RFIS Amend 0009 ATT 37.docx

8. Reference: Solicitation file “J-1503050-8(a)4” NAVSEA - On the second page you have a list identifying services and with specified location for each, please provide clarification and identify the require standards of service and their frequencies?

Answer: Please reference the Performance Objectives and Standards in C-1503050 as follows:

Weed Control – Spec Item 3.1.1.5, Weed Control Gutter & Roof Drains – Spec Item 3.6.3, Clean Gutters and/or Roof Drains – NSWC Carderock Goose Dropping Removal – Spec Item 3.6.1, Remove Bird Droppings Dump Tipple Trash & Debris Removal – Spec Item 3.6.2, Maintain Dump Tipple – NSWC Carderock Gutter Cleaning – Spec Item 3.6.3, Clean Gutters and/or Roof Drains – NSWC Carderock Fencing – Spec Item 3.1.7, Vegetation Control Leaf Removal & Debris Removal – Added Spec Item 3.6.9, Debris Removal - Carderock Specialty Area (softball field) – Reference Spec Item 3.6.7 – Ball Field Maintenance Window wells for clearing drains and debris - Spec Item 3.6.3, Clean Gutters and/or Roof Drains – NSWC Carderock and Spec Item 3.6.9, Debris Removal - Carderock

1. Throughout this entire attachment you have list different services as square footage;

0. Trimming how did you calculate Sq Ft for these (2) specific areas that total 79,414 sq ft?

0. Normally trimming is standard service that is always accomplished during each mowing cycle of all obstacles that a mower can get close enough mow/cut all vegetation within the mowed area or areas.

Answer: Solicitation file “J-1503050-8(a)4 does not list the unit of measure as square feet for trimming, but rather edging by LF. Please see revised “J-1503050-08(a4) Carderock 2020 Grounds Inventory – Amendment 0006” to change all areas to COL1.

1. You have identified multiple Mulch beds and provided sq ft as a measurement of qty, you have also identified different locations of shrubs as square footage and other area a qty of shrubs each identifying individuals’ plants of specified locations.

0. Please provide clarification as to why you have identified two specific location as shrubs in Sq Ft totaling 27,273 sq ft, when all other areas with shrubs are identified as each?

Answer: Square feet is the unit of measure chosen by Carderock for their shrub inventory.

1. Sidewalks are identified as having 615,155 sq ft total of all areas within this attachment, you did calculate this total length x width I assume.

0. Please provide the total length of all sidewalks and along with that please provide the average width?

Answer: Data for total sidewalk length and width is not available. The formula to calculate the square footage of an area that is square or rectangular in shape is - length multiplied by width equals the area's square footage.

1. You have a category as paved area; you have not identified as to what these paved areas are to maintain or your intent of service to these areas.

0. Please provide clarification of what these areas are and what you are requiring the contractor to perform?

Answer: When paved areas are listed in a grounds (1503050) inventory attachment, this is for informational purposes only. This data may be useful when determining the cost for removal of grass clippings, etc. from paved surfaces after mowing and edging.

Reference: Solicitation, Amendment 0001, Section L, page 3 of 7, VOLUME 2, spec item 1, the text “Technical proposals shall be submitted in 8-1/2 x 11 format.”

Comment: For the required Organization Chart, the 8-1/2 x 11 page size limitation does not allow enough space to show the levels of command and lines of authority for all of the job sites required to be serviced under the contract.

Question: Would it be acceptable to the Government to use 11 x 17 page size for the organization chart required for the Technical proposal?

Answer 11 X 17 Paper would be acceptable for the organizational Chart