Contractor_Questions.pdf

#1. Reference: Section PWS , Page 5 , Paragraph 3

Question: LAYDOWN AREA

Will the USACE allow or consider allowing the successful contractor any equipment laydown areas to be utilized 100% in performance of only this contract by the contractor during the performance period?

RESPONSE: There are no provisions for "Contractor Equipment Storage Areas" in this contract for the duration of the performance period.

#2. Reference: Section PWS, Appendix H, Appendix F-1 and F-2 , Page NA , Paragraph Inclusive

Question: HERBICIDE USE ONLY

It does appear for planning purposes that vegetation management is 100% of the required Pest License Requirement for use on this contract. Do you ever require actual pest vector applications from the Grounds contractor?

RESPONSE: There are no "insect vector" requirements in this solicitation.

#3. Reference: Section PWS , Page 5 , Paragraph 3

Question: OFFICE SPACE

Is any office space available at any of the USACE locations identified within the service area for this contract?

RESPONSE: There are no provisions for contractor office space as part of this solicitation.

#4. Reference: Section APPENDIX H , Page 1 , Paragraph 1

Question: RIPRAP

How many Square Feet of actual Riprap service areas are present in the 9 listed locations found in Appendix H at the top of page 1?

RESPONSE: The Corps of Engineers are considering your request. Any changes may be provided as part of an amendment to the solicitation.

#5. Reference: Section APPENDIX H , Page 1 , Paragraph 1

Question: RIPRAP

Appendix B-39 showing the Riprap area identified in Appendix H, page 1, paragraph 1, item “d” for Indian Creek in fact does not clearly show any Riprap but does show the improved and unimproved service area (Tan and Blue Color in Legend provided) for this location. Do you plan to highlight the Riprap areas for required herbicide services with each Level of Service (1, 2, and 3) by color code on a new map for this RFP? None of Appendix B documents appear to have any highlighted or noted Riprap areas or level designations. Do you plan to provide this for proper evaluation for services?

RESPONSE: The Corps of Engineers are considering your request. Any changes may be provided as part of an amendment to the solicitation.

#6. Reference: Section PWS , Page 3 , Paragraph 1

Question: FALLEN TREES

Who is responsible for clearing fallen trees and resulting tree and branch debris from fallen trees in the grounds maintenance service areas?

RESPONSE: Paragraph 1.1.1 Mowing., Sentence 6, states "Natural debris such as tree limbs, branches, rocks, and other debris not suitable for mowers to pass over without damage to the mower or potential danger of discharged debris shall be removed out of the mowing limits by the Contractor."

#7. Reference: Section PWS , Page 3 , Paragraph 1

Question: STORM DEBRIS

How is storm debris clean up handled?

RESPONSE: See response for question #6.

#8. Reference: Section PWS , Page 3 , Paragraph 1.1.1

Question: DAM AND SPILLWAY MOWING

Do the Dam and Spillway areas require a “SLOPE MOWER” in your professional opinion?

(Low Profile 4wd Tractors)

RESPONSE: The solicitation does not comment on equipment type.

#9. Reference: Section PWS , Page 3 , Paragraph 1.1.1

Question: PTO HORSEPOWER

What is the minimum PTO Horsepower required for services on the Dam and Spillway areas in USACE professional opinion?

RESPONSE: The solicitation does not comment on equipment type.

#10. Reference: Section PWS , Page 3 , Paragraph 1.1.1

Question: CULVERTS

Are there any culverts included in the mowing and or trimming area? If so what is the estimated amount of culverts for contractor services?

RESPONSE: Culverts occur within the mowing limits in every identified improved and unimproved area, quantity is unknown.

#11. Reference: Section PWS , Page 3 , Paragraph 1.1.3

Question: WATERLINE TRIMMING

How many linear feet of waterline trimming is estimated in the service area?

RESPONSE: "Waterline Trimming" is not a bid item in this solicitation.

#12. Reference: Section PWS , Page 6 , Paragraph 4.2

Question: MULCH

How many square yards of mulch are estimated as required annually? If you are unsure, will you provide map updates showing the specific known mulch areas?

RESPONSE: "Mulch" is not a bid item in this solicitation.

#13. Reference: Section PWS , Page 1 , Paragraph General

Question: BOUNDRY MAINTENANCE

Is BOUNDRY MARKER clearing expected on this contract at any time during the Base and 4 options planned?

RESPONSE: "Boundary Maintenance and Boundary Markers" are not bid items in this solicitation.

#14. Reference: Section RFP , Page , Paragraph

Question: FLOODING

In the last 5 years of service how often has there been substantial flooding?

On an annual basis how often do floods or storms impact the park and these contracted Grounds Maintenance services (please use the last 5 years as the basis for an answer)?

RESPONSE: The flood control pool for the Mark Twain Project is from 606.0 National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) to 638.0 NGVD. Historical data for the Mark Twain Lake Project is available at the following web site, http://mvs-wc.mvs.usace.army.mil/archive/sa.html.

#15. Reference: Section PWS, Appendix H, Appendix F-1 and F-2 , Page NA , Paragraph Inclusive

Question: HERBICIDE USE ONLY

What specific State of Missouri Pest License Categories are required for services at the USACE service location for this contract? Please provide all known required categories?

RESPONSE: The Missouri Department of Agriculture governs pesticide licenses and categories. It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain the correct licenses for performance of work under this solicitation.

The web site for the Missouri Department of Agriculture is, http://agriculture.mo.gov/plants/pesticides/licensing.php.