QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Part 1 of 2) - W15QKN-22-Q-5045.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Part 1 of 2)

W15QKN-22-Q-5045

Grounds Maintenance Services in Taunton, MA (MA021)

17 MARCH 2022

Q1: (PWS Para 5.4.1) How will the contractor bill for branches and limbs greater than 2” in diameter to be removed before mowing.

A1: This could be billed under the one time fence clearing (CLIN 0006) or the Spring Cleanup (CLIN X004).

Q2: (PWS Para 5.4.1) The areas listed for mowing around the retention ponds are not accessible by lawn tractor. Should the trimming of these areas be priced under this line item or the Trimming (5.4.3) line item?

A2: This would fall under the Trimming line item (CLIN X003).

Q3: (PWS Para 5.4.4) Along the Southeast gully and Northwest fence line there are 4-5 trailers of large tree limbs, leaves and debris to be removed. Should these be added to the year 1 spring/fall cleanup line item or the one time fence cleaning line item?

A3: This can be billed under either of these line items.

Q4: (PWS Para 5.4.6) There are hundreds of tree/saplings over 2.5” in diameter within 10 feet of the exterior fence line. Are these to be trimmed to a height of 8 feet or removed under this Line item?

A4: These are to be removed.

Q5: (PWS Para 5.4.6) Can the materials removed from the fence line be chipped into the woods beyond the 10 feet?

A5: Yes.