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Page 13 of the RFP states the following:

Projects completed by the offeror or its corporate affiliates (e.g., subsidiaries, sister companies, predecessor companies and parent companies) in any capacity other than a prime contractor will be considered not relevant.

Projects completed by a proposed subcontractor will be considered not relevant.

The prime contractor does not have to self-perform all the work identified in the PWS; however, the prime contractor must demonstrate that it has managed projects that included these services.

With the exception of offerors covered by Mentor-Protégé Agreements approved by SBA, if the offeror is a JV, the offeror must demonstrate joint prime contractor relevant experience on at least one project; or each member of the JV must demonstrate prime contractor experience on at least one relevant project. If each member of the JV does not have at least one relevant experience project, the offeror will be considered unacceptable.

Additionally, we would like to callout FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iii) that states: “The evaluation should take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the instant acquisition”. With respect for FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iii) and the mention of a Mentor-Protégé Agreement approved by the SBA, will the Government allow both members of the agreement to submit relevant experience for Factor 1?

Yes. Per Factor 1, Corporate Experience, if the offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), recent/relevant experience should be submitted for projects completed by the JV entity. If the JV does not have such experience, recent/relevant experience shall be submitted for each JV partner (except for offerors covered by Mentor- Protégé Agreements approved by the Small Business Administration). This means that both members of any JV, including mentor-proteges, can submit relevant experience provided they served as the prime contractor. The exception for mentor-proteges simply means that they are not required to have at least one relevant project for each member or that they performed together, which allows a mentor-protege joint venture to satisfy the experience and past performance requirements though the JV's combined capabilities.

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Non-Price (Technical Factor) - Relevant Project

Requiring relevant projects to meet or exceed $750,000/year may reduce competition. Will the government consider lowering the threshold below $750,000?

The Government has reviewed the requirement and it remains unchanged.

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SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION - SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

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Will the government consider aggregate past performance

vs. requiring each individual JV member to have relevant past performance at the required thresholds?

Non-Price (Technical) Factors:

Relevant Project

52.212-2 ii)124/27/2022

The past performance evaluations required under Factor 4, Past Performance, are dependent on the offeror's corporate experience and projects submitted in response to Factor 1.

Per Factor 1, Corporate Experience, if the offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), recent/relevant experience should be submitted for projects completed by the JV entity. If the JV does not have such experience, at least one relevant project shall be submitted for each JV member.

This requirement remains unchanged;

however, there is an exception to this requirement for JVs covered by an SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Agreement, in which case the experience and past performance requirements may be satisfied through the experience of one or both of the JV members, or through projects completed by the JV entity if the JV has such experience.

For Factor 4, Past Performance, the Government will evaluate how well the offeror performed on the recent, relevant projects submitted under Factor 1, Corporate Experience, and on other relevant contracts documented in known

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4 4/27/2022 60 52.212-2 ii)

Instructions to Offerors - Price Proposal Binder

Is there a page limitation on the Price Proposal volume? There is no page limitation on the pricing proposal. Corrected via Amendment 0001.

5 4/27/2022 26 Section C PWS 2.10.2.5 Any endangered / threatened flora or fauna? If so, what are they?

Yes. South Texas Ambrosia is considered an endangered species.

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PWS 2.9.12 Will the contractor be permitted to make arrangements with the Government for emergency services on a reimbursable basis?

No. Per Section C, Annex 0200000, Spec Item 2.9.12, Emergency Medical Treatment, the Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

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(b)(a)j;

(b)(2)c;

(b)(3)c; and (4)

The requirement for hard-copy binders and CD-ROMs appears to be a carry-over from years ago. Will the Government please consider and confirm the three Volumes and Attachments (e.g. ELINs, etc.) are to be submitted via e-mail as pdf or xlsx files and with the Government’s preferred file-naming format (e.g. Solicitation - Company Name - Vol.pdf)

Proposals shall be submitted in hard copy format in accordance with the instructions specified in the RFP.

Proposals submitted via email or any other transmission method not authorized by the solicitation will not be accepted.

sources. In addition, the Government may review other sources of information for team members (including partnerships, joint ventures, teaming arrangements, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror's proposal.

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Attachment 3)_N6945022R 0049_SectionJ _Technical_Att achments

Grounds Inventory

The ELINS describe the operational areas as COL 3 while attachment 3)_N6945022R0049_SectionJ_Technical_Attachments refers to them as OP5? How should these areas be maintained?

Operational Areas are to be maintained per the Related Information and Performance Standards provided in Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.2, Operational Areas, and it's respective subordinate spec items, which has been updated via Amendment 0005.

For Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.2.3, Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH), Attachment J-1503050- 10 defines COL 3 requirements for BASH areas, which are specified in the installation WHMP. Attachment J- 1503050-10 Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) has been added via Amendment 0005. In addition, Section C, Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.2.1 Ammunition Storage Areas, and Attachment J-1503050-05 have been updated per Amendment 0005 to clarify the level of service for OP5 areas.

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Attachment 3)_N6945022R 0049_SectionJ _Technical_Att achments

Grounds Inventory

The quantities provided on the map do not match the quantities on the grounds inventory on page 44 of attachment 3)_N6945022R0049_SectionJ_Technical_Attachments.

Could the government confirm the correct quantities?

Quantities on the Attachment J-1503050- 05 Site Map have been updated to match the Attachment J-1503050-05 Grounds Inventory via Amendment 0005. In the event of any future discrepancy, quantities identified in Attachment J- 1503050-05 Grounds Inventory take precedence.

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Attachment 3)_N6945022R 0049_SectionJ _Technical_Att achments

Irrigation System

Inventory

Can the government provide an irrigation system inventory?

Page 49 appears to be blank. Is the contractor responsible for maintenance of irrigation systems?

Section J, Attachment J-1503050-09, Irrigation System Inventory, has been added via Amendment 0005.

No, the contractor is not responsible for maintenance of the irrigation systems.

Per Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.1.1.4, Irrigation, the Contractor shall be responsible for the proper application of water to performance areas.

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Attachment J-1502000-08

Common Output Level

Standards

N/A

COL2 and COL 3 state that irrigation is to be provided "As necessary to ensure lawns present a healthy appearance". If there is no irrigation system present, can the government confirm that the contractor is not responsible for manually irrigating lawns.

No, the contractor is not responsible for manually irrigating lawns. See GPI Response #10.

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Attachment J-1502000-08

Common Output Level

Standard;

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3.1.1

Can the government confirm if trimming, plant/plant bed maintenance, shrub/hedge maintenance, ornamental tree maintenance, and vegetation control are required in COL 3 fields? Attachment J-1502000-08 and PWS Section 3.1.1 contradict each other with regard to these services.

No. Per Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.1.1, Lawn and Field Maintenance, improved fields receive mowing and trimming but no other lawn care services.

Attachment J-1503050-05 Site Maps has been updated via Amendment 0005 to clarify this requirement.

13 4/27/2022 44 Attachment J-1503050-05

Grounds Inventory

What CLIN does the NAS Kingsville 1005.6 acre BASH area fall under?

Per Annex 0100000, Spec Item 1.5, Standard Template, and Attachment J- 1503050-05 Grounds Inventory; NASK BASH requirements should be priced in Attachment J-0200000-07 Sub-ELINs

A001AC, B001AC, C001AC, D001AC,

E001AC and F001AC.

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Attachments N/A

The following pages are blank: 13-14, 17-19, 22-31, 45, and

49. Is this intentional or is there pertinent information missing from this document?

The blank pages have been removed via Amendment 0005.

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15 4/27/2022 2 Site Maps N/A

What CLIN does the NALFOG 1132.1 acre BASH area fall under?

Per Annex 0200000, Spec Item 2.2.3, Requirements Hierarchy, and Attachment J-1503050-05 Grounds Inventory;

NALFOG BASH requirements should be priced in Attachment J-0200000-07 Sub- ELINs A002AB, B001AC, C002AB, D002AB, E002AB and F002AB.

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Attachment J-1502000-08

Common Output Level

Standards

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Understanding that this contract is performance based, can the government provide historical data on how many mowing occurences per year for the following areas: COL 2 Prestige, COL 3 Lawn, COL 3 Field, Storm Drainage Ditches, Operational Areas, and BASH?

No. Historical data is not available.

17 4/27/2022 44 Attachment J-1503050-05 N/A

Page 44 of this attachment states that BASH falls under COL 3 which has a vegetation height threshold of 2-6" according to Attachment J-1502000-08 however the file named N6945022R0049 states that the threshold is 7-14".

Can the government confirm which is correct?

Refer to Sub-Annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.2.2, BASH COLS, Attachment J- 1503050-10 which defines COL 3 requirements for BASH areas as specified in the installation Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), Attachment J-1503050-10, WHMP, which is currently 7-14". Sub-annex 1503050, Spec item 3.2.2, BASH COLS, and Attachment J-1503050-10 have been revised via Amendment 0005 to provide more clarity.

18 4/27/2022 44 Attachment J-1503050-05 N/A What is the vegetation height threshold of OP5 areas? What

COL level do these areas fall under?

See Response #8

19 4/27/2022 42 PWS 3.2.4 What is the acreage of the Right-of-Way areas?

All available quantity information is contained in Attachment J-1503050-05 Grounds Inventory.

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20 4/27/2022 10 PWS 2.4

Will the government provide a laydown area that the contractor can use to store equipment, vehicles, shipping containers, and an office trailer? The PWS states the government will not provide property however it is noted that the incumbent contractor has a facility on base near Burton Street.

A laydown area at NAS Kingsville is available; contractor shall coordinate with the KO.

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Are all BASH zones and Clear Zones currently within vegetation threshold compliance or will additional measures be needed to bring them into contract compliance?

BASH and clear zones are currently meeting Performance Standards.

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Wage Determination

2015-5305 (Rev 18.)

N/A

Does Executive Order 14026 apply to this contract requiring the contractor to pay the $15.00 per hour minimum wage?

As stated in the Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination 2015- 5305 (Rev. 18), the new minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 apply to this contract.

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During the site visit, the government mentioned that there is a weed that grows rapidly and is present on Kingsville NAS.

Can the government provide the name of this weed?

Additionally, can the govermment provide the typical mowing frequency for each COL level for the growing and non-growing season?

The weed is South Texas Ambrosia. All available COL service frequency information is available in Attachment J- 1503050-08, Common Output Level Standards (COLS).

This is a performance based contract.

The contractor shall use its industry knowledge and best practice to meet all performance objectives and performance standards in the performance work statement.

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24 4/27/2022 13 52.212-2 (a) ii) (1)(i)

The restrictive statement: ‘Offerors shall not submit any project information under Factor 1 unless submitted on Attachment JM-1’ is followed by an exception for corporate affiliates. This presumably creates a clear advantage for larger corporations. Does the exception extend to Mentor- Protégé relationships, where the Mentor may rely on the Protégé’s experience, providing the offeror submit the a-b-c items listed (one-page narrative, org chart, and teaming agreement)?

See GPI Response #1.

SBA approved mentor-protégé agreements are not required to submit the corporate affiliate items referenced in paragragh (i) in Factor 1 of the RFP.

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Does the statement, “Projects completed by a proposed subcontractor will be considered not relevant” apply to an SBA-Approved mentor fulfilling a subcontractor role for their protégé?

See GPI Reponse #1. Both members can submit experience under Factor 1, Corporate Experience, provided they served as the prime contractor.

26 4/27/2022 57 Content (b)(1)e.

Would you like confirmation of a recent VETS-4212 filing for a major subcontractor?

No. Confirmation of a recent VETS-4212 filing is only required for the prime contractor.

27 4/27/2022 59 Content (b)(1)f.

This paragraph references ’joint venture or partnership’.

Does the requirement to provide the latest three FY financial statements extend to the SBA-Approved Mentor fulfilling a subcontractor role for their protégé?

If the Mentor-Protégé is proposing together as the prime contractor on this solicitation, financial statements shall be submitted for each firm. If the Protégé is proposing as the prime contractor with the Mentor as a proposed subcontractor, only the Protégé is required to submit financial statements.

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28 4/27/2022 60, 28, 5 Content C, F (b) (1)i.; 2.11

This para calls for the Essential Contractor Services Plan (ECSP), while Section F states the plan and list of personnel are to be submitted 15-days before start. Clause 252.237- 7023, RFP page 50, para (b) implies that ‘all contractor services’ are considered mission essential. The PWS does not specify essential services or personnel but does address compliance with NAS Kingsville’s Contingency Response Plan (CRP). We suggest delivering a comprehensive ECSP is contingent on having a copy of the CRP and post-award collaboration. Can you please confirm whether the ECSP is to be included in the Responsibility Determination Binder or rather, submitted as a post-award deliverable, within 15-days of contract start?

The Government has reviewed the requirement and it remains unchanged.

The plan in accordance with DFARS

252.237-7024 NOTICE OF

CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL

CONTRACTOR SERVICES (OCT

2010) required within the Responsibility Determination Binder is a separate requirement from the post award Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan.

Section F, Spec Item 2.11, Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan are to be submitted within 15 calendar days prior to contract start and within seven calendar days of changes.

29 4/27/2022 60-61 Content (b)(1)k;

(b)(2)e; and (b)(3)e.

The requirement to have all text at 11-point font is unique.

May we ensure 11-point for all narrative / text body and use 10-point for headers, footers, and graphics? Please note that the PWS, plus ELINs and JL-1 worksheets are at 10-point.

As stated in the RFP, all text (including text in all graphics, exhibits, tables, and headers/footers) will be in a font no smaller than 11 point, Times New Roman or Courier, with single line spacing.

Margins and text in the forms and attachments provided by the Government are exempt from the margin and font size requirements only and shall be submitted in the format required. See Amendment 0005 for update to Price Proposal Binder requirements.

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30 4/27/2022 8 C 2.2.1

The statement, ‘The airfield mowing will be accomplished at night or non-flying hours, normally 2400-0600.’ implies that no airfield mowing will be accomplished during flying operations. In order to develop and price a staffing plan and prepare operational work plans, can you please elaborate on the timeframes where airfield mowing ops can occur? With UHF-equipped mowers and depending on the wind conditions, can BASH mowing occur at safe (to be COR-specified) lateral distance from the taxiways and runway edges and runway centerline? Historically, what measure of airfield mowing can typically be accomplished during the PWS-defined regular working hours (e.g. Mon-Fri, 0730 - 1630)?

Per Annex 0200000, Spec Item 2.2.1, no mowing is to occur during flight operations. Night mowing is authorized between 2400 - 0600. Depending on flight schedule, mowing at night may be performed earlier than 2400; however, historical information is not available at this time.

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This paragraph states the SSHO should be on-site at all times when work is being accomplished. During airfield mowing operations outside regular working hours (e.g. Sat- Sun or Mon-Fri 1630 - 0730), must an SSHO be on-site, or as with the PM, readily available on-site within 1-hour?

Per Annex 0200000, Spec Item 2.7.1.3, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), the SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate shall be on-site at all times when work is being performed.

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10 C 2.5

As a newer model radio than those listed as required, can you please confirm the Motorola SRX 2200 PLUS 7/800 Model 1.5 Portable Radio as compatible and suitable for operations at NAS Kingsville?

The Contractor shall provide the radios required by the PWS.

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6,40 F; J 2.3.1.4; J- 1503050-03

Section F states the Planned Pesticide Use Sheets and associated MSDSs are to be submitted with the proposal (1 each per pesticide per pest as required). Section J states the Planned Pesticide Use Sheets are to be included as part of the Contractor’s Work Plan (CWP) and directs that the sheets be completed on-line. There is no other reference in the RFP or attachments to a CWP. All ‘Plans’ addressed in Section F - Deliverables, are not to be submitted until 15 to 45-days after award or, on average, 15-days before contract start. Our off-line prepared Pesticide Use Sheets total 18-pages. Please clarify if you do want the Use Sheets with the proposal or within 15-days after award? If with the proposal, please confirm they do not count towards the Non-Price Proposal Binder 100-page limit.

Section F has updated Annex/Spec Item 2.3.1.4, Planned Pesticide Use Sheets including Pesticide Labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), to be submitted within 15 calendar days prior to contract starts and at least 10 business days for any proposed changes via Amendment 0005.

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Ref: The ‘Most-Advantageous, Price and Other Factors’ evaluation process and the Non-Price (Technical) Factors.

The only ‘technical’ aspect within Factor 2 is the offerors’ staffing levels and labor hours (JL-1). Section F details the majority of deliverables (e.g. plans) to be submitted post-award. What specific technical topics of functional areas - in addition to the staffing and labor hours - are you expecting and intend to evaluate? In which topics or areas do you have ‘high interest’ in the offerors’ approach?

In addition to staffing and labor hours which will be evaluated under Factor 2, Technical Approach, the other non-price factors that will be evaluated for this solicitation include corporate experience, safety, and past performance. None of the factors are weighted more important over the others as this is an LPTA procurement.

The LPTA process is selected for this acquistion and the overall non-price factors rating must be at least “ACCEPTABLE” in order to be eligible for award. An “UNACCEPTABLE” rating in any factor results in the overall non-price factors proposal being rated “UNACCEPTABLE” unless corrected through discussions. An overall non-price factors rating of “UNACCEPTABLE” makes a proposal ineligible for award.

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Given that Orange Grove Airfield is 45 minutes to an hour away from the main base and must be serviced at night, can the contractor leave tractors at Orange Grove Airfield each day when not in use?

A laydown area at NALF Orange Grove is available; contractor use is coordinated through the KO.

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Can the government provide the following missing acreage, linear feet, and square feet, and tree count. This information is vital to providing an accurate proposal. What are these amounts?

All available quantity information is contained in Attachment J-1503050-05, Grounds Inventory. Both Attachment J- 1503050-05, Grounds Inventory, and Attachment J-1503050-05, Site Map, have been updated with Amendment 0005. 0005

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13 52.212-2 (a)(ii)(2)

Ref: The ‘Most-Advantageous, Price and Other Factors’ evaluation process and the Non-Price (Technical) Factors.

The only ‘technical’ aspect within Factor 2 is the offerors’ staffing levels and labor hours (JL-1). Section F details the majority of deliverables (e.g. plans) to be submitted post-award. What specific technical topics of functional areas - in addition to the staffing and labor hours - are you expecting and intend to evaluate? In which topics or areas do you have ‘high interest’ in the offerors’ approach?

In addition to staffing and labor hours which will be evaluated under Factor 2, Technical Approach, the other non-price factors that will be evaluated for this solicitation include corporate experience, safety, and past performance. None of the factors are weighted more important over the others as this is an LPTA procurement.

The LPTA process is selected for this acquistion and the overall non-price factors rating must be at least “ACCEPTABLE” in order to be eligible for award. An “UNACCEPTABLE” rating in any factor results in the overall non-price factors proposal being rated “UNACCEPTABLE” unless corrected through discussions. An overall non-price factors rating of “UNACCEPTABLE” makes a proposal ineligible for award.

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Given that Orange Grove Airfield is 45 minutes to an hour away from the main base and must be serviced at night, can the contractor leave tractors at Orange Grove Airfield each day when not in use?

A laydown area at NALF Orange Grove is available; contractor use is coordinated through the KO.

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Can the government provide the following missing acreage, linear feet, and square feet, and tree count. This information is vital to providing an accurate proposal. What are these amounts?

All available quantity information is contained in Attachment J-1503050-05, Grounds Inventory. Both Attachment J- 1503050-05, Grounds Inventory, and Attachment J-1503050-05, Site Map, have been updated with Amendment 0005. 0005

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A001AA NASK Improved Grounds, COLS 3 Lawn Mowing and Trimming 134.09 AC Lawn Edging LF Lawn Fertilization 134.09 AC Lawn Pre-Emergent 134.09 AC Lawn Plant/Plant Bed Maintenance SF Lawn Shrub/Hedge Maintenance SF Lawn Ornamental Tree Maintenance EA Lawn Vegation Control SF Field Mowing 356.5 AC Field Plant/Plant Bed Maintenance SF Field Shrub/Hedge Maintenance SF Field Ornamental Tree Maintenance EA

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Field Vegetation Control SF A001AB NASK Improved Grounds, COLS 2, Prestige

Mowing and Trimming 21.66 AC Edging LF Aeration 21.66 AC De-Thatching 21.66 AC Fertilization 21.66 AC Top Dress/Over Seed 21.66 AC Pre-Emergent 21.66 AC Post-Emergent 21.66 AC Plant/Plant Bed Maintenance SF Shrub/Hedge Maintenance SF

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Ornamental Tree Maintenance EA Vegation Control SF

A001AC NASK Operational Areas, COLS 3 1065.6 AC A001AD NASK Storm Drainage Systems AC A002AA NALFOG Improved Grounds, COLS 2, Prestige

Mowing and Trimming 53.7 AC Edging LF Aeration 53.7 AC De-Thatching 53.7 AC Fertilization 53.7 AC T D /O S d

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Top Dress/Over Seed 53.7 AC Pre-Emergent 53.7 AC Post-Emergent 53.7 AC Plant/Plant Bed Maintenance SF Shrub/Hedge Maintenance SF Ornamental Tree Maintenance EA Vegation Control SF

A002AB NALFOG Operational Areas, COLS 3 1199.5 AC A003AA USAR Improved Grounds, COLS 3

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Mowing and Trimming AC Edging LF Fertilization AC Pre-Emergent AC Plant/Plant Bed Maintenance SF Shrub/Hedge Maintenance SF Ornamental Tree Maintenance EA Vegation Control SF

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37 4/27/2022 C-010000 2.4 Will the Government provide laydown areas at NAS Kingsville?

See Response #20.

38 4/28/2022 C-010000 2.4 Will the Government provide laydown areas at NAS Orange Grove?

See Response #34.

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C-010000 3.2.2

What is the height that the Grass on the Airfield to be maintained at 2"-6" as stated as COL3 or 7" to 14" as stated on page 6 para 6.1.5.2 in the NASK BASH Program?

See GPI Response #17.

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Wage Determination

The Wage Determination states "The contractor must pay all covered workers at least $15.00 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent. Does the $15.00 per hour include Health and Welfare?

No, the $15 per hour does not include Health & Welfare.

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Attachment J-1502000-08 Common Output Standards

COLS

What does "A" mean in the chart? "A" means Annual. Refer to Attachment J-0200000-01, Definitions and Acronyms.

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Attachment J- 1502000-08 Common Output Standards

COLS

What does "M" mean in the chart? "M" means Monthly. Refer to Attachment J-0200000-01, Definitions and Acronyms.

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Attachment J- 1502000-08 Common Output Standards

COLS

What does "SA" mean in the chart? "SA" means Semiannual. Refer to Attachment J-0200000-01, Definitions and Acronyms.

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Attachment J-1502000-08 Common Output Standards

COLS

Do seedheads count in the Minimum and Maximum Acceptable Height.

There is a Maximum Growth Height for vegetative growth, including seed heads or pods. Refer to Attachment J-0200000- 01, Definitions and Acronyms.

45 4/28/2022 Section C- 010000 Paragraph 3.1.1.4

Will the contractor be allowed to Irrigate COL 2 areas and COL3 Lawns utilizing fire hydrants, since there is not any other water supply near these areas? If the contrator is allowed to use fire hydrants will the Government provide the backflow devises?

No. Contractors are not authorized to use fire hydrants for irrigation. Refer to Section J Attachment J-1503050-09, Irrigation System Inventory, updated via Amendment 0005. 0005

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3.1.1.4 Irrigation

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper application of water to performance areas. If an irrigation system is not present, is manual watering required in these areas? Will the government provide access to water?

Yes, manual watering will be required to meet performance standards found in Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.1.1.4 Irrigation. Facilities without dedicated irrigation systems have water connections available for use.

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3.1.4 Vegetation Control

The Contractor shall remove unwanted vegetation from fence lines, fence fabric, brick walls, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, aggregate areas, roll-off areas and paved surfaces including parking lots. Per Spec Item 3 Improved grounds, operational areas, and storm water drainage systems are to be maintained and are provided in J-1503050-05 Site Maps.

Currently the vegetation of parking lots, roll off areas, and paved areas are not identified in the maps, nor is there an estimated form of measurement in these areas. Can you please identify the vegetation control of paved areas that include the parking lots, paved areas and airfield? Can you please provide an estimated unit of measurement for these areas?

Refer to the site map, Attachment J- 1503050-05, updated via Amendment 0005. The Government will not provide any additional quanitities other than those provided in Attachment J-1503050-08, Common Output Level Standards

(COLS).

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3.1.4 Vegetation Control

The Contractor shall remove unwanted vegetation from fence lines, fence fabric, brick walls, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, aggregate areas, roll-off areas and paved surfaces including parking lots. It was mentioned during the site visit that the radar site/old runway will require vegetation control.

Does this area require vegetation control? Will this area be cleaned up before contract start date?

Refer to the site map, Attachment J- 1503050-05, updated via Amendment 0003. All grey shaded areas are considered paved surfaces that will require vegetation control per Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.1.4, Vegetation Control.

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3.1.1.1 Mowing and Trimming

The minimum and maximum acceptable vegetation heights for prestige areas, lawns, and fields are identified within the Common Output Level Standards in J-1503050-08. Are seed heads included in this measurement?

See GPI Response #43.

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39 Sect C 3.1.1.1 According to Section C 3.1.1.1 grass clippings in areas identified as prestige and lawn not removed shall be evenly distributed. What is the grass clippings procedure for areas identified as field?

There are no grass clippings procedures for fields, except for areas identified with South Texas Ambrosia present, then grass clippings shall be removed.

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39 Sect C 3.1.1.1 Specifically—can the airfield grass clippings be blown back into the field after trimming or need to be gathered and removed?

See GPI Response #50.

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36 Attachment J-1503050-01

Penultimate Definition

KTR understands there is One major change to this new contract compared to previous: "Seedhead" Grass shall now be maintained to the same standard as grass within respective areas. Please confirm if this information is correct.

Yes. See GPI Response #43.

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48 Attachment J- 1502000-08

3.1.1.1 Per Attachment J-1502000-08 the minimum frequency for mowing and trimming for all areas is once in 14 days.

During the site visit, it was noticed that there were many patches of seedheads in areas identified as prestige and lawns that were taller than the maximum acceptable height.

Is there a maximum frequency for mowing and trimming? Or is the requirement to cut as many times as necessary to achieve the maximum acceptable height ?

There is no maximum frequency for mowing and trimming. Vegetation is not less than the minimum and at or below the maximum acceptable height specified, as stated in the performance standards provided in Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.1.1.1, Mowing and Trimming.

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41 Attachment J- 1503050-02

Entire Page Attachment J-1503050-02 Pest Group Sheets provides performance standards for pest group number 023, 024, and

025. Attachment J-1503050-03 Planned Pest Use Sheets provides a list of target pest. Is it the responsibility of the contractor to provide Pesticide services to control pest infestations of any or all of the Target Pests listed?

The Contractor is responsible for target pests associated with the Pest Group numbers identified in Attachment J- 1503050-02 which has been revised via Amendment 0005.

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41 Attachment J-1503050-02

Entire Page Regarding Pesticide Services -- would this be considered non-recurring work that falls under ELIN A704?

No. Weed Control is a recurring work item. Per Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.1.1.5, Weed Control, weed growth is controlled to levels and within times specified in the Pest Group Requirements in Section J.

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J-1503050-02 Entire Page What pesticide services were performed under previous contract? Can Govt provide historical data of services performed please.

The previous contract included vegetation management and vegetation control.

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40 Sect C 3.1.1.4 As per Section C 3.1.1.4 Irrigation shall be performed in a manner that promotes the health and growth of all vegetation and minimizes water consumption regardless of irrigation system conditions (coverage or functionality) The contractor shall be responsible for the proper application of water to performance areas. During the site visit it was noticed that there were areas that did not have irrigation systems or were being hand watered. Is it common practice for the current contractor to utilize hand watering methods and/or acquire water from outside of the base to ensure the proper application of water to performance areas?

See GPI Response #45. The practices of the current contractor cannot be disclosed.

This is a performance based contract.

The contractor shall use its industry knowledge and best practice to meet all performance objectives and performance standards in the performance work statement.

58 4/29/2022 40 Sect C 3.1.1.4 Can the KTR fill its water truck using water utilities on the base?

No.

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61 Solicitation Content of Proposal (b)4

States that All binder covers and spine inserts will contain the solicitation number and title, the offeror’s name including individual point of contact, with phone number AND email address. Is it common practice for each binder to be a 3-Ring Notebook binder?

A 3-ring binder for each volume isn't necessarily required and a folder may be used; however, 3-ring binders are common practice.

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3 Wage Determination

As per provided Wage Determination #11210 Laborer Grounds Maintenance wage is $12.52 plus $4.60 Fringe Rate =$17.12. As per Executive Order #14026, the minimum wage for #11210 Laborer Grounds Maintenance is $15.00 plus $4.60 Fringe Rate= $19.60.

Which is the correct minimum wage that is to be used for this contract?

Per wage determination 2015-5305 (Rev.

18), workers in this classification are entitled to $15 per hour under E.O.

14026 plus Health & Welfare of $4.60 per hour up to 40 hours per week.

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42 Solicitation 52.222-42 For the positions listed below, let's assume additional Fringe rate of $4.60. If $ 15.00 plus Fringe is the new MINIMUM / Entry level wage-- what is the hourly wage for the progressive Grounds Maintenance employee classes listed in the table on page 42 of 61 of the solicitation?

(Classes listed below for reference)

WG-2, Laborer WG-2, Pruner WG-3, Laborer, Grounds Maintenance W-5, Tractor Operator W-6, Gardener

The table listed in clause 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under this contract and states the wages payable if they were employed by the contracting agency. It is for informational purposes only and is not a wage determination.

Per wage determination 2015-5305 (Rev.

18) under E.O. 14026, the contractor must pay all covered employees at least $15 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in 2022.

This is a performance based contract;

therefore the contractor is responsible for pricing the contract requirements.

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8 Sect C 2.2.1 As per Section C 2.2.1 the airfield mowing will be accomplished during the hours of 2400-0600. Is there a night shift pay differential that is to be used for this contract?

The Government does not have any additional labor rate information beyond what is provided in the wage determination 2015-5305 (Rev.18).

This is a performance based contract;

therefore the contractor is responsible for pricing the contract requirements and complying with all applicable labor laws.

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57 Solicitation 4 As per page 57 of 61 of the solicitation, due to COVID-19, hand delivered proposals will not be accepted. Is delivery through the use of postal delivery services such as Fed EX or UPS acceptable? If not acceptable, please clarify what is considered acceptable.

Yes. Acceptable proposal delivery methods include the U.S. Mail and other delivery services such as UPS or FedEX.

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23 Sect C 2.9.13 As per Section C 2.9.13 the contractor shall provide a third party, independent, private utility locating company to locate utilities in the area. Is calling 811 acceptable for locating and marking utilities?

No. Calling 811 is not applicable on the Government installations in this requirement.

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7 1503050 Grounds Maintenance Section F

3.1.1.3 As per 1503050 - Grounds Maintenance Section F 3.1.1.3 Soil Analysis Test Results are required deliverables. Is there historical data showing quantity of Soil Analysis Tests conducted during previous contract year?

No historical data is available.

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26 Section C 2.10.2.4 Would the use of herbicide require Hazardous Material Management requisites as described in Section C 2.10.2.4?

Yes. Per Annex 0100000, Spec Item 1.5, Standard Template, requirements in Annex 0200000 apply to services performed in Sub-Annex 1503050, Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping.

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26 Sect C 2.10.2.5 As per Section C 2.10.2.5 Protection of Endangered and Threatened Species (Flora and Fauna) the contractor shall not disturb endangered and threatened species and their habitat. Currently, the South Texas Ambrosia (Ambrosia cheiranthifolia) is considered endangered, and identified as growing in the area by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Is this plant known to grow in the areas where mowing is required? If so, what protocols were required during previous contract?

Yes, South Texas Ambrosia does grow in areas requiring mowing and triming.

Refer to Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.1.1.1, Mowing and Trimming.

There is no historical data available from the previous contract.

This is a performance based contract.

The contractor shall use its industry knowledge and best practice to meet all performance objectives and performance standards in the performance work statement.

68 4/29/2022 Was there any restrictions or clauses on ambriosa plant? See GPI Response #49 and #66.

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69 4/29/2022 Distance to fence-line on exterior where fields are located? Refer to the updated site map, Attachment J-1503050-05, provided via Amendment 0005. 0005

70 4/29/2022 Is there any mowing that has to be performed where all the brush is by the southside of old air strip?

See GPI Response #47.

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Provide clarification on what "binders" mean if it needs to be in a 3-ring binder and hole punched, or if a folder will do.

"Binders" refers to the separate volumes required for the responsibility determination, non-price proposal, and price proposal. A 3-ring binder for each volume isn't necessarily required and a folder may be used; however, 3-ring binders are common practice.

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Provde clarification on what exact files need to be on the CD's.

CDs shall include files for the responsibility determination, non-price, and price proposal submittal requirements. See the Content of Proposals section of the RFP for the different requirements for each proposal volume.

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Are there any protected foliage? What are they and what do we do about them?

Yes, South Texas Ambrosia is an endangered species that grows in areas requiring mowing and trimming. Refer to Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.1.1.1, Mowing and Trimming.

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What is the frequency for trimming palm trees? Section J, Attachment J-1503050-08, Common Output Level Standards (COLS), identifies COL frequencies for Spec Item, 3.1.4 Ornamental Tree Maintenance, as semi-annual (SA). In addition, Sub-annex 1503050, Spec Item 3.1.4, Ornamental Tree Maintenance, has been updated via Amendment 0005.

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75 4/29/2022 What is the current contract value for the Kingsville NAS Solicitation?

See the Prior Contract Information section in the RFP for the values of the current contract.

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Does the previous Kingsville NAS Solicitation include the NALF Orange Grove Air Field? If not, what is the current contract value for the NALF Orange Grove Solicitation?

Yes, NALF Orange Grove is included in the current contract and the current contract values provided in the Prior Contract Information section of the

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