B08 Questions and Answers Document_19Mar2026.pdf
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- CRREL Grounds Maintenance Services Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- W913E526QA006
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This is a Questions and Answers document dated 19 March 2026 for the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (W913E526QA006) regarding grounds maintenance and snow/ice removal services at CRREL. The document addresses bidder inquiries about contract scope, incumbent information, and performance requirements. The solicitation is not brand new; it involves an incumbent contractor. The current snow/ice removal contract (W913E526CA001) is awarded to Mark A Bergeron (Cage Code 1H8G3) in the amount of $101,000.00 with a period of performance from 3 November 2025 through 15 April 2026. The previous grounds maintenance contract (W913E520C0016) was awarded to Bergeron's Lawn Service & Landscaping (Cage Code 1H8G3) with a total contract value of $897,107.14 and a performance period from 21 August 2020 through 31 August 2025.
Key service requirements include grounds maintenance with mowing, edging, and flower bed maintenance, as well as snow and ice removal operations. The document directs bidders to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for specific details regarding snowfall trigger depths, salt or sand application requirements, response time requirements, equipment storage provisions, service frequencies, and safety/security requirements for on-site personnel. Contractors are responsible for verifying the size of all service areas, including total acreage for mowing and square footage of parking areas requiring snow plowing. The Q&A document contains no specific response dates or set-aside information.
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| B08 Questions and Answers Document_23Mar2026.pdf | ||
| B08 Questions and Answers Document_17Mar2026.pdf | ||
| B08 Questions and Answers Document_13Mar2026.pdf | ||
| B08 Solicitation_Attachment 2_Drawing 2_Edging and Flower Bed Plan.pdf | ||
| B08 Solicitation_Attachment 1_Drawing 1_Lawn Maintenance Site Plan.pdf | ||
| B08 Solicitation_Attachment 5_Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf | ||
| B08 Solicitation_Attachment 4_Wage Determination 15-6075.pdf | ||
| B08 Solicitation_Attachment 3_Drawing 3_Snow Removal Site Plan.pdf | ||
| B08 Solicitation_W913E526QA006.pdf |
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Questions and Answers Document
19 Mar 2026
The following questions and answers are provided for informational purposes only:
Question 1: We are performing independent research on the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (W913E526QA006). We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
Answer 1: Yes, there is an incumbent. The Current Contract No. for CRREL Snow/Ice Removal and Spring Sand Clean-Up is W913E526CA001. Expiration date is 4/15/2026.
The previous Contract No. for the CRREL Grounds Maintenance Services was W913E520C0016.
Question 2: Could you confirm the total acreage for mowing and grounds maintenance within the project area?
Answer 2: See PWS Section 1.2. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the size of areas.
Question 3: What is the approximate square footage or number of parking areas requiring snow plowing?
Answer 3: No, It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the size of areas.
Question 4: What is the snowfall trigger depth that requires plowing and clearing operations?
Answer 4: See PWS Section 1.4 Perform snow and Ice Removal.
Question 5: Is salt or sand application required, or is snow removal the only requirement?
Answer 5: See PWS Section 1.4 Perform snow and Ice Removal.
Question 6: Are there specific response time requirements for snow events (for example, within a certain number of hours after snowfall)?
Answer 6: See PWS Section 1.4 Perform snow and Ice Removal.
Question 7: Are contractors allowed to store equipment on site, or must all equipment be mobilized from offsite locations?
Answer 7: See PWS Section 3. Government Furnished Property and Services.
Question 8: Are there estimated service frequencies for mowing, edging, and flower bed maintenance?
Answer 8: See PWS Section 1.2 Maintain Grounds. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify quantities.
Question 9: Are there any safety or security requirements for personnel working on site that contractors should plan for?
Answer 9: Yes, See PWS.
Question 10: To ensure proper pricing alignment, could you please provide insight into the most recent award for this contract? Specifically, we are looking to understand the previous awarded amount or pricing range for this scope of work.
Answer 10: Please reference Question and Answer #1. The previous Contract No. for the CRREL Grounds Maintenance Services was W913E520C0016 and had a total contract value (base and all options value) of $897,107.14.
Question 11: To assist us in developing a competitive and informed bid, could you please provide the following information:
1. The name of the current incumbent contractor, if applicable.
2. The current contract number.
3. The total award amount and contract period of performance for the most recent award (including option years, if exercised).
Answer 11: The most recent award for the CRREL Grounds Maintenance Services was Contract No. W913E520C0016 awarded to Bergeron’s Lawn Service & Landscaping (Cage Code 1H8G3) which had a total contract value (base and all options value) of $897,107.14 with a period of performance (POP) from 21 Aug 2020 through 31 Aug 2025.
The Current Contract No. for the CRREL Snow/Ice Removal and Spring Sand Clean-Up is Contract No. W913E526CA001 awarded to Mark A Bergeron (Cage Code 1H8G3) in the total award amount of $101,000.00 with a period of performance (POP) from 03 Nov 2025 through 15 Apr 2026.
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