24-R-5013 Questions and Answers.pdf

SOLICITATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWES

W15QKN‐24‐R‐5013

Grounds Maintenance Service – Fort Devens, MA

9 February 2024

Q1. Is this a brand‐new contract, if not what is the previous contract number?

A1. This is not a new contract; the prior contract number is W15QKN‐22‐C‐5006.

Q2. Will the basis for award be based on any factors other than price?

A2. The basis for award is discussed in “Addendum to Clause 52.212‐2”.

Q3. PWS ‐ PDF page 15 Fencing 6' no vegeta on. It appears that in most areas the 6' No Vegeta on was only cleared on the interior of the perimeter(s) and the exteriors are severely overgrown. Will the 6' be required to be cleared on the exterior perimeters?

A3. Work on prior contract shall not be the standard for the work to be completed. Work shall be completed as specified in accordance with the PWS Paragraph 2.6 Fence Lines and Technical Exhibit 1 –

Perimeter Fence Standard.

Q4. Service Semi Improved Grounds 38 Acres "removing grass from cracks in sidewalks and pavements"

It appears this work hasn't been completed in the past for these areas. Will this work need to be performed? if so, can it be performed with herbicide?

A4. Work on prior contract shall not be the standard for the work to be completed. Work shall be completed as specified in accordance with the PWS Paragraph 2.3 Service Semi‐Improved Grounds and

PWS Paragraph 2.10 Herbicide Treatments.

Q5. Is a MA applicator license required for this contract?

A5. MA Applicator license requirements shall be adhered to as laid out in Paragraph 3.2.3 Licenses and

Cer fica ons.

Q6. It appears this project was solicited and awarded last year with the poten al to award 1 op on year.

Is the Government’s intent to not award the op on year to the incumbent for the 2024 season or is this solicita on for the 2025 season?

A6. The prior contract was awarded in FY22 and was a base plus one op on. The period of performance shall lapse prior to the beginning of the work on this contract.

Q7. We see rate 11210 ‐ Laborer, Grounds Maintenance $20.72/hr +HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.98/hr, up to

40 hours per week, or $199.20 per week or $863.20 per month bringing the minimum hourly rate to

$25.70/hr. Is this the correct Rate?

A7. That is the correct minimum federally required wage rate as determined by the Department of Labor.

Q8. Will cer fied payrolls be required?

A8. Cer fied payrolls will not be required however, any employee is en tled to contact the Department of Labor at any me if they feel as though they are not being compensated in accordance to the Wage

Determina on incorporated into the contract. The Department of Labor has jurisdic on in all inves ga ons regarding employee compensa on and may require different documenta on from the company to complete its inves ga on.

Q9. Was the previous contract for this site awarded to Brown Point Facility Management Solu ons for

$362,900.00?

A9. The prior contractor was Brown Point Facility Management Solu ons. The total cost of their contract was $376,900.00.

Q10. Is there an organic compost pile on site?

A10. There is not currently a compost pile on site.

Q11. Are non‐ci zens or non‐residents allowed entry passes with a valid MA driver's license and ITIN number? Is legal resident/ci zenship status required?

A11. All visitors and contractors must be U.S. ci zens or be a lawful permanent resident (LPR) to gain access to the installa on. LPR’s must be in possession of their permanent resident card when accessing the installa on. Addi onally, all individuals applying for access must complete the Request for Fort

Devens Access Control Visitor Pass, found on the Fort Devens webpage, in its en rety including signing the form. When presen ng ID, be aware that Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, are prohibited from recognizing driver’s licenses and iden fica on cards that are deemed non‐compliant according to the REAL ID Act.