AMD_1__Q_and_A_-_Solicitation_No__140FGA26Q0002_0001.pdf

Concrete Demolition Debris Removal Solicitation#140FGA26Q0002

Amendment 1, Q&A

1. Is bonding going to be required?

Answer: Yes, refer to the solicitation under FAR 52.228-1 – BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996), and 52.228-15 – PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020).

2. Can the concrete be crushed and left on site if there are structures going back in?

Answer: The concrete cannot be left on site.

3. Are there any SDVOSB advantages involved?

Answer: No

4. Is there a water source on site that we have access to?

Answer: No

5. Is perimeter air monitoring required for dust?

Answer: No

6. Is the concrete debris have rebar only, waterproofing, mesh and ACM included?

Answer: The piled concrete may have a variety of debris including rebar, tiles, porcelain, mesh, building debris. ACM abatement was completed at the site in 2022. Concrete samples taken in 2025 did not test positive for any hazardous materials.

7. Are there any SWPP items needed?

Answer: No

8. Is the area disturbed need to be re seeded and what is the maintenance period?

Answer: No reseeding is required, no maintenance period is required.

9. Can we get weather days if encountered?

Answer: For delays that are outside the control of the contractor the Government will consider extending the period of performance with no penalty or liquidated damages.

The delay must not be caused by poor planning.

10. Is the solicitation a new requirement set by the government or is this a contract currently being performed that the government is renewing.

If this is a renewal, do you have the contract number associated with the old contract?

Answer: This is a new requirement.

11. Is there an estimate of the amount of unrecyclable concrete debris?

Answer: No

12. Confirm if the concrete is already stockpiled. Or would the contractor be responsible for removing and stockpiling it from the demolition sites?

Answer: The USFWS does not intend to further move or combine any currently stockpiled materials with the exception of adding the pad and foundation material from the two buildings that remain to be demolished. Any additional stockpiling will be the contractor’s responsibility.

13. Would you prefer us to bid on this per ton or the job as a whole?

Answer: The answer is outlined in the solicitation. Refer to the solicitation under section B on page 6. Also, refer to section L.2.1.2 Evaluation Factor 1, Price on page 37.

14. Is there a requirement to recycle the concrete debris and/or steel rebar?

Answer: No. Any disposal must comply with federal, state and local laws.

15. Provide the square footage of each building included in this project, as this information does not appear to be listed in the plans or specifications.

Answer: Please review the SOW for a complete understanding of the scope of work. As it states, "The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge (WMWR) has an estimated 15,000 tons of concrete debris to remove from the Refuge grounds.

16. What’s the previously awarded amount or total contract value for the most recent contract period (if available).

Answer: This need has not been contracted in the past. This is a new requirement.

17. Will you be posting the sign in sheet for the site visit?

Answer: No

18. Does all the concrete debris have to be recycled and crushed?

Answer: No. Any disposal must comply with federal, state and local laws. Refer to previous subject answer.

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19. In the solicitation it said something about the “contractor providing a means to measure processed materials to verify measurements.” With that being said would setting a temporary truck scale to weigh trucks in and out be an option?

Answer: Yes

20. Who and how do I submit my sealed bid?

Answer: All proposal packages must be submitted via email only to the Contracting Officer at shanen_fox@fws.gov as outlined in the solicitation in section L.1.2.

21. Ownership and Disposition of Rebar and Scrap Metal- Please confirm whether separated rebar and scrap metal become the property of the Contractor or the Government. If retained by the Contractor, is off-site recycling permitted?

Answer: Separated rebar and scrap becomes contractor property, off-site recycling is permitted.

22. Final Grading Acceptance Criteria- The SOW requires restoration of disturbed areas to a “natural state.” Please clarify the specific acceptance criteria and who will determine final approval (COR, refuge representative, or other authority).

Answer: An authorized refuge representative will provide approval. Approval will be granted when there are no remaining debris piles, disturbed areas are rough graded, following any natural contours, if present. Remaining small debris of less than 6” diameter will be acceptable so long as any square meter contains less than 20% at the surface. No material shall be buried with the specific intention of hiding the material.

23. Weather-Related Delays In the event of work stoppages due to weather, flood conditions, or fire danger as directed by refuge personnel, will schedule relief be granted without penalty or liquidated damages?

Answer: For delays that are outside the control of the contractor the Government will consider extending the period of performance with no penalty or liquidated damages.

The delay must not be caused by poor planning.

24. Disposal Locations and Haul Distance Are there any Government-designated or preferred disposal or recycling facilities for processed or unrecyclable concrete debris?

mailto:shanen_fox@fws.gov

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If not, may the Contractor select facilities at their discretion in compliance with state and local regulations?

Answer: There are no Government designated or preferred facilities. The contractor will select facilities. Any disposal must comply with federal, state and local laws. Refer to previous subject answer.

25. The documentation references a quantity of concrete debris identified as unrecyclable. Please provide clarification regarding the basis for this determination, specifically whether the material is considered unrecyclable due to the presence of hazardous constituents (e.g., lead-based paint, asbestos, or other regulated contaminants).

If hazardous materials are present, please provide an estimated percentage of the total 15,000 tons of material that is impacted or contaminated.

Answer: Some materials were considered unrecyclable due to the commercially undesirable nature of the material for re-use. Examples are tile or porcelain comingled in the concrete debris or concrete and rebar entanglements deemed to be not worth separating. Samples taken from concrete in 2025 did not test positive for any hazardous materials.

26. The documentation states that “a local quarry provides competitive prices for gravel.” Please clarify the relevance and purpose of this statement within the context of the scope of work or supporting analysis.

Please identify the quarry referenced in the above statement.

Answer: Statement purpose was to ensure potential bidders were aware that the selling price of any crushed concrete material may be significantly lower than other areas of the region.

27. Coordination With Ongoing Demolition Activities- As demolition activities are expected to continue through January 30, 2026, please clarify how sequencing and coordination will be managed to avoid contractor downtime if debris stockpiling is delayed.

Answer: Schedule relief will be granted at no additional charge should the contractor have downtime caused by Government delays.

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28. Option Quantities and Mobilization- If option quantities are not exercised, will mobilization costs associated with anticipated option work be considered recoverable, or should pricing assume base quantities only?

Answer: Assume Base quantity only. Activation of options should take place during base tasks. Additional mobilization costs should not be required.

29. When reviewing the SOW it stated to return the area to its original state or condition.

Would you like for us to add in for topsoil?

Answer: No

30. The Statement of Work requires that all concrete debris be disposed of at an “approved disposal facility.” Can the Government please clarify what qualifies as an approved disposal facility for this project (e.g., permitted landfill, permitted concrete recycling facility)? Additionally, will the Government require documentation or verification (such as scale tickets or receipts) to confirm proper disposal of the concrete debris?

Answer: There are no Government designated or preferred facilities. The contractor will select facilities. Any disposal must comply with federal, state and local laws. Refer to previous subject answer.

31. Can the Government confirm whether a bid bond (offer guarantee) is required as part of the bid submission for this solicitation, or if bonding requirements apply only after award (e.g., performance and payment bonds)?

Answer: Yes, a bid guarantee is required. Please refer to the solicitation on page 40 under 52.228-1 – BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996).

32. The SOW is asking to remove 15k tons of concrete. Alongside that is task 1, 2 and 3.

Will these tasks be bid out after 15k is removed?

Answer: The option tasks may potentially be exercised at the time of award of the base task, after award of the base tasks, or during performance of base task, based on project needs and funding availability.

33. There is no true project start/end date. What kind of time frame are you looking at?

Answer: The period of performance is outlined in the SOW on page 2. The period of performance for this contract shall be 180 days from award date.

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34. Would I be allowed to haul in a crusher to the site and crush it before hauling it off?

Answer: Yes

35. I'm aware of the cattle guards leading into the site, is there precautions to take on the contractor’s end when these heavy trucks start driving over them?

Answer: Contractor should take normal safety precautions as needed. Note that fully loaded trucks have used that site entry regularly for several years.

36. Prior to commencing disturbance activities, confirm as to whether asbestos-containing materials have been identified and, if applicable, abatement has been completed. Please advise and provide any applicable abatement reports, air clearance results, or regulatory sign-off documentation.

Answer: ACM abatement was completed November 2022.

37. If not registered in Sam.gov under the NAICS code 562111 - Solid Waste Collection, will this be an issue for qualifying to bid?

Answer: The NAICS code does not have to appear in offerors SAM profile for eligibility.

Missing NAICS code in SAM does not make a proposal unacceptable, as long as the firm meets the size standard and other solicitation requirements. Offerors must ensure they self-certify with proposal submission stating if they are a small business under the NAICS for this solicitation.

38. If plan to crush all of the product to be repurposed for construction companies and local municipalities. Will that be a factor in awarding the project over companies that will dispose of the product for the lowest price?

Answer: The only evaluation factors that will be considered are reflected in the solicitation under section L on pages 37-38.

39. Does the concrete have to be crushed?

NO

I assume from the site visit that the piles just need cleaned up and the pile areas need to be graded to drain?

Answer: Disturbed areas are to be rough graded, following any natural contours, if present. Remaining small debris of less than 6” diameter will be acceptable so long as any square meter contains less than 20% at the surface. No material shall be buried with the specific intention of hiding the material.

40. One the road to the site there is a sign that states “Commercial Vehicles Weight Limit 15 Tons Gross Maximum 3 axles”. Can this be waived as a typical 3 axle dump truck will weigh 20 tones before any material is even loaded. There is equipment out there right now working that weight mor than 15 Tons. How did they get that equipment in therewith the road weight limits?. I have attached a picture of the sign for reference.

Answer: This weight limit will be waived.

41. Any chance the bid date gets pushed back?

Answer: The deadline is hereby extended to January 27, 2026 no later than 10:00 AM local time.