Updated questions pest control 11_13_23.pdf

Questions/Answers

SP4703-24-Q-00004

Pest/Weed Control Services

Q1. What is the name of the current contractor for this contract?

A1. Lawn Beautician Inc.

Q2. Will there be a scheduled site visit for this opportunity?

A2. THIS IS AN UPDATE: There was a site visit opportunity that took place on 11/6/23. A few contractors may have missed this opportunity. Unfortunately, there won’t be another site visit for this requirement due to the time constraint.

Q3. What is the current total annual awarded amount for this contract?

A3. $66,840.22

Q4. What is the total value awarded for this contract?

A4. $224,730.72

Q5. Is the address for the service to be performed the same as the KO’s address?

A5. Yes. The address is: DSCR, 6090 STRATHMORE ROAD RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23237

Q6. Can you please provide the most recent contract or task order number?

A6. SP4703-21-P-0001

Q7. What is meant by "partial proposals will not be accepted"?

A7. A proposal should be submitted for the entire scope of the services sought, as outlined in the PWS, not part of the scope. Pricing provided for all elements listed in Pricing Sheet provided.

Q8. What all should be included in the proposal? What information is needed to submit a proposal?

A8. THIS IS A CHANGE: Acknowledge understanding of the work to be performed based on the PWS and enter the corresponding price into the Pricing Sheet (Excel document) at a minimum. Detailed pricing information may be included as a supporting document.

Q9. How do you want your proposal submitted?

A9. THIS IS A CHANGE: Please submit your proposals by email addressed to: heesun.redmond@dla.mil .

Refer to Solicitation # SP4703-24-Q-0004 Pest Control Services.

Q10. Can the government provide a certain SF or acreage requested for pricing of 003 Ornamental Pest pricing?

A10. Ornamental Pest treatments are listed as up to 6 trees and 6 shrubs per year per the PWS. No specific footage.

Q11. Can the government provide a certain square footage requested for the pricing of 003 Treatment for cockroaches, Rodents, fleas etc?

A11. There is no associated square footage as reactive pest treatments.

Q12. Can the government provide the Square Footage for each of the 4 buildings on the pricing schedule?

A12. The PWS posted as an attachment to the notice on SAM.gov on 11/13/23 was updated to include the approximate square footage of specific buildings, identified in the PWS as those requiring recurring inspections/treatments.

Q13. How many regular service requests have there been in the past 12 months?

A13. From January 2023 – October 2023 there have been approximately 80 regular service calls for ants, mice, roaches, spiders, bees, wasps, etc. per 4.2.2.3 a-d of the PWS.

Q14. What is the average number of service requests per year over the past 3 years?

A14. An accurate 3-yr average cannot be provided due to the Covid-19 pandemic where there was a significant reduction in service calls due to lack of employees on the installation.

Q15. How many Emergency service requests over the past 3 years?

A15. Emergency service requests were removed from the most recent PWS that was posted as an attachment to the notice on SAM.gov on 11/13/23.

Q16. How many service requests for termites, wildlife, avians and snakes in the past 12 months?

A16. Termites - 2 requests, Wildlife – 1 requests, Avians – 0 requests, Snakes – 1 request, Bedbugs – 1 request.

Q17. Can we be provided with the amount of buildings requiring service, the frequencies and size of those locations?

A17. See responses to questions 13 and 18.

Q18. Of the 611 acres what is the total square footage of the buildings?

A18. 16 buildings serve as warehouse space covering over 2,700,000 square feet (sf) total w/ over 60,000 sf of dedicated office space. 7 buildings are dedicated to office space that total over 700,000 sf.

Q19. The pricing sheet: does only the base year should be filled out?

A19. No. In addition to the base year, all of the pricing for option years should be provided in the Pricing Sheet. Also, the fields starting from line 81 on down (potential periods of performance should clause 52.217-8 be executed) need to be filled out as well.

Q20. I do not know which services will need an increase for additional years (I.e. 2028). With that being said, can price adjustments be made if awarded the options years?

A20. No, agreed upon contract prices will be final.

Q21. I’m unable to open the attachment 2 to the PWS attached to the notice.

A21. If you cannot open the attachment 2 to the PWS, Form DD1532, please go to https://www.esd.whs.mil and type in DD1532 in the Search box to access the form.

Q22. Will the government ask for past experience with the bid submittal?

A22. Past experience is not being requested when submitting a bid.

https://www.esd.whs.mil/

Q23. Can the government provide the current total annual amount awarded for the Pest Control Contract without the Weed Control/Herbicide?

A23. There is no breakdown like this available.

Q24. Can the Government clarify that under the price schedule, where can we find the CLIN for weed abatement control services? Can the Government clarify if weed abatement is included?

A24. The weed control element was removed from the scope of this requirement. It was originally published as Pest and Weed Control but since has been scaled down to Pest Control only. The notice currently posted on SAM.gov (updated on 11/13/23) and the corresponding PWS (posted on 11/13/23) only mention pest control.

Q25. Is a site visit required for a bid?

A25. No, the site visit is not required in order to submit a bid.