so can you please specify the areas and approximate qty so we can price accordingly.

ANSWER: No; Currently, there are no flower beds requiring maintenance under this contract.

Refer to the updated PWS section 1.4 dated 28 Apr 17.

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8. QUESTION: Can you tell me when this contract is as out to bid last? Was it 2014?

ANSWER: No, it was solicited in 2012, however, Instructions for requesting further information on the current contract can be found at http://www.minot.af.mil/About-Us/Freedom-of- Information/

9. QUESTION: Do cover pages, cover letters, and table of contents count toward the page limits?

ANSWER: Yes; See FAR Clause 52.212-1 Addendum - D. General Information - for page definitions.

10. QUESTION: Snow and Ice Removal – Can the government please confirm that only snow and ice removal of sidewalks, steps, and stairs is required and no road clearing is a part of this solicitation? The PWS suggests that “paved areas” are a part of the snow and ice removal portion.

ANSWER: Per PWS 1.6.1, the Contractor is responsible for snow/ice removal in the areas indicated in Appendix B (See Attachment 1c. Snow/Ice Removal Map). Road clearing is not required as part of this requirement.

11. QUESTION: On the bid tabs 0015 and 0016, Lawn renovation. Are we supposed to insert $10,000.00 in each of these line items in the amount? I see that it is issued by a work order and each one is negotiated so is this the dollar amount everyone uses on these line items?

ANSWER: As indicated in the CLIN description on the SF 1449, these line items should not be Separately Priced by the Offeror.

12. QUESTION: Who is the current contractor? What is the current contract annual price? Are their any differences between this PWS and the previous PWS?

ANSWER: The information requested cannot be disclosed, however, instructions for requesting information on the current contract can be found at http://www.minot.af.mil/About-Us/Freedom-of-Information/.

13. QUESTION: In regards to 1.1.8 – Pest / Weed Control – Does this mean removal of weeds from the turf areas or paved areas?

ANSWER: Per PWS 1.1.8, Pest/Weed Control is for areas of improved grounds as indicated in Appendices A and B. Refer to PWS 1.1.2 for the removal of vegetation from expansion joints and cracks in sidewalks, driveways, curbs, parking lots, and other hard surfaces.