Amendment 0003.pdf

NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC

PWD NORFOLK

FACILITIES ENGINEERING & ACQ DIV

9324 VIRGINIA AVENUE

NORFOLK VA 23511-3624

ACQR5950671

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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 (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT NORFOLK NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

This amendment is issued to provide Pre-Proposal Inquiries and responses related to the solicitation.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Aug-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X N4008523R2569

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jul-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09-Aug-2023

CODE

NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC

CONTRACTING CORE

9324 VIRGINIA AVENUE

NORFOLK VA 23511-3095

N40085 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE N40085

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N4008523R2569

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0003

Pre-Proposal Inquiries & Responses

21. COL 3 states to “Irrigate as necessary to maintain lawn health and appearance.” Is the contractor responsible for manual irrigation where irrigation systems are not present? Can the government provide irrigation system data to include the number of controllers, zones, and heads? ( J-1503050-03)

Response: There are no Irrigation Systems in Operation.

22. The ELINs note 2 each for ELIN A001AG – Street Sweeping. Does this ELIN cover all areas of the base or are additional Street Sweeping services needed for CMIO, DLA, DECA, NGIS, NDC, NMCN CD-2, NMCN U-238, MSC, NSWC, ATC, and CRNMA?

If additional sweeping services are required, can the government provide the measurements for CMIO, DLA, DECA, NGIS, NDC, NMCN CD-2, NMCN U-238, MSC, NSWC, ATC, and CRNMA? ( J-1503050-03)

Response: Refer to Annex 1503050 Section C Spec Item 3.2 Road Sweeping which states that the roads listed in Attachment J-1503050-05 shall be swept. There is no intent of adding additional roads at this time.

23. How many services of leaf removal have been historically performed in COL 2 and COL 3? ( J-1503050-03)

Response: Leaf removal is covered under street sweeping and spec items 3.1.2 and

3.1.11. This information cannot be obtained. Total acreage has been provided in ELINS and maps will be provided upon award. Total acreage maintained IAW COLS/instructions.

24. Can the government provide the linear feet of edging for each common output level and CLIN / Customer: CNRMA, CMIO, DLA, DECA, NGIS, NDC, NMCN CD-2, NMCN U-238, MSC, NSWC, ATC, and CRNMA? Without this data, it is impossible to provide an accurate price proposal and it will be extremely difficult to quantify these measurements during the cursory drive through on the site visit. ( J-1503050-03, J- 0200000-07)

Response: The government does not maintain records on linear feet of edging. The ELIN price per COL shall include edging.

25. Can the government provide the quantity of shrubs, hedge, and plants for each common output level and CLIN / Customer: CNRMA, CMIO, DLA, DECA, NGIS, NDC, NMCN CD-2, NMCN U-238, MSC, NSWC, ATC, and CRNMA? Without this data, it is impossible to provide an accurate price proposal and it will be extremely difficult to quantify these measurements during the cursory drive through on the site visit. ( J- 1503050-03, J-0200000-07)

Response: Most buildings have flower beds and due to the extensive area of this Base, it is impossible to disclose a specific number. The government does not maintain records on number of shrubs, hedges, and plants. The ELIN price per COL shall include shrub, hedge, and plant maintenance.

26. Can the government provide the quantity of trees for each common output level and CLIN / Customer: CNRMA, CMIO, DLA, DECA, NGIS, NDC, NMCN CD-2, NMCN U-238, MSC, NSWC, ATC, and CRNMA that require pruning? Without this data, it is impossible to provide an accurate price proposal and it will be extremely difficult to quantify these measurements during the cursory drive through on the site visit. ( J- 1503050-03, J-0200000-07)

Response: The government does not maintain records on number of trees. The ELIN price per COL shall include tree maintenance.

27. Can the government provide the area (acreage or square feet) of plant / landscape beds for each common output level and CLIN / Customer: CNRMA, CMIO, DLA, DECA, NGIS, NDC,NMCN CD-2, NMCN U-238, MSC, NSWC, ATC, and CRNMA? What type of mulch is preferred? Without this data, it is impossible to provide an accurate price proposal and it will be extremely difficult to quantify these measurements during the cursory drive through on the site visit. (J-1503050-03, J-0200000-07)

Response: Most buildings have flower beds and use brown mulch. The Government does not maintain separate records on the area of each plant / landscape beds for each COL. Area of plant / landscape beds are included in the total acreage has been provided in ELINS and maps will be provided to the awardee. Total acreage maintained IAW COLS/instructions.

28. Can the government provide the area (acreage or square feet) of storm water devices and areas for each common output level and CLIN / Customer: CNRMA, CMIO, DLA, DECA, NGIS, NDC, NMCN CD-2, NMCN U-238, MSC, NSWC, ATC, and CRNMA? ( J-1503050-03, J-0200000-07)

Response: The Government does not maintain separate records on the area of storm water devices and areas for each COL. Storm water devices and areas are included in the total acreage has been provided in ELINS and maps will be provided to the awardee. Total acreage maintained IAW COLS/instructions.

29. Can the government provide the area (acreage or square feet) of road sweeping for each common output level and CLIN / Customer: CNRMA, CMIO, DLA, DECA, NGIS, NDC, NMCN CD-2, NMCN U-238, MSC, NSWC, ATC, and CRNMA? ( J-1503050-03, J-0200000-07)

Response: Refer to Annex 1503050 Section C Spec Item 3.2 Road Sweeping which states that the roads listed in Attachment J-1503050-05 shall be swept. Attachment J-1503050-05 provides the length and number of lances for each road.

30. Can the government provide the area (acreage or square feet) of gravel and paved parking lots for each common output level and CLIN / Customer: CNRMA, CMIO, DLA, DECA, NGIS, NDC, NMCN CD-2, NMCN U-238, MSC, NSWC, ATC, and CRNMA? ( J- 1503050-03, J-0200000-07)

Response: The Government does not maintain separate records on the area of gravel and paved parking lots for each COL. Gravel and paved parking lots are included in the total acreage has been provided in ELINS and maps will be provided to the awardee. Total acreage maintained IAW COLS/instructions.

31. What is the dominant grass species present on base? (J-1503050-03)

Response: The Government does not maintain records on the dominant grass species. Total acreage has been provided in ELINS and maps will be provided to the awardee. Total acreage maintained IAW COLS/instructions.

32. Historically, how many times per year or how often is the grass mowed per year for COL 2, COL 3, and Semi-Improved Grounds? (J-1503050-03)

Response: This is a performance-based contract, it is performed as needed however, it must comply with the COL requirements stated in Attachment J-1503050-03.

33. COL 2 has a grass min-max threshold growth difference of 2” for fescue. Considering fescue can grow 2” in a matter of days, is the intention of the government to have grass mowed weekly during the growing season? Or historically, has grass been mowed more than once per week during peak growth seasons? (J-1503050-03)

Response: As needed to maintain COL requirement identified in Attachment J- 1503050-03.

34. How often are storm drainage systems required to be maintained? (J-1503050-03)

Response: Refer to Annex 1503050 Section C Spec Item 3.1.11 Storm Drainage Systems.

35. How often are roads required to be swept? (J-1503050-03)

Response: Refer to Annex 1503050 Section C Spec Item 3.2 Road Sweeping and the ELINs A001AG Quantity which states 2 times per year. The expected time each road sweeping is provided is stated in the related information under Annex 1503050 Section C Spec Item 3.2.

36. How often are gravel and paved parking lots required to be maintained? (J-1503050-03)

Response: Refer to Annex 1503050 Section C Spec Item 3.1.12 Parking Lot Vegetation Maintenance (Hardscape), Spec Item 3.1.12.1 Paved - Concrete Parking / Asphalt Parking, Spec Item 3.1.12.2 Gravel Parking, and Spec Item 3.1.12.3 Permeable Pavement Parking.

37. When the government states “destroy Bermuda” can the government explain what exactly the tactic or goal is. Should the Bermuda be manually removed or eradicated using chemicals? (J-0200000-07, CLINs A712 and A713)

Response: Removed "destroy existing Bermuda" from CLINs A712, A713, B712, B713, C712, C713, D712, D713, E712, E713, F712, and F713. Amendment 0003 will provide an updated Attachment J-0200000-07 to reflect this change.

38. In reference to the ELINs like sodding, seeding, fertilization, etc., is the contractor responsible for supplying the sod, seed, fertilizer, and other chemicals needed for installation and application? (J-0200000-07)

Response: Yes, contractor supplies all material, labor, and equipment.

39. A. As there are numerous wetland seeding mixes and rates possibilities, does the government have a specific wetland seed mix and rate we are to utilize? (1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping, Spec item 3.1.13) B. Are the areas where we are to perform this service included in the acreage provided in Attachment J-0200000-07 under the ELIN/Sub ELIN? (J-1503050-03)

A. Response: The recommended wetland seed mix shall be equivalent to OBL

Wetland Mix (ERNMX-131) from Ernst Conservation Seeds at www.ernstseed.com.

B. Response: The areas where seeding is required is annotated in the maps that will be provided to the awardee. This service is included in the total acreage for the each COL where identified on the map.

(End of Summary of Changes)