QA Master - 26QA063.pdf

Q No. Question/Comments Answer/Response Status 1 Would it be possible to clarify the following:

A clear breakdown of what is required specifically for pest control vs. vegetation control?

Pest control – The Contractor shall provide all management, licenses, tools, supplies, chemicals, equipment, transportation and labor to develop and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control at the Watervliet Arsenal. The implementation of the IPM shall be done in a manner that ensures the health and general well-being of all personnel and visitors. Such a plan must also include structural and procedural variations that reduce the food, water, harborage, and access used by pests. The IPM shall be accomplished to meet the guidelines as shown in the National Pest Control Association's (NPCA) Good Practice Statements. The Contractor shall reduce the use of pesticides in accordance with the Army Pollution Prevention Program.

The IPM shall also offer surveillance, trapping, pesticide application, pest removal components, and applicable reporting along with detailed site-specific recommendations for structural and technical alterations, for pest control indoor and outdoor, within the property boundaries of the buildings. All infestations will be addressed until complete elimination of pests.

Vegetation Control - This effort is required for the performance of the Watervliet Arsenal’s vegetation control and pesticide (herbicide, fungicide and insecticide) program to control pests, reduce pesticide resistance, and meet mandates for federal agencies to reduce human health and environmental risks from pesticides.

•The Contractor shall provide non-personal services, to include all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance is performed at the Watervliet Arsenal in a manner that will promote the growth of healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance.

•The program shall include the elimina on of broadleaf weeds, weeds and crabgrass from the Watervliet Arsenal lawns and grounds. Project work includes the elimina on of all vegetation from specific areas as defined in the PWS.

•All work shall be performed in accordance with industry and commercial prac ces, using commercial/industry standard products, equipment, materials, supplies and tools. Copies of all required licenses, certificates and permits to include licensing by the State of New York with a Category “3B – Turf” and “6A – Right-of-Way Vegetation Control”, shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to the start of the contract.

•The Contractor shall ensure that all Applicators sustain current licensure through the performance of this requirement and are responsible for providing proof as required by the

COR when needed. The Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, regional, state, and local laws as well as commercial standards to include obtaining required licenses, certificates and permits. The Contractor will be required to coordinate with the COR for the date and time of pre-emergent, post-emergent, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticide applications.

•All work shall be performed in accordance with the Watervliet Arsenal’s Pest Management plan, AR 200-5, and all applicable federal and local regula ons.

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2 Identification of which buildings require pest control services (square footage or frequency, if applicable)? The Contractor shall inspect and apply chemicals as required to prevent infestation of all Watervliet Arsenal Food Handling Establishments (to include cafeterias, snack bars, breakrooms, etc.), monthly. Areas to be treated include Buildings 10 (RM 130), 20 (RM 103), 25-3 (RM 338), 35 (RM 124/125), 40-4 (RM 104/106), 44 (RM 216), 125 (B-101), 135 (RM 101), the Officers Club – Building 41, and the Post Restaurant – Building 21.

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3 Clarification on the total area or zones for vegetation control across the site? Please refer to Appendix C.

All green areas to receive selective and grub control.

Around all fence lines, sub stations, and buildings, and sidewalks/cubs to receive nonselective weed control.

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4 Whether any optional buildings or additional pest control services should be priced as separate options? Arsenal employees will address concerns and keep a list between monthly visits. Technician will address those issues during monthly visit as well as the predefined areas listed above.

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5 Additionally, if the pricing sheet could be broken down further (instead of a lump sum), it would help ensure more accurate and competitive pricing. A clearer structure would allow us to avoid submitting an inaccurate lump sum that may not fully reflect the Government’s needs.

The Government has no objection to quotes being broken down. In accordance with Local Narrative MS7311, the Government intends to award a contract to the offeror with the lowest total price, including all option years.

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