W911SA-17-Q-0098_Amendment_2.docx

W911SA-17-Q-0098

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 15-Mar-2017 10:00 AM to 16-Mar-2017 10:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. The statement NO USE of Chemicals, When the ablity of using chemicals to eliminate un-wanted vegetation is prohibited that creates added cost factors:, when you have joints/cracks in concrete, gravel areas, rip rap areas, landscaping. Please provide clarification as why and what areas the contractor is NOT allowed to use a chemical herbicide to control un-wanted vegetation?

The 88th RSC has allowed the use of a premix herbicide with special request from Facilities or aFOS to control unwanted vegetation to a limit of 500 square foot. A ¼ inch crack that is 100 feet long equals 2.08 sq. ft. . If you divide 500 square feet by 2.08 sq. ft. you will be able to treat 240 each of a ¼ inch by 100 foot long crack. That means 24,000 linear feet of a ¼ inch crack. MICC will need to make determination if this Special Permission is allowed to Vendors.

2. What grass type varieties are dominant on your facility?

Unknown,it was likely a Contractor Mix when first planted. Fescue is the typical grass type.

3. Islands in the parking lot are in question as they are not indentified in the scope of work.

5.3.2 Spring and Fall Clean Up: Return existing mulch beds, cultivated areas, and flowerbeds to a presentable weed-free appearance. If no effective weed barrier is present, turn over soil to depth of approximately 6” (inches). Every effort should be made to avoid damaging the roots of shrubs, flowers and bushes in Type One (I) Lawn areas.

5.6 Weed Control and maintenance of Decorative Rocked Areas: Mechanically remove weeds from decorative rocked areas (aka: “zero-scape”). Remove all litter, debris, dead tree branches, brush, and leaves from decorative rocked areas (aka: “zero-scape”). The Contractor shall ensure the area is free of all visible trash and debris upon completion of maintenance.

4. The COR stated they were existing landscape beds, and indicated they were to be mulched,, while we inspected them during the site visit they have grass growing in them, please clarify as to what the contractors requirements are with these areas,

5.6 Weed Control and maintenance of Decorative Rocked Areas: Mechanically remove weeds from decorative rocked areas (aka: “zero-scape”). Remove all litter, debris, dead tree branches, brush, and leaves from decorative rocked areas (aka: “zero-scape”). The Contractor shall ensure the area is free of all visible trash and debris upon completion of maintenance.

5. Level one mowing is clear in the SOW, all other levels are un-clear,, Please clarification as to the contractors responsibilities’ in the areas?

All mowing in the indicated areas are type 1 mowing. There is no other types. 5.2.1 Type One (I) Lawn Maintenance. That area that is not identified to be mowed does not get mow under the Contract. Areas outside that which is indicated will be mowed on a one time basis through other venues.

6. There is NO line Item for the initials clean up that was discussed at the site visit,, Please provide clarification?

There will be no separate line item for initial cleanup. Since there had been no grounds maintenance since August 2016; it was foreseen that the work load would be that of a normal season.

5.4 Initial, Spring, and Fall Clean Up: Initial, Spring and Fall Clean Up, Aeration, Fertilizer Application and Broad Leaf Control: Initial and Spring cleanup should be performed NLT May 1. Fall cleanup should be performed NLT 2 weeks after the final grass mowing of the season. If listed on the Bid Schedule, for the base year only, at the beginning of the contract, an Initial cleanup will be performed prior to, or in conjunction with, the Spring cleanup.

7. There is NO Line Item for landscaping maintenance requirements during the course of the growing season; pruning, un-wanted vegetation, mulching,,,, Please provide clarification?

There will be no separate line items for them. It is to be included in the Grounds Maintenance CLIN pricing.

5.2.1.2 Edging: Vegetation around the edges of curbs, sidewalks, driveways, streets and other hard surfaces within or adjacent to the specified area shall not extend more than 2” (inches) onto the hard surface.

5.2.1.3 Trimming Around Fixed Objects: Grass, brush, weeds and other vegetation growing around or beside walls, fences, guy wires, poles, shrubs, tree trunks, foundations, fire hydrants, cultivated areas or any fixed object within the designated areas shall be maintained to the height of the specified mowing type. Areas that cannot be mowed shall be mechanically removed to appropriate height.

5.2.1.4 Trimming Fence Lines: Grass, brush, weeds and other vegetation growing within 5’ (feet) of both sides of fence lines, as identified on the drawing(s), shall be maintained to the height of the specified Mowing type or to grade if over a paved or otherwise non-grassy area. Areas that cannot be mowed shall be mechanically removed to appropriate height.

5.2.1.5 Unwanted Vegetation: Unwanted vegetation such as bushes growing adjacent to building, between cracks and joints in sidewalks, driveways or other hard surfaces shall be mechanically removed so that the grounds maintain a neat and clean appearance.

5.2.1.8 Pruning: Shrubs and vines shall be pruned as necessary to maintain growth within space limitations, to maintain or enhance the natural growth habit, or to eliminate diseased or damaged growth. Some species shall be trimmed appropriately to influence flowering and fruiting, or to improve vigor. Shrubs and vines must be trimmed as needed to permit unobstructed passage to residents or vehicles. Trimming near vehicular entry or exits shall be carried out to prevent sight restrictions. Shrubs shall be pruned to conform with the design concept of the landscape. Individual shrubs shall not be clipped into balled or boxed forms, except where specifically instructed. Vines shall be pruned to control growth and direction, and shall not be allowed to grow over windows, doors or other structural features, unless directed by the COR. Vines shall not be allowed to grow over the crowns of shrubs or trees.

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