W15QKN-22-Q-5074 QA Responses.pdf

Please see new PWS Solicitation W15QKN-22-Q-5074 Questions and Responses

Grounds Maintenance Services, Multiple B05 Region Facilities

Q1. Is there an incumbent?

R1. The previous Contract number W15QKN-17-P-1122 was awarded to Day and Torrell Enterprises.

Q2. Is the incumbent eligible to re-compete for this solicitation?

R2. The Government cannot provide this information.

Q3. Do you know if they plan to re-compete?

R3. The Government cannot provide this information.

Q4. Is it possible to have the deadline extended?

R4. The Government has not determined a need to extend Solicitation W15QKN-22-Q-5074 at this time.

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Q5. How many days a week are the services to be performed?

R5. Cutting schedule is April through November, Contractor is to submit a schedule as noted in paragraph 5.3. Quantities are listed in the solicitation for each item the contract requires, i.e. mowing, trimming, edging.

Q6. Will cleaning need to take place during business hours?

R6. This is a grounds contract not cleaning. If it was meant to say grass cutting, please refer to paragraph 1.5.3. Hours of Operation

Q7. Will the cleaning personnel be required to take drug test and get background check?

R7. FAR Clause 52.223-6 provides for a Drug-Free Workplace.

Q8. Will a performance bond be required?

R8. This Grounds Maintenance service requirement does not require bonding.

Q9. PA017 has a large amount of leaves on site. Is there supposed to be a line item for spring/fall clean up to remove them?

R9. No

Q10. PA011 has the whole east edge along Hastings Street marked to be edged. There is no curb line, just broken asphalt. Is this mismarked on the map?

R10. No this is to be edged as marked

Q11. PA011 has an area on the map marked "wetland area". Is there supposed to be a line item for that area to be maintained? Is there supposed to be a description in the PWS for wetland maintenance?

R11. No

Q12. PA087 has a line item for mulch. Is there supposed to be a description in the PWS for what kind of mulch, depth, when mulch is supposed to be installed, if shrubs are to be maintained while mulching?

R12. Yes, mulch is to be done as noted in paragraph 5.4.4

Q13. PA087 Map as a storm water pond to be maintained. Is there supposed to be a line item for this work?

R13. Storm water pond is not to maintained. It was to be called out on the map for informational purposes only.

Q14. PWS 5.4.7 states there are supposed to be pictures taken from designated locations on the site map. What is the symbol for the designated sites?

R14. This will be discussed during the meeting held after award.

Q15. Is there supposed to be a line item for service contract reporting? Is this service still required?

R15. This requirement does not meet the Service Contract Reporting threshold.