F--REMOVE HAZARDOUS TREES OFFSITE AND TRAIL

FY22 STRI REMOVE HAZARDOUS TREES OFFSITE AND TRAIL Amendment 0002: 02.25.22 Adding an attachment Spreadsheet of trees Questions and Answers after the preproposal teleconference and site visit: 5/24/2022 Stone River Hazard tree contract Questions Q: If we make a divet that is large enough that we need to fill it in can we use soil or mulch from like Home Depot to fill it in and re-seed. A: If you need to fill something in especially in the cemetery, I will allow you to use some of the soil I have removed and piled up in my bone yard that is from the cemetery. Otherwise it must be certified Artifact free soil if it is brought in from outside source. Q: In the scope of work Section E Tasks Number D it says that the chips are to be piled at appointed place for the park to use. A: That whole Task D should be removed from the Scope of work as the contractor shall be responsible for hauling off site all chips and larger wood. Q: The scope of work states trimming to height of 60 what if there are hazardous limbs about that height? A: You can trim the hazards out above the 60 height as long as it is at no extra charge to the government. Q: Are we allowed to climb trees with spikes to trim them? A: No the park recognizes the (ISA) International Society Arborculture and they do not recommend using climbing spikes to trim trees because it can cause cross contamination from one tree to another. It also opens the tree for an infestation from the spike's wounds. Q: There is a Oak Tree marked to be trimmed along the Visitor Center parking but it is not on the list of trees so do we trim it? A: No; not at this time, if we have extra money the I will be adding it to be removed Q: Are we to de-vine the trees that we are trimming? A: It is not required how ever if you wish to cut the vine and remove it as part of your trimming service at no additional cost to the government, you can do so. Q: Does the COR know where the closest dump is that will accept the trees? A: No, contractor will need to locate one. Type of Award: Firm-Fixed Price Commercial Service Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit: A formal, scheduled site visit, along with a teleconference participation option will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT. All interested contractors will participate in a conference call with the contracting officer and the technical representative of the park where the solicitation/quote requirements and technical requirements will be covered, and all contractor questions will be taken. Upon completion of the conference call, those who are in attendance on site will be provided a formal tour of both sites with the contracting officer representative (COR). Contractors interested in attending the onsite tour shall meet at Stones River National Battlefield. 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro TN 31729 NTP 11:00 AM CDT. All interested contractors shall RSVP to participate in the available site visit NLT 2:00 pm CDT on Monday May 23, 2022. RSVPs will be received at contact@example.gov. Upon receipt of the RSVP the conference call number and passcode will be provided. If no RSVPs are received by 2:00 pm CDT on Monday, May 23, 2022 the conference call line will not be activated, the onsite tour will not be provided, and the formal site visit will be cancelled. The Statement of Work provides a detailed description of the requirement. Please provide all questions to contact@example.gov NLT 12:00 pm CDT on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Once all questions have been submitted an amendment will be posted to provide each interested contractor with the conference call agenda and sign-in sheet and all questions and answers provided. Offerors are instructed to submit the following information with their quotes (Quotes shall be submitted IAW FAR 52.212-1(b)(Ref B.5 above)): Complete quote package consists of: a. Signed SF18 b. All Amendments Acknowledged (SF 30s) c. Technical Approach- A technical description of the items/services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, equipment and processes to be used, or other documents if necessary. d. Past Performance - (Recent / Within the Past 5 Years & Relevant) (See attached Past Performance Worksheet) Incomplete quotes are not acceptable and will render the Offeror non-responsive. Quote Submission: All quotes, in response to solicitation 140P5222Q0042, shall be submitted via e-mail to the contracting officer, Tara Clark, at contact@example.gov no later than June 3, 2022, 2:00 pm CDT. Respondents must have the Representation and Certifications in SAM.gov completed and updated prior to award. Legacy Doc #: NPS Period of Performance: 06/15/2022 to 9/30/2022