RFI_Questions_and_Answers_(Industry_Day)_W91151-19-R-0005_GMS_-16_Sept_19(Final).pdf
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This document contains responses to industry questions regarding Request for Information number W91151-19-R-0005 for Grounds Maintenance Service. The opportunity involves providing landscaping and grounds maintenance at Fort Hood, including mowing, weed control, and debris removal to specified areas. Services will require pesticide application licenses and restricted access training for personnel. Storage and maintenance facilities will be provided on site. While award details are still pending finalization, the requirement is for ongoing grounds maintenance to secured areas and roadsides.
Request for Information (RFI) Response to Industry Questions W91151-19-R-0005 Grounds Maintenance Service
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Request for Information (RFI) Response to Industry Questions
W91151-19-R-0005 Grounds Maintenance Service
1. Question: Under description of service it lists capability 1-2-3 with height requirements.
How do we know what area is what capability #?
Answer: When the official solicitation is posted it will contain the information. We are still finalizing the details. Reference PWS 8.2.2.1 Mowing.
2. Question: What is the estimated time when the contract will come up on FBO?
Answer: Official solicitation will be posted to FBO as soon as possible. Still pending various administrative processes. Continue to review FBO on a regular basis. We are working as diligently as we can to get this requirement awarded.
3. Question: Will there be storage and maintenance facilities on post for the contractor to use?
Answer: Yes, there will be a fenced in yard available for this requirement designated after award. Reference Technical Exhibit I. Contractor Yard Map.
4. Question: Restricted access training, is that for each individual mowing personnel and management?
Answer: If you refer to the PWS section it will provide you with the answer. Reference PWS 2.5.1.4.4 Access to Secure Areas.
5. Question: Does the chemical sterilant requirement include the bedrock to the fence and inside the fence?
Answer: It is required to the fence and sometimes inside the fence. (Look at map) Reference PWS 8.2.2.7.2. Chemical Trimming Service.
6. Question: Is there an application license required to spray the chemical sterilant?
Answer: Yes, please refer to the PWS. Reference PWS 8.2.2.7. Weed Control.
7. Question: Are the motor pools secure areas?
Answer: No, however, coordinate access directly with the COR.
8. Question: The requirement for the five (5) month warranty for the chemical sterilant application, is it easy to assume it is twice a year?
Answer: Yes. Reference PWS 8.2.2.7.4. Airfield Chemical Trimming Services.
9. Question: Will it be required for us to remove the debris after chemical sterilant application?
Answer: Yes. Reference PWS 8.2.2.7.2. Chemical Trimming Service.
10. Question: III Corps Areas are AF (III Corps Flag Pole) is it on an irrigated area?
Answer: Yes.
11. Question: When the current 6 month contract ends at the end of September, will there be a bridge contract awarded to maintain services until next year's services begin?
Answer: Currently, the Government is considering all available options for the current contract and will proceed in accordance with the best interests of the Government.
12. Question: At the site visit, several areas that are under the new solicitation require effective mowing/spraying and debris removal, but under the current contract it appears to be a contracted item as well. Will these areas be "brought to standard" before the new contract is to take effect?
Answer: Offerors should not make assumptions regarding the current state of compliance of any area based upon whether an area is in the current contract. Offerors should be prepared to provide the services requested.
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