Central IL Snow Removal Services Q A docx 0001

1305M327Q0027 Central IL Snow Removal Services Q&A
1.​ Experience factor — subcontractor experience. The solicitation asks for the quoter's background and past performance on the same or similar requirements within a 2-year period. As prime contractor, we would perform the work through a subcontractor with snow-removal experience. May a subcontractor's past experience on the same or​ similar work be included and credited toward the Experience factor, and if so, how should it be presented?
a.​ Past Performance of the Prime and specific Subcontractor may be considered- specify who has the experience
2.​ Due time. Please confirm that quotes are due at 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Monday, November 16, 2026.
a.​ Please see the due date and time as specified on the most recent amendment to the solicitation.
3.​ Wage determination classification. Wage Determination 2015-5053, Rev. 33 does not list a snow-removal-specific occupation. Which classification(s) does the Government expect for snow-plow and shoveling labor — for example, Laborer, Grounds Maintenance (11210), Laborer (23470), or Heavy Equipment Operator (23440) — or should a​ conformance request be submitted?
a.​ You will use whichever classification applies to the service as you are quoting it. If you are quoting a Heavy Equipment Operator- that is the classification you use, If you are quoting a laborer, that is the classification you use, and so on.
4.​ Operational Billing & Pricing Structure: Section 3 and the SOW specify monthly billing in arrears for the Base Year and Option Years 1–4, noting active operational months as November through March. Does the Government require a fixed flat monthly rate billed across the 5 active winter months (or 12 calendar months), or should offerors quote a per-push / per-event unit rate that is billed monthly based on actual snowfall events? a.​ The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation has been updated to reflect requested pricing on a per removal basis, utilizing an estimate of average snow removal incidences annually, during the winter months when service is performed. The POP is annual due to the unknown actual dates of future snowfall. Any additional service provided in excess of the estimates will be compensated by a modification to the Purchase Order.
5.​ Ice Melt Chemical Specifications & Application Scope: SOW Description of Work Item 3 mandates the application of ice melting granules that will not damage concrete/asphalt surfaces or harm adjacent grass and shrubs. Does the Government have specific chemical