Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services

The purpose of this Amendment to Solicitation 36C24719Q0093 is to post the previous asked Questions & Answers and solicitation attachments.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Are there any changes to the scope of work for this solicitation from the current contract?
ANSWER: Please reference the SOW for the requirements of this contract.
Can the VA provide the coverage area to be mulched and what is an acceptable mulch depth?
ANSWER: Please reference attached site drawing identifying the mulched areas. Minimum of 4 is acceptable.
How many palm trees etc?
ANSWER: Reference attached drawing for palm trees.
How many flower beds are they?
ANSWER: There are no flower beds.
How many palm trees?
ANSWER: Reference attached drawing for palm trees.
How many potted plants are expected inside, and what sizes?
ANSWER: Reference Attachment A (indoor potted plants and sizes).
How much mulch was required last year to perform this task?
ANSWER: Quantitates are unknown.
I am wondering when will we be allowed to do a walk through for proper estimates.
ANSWER: A site visit has been scheduled for Monday, November 26th, 2018 @ 9:00 am at the Main Lobby Welcome Center of Ralph H Johnson VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
In reading the Statement of Work, it doesn t mention anything regarding mowing, trimming, or edging. Is this a requirement and if so, what is the area to be maintained?
ANSWER: Mowing is required at these locations. Reference attached drawing for grass locations. All plants will require trimming/pruning specific to the species of the plant. Edging will be required at all sidewalks, curbs and roads for both grass and mulched areas.
Is the irrigation meter(s) currently installed or is the contractor required to install them?
ANSWER: The contractor will be required to maintain all irrigation systems beyond the supply feeds from the medical center.
Is there a wage determination with available with this solicitation? ANSWER: Wage Determination No.: 2015-4427| Revision No.: 9 | Date of Revision: 07/11/2018 (please see attached )
Is there an installed irrigation system currently in place?
ANSWER: Yes.
If so, will the VA provide a site map for review and evaluation along with any future coverage areas?
ANSWER: Locations of water feeds for irrigations systems are located on the drawings.
Is there turf?
ANSWER: Reference attached drawing for grass locations.
It states mulch will be installed three times per year, how much mulch was required last year to perform this task?
ANSWER: Please reference attached site drawing identifying the mulched areas. Minimum of 4 is acceptable at all times.
Under Landscaping it states .The Contractor shall provide and install plants and vegetation as outlined on Landscaping Improvements Project and Sitemap and include interior of the Ralph I-I, Johnson Medical Center. Will the maps for the site and Landscape Improvements Project be provided for actuate bidding purposes?Â
ANSWER: Reference Attachment A (indoor potted plants and sizes).
Requesting possible site visit or more details regarding acres of landscaping needed to be covered.
ANSWER: A site visit has been scheduled for Monday, November 26th, 2018 @ 9:00 am at the Main Lobby Welcome Center, Ralph H Johnson VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
What is the acre or square footage of the outside area that the contractor will maintain?
ANSWER: Reference attached drawing.
What is the previous contract number?
ANSWER: VA247-14-C-0037.
What is the value of the last option period?
ANSWER: Information can be found in FPDS-NG.
What is the value of the previous contract?
ANSWER: $323,233.60; Information can be found in FPDS-NG.
What is total acreage of turf that needs to be maintained?
ANSWER: Reference attached drawing.
Will new plants be provided by the VA? If not, how many new plants are estimated to be placed per year?
ANSWER: Please reference the SOW for Landscaping Annual Maintenance Schedule.
Will site visit be considered since the solicitation lacks much of the small details that will be needed for a more accurate pricing?
ANSWER: A site visit has been scheduled for Monday, November 26th, 2018 @ 9:00 am at the Main Lobby Welcome Center, Ralph H Johnson VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
Will the maps for the site and Landscape Improvements Project be provided for actuate bidding purposes?Â
ANSWER: Reference attached drawing.
ATTACHMENT A
Floor
Area
Quantity
Size
1st Floor
PIV & PAC Office
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1
3gal/ea
Eye Clinic
2
3gal/ea
Chapel
3
3gal/ea
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2nd Floor
B252A
3
3gal/ea
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3rd Floor
Neurology Check-in
3
3gal/ea
CWT Waiting Room
5
3gal/ea
Anesthesiology Check -in
3
3gal/ea
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4th Floor
Lobby
1
3gal/ea
3BN, 3BS Waiting Room
1
3gal/ea
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5th Floor
Director's Lobby
2
3gal/ea
Mental Health Waiting Room Window Sills
2
3gal/ea
A501
2
3gal/ea
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
WD 15-4429 (Rev.-8) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 07/17/2018
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REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION
By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION
| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210
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| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4429
Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 8
Director Wage Determinations | Date Of Revision: 07/11/2018
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Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.35 for calendar year 2018 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor
must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.35 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2018. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts
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State: South Carolina
Area: South Carolina Counties of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester
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**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**
OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE
01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations
01011 - Accounting Clerk I 13.53
01012 - Accounting Clerk II 15.18
01013 - Accounting Clerk III 16.99
01020 - Administrative Assistant 26.84
01035 - Court Reporter 19.61
01041 - Customer Service Representative I 11.84
01042 - Customer Service Representative II 13.31
01043 - Customer Service Representative III 14.52
01051 - Data Entry Operator I 13.37
01052 - Data Entry Operator II 14.59
01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 18.04
01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 13.56
01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 13.56
01111 - General Clerk I 11.74
01112 - General Clerk II 12.81
01113 - General Clerk III 14.38
01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 19.89
01141 - Messenger Courier 13.11
01191 - Order Clerk I 14.80
01192 - Order Clerk II 16.14
01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 15.87
01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 17.75
01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 19.80
01270 - Production Control Clerk 21.84
01290 - Rental Clerk 14.69
01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 15.94
01311 - Secretary I 15.94
01312 - Secretary II 17.83
01313 - Secretary III 19.89
01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 16.12
01410 - Supply Technician 26.84
01420 - Survey Worker 15.85
01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 13.67
01531 - Travel Clerk I 13.65
01532 - Travel Clerk II 13.94
01533 - Travel Clerk III 14.91
01611 - Word Processor I 15.51
01612 - Word Processor II 17.40
01613 - Word Processor III 19.47
05000 - Automotive Service Occupations
05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 20.82
05010 - Automotive Electrician 18.32
05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 17.33
05070 - Automotive Worker 18.35
05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 15.33
05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 20.18
05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 18.35
05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 20.18
05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 14.46
05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 17.46
05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 18.35
05310 - Painter, Automotive 18.32
05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 18.35
05370 - Tire Repairer 11.77
05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 20.18
07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations
07010 - Baker 11.69
07041 - Cook I 9.67
07042 - Cook II 10.92
07070 - Dishwasher 10.05
07130 - Food Service Worker 10.84
07210 - Meat Cutter 15.58
07260 - Waiter/Waitress 9.08
09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations
09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 17.36
09040 - Furniture Handler 12.21
09080 - Furniture Refinisher 17.06
09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 13.42
09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 15.21
09130 - Upholsterer 16.91
11000 - General Services And Support Occupations
11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 10.57
11060 - Elevator Operator 10.57
11090 - Gardener 15.38
11122 - Housekeeping Aide 10.19
11150 - Janitor 10.19
11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 12.47
11240 - Maid or Houseman 10.02
11260 - Pruner 11.47
11270 - Tractor Operator 14.44
11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 12.47
11360 - Window Cleaner 11.09
12000 - Health Occupations
12010 - Ambulance Driver 18.47
12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 18.47
12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 27.25
12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 27.51
12020 - Dental Assistant 19.65
12025 - Dental Hygienist 30.54
12030 - EKG Technician 29.89
12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 29.89
12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 18.47
12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 16.50
12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 18.47
12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 20.59
12100 - Medical Assistant 15.64
12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 21.70
12160 - Medical Record Clerk 16.50
12190 - Medical Record Technician 18.42
12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 17.72
12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 35.79
12221 - Nursing Assistant I 10.91
12222 - Nursing Assistant II 12.28
12223 - Nursing Assistant III 13.39
12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 15.03
12235 - Optical Dispenser 15.64
12236 - Optical Technician 17.09
12250 - Pharmacy Technician 15.05
12280 - Phlebotomist 15.20
12305 - Radiologic Technologist 28.58
12311 - Registered Nurse I 25.36
12312 - Registered Nurse II 31.01
12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 31.01
12314 - Registered Nurse III 37.52
12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 37.52
12316 - Registered Nurse IV 44.98
12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 22.88
12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 19.54
13000 - Information And Arts Occupations
13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 19.65
13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 24.34
13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 29.77
13041 - Illustrator I 18.17
13042 - Illustrator II 22.50
13043 - Illustrator III 27.53
13047 - Librarian 26.96
13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 10.89
13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 24.34
Administrator
13058 - Library Technician 14.35
13061 - Media Specialist I 17.56
13062 - Media Specialist II 19.65
13063 - Media Specialist III 21.91
13071 - Photographer I 15.85
13072 - Photographer II 17.73
13073 - Photographer III 21.96
13074 - Photographer IV 26.87
13075 - Photographer V 32.51
13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 11.93
13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 14.84
14000 - Information Technology Occupations
14041 - Computer Operator I 15.51
14042 - Computer Operator II 17.36
14043 - Computer Operator III 19.35
14044 - Computer Operator IV 21.50
14045 - Computer Operator V 23.81
14071 - Computer Programmer I 25.00
14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1)
14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1)
14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1)
14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1)
14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1)
14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1)
14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 15.51
14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 22.70
14170 - System Support Specialist 28.05
15000 - Instructional Occupations
15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 29.60
15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 35.81
15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 42.92
15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 29.60
15060 - Educational Technologist 28.28
15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 42.92
15080 - Graphic Artist 19.13
15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 37.18
15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 37.18
15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 37.18
15090 - Technical Instructor 22.18
15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 27.14
15110 - Test Proctor 17.91
15120 - Tutor 17.91
16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations
16010 - Assembler 9.49
16030 - Counter Attendant 9.49
16040 - Dry Cleaner 11.44
16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 9.49
16090 - Presser, Hand 9.49
16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 9.49
16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 9.49
16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 9.49
16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 12.06
16220 - Tailor 12.65
16250 - Washer, Machine 9.99
19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations
19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 20.13
19040 - Tool And Die Maker 24.48
21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations
21020 - Forklift Operator 18.06
21030 - Material Coordinator 21.84
21040 - Material Expediter 21.84
21050 - Material Handling Laborer 13.54
21071 - Order Filler 11.78
21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 18.06
21110 - Shipping Packer 16.43
21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 16.43
21140 - Store Worker I 12.62
21150 - Stock Clerk 16.25
21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 18.06
21410 - Warehouse Specialist 18.06
23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations
23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 31.25
23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 25.18
23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 29.73
23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 31.25
23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 33.09
23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 22.37
23050 - Aircraft, Painter 28.23
23060 - Aircraft Servicer 25.18
23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 28.23
23080 - Aircraft Worker 26.71
23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic I 26.71
23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic II 29.73
23110 - Appliance Mechanic 20.22
23120 - Bicycle Repairer 15.41
23125 - Cable Splicer 29.88
23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 20.45
23140 - Carpet Layer 19.20
23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 21.01
23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 25.18
23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 26.63
23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 28.06
23260 - Fabric Worker 19.05
23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 19.91
23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 17.90
23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 22.69
23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 18.04
23370 - General Maintenance Worker 18.03
23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 29.73
23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 25.18
23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 26.71
23391 - Gunsmith I 17.90
23392 - Gunsmith II 20.19
23393 - Gunsmith III 22.51
23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 21.89
Mechanic
23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 23.01
Mechanic (Research Facility)
23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 22.58
23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 18.72
23460 - Instrument Mechanic 22.51
23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 21.36
23470 - Laborer 13.54
23510 - Locksmith 19.55
23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 25.36
23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 20.22
23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 13.92
23591 - Metrology Technician I 22.51
23592 - Metrology Technician II 23.66
23593 - Metrology Technician III 24.80
23640 - Millwright 26.74
23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 19.44
23760 - Painter, Maintenance 17.97
23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 22.66
23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 21.51
23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 22.51
23850 - Rigger 20.00
23870 - Scale Mechanic 20.19
23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 18.88
23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 14.68
23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 27.52
23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 28.93
23950 - Telephone Lineman 21.15
23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 19.50
23965 - Well Driller 22.51
23970 - Woodcraft Worker 22.51
23980 - Woodworker 17.22
24000 - Personal Needs Occupations
24550 - Case Manager 14.87
24570 - Child Care Attendant 9.19
24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 11.47
24610 - Chore Aide 10.02
24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 14.87
Coordinator
24630 - Homemaker 14.87
25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations
25010 - Boiler Tender 22.51
25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 17.67
25070 - Stationary Engineer 22.51
25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 16.80
25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 17.67
27000 - Protective Service Occupations
27004 - Alarm Monitor 16.80
27007 - Baggage Inspector 12.33
27008 - Corrections Officer 17.21
27010 - Court Security Officer 16.81
27030 - Detection Dog Handler 13.81
27040 - Detention Officer 17.21
27070 - Firefighter 16.83
27101 - Guard I 12.33
27102 - Guard II 13.81
27131 - Police Officer I 19.11
27132 - Police Officer II 21.24
28000 - Recreation Occupations
28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 11.65
28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 12.41
28043 - Carnival Worker 9.25
28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 13.85
28310 - Lifeguard 11.87
28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 15.49
28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 11.31
28515 - Recreation Specialist 18.77
28630 - Sports Official 12.34
28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 14.92
29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services
29010 - Blocker And Bracer 26.09
29020 - Hatch Tender 26.09
29030 - Line Handler 26.09
29041 - Stevedore I 22.70
29042 - Stevedore II 27.59
30000 - Technical Occupations
30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 38.15
30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 26.30
30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 28.97
30021 - Archeological Technician I 17.40
30022 - Archeological Technician II 18.63
30023 - Archeological Technician III 23.07
30030 - Cartographic Technician 26.11
30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 23.16
30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 25.34
30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 27.98
30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 17.40
30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 18.63
30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 20.60
30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 25.34
30081 - Engineering Technician I 15.90
30082 - Engineering Technician II 17.85
30083 - Engineering Technician III 19.98
30084 - Engineering Technician IV 24.74
30085 - Engineering Technician V 30.26
30086 - Engineering Technician VI 36.62
30090 - Environmental Technician 23.27
30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 21.22
30210 - Laboratory Technician 21.96
30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 25.34
30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 27.98
30240 - Mathematical Technician 22.69
30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 17.70
30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 21.92
30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 26.81
30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 32.44
30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 25.95
30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 22.69
30395 - Radiation Control Technician 25.95
30461 - Technical Writer I 21.85
30462 - Technical Writer II 26.72
30463 - Technical Writer III 32.34
30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 24.24
30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 29.33
30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 35.16
30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 24.24
30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 24.24
30501 - Weather Forecaster I 25.34
30502 - Weather Forecaster II 28.59
30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 20.60
Surface Programs
30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 21.22
31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations
31010 - Airplane Pilot 29.33
31020 - Bus Aide 13.00
31030 - Bus Driver 17.07
31043 - Driver Courier 13.08
31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 9.42
31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 13.98
31310 - Taxi Driver 11.87
31361 - Truckdriver, Light 13.98
31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 14.75
31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 20.20
31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 20.20
99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations
99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 14.30
99030 - Cashier 9.02
99050 - Desk Clerk 10.40
99095 - Embalmer 29.43
99130 - Flight Follower 24.24
99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 11.17
99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 12.14
99260 - Marketing Analyst 24.33
99310 - Mortician 29.43
99410 - Pest Controller 15.99
99510 - Photofinishing Worker 13.56
99710 - Recycling Laborer 14.85
99711 - Recycling Specialist 17.20
99730 - Refuse Collector 13.66
99810 - Sales Clerk 13.31
99820 - School Crossing Guard 11.33
99830 - Survey Party Chief 18.86
99831 - Surveying Aide 14.29
99832 - Surveying Technician 17.14
99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 13.92
99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 16.80
99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 13.92
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Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Feeral Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1,2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid
sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.48 per hour or $179.20 per week or $776.53 per month
HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.18 per hour, or $167.20 per week, or $724.53 per month*
*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA- covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.
VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 8 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the
performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (See 29 CFR 4.173)
HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)
THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:
1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b), this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals, (29 C.F.R. 541. 400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition, because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example, if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties
within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate, then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination.
Additionally, because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore, the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of:
(1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications;
(2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications;
(3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or
(4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400).
2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am. If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime
(i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work).
** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL **
An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder. All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving re-grading and cleaning of artillery ranges.
A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like;
minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordnance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay.
** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **
If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage
determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:
The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with inadequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary
affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms
of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.
** SERVICE CNTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **
The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.
** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE, Standard
Form 1444 (SF-1444) **
Conformance Process: The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted
classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act
and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.
The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:
1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).
2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the
contracting officer, no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees
performs any contract work.
3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report
of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).
4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.
5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour Division's decision to the contractor.
6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)).
Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.
When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that
determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1))..

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Solicitation: Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
(i) This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) Solicitation Number 36C24719Q0115 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION. The acquisition procedures at FAR Part 13 are being utilized.
(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99, June 21, 2018. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (VAAR).
(iv) This combined/synopsis solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13 to use simplified procedures for commercial items. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730, Landscaping Services. The small business size standard is $7.5 million. For more information on size standards, please visit http://www.sba.gov/size. Only Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) Vendor Information Pages (VIP) VetBiz verified SDVOSB firms are eligible to submit an offer or receive an award of a VA contract that is set-aside for SDVOSB in accordance with VAAR Part 819. A non-verified vendor that submits a bid or proposal will be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award as listing in VIP is not self-correctable as a minor informality as, for example, a listing in SAM. The VIP database will be checked both upon receipt of an offer and prior to award.
(v) Subcontracting Commitments--Monitoring and Compliance (JUN 2011) This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.
(vi) Limitations on Subcontracting-- Monitoring and Compliance (JUN 2011) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.
(vii) The Engineering Department at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC is seeking to procure Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services. This requirement is for a base year and four (4) one-year option periods. Offerors are therefore asked to completed Price/Cost Schedule-Item Information for each period of performance in their response, and to include a Grand Total for Base year and 4 one-year Option Periods.
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES
12.00
MO
________
________
Contractor shall to provide monthly maintenance
and all planting materials required for landscaping
around and within the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical
Center (109 bee street, Charleston, SC). To provide,
install, and maintain all planting material for landscaping
at the VA medical center optometry clinic (Naval Weapons
Station, Building 746, Pulaski street, Goose Creek, SC), and
the VA Medical Center Compensation and Pension Clinic
(Naval Weapons Station, Building 754, Pulaski Street, Goose
Creek, SC).
Contract Period: Base
POP Begin: 01-01-2019
POP End: 12-31-2019
1001
LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES
12.00
MO
_________
__________
Contract Period: Option 1
POP Begin: 01-01-2020
POP End: 12-31-2020
2001
LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES
12.00
MO
_________
__________
Contract Period: Option 2
POP Begin: 01-01-2020
POP End: 12-31-2020
3001
LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES
12.00
MO
__________ __________
Contract Period: Option 3
POP Begin: 12-01-2021
POP End: 11-30-2021
4001
LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES 12.00 MO __________ _________
Contract Period: Option 4
POP Begin: 12-01-2022
POP End: 11-30-2022
GRAND TOTAL
__________________
AGGRAVATED TOTAL FOR BASE PERIOD AND 4 OPTION PERIODS: $_________________
(viii) All interested companies shall provide quotation for the following services:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title of Project: Lawn Maintenance
Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. The contractor shall maintain an automatically-controlled lawn irrigation system, complete with piping, backflow preventer(s), drip emitters, sprinkler heads, valves, controls, control wiring, fitting, electrical connections, and necessary accessories to provide a complete and serviceable irrigation system, required for landscaping around and within the Ralph Fl. Johnson VA Medical Center ( 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC) building and property as specified by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or designee. In addition, the contractor shall provide weekly and monthly maintenance on the landscaping and irrigation system as specified and shall check for leaks and broken components on the irrigation system. The Contractor shall make required repairs at no additional cost to the VA Medical Center. The landscaping maintenance for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center shall consist of maintenance of all flower beds, planters, tree, and shrubs throughout the VA properties, all landscaping shall include mowing turf areas. Note: the maintenance shall also include interior plants located in public areas throughout the Ralph H. Johnson Medical Center, as well as seasonal plants (Poinsettias), (size is required to be 16 high).
Performance Period: The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW for a one-year period
with four option years.
B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Note: The contractor will be required to provide two full days of services per week at the Main Facility. The contractor shall be located within a two (2) hour radius of the Ralph H. Johnson Medical Center to ensure a prompt response during any; emergency landscaping/irrigation/planting situations. The person(s) responsible for the irrigation system and Maintenance shall have proper training in the system installation, maintenance, and management. Contractor shall provide documents certifying this at the kickoff meeting. In addition, the contractor shall be certified through a Water Sense labeled program) and Water Sense labeled products shall be used when available.
Irrigation System: The irrigation shall be operated at an appropriate seasonal schedule at times that do not conflict with foot traffic in the area, using the least amount of water necessary to maintain the growth, health, and vigor of all landscape plant materials. Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, make necessary adjustments to the layout required to achieve full coverage of irrigated areas without overthrow on roadways, sidewalks, window wells, or buildings and to protect trees from close high spray velocity:
The irrigation system shall be a combination of Sprinkler heads and micro-irrigation (drip irrigation). The low-flow, low volume irrigation (micro-irrigation) shall be used in most areas or for all areas suitable for such technology where plant beds do not require the spray heads traditionally used to water turf areas to minimize water usage, evaporation, and runoff.
Products: The Contractor shall maintain an irrigation meter (a "deduct meter") in all main areas to measure the amount of water applied to the landscape. As part of the irrigation maintenance. the contractor shall keep a record of all irrigation water used, which will be provided (written document) to the COR or designee on-a-monthly-basis. A report shall be submitted to the government describing the status of the system operation and including all repairs made to the system.
An operation test of the irrigation system shall be held two times a year of the sprinkler heads to permanent level at ground surface. test each sprinkler section by the pan test and visual test to indicate a uniform distribution within any one sprinkler head area and over (he entire area. Operate the entire installation to demonstrate the complete and successful operation of all equipment.
Landscaping: The Contractor shall provide and install plants and vegetation that complement the existing landscape, as well as the existing geological and climate conditions. Prior to implantation, the landscape design shall be approved by the COR or designee as outlined on Landscaping Improvements Project Exterior Sitemap and also include interior public spaces of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The contractor shall install mulch all beds three times a year in accordance with the COR or designee drawing, plus two emergency installations of mulch on all beds in the event of a major tropical storm or named hurricane for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.
The Contractor shall notify the COR/Resident Engineer of the delivery schedule in advance so the plant material may be inspected upon arrival at the job site. In addition, the contractor shall remove unacceptable plant material from the job site immediately. Delivery of fertilizer and lime to the site must be in the original, unopened containers bearing the manufacturer's warranted chemical analysis, name, trade name or trademark, and in conformance to state and federal law. In lieu of containers, fertilizer and lime may be furnished in bulk and a certificate indicating the above information shall accompany each delivery.
During plant and turf establishment periods plants shall be pruned and mulch replaced as required; stakes, guy wires, and eroded plant saucers shall be replaced and restored as required; grass, weeds, and other undesired vegetation shall be removed (before they reach a height of 3 inches). In addition, the plants shall be sprayed with approved, as directed by the COR/Resident Engineer, insecticides and fungicides to control pests and ensure plant survival in a healthy growing condition dead plants removed and replaced with a plant the same size and species.
The contractor will replace dead plants immediately. Loss through Contractor negligence requires replacement in kind and size. The Government will reinspect all plants and turf. The Contractor will replace any dead, missing, or defective plant material and turf immediately. The Contractor shall also comply with the following requirements:
Trees, Scrubs, & Vines
All trees shall be braced/stake to support and protect the tree and prevent damage to property. All tree stakes and ties shall be maintained to properly support the tree. They shall be inspected a minimum once every 60 days, and should not remain on trees longer than a one-year period.
Pruning must be carried out to permit unobstructed passage to pedestrians and motor vehicles and to prevent sight restrictions near intersections. Shrubs must be trimmed 3 inches from sidewalks and curbs, and three feet from buildings.
Shrubs shall be pruned to conform to the design concept of the landscape. Individual shrubs shall not be clipped into balled or boxed forms, except where specifically instructed by COR/designee.
Palm trees shall be trimmed annually, May 15 through June 15, when the flower stalks have developed, but before flowering has occurred.
Most trees shall be fertilized annually, in the spring, with a complete fertilizer. Fertilization of trees shall he required only if the trees show a definite need for fertilization.
All plants shall be observed for Signs of nutrient deficiencies and treated to correct deficiencies throughout the year. Nutrient deficiencies shall be brought to the attention of the COR or designee and properly identified prior to treatment.
Encourage and maintain vine growth in designated areas of honeysuckle and confederate jasmine to maximize their attachment and growth on existing vine infrastructure.
All trees, shrubs and plantings shall be inspected for pest damage and treated with insecticide as needed to prevent and correct damage.
All areas shall be kept free on weeds. Chemical and/or mechanical means may be used as appropriate. If any weeding is not performed, maintenance will be considered unsatisfactory. Individuals applying chemicals will provide documentation of their qualification to the COR for review by the Industrial Hygienist.
Topsoil shall be a well-graded soil of good uniform quality. It shall be a natural, friable soil representative of productive toxic substances, weeds and any material soils in the vicinity.
Topsoil shall be free of admixture of subsoil, foreign matter, or substances that may be harmful to plant growth and shall have a pH value of not less than 5.0 not more than 7.5. Amend topsoil not meeting the pH range specified by the addition of pH Adjusters. If sufficient topsoil is not available on the site to meet the depth as specified herein, the Contractor shall furnish additional topsoil.
Parking Lot Vacuuming and Clean Up: All parking lots shall be vacuumed once a quarter.
Interior Plants: The contractor shall provide potted vibrant color plants and flowers in common areas throughout the Ralph H. Johnson. The plants and flowers shall be in each main elevator lobby, front lobby, and one main waiting room per floor of the medical center where plants and flowers are current position. They will be watered and maintained on weekly basis. Seasonal holiday poinsettias shall be provided and maintained from the first week of December through the second week of January. Poinsettias shall be no smaller than 24 in height. Each main elevator lobbies (five) and front lobby shall have minimum of one dozen per area. Poinsettias will be removed from the site after second week of January.
Plant Fertilizer: Fertilizers shall be organic, slow-release compositions whenever applicable. Provide plant fertilizer that is commercial grade and uniform in composition and conforms to applicable state and federal regulations and bearing the manufacturer's warranted statement of analysis.
Mulch: Mulch shall be free from deleterious materials and shall be stored as to prevent inclusion of foreign material. Organic mulch materials shall be wood chips, shredded hardwood, bark peelings, or pine needles.
Erosion Control: Erosion control net material shall be heavy, twisted jute. Material will be secured with 150 nun (6 inch) wire staples made by the same manufacture as the netting. All erosion control material is to be installed according to the respective manufacturer's recommendations. Note: mulch out of crowns of shrubs and QC buildings, sidewalks, light standards, and other structures.
Prior to excavating for plant pits and bed, verify the location of any underground utilities. Damage to utility lines will be repaired at the Contractor s expense. Where lawns have been established prior to planting operation, cover the surrounding turf before excavations are made in a manner that will protect turf areas. Barricade existing trees, shrubbery, and beds that are to be preserved.
Debris Removal: All refuse resulting from landscaping or irrigation installation, maintenance, or repair shall be disposed by the Contractor and at the Contractor's expense. Hardscape shall be swept or blown free of debris. Where existing or new turf areas have been damaged or scarred during planting and construction operations. Restore disturbed area to their original condition. Keep at least one paved pedestrian access route and one paved vehicular access route to the building clean at all times, providing signage to redirect foot traffic as appropriate. In areas where planting and turf work have been completed, clear the area of all debris, soil piles and containers. Clear all other paved areas when work in adjacent areas are completed. Remove all debris, rubbish and excess material from the station.
Emergency Calls: The contractor shall respond within 24-hours to provide emergency response to repair damaged landscape or to support special activities four (4) times a year.
C. SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES
Task One: POST AWARD CONFERENCE: Contractor required to attend post award conference with COR, Engineering Designee/s, and Contracting Officer within one week of contract award.
Task Two: The Contractor shall provide the weekly report documenting the work done for the week at each location. The documentation shall include the names of the individual performing the work at the facilities, hours worked, chemicals applied, and plants replaced.
Task Three: Annually provide a report summarizing actions taken over the past year, including summary of chemicals used and MSDS sheets and amounts.
END
(ix) The estimated Performance Period is as follows:
Base Year: 01-01-2019 through 12-31-2019
Option Year 1: 01-01-2020 through 12-31-2020
Option Year 2: 01-01-2021 through 12-31-2021
Option Year 3: 01-01-2022 through 12-31-2022
Option Year 4: 01-01-2023 through 12-31-2023
(x) The Place of Performance is the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
(xi) The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
(xii) The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Aug 2018), applies to this solicitation in addition to the following addendums to the provision. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Show FAR provisions followed by VAAR provisions in numeric order. List all provisions incorporated by reference in numeric order under 52.252-1 (see below), starting first with FAR and followed by VAAR: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (NOV 2014); 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (NOV 2014); 852.215-70-Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (DEC 2009).
52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Oct 2014), the Government will award a firm fixed price contract, resulting from this solicitation on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of the offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for nonprice factors, to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; and (iii) past performance. Nonprice factors will be rated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. Failure to meet any of the requirements will result in a Unacceptable rating and eliminate the offeror from further consideration for contract award. To be eligible for award, an offer must be rated no less than acceptable in the non-price factors. For price evaluation purposes, the lowest price technically acceptable offer will be selected for award. Offeror quotes shall be evaluated under FAR Part 13.106-2(b) -- Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. The offeror s quote shall be evaluated to determine if offer has the capabilities to provide Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
as detailed in the Statement of Work. To be considered technically acceptable for award each offeror must provide with their submitted quote/offer:
Technical Capabilities: Offerors will describe and provide information on their company s ability to provide the required services per the Performance Work Statement / Statement of Work and meet all required performance standards as it relates to Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services. The offeror shall provide a narrative on the overall technical approach methods and procedures used to meet the requirements identified in the Statement of Work. This narrative should provide evidence that the offeror understands the objectives that the contract intends to meet, the nature of the required work and the level of effort necessary to accomplish all the work.
Quality Control Plan: Offeror shall provide a proposed Quality Control Plan (QCP) that describes their company ability to provide continuous quality support during transition period and throughout the life of the contract. The QCP shall address staff training plans, ability to meet the workload, methodologies for identifying and correcting changes to staff level and training, ability to provide adequate supervision, and ability to have appropriate and qualified staff.
Past Performance: offeror must provide three (3) or more references of work, similar in scope,
volume, magnitude and complexity for Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services as detailed in the Statement of Work. References must include contact information; brief description of the work completed, and contract # (if relevant). References may be checked by the Contracting Officer to ensure offer can perform the required services as outlined in the Statement of Work. The Government also reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources.
Price: Offeror shall complete the Price/Cost Schedule in Section (vii), with offerors proposed
contract line item prices inserted in appropriate spaces. The Government will evaluate offers for
award purposes by adding the total of all CLIN prices to ensure that pricing is complete. Price,
including all Option Periods, will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness in accordance
with FAR 12.209. Pricing should be considered FOB DESTINATION, and MUST be good for
180 calendar days after close of solicitation.
(End of Evaluation Criteria)
(xiii) This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.
To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Offerors shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).
(xiv) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.
(xv) The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017).
The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:
52.204-9, 52.204-18, 52.217-8, 52.217-9, 52.232-18, VAAR 852.203-70, VAAR 852.219-10, VAAR 852.232-72 and VAAR 852.237-70.
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Aug 2018). The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.203-6, 52.204 10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-27, 52.219-28, 52.219-3, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.222-50, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.222-55, 52.222-62,52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, and 52.232-34.
(xvi) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.
(xvii) The Department of Labor Wage Determination applicable to this requirement is: WD 15-4427 (Rev -9) dated 07/17/2018. Descriptions for the occupations for this requirement and determining the appropriate wage determinations are the responsibility of the contractor, and the offeror is encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Labor in order to determine the appropriate job classifications for this requirement. The Agency assumes no responsibility or liability for a contractor s determination of the appropriate classification.
http://www.wdol.gov/sca.aspx
(xviii) SITE VISIT: A site visit has been scheduled for Monday, November 26th, 2018 @ 9:00 am at the Welcome Center, Ralph H Johnson VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
(xix) QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation need to be electronically submitted (email) no later than November 27, 2018 at 1:00 pm EST to Janica Francis-Hunter, Contract Specialist at Janica.Francis@va.gov. No questions received after this date will be answered. Telephone or faxed questions will not be answered. ONLY ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL) QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED. The solicitation number must be identified on all submitted questions. Statements expressing opinions, sentiments, or conjectures are not considered valid inquiries and will not receive a response.
(xx) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: Submitted offers shall not exceed 25 single-sided pages and any pages beyond this amount will be removed and not evaluated. Files should be sent in PDF format and no larger than 10MB or they may be automatically rejected by the server. The Government is not responsible for rejected e-mails that exceed the e-mail capacity. All quotes/offers submitted must include the Solicitation Number and Title in the subject line of the email. ONLY ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL) OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Hand deliveries or facsimile will not be accepted. Telephone responses shall NOT be accepted. Offerors must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer (CO), Janica Francis-Hunter at Janica.Francis@va.gov no later than 1:00pm (EST) on November 29, 2018. Offerors received after this date and time will be considered late offers.
(xxi) CONTACT INFORMATION
Contracting Office Address:
Contracting Office (90)
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
Department of Veterans Affairs
325 Folly Road, Ste 300
Charleston, SC 29412-2507
Primary Point of Contact:
Janica Francis-Hunter
Contract Specialist, NCO 7
Janica.Francis@va.gov.