Solicitation Amendment _Questions Answers.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of the amendment is to answ er pre-bid questions. The close date remains the same 9:00am EST 30 April 2024.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Apr-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912DR24Q0029

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Mar-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Apr-2024

CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DR24Q0029

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

Mowing and Trimming Services at Southern New York Local Flood Protection Projects, Broome and Steuben Counties

Question and Answers

Question 1: We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.

Answer 1: This is an existing requirement; a contract was previously in place in 2022.

Question 2: If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Answer 2: W912DR22C0029

Question 3: Who is the incumbent and what is the annual cost to the government at this present time?

Answer 3: The annual cost was $73,409.84, and a total contract value was $367,049.20.

Question 4: Is there a mandatory pre-bid meeting?

Answer 4: Pre-bid tours took place on April 09 and April 10, 2024. Attendance at the pre-bid tours was not required but highly encouraged.

Question 5: Is any form of bonding required?

Answer 5: No bonding is required for this project.

Question 6: Do you require a local vendor preference?

Answer 6: No

Question 7: Will the award be made based on lowest price and based on the vendor demonstrating he/she is the most responsible bidder?

Answer 7: To qualify, the responsible contractor will provide a quote which conforms to the solicitation; is technically acceptable; has no negative past performance; and submits the lowest-price, technically acceptable offer.

Bidders need to submit the following:

• List of specialized equipment that will be used (Equipment specifications are listed under Submission Requirements, Factor 1- Technical Approach Equipment Plan)

• Confirmation of Staffing- (Minimum of 2-fully qualified personnel (preferably more) to be used for the performance of each mowing cycle.

• Submission of Past Performance Questionnaires

• A complete bid including base and four option years.

Question 8: What does QTY refer to on the bid sheet?

Answer 8: Quantity

Question 9: Is the solicitation a prevailing wage job?

Answer 9: Classification and rate of equivalent hire for Broome County and Steuben County

Laborer, Grounds Maintenance - $21.19

Question 10: On the solicitation, it states the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 size standards of $9,500.00 PSC code S208. Does this mean any total small business that earned more than $9,500 aren’t able to win bid let alone submit bid of this solicitation?

Answer:

Qualifying as small is one of the basic requirements your business needs to meet before you can compete for government contracts that are set aside for small businesses.

You can find out if your business qualifies as small by using the Size Standard Tool on U.S. Small Business Administration, found at:

https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/index.html

Input NAICS 6-Digit Code: 561730

Input how much average annual receipts or revenue. When you calculate the size of your business, you must include the annual receipts and the employees of your affiliates. When another person or business can control your business, they are an affiliate. This is true even if they don’t exercise their control.

For additional assistance on size standards and affiliation rules for participating in government contracts, please reach out to sizestandards@sba.gov

Question 11: I just came across this opportunity and I see the site visit has already passed. If I am able to reach out to companies and they are interested in coming to see the site, can they still do so? Do they need clearance, or can they do the site survey themselves?

Answer: No clearances are needed to enter the sites where mowing will be performed. If an area is restricted, it will be signed “Authorized Personal Only.” Do not enter the restricted areas unless accompanied by an Authorized Person. Using the maps in the contract solicitation you can conducted your own site surveys. If you have questions or want to meet with the POC please contact Nate Perry at (607)744-1309.

Question 12: Regarding the "Past Performance Questionnaire", I am new to Government contracting and although I have placed bids, I have not won anything just yet. Will it be ok to use the past performance of the company that are experts in the field?

Answer: Present the past performance of your organization. An award does not have to be made by the Government to showcase relevant information regarding a contractor’s actions under previously awarded contracts. Past performance can showcase the contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements, standards of good workmanship, record of forecasting and controlling costs.

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