Questions_Answers_08042021.pdf

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SOLICITATION 12FPC321Q0068

IL WRE Restoration

Dated: 7/23/2021 Q: Is hydro-seeding acceptable?

A: Hydroseeding is acceptable provided the vendor utilizes the approved seed mix and can provide documentation of the seed mix and quantities of seed applied.

Q: According to the specs: the total excavation is 5,568 CY. The berm alone will consume 8,450 cy. A deficit of 2,882 CY.

A: Bid Item #3 is for Excavation 5,568 cubic yards. Bid Item #5 is for Earthfill 8,450 cubic yards.

Q: Then, according to the plans, there are yet an island and spoil pile (of unknown volume) to be constructed. Please clarify source of excavation and volumes for the latter.

A: There is no “constructed island” it is just at an elevation that will be above the pooled area. The spoil pile will consist of organics and other grubbed material removed when constructing the berm and breaching the diversion.

Q: Is dewatering anticipated?

A: De-watering is not anticipated at this time.

Dated 8/3/2021 – Site Showing Q & A

1. Discussion of trees and vegetation on berm site.

a. confirmed that there are no trees larger than 2” diameter currently on the berm site.

Vegetation is mostly weed and grass at 5-6 ft height

2. Will the site be mowed before construction?

a. NRCS will not mow, but contractor will be permitted to mow at contractor expense

3. How will pool surface be finished?

a. refer to job specifications and drawings

4. Discussion of height of berm and island.

a. refer to job specifications and drawings

5. Solicitation is missing tile exploration as bid item.

a. solicitation will be updated to match current bid schedule. Look for amendment

6. Is the seeding mix consistent throughout the site?

a. yes; the seeding is the same throughout. See table in seeding spec items of work

7. Mulch will only be used on the berm and breach areas; spoil pile will not be mulched.

8. Is exploration trench price different if more than one tile is found?

a. No; price will be the same regardless of additional tiles located

9. What will contractor do with 300ft of tile removed?

a. Contractor is responsible to remove the tile product and dispose properly. This cost is included in the bid item

10. What items must be turned in with bid offer?

a. refer to pages 34-36 of solicitation

11. Performance bond is due ten days after bid; not due at time of bid.

a. Contracting officer will provide clarification on payment and performance bonds, include which are required, and when they’re required to be submitted.

aa. Answer to above comment: Please reference solicitation page 25, Clause 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections. The contract magnitude exceeds $35k and FAR Part 28.102-1 (2) (b) (1) Alternative Payment Protection is applicable. Although payment and performance bonds are not required an alternative payment protection is. Either of the following three alternative payments may be used (i) A payment bond (ii) An irrevocable letter of credit (iii) A tripartite escrow agreement.

12. What is the work week schedule, can contractor work 6 – 10 hour days

a. Work week schedule confirmed on page 8 of solicitation. No work permitted outside of stated hours or on listed holidays; only non-inspectable work to be conducted on Saturdays.

13. Solicitation packet, page 27, 57-204-8, item BD2. Requirement of active SAM account before bid.

a. Ensure bidder submits proof of being registered in SAM. This can be a print screen from SAM showing registration is active.

14. What safety boards are required on site by contractor?

a. Construction area / Hard hat area board required, as specified in solicitation.

15. What does performance and payment bond need to be?

a. Contracting Officer to confirm – similar to question 11

aa. Payment and performance bonds are not required, however an alternative payment protection is which may be in the form of a payment bond or any of the other acceptable types listed.

16. Submission of quote times to Contracting Officer are?

a. On page 36 of the solicitation, the deadline and procedure for submission is provided.

Please note eastern time.

17. What qualifies for past work to be listed on Past Performance sheet?

a. Fill out the form at best, include past performance rating and project info. Provide project details per sheet

aa. Past experience, with similar scoped projects, is captured on the Past Performance sheet in order to verify satisfactory performance.

18. What is the easement/boundary of the job site?

a. Site easement is marked by USDA signposts. All construction will be conducted within the posted area.

19. Is the site typically wet or dry?

a. Recently the site has been drier than other sites in the area. The site tends to take on water when the local NOAA Wabash river hydrograph at Riverton gauge reaches 15ft.

20. If the site is wet, will equipment need to be relocated/evacuated?

a. It is not expected, but it’s the contractor’s responsibility to monitor local flooding events and mobilize/demobilize equipment as required for river/site flooding. This will be at the expense of the contractor.