NWWN99312300072 Question and Answer document 02072023.pdf

QUESTION AND ANSWER DOCUMENT

NWWN99312300072KDK

Landscaping Services at the WFO in Sterling, VA

Q: In reading over the Combined Synopsis, It states that you are looking for service in one location for the base year (NY) and a different location for the optional years (VA). Is this correct?

A: NO, THIS WAS AN ERROR. THIS IS FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT THE WFO IN

STERLING, VA. Apologies for any confusion that this has caused. The combined synopsis has been updated to reflect correct information.

Q: Is weed control needed in the gravel bed under the radar tower?

A: No, it is not included in the SOW and will not need to be done.

Q: Under D. Pruning #1. Please confirm if trees over 8ft are excluded?

A: All trees mentioned will be pruned.

Q: Under E. Ornamental Program. Are trees over 15ft excluded or included?

A: Trees mentioned that are over 15ft will be pruned.

Q: Under E. Ornamental Program. Please specify if the surface application of N-P-K is granular or liquid or can be either?

A: Can be either granular or liquid.

Q: When using chemicals, are MSDS required every time it's used or a one-time process?

A: All applicable MSDS sheets will be provided at one time for our own record keeping but it will be mentioned what chemical will be applied the day of the visit.

Q: How is the check-in process during visits?

A: Third paragraph under General Description.

Q: When there's inclement weather, are they allowed to come on Saturdays as a make-up day?

A: There will be no Saturday visits as a make-up day.

Q: When is the retention pond mowed?

A: Mow it only when it’s dry.

Q: Can items be quoted separately or omitted from a quote if the contractor or subcontractor can’t meet that aspect?

A: No, this is an all or none type of RFQ. If a contractor or their subcontractor are not able to meet all the elements of required service found in the Statement of Work, their quote will not be considered.