RFP -M&R project #813-M&R17-26. : Tree removal. Indiantown NC 926-M&R17-18 Tree Service North Atlantic District (PHI) Correct Site Visit note on pg 7 of the original solicitation

RFP: VA786-17-R-0194 A00002

This amendment is to correct the Site Visit note on page 7 of the original solicitation.

*SITE VISIT: Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect all sites where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect a one or all sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. A visit to the site for bidders is scheduled for February 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. EST.; at the cemetery. Bidders must confirm with the COR or authorized designee of the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery before visit. If you plan to conduct a site visit / inspection of Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following personnel to make arrangements:*

All Terms and conditions are to remain the same.

Project Location: 3 LOCATIONS:

Indiantown Gap National Cemetery - Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, Pa. 17003

Beverly National Cemetery - RD # 1 Bridgeboro Road, Beverly, NJ 08010

Philadelphia National Cemetery - Haines St. & Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, Pa. 19138





Service: TREE SERVICES

DESCRIPTION: This solicitation is for 2 separate purchase request:

Purchase Request #1:

The Indiantown Gap National Cemetery - Furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, materials and supplies necessary to remove one hundred fifty (150) dead or dying trees identified by the cemetery foreman, grind stumps (where requested) and remove all associated debris (see Indiantown Gap National Cemetery SOW for details.)

SITE VISIT: Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect site where service is to be performed to verify the work involved and satisfy them regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. A visit to the site for bidders is scheduled for February 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m EST. Bidders must confirm with the COR or authorized designee of the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery before visit. To conduct a site visit, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following cemetery personnel to make arrangements:

James Metcalfe, Director Indiantown Gap National Cemetery .... (717) 865-5254

John Jernigan, Foreman ..... (717) 865-5254

Facsimile # (717) 865-5256



Purchase Request #2:

Washington Crossing National Cemetery Complexes (Beverly & Philadelphia National Cemetery) The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide tree pruning, removal and stump grinding services. Performance includes removal of twenty three (23) trees, pruning of six (6) trees and the subsequent removal of all associated debris, grinding of associated tree stumps to appropriate depth, removal of all debris, backfill with clean topsoil, level / seed and grade (Beverly National Cemetery). Removal of thirteen (13) trees, pruning of subsequent removal of all associated debris, grinding of associated tree stumps to appropriate depth, removal of all debris, backfill with clean topsoil, level / seed and grade, pruning of seven (7) trees and removal of all associated debris as well as pruning of overgrowth off of cemetery fence in two separate locations (Philadelphia National Cemetery). (See Washington Crossing Complex s SOW)

SITE VISIT: Beverly & Philadelphia National Cemetery are satellite cemeteries under supervision of the Director and staff of the Washington Crossing National Cemetery which is located in Newtown, Bucks County, Pa. Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect all sites where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect a one or all sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. A visit to both sites for bidders is scheduled for February 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m EST.; starting at the Philadelphia National Cemetery and travel to Beverly National Cemetery after. Bidders must confirm with the COR or authorized designee of the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery before visit. If you plan to conduct a site visit / inspection of Beverly & Philadelphia National Cemeteries, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following personnel to make arrangements:



Greg Whitney, Director Washington National Cemetery .. .. (215) 504-5610

Anthony Murray, Foreman (215) 504-5610

Facsimile # .. (215) 504-5611



This acquisition is for a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 561730 is applicable. Please reference Solicitation Number RFP VA786-17-R-0194 on remittances.  An electronic solicitation is available for download from www.FedBizOpps.gov as a separate attachment.  Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments to the solicitation which is available at Fed Biz Opps.

NOTE: Bidders may bid on one/both purchase request(s).



RESPONSE DATE: All questions should be submitted to the contract specialist (auvorie.benson@va.gov) or site personal NLT February 14, 2017 at 3:00 PM EST for adequate response time. All proposals shall be submitted NLT February 16, 2017 at 3:00 PM EST.



Failure to submit all documentation required as required so, may result in your submission being determined non-responsive and removed from further consideration.