Questions and Answers for W9128F25Q0014 Updated 20250227.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for solicitation W9128F25Q0014, a Landscaping and Ground Maintenance Services contract for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District, updated February 27, 2025. The document clarifies that this is a follow-on contract to W9128F20P0032, previously held by Sparetime Investment Group, Inc. with a total award amount of $82,200, which ended October 31, 2024.
The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside requiring contractor background checks through NCIC system TSDS but no security clearances. Key requirements include mowing, weed control, and fence line maintenance, with specific guidance on using sterilants on North/South property fences while maintaining aesthetic trimming on public-facing fences. The document indicates that site visits are mandatory per FAR 52.237-1, with the initial site visit scheduled for February 25, 2025. Quotes must be submitted via email according to instructions on page 36 of the solicitation. Several amendments are forthcoming to address biobased product requirements, spraying timeframes, and removal of the "All Other Work" section 5.6.4.
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Questions & Answers for MRPO Ground Maintenance, W9128F25Q0014
Updated 27 February 2025
Q. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.
A. The previous award for these services ended on 31 October 2024.
Q. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
A. The previous award number was W9128F20P0032.
Q. Is this a service that we can subcontract?
A. This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside and the prime contractor must meet this set-aside requirement.
Q. What security clearances and other applications must be submitted?
A. Section 1.6.7.3 of the PWS covers the access control requirements, our access control procedures are to have the contractor meet with the security office, they will collect fingerprints and then they will be subjected to a background check through the NCIC system TSDS federal systems. Section
1.6.8.5 of the PWS states that security clearances and facility clearances are not required for this facility.
Q. Is there an incumbent, if so, what is the contract number, value and the name of the company?
A. The previous contract number was W9128F20P0032 and was awarded to Sparetime
Investment Group, Inc. for a total award amount of $82,200.
Q. How do you want your Quote submitted?
A. Offerors shall submit their quote via email IAW the Instructions to Offerors listed on page 36 of the solicitation.
Q. What days/ times are available, and we can likely accommodate?
A. The Site Visit information for this solicitation can be found on page 24 of the solicitation.
Q. Landscaping and Ground Maintenance Services contract and was curious as to the size of the property.
A. Table 5.1 and each specific task lists the approximate acreages and or square foot for the task required within the solicitation. However, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed as stated within the Site Visit information within the solicitation.
Q. Is it necessary to conduct a site inspection for this solicitation?
A. In accordance with FAR 52.237-1, Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inpsect the site where services are to be performed.
Q. Do you accommodate another site visit inspection?
A. Due to the start date of the award, another site visit will not be conducted and delay the due date for quotes on this solicitation.
Q. Due to recent changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 23, two clauses are now required to inform service and construction contractors of the statutory requirement to give a purchasing preference to biobased products. The two clauses are:
1. Clause 52.223-2 – Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts
(which requires reporting of biobased product purchasing in the System for Award Management)
2. Clause 52.223-23 – Sustainable Products and Services (which informs the contractor of the statutory requirement to give a purchasing preference to biobased products).
A. This information is being reviewed and if these clauses are not within the solicitation, these clauses will be added via an amendment.
Q. Can the contractor put a sterilant along the fence line to control growth up the fence?
A. On the North and South property fence this can be completed. The public facing fence should be trimmed to provide a more aesthetic look for the facility.
Q. What is the fertilizer requirement for the secondary mowing area?
A. There is no fertilizer requirement for the secondary mowing area.
Q. Can a sterilizer be used on the riprap at the river?
A. Section 5.4.3.2 Weed control Products covers this requirement.
Q. If the contractor has a current contract at a federal facility locally, are they still required to have another background investigation for this contract?
A. Contractors must ensure compliance with the security requirement for the US Army Corps of
Engineers.
Q. Can the contractor leave equipment on site to finish the job the next day?
A. This can be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative but should not be expected for extended timeframes.
Q. Section 5.4.1.3 and 5.4.1.4 state a spraying time from June 1 to June 30 but require yearlong control.
Please clarify.
A. This requirement will be changing in an upcoming amendment.
Q. Weapons policy?
A. Section 1.9 Weapons, the contractor shall have no weapons on his/her possession in the contract area.
Q. Will the breakdown of the previous contract be provided listing the line items and cost?
A. A detailed breakout of the pricing from the previous contractor will not be provided.
Q. Regarding solicitation W9128F25Q0025 what could be ordered under section 5.6.4 All Other Work for a perspective on a minimum or maximum pricing?
A. This requirement will be removed in a forthcoming amendment.
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