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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 20, 2009 FBO #2826
MODIFICATION

Z -- RECOVERY Z--R-NCA Project # 5 Ft. McPherson Nat Cem R&R and Turf Increase Quantities

Notice Date

8/18/2009
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

561730 — Landscaping Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Denver Acquisition & Logistics Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Acquisition & Logistics Center, Department of Veterans Affairs;Denver Acquisition Division 001AL-A2-4D;155 Van Gordon St Rm 554;Lakewood CO 80228-1709
 

ZIP Code

80228-1709
 

Solicitation Number

VA-789-09-RP-0009
 

Response Due

8/27/2009
 

Archive Date

9/26/2009
 

Point of Contact

Suzanne Lindsey<br />
 

E-Mail Address

Contracting Officer
(suzanne.lindsey@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

CONTINUATION PAGE The pur0001,SECTON A CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS A.1 PRICE SCHEDULE OF SERVICES BLOCK 19 AND BLOCK 20 Period of Performance: Date of award through 365 Days CLIN No. Description: Grounds Maintenance Services Est. QtyUnitUnit CostEst. Total Cost 0001Realign, raise/lower, level, and backfill upright marble headstones in Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, Q, R, S, X and MA at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.5771EA$ ____________$ ____________ 0002Realign, raise/lower, level, and backfill upright marble headstones at the Cremains area of Sections H, J, V, W, and X at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.903EA$ ____________$ ____________ 0003Clean upright marble headstones in Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, Q, R, S, V, W, X, and MA at Fort McPherson National Cemetery6674EA$ ____________$ ____________ 0004Level topsoil surface, renovate and re-establish turf grass stand in Sections D, G,H,S, and R at Fort McPherson National Cemetery152,424SF$ ____________$ ____________ *See paragraph B.7.m PHASING AND WORK SEQUENCING Total Estimated Cost:$ _____________ Paragraph A.1 Price Schedule: Estimated Quantities as appears above in CLIN No 0001, 0003 and 0004 are changed to read as indicated below CLIN No. 0001, 0003, and 0004 "Sections identified" as appears above are changed to read as indicated below SECTON A CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS A.1a PRICE SCHEDULE OF SERVICES BLOCK 19 AND BLOCK 20 Period of Performance: Date of award through 365 Days CLIN No. Description: Grounds Maintenance Services Est. QtyUnitUnit CostEst. Total Cost 0001Realign, raise/lower, level, and backfill upright marble headstones in Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, Q, R, S, X, O, P and MA at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.6525EA$ ____________$ ____________ 0002Realign, raise/lower, level, and backfill upright marble headstones at the Cremains area of Sections H, J, V, and W, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.903EA$ ____________$ ____________ 0003Clean upright marble headstones in Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, O, P, Q, R, S, V, W, X, and MA at Fort McPherson National Cemetery7428EA$ ____________$ ____________ 0004Level topsoil surface, renovate and re-establish turf grass stand in Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G,H, I, Q, R and S at Fort McPherson National Cemetery402,862SF$ ____________$ ____________ *See paragraph B.7.m PHASING AND WORK SEQUENCING Total Estimated Cost:$ _____________ The schedule at A.1a reflect changes Note that the estimated quantities in CLIN No. 0001, 0003 and 0004 are increased Note that sections have been added to CLIN No. 0001, 0003 and 0004 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Is a particular blend of sod required at Ft McPherson? The Kentucky Blue Grass sod installed should be grown from a blend of 3 or 4 regionally adaptive varieties of seed. 2. How many irrigation heads, which have to be removed, are in the area to be renovated? The estimated sprinkler heads by section are: R&S26D 43A 21V&W 9 Q&I24H 25G 38C&E 30 B&F 43O&P 16 X 7 3. Is the irrigation zoned so the areas to be renovated are on separate and distinct zones? Yes 4. After putting down sod and replacing irrigation heads, will the contractor be able to use the existing irrigation system to keep the new sod watered? Yes. The Cemetery is on well water. The need for metering water usage as stated in Attachment 5, paragraph XII does not apply. 5. How many headstones have concrete that must be removed? According to cemetery records, there are no headstones with concrete collars under this contract. 6. How deep are the irrigation system feed lines? Contractors are to assume the feed lines are well below the 6 inch depth identified as the required till depth. The feed lines were installed more than a foot deep. There are long risers with most having swivel/swing arm on top of the riser. The risers are PVC. Rain bird System-age of system about 3 years Attachments are Glued The heads are 2001 Toro. There is a concrete collar, 3" wide and 3" deep around the risers which makes for easy removal of the sprinkler heads. An Irrigation plan will be made available for the Contractors use but the plan remains with the government 7. Does a Contractor need to get an outside firm to verify the compaction rate of the crushed rock? No. The compaction identified as 90% to 95% is to inform the Contractor of the compaction the government expects. 8. Can the depth of topsoil be six (6) inches on top of the compacted Crushed Rock Base? No. see Attachment 6, paragraph 1.2. 9. Who establishes the grade? Refer to Attachment 6, paragraphs 2.2.10a, b and c. e.g. The prepared surface/finish grade shall be smooth and uniformly flowing. Where ridges, depressions and low or sunken areas have formed between rows--these areas shall be knocked down. Finished grade will be void of a washboard effect. 10. Is the renovation to be from curb to curb? No. The estimated square footage does not include curb to curb. The Turf Renovations is in the burial sections. 11. Who will determine if the stone needs to be replaced and who will be responsible for the cost of the stone? The existing stones are such that it is clear if there is a new crack or chip. The newly chipped or cracked stone will be the responsibility of the Contractor. If for example a stone show an old crack or crevice in the stone, this would be the responsibility of the government. The determination of old verses new damage will ultimately be made by the COTR. The government will identify any cracked or chipped stone of which it is aware. 12. What type of fence should be used for the Staging area? Does the government want a privacy fence? The solicitation states chain link. The area is far enough our of visitor view where a privacy fence is not required. 13. What is required for Turf acceptance? Well rooted turf which cannot be lifted when pulled. It needs to be weed free. 14. Killing the turf may require two sprays. 15. Flat markers are not included under this solicitation. 16. Square unknown marble markers are not included in this solicitation. 17. Note: the licensed surveyor is to validate and/or relocate control markers prior to starting work. Plotting maps will be made available for the surveyors reference during this process.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VADDC791/VADDC791/VA-789-09-RP-0009/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Ft McPherson;12004 South Spur 56A;Maxwell NE<br />

Zip Code: 69151<br />
 

Record

SN01915243-W 20090820/090818235356-7501825adb61fb837bd502b1b0348e5b (fbodaily.com)
 

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