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We hereby correct the following information published within the attachments:
(1) Delete Attachment B (Section 3 Explanation) and replace with Attachment B (Section 3 Explanation-Revised), attached here.
MPHA held a non-mandatory pre-quote conference on March 27, 2017. Attached is a copy of the sign-in sheet from the conference. MPHA cautions all prospective quoters that, as this conference was not mandatory, there may be (and probably are) additional firms that did not attend the conference that may intend to submit a quote. As a result of the conference, MPHA received the following requests for information and hereby responds to each:
(1) Question. Do you want the goose droppings bagged and taken off-site, or just swept into the grass?
Agency Response. Please bag the goose droppings and haul them off-site.
(2) Question. Does the quantity of 12 for Lawn Cutting/Weed Whipping/Trash Cleanup on the bid form refer to just the rough-cut area, or all highlighted areas?
Agency Response. The quantity of 12 refers to all highlighted areas on Attachment E (Heritage Park Mowed Areas).
(3) Question. In the bottom right corner of Attachment E, there is small square area that is not highlighted; is the Contractor responsible for that area?
Agency Response. That area is owned by the City of Minneapolis and will not be the Contractor’s responsibility. That area is sectioned off by bushes/trees.
(4) Question. Is the Contractor responsible to trim around all obstacles within the highlighted area (i.e. grills, bushes, poles, etc.)?
Agency Response. Yes. Per Section 2.1 Lawn Cutting, The Contractor shall also weed whip around all trees, shrubs, poles, and fence lines.
(5) Question. Is there preference given for Contractors that may me WBE/MBE?
Agency Response. No. There will be a preference given for Contractors that are Section 3 certified. Please see Attachment B (Section 3 Explanation-Revised) for Section 3 requirements.
(6) Question. Is the Contractor that did the work last year quoting again this year?
Agency Response. Yes, as far as we know, that Contractor will be quoting again.
(7) Is the Contractor able to put markers in the ground to mark obstacles and leave them there for the season?
Agency Response. Yes.
(8) Question. Is the Contractor responsible for cutting/trimming on the hill?
Agency Response. No, the hill is mainly gravel and the Contractor will not be responsible to cut/trim on it.
(9) Question. Is the Contractor able to use the dumpster on-site to dispose of trash disposal and debris?
Agency Response. No, the Contractor may not use the dumpster on-site to dispose of trash and/or debris.
(10) Question. Can the Contractor work later than 4:30pm? Can the Contractor work Saturdays?
Agency Response. Work that generates noise shall only occur between Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Project setup/staging may occur before 8:00am or after 4:30pm with prior approval if it generates no noise.
(11) Question. How many square feet are included in the lawn maintenance?
Agency Response. There are approximately 600,000 to 620,000 square feet, or approximately 14 acres.
Thank you for your interest in doing business with our Agency and we look forward to receiving a quote submittal from your firm.
Regards,
Molly Prahm, Buyer |
