Pre-bid_meeting_tjs_20210709_0001.pdf

Ross Pt Rec Site Improvements Ph 1, Coeur d’Alene District July 9, 2021 Solicitation 140L2621R0006, Pre-bid Tour Meeting Notes

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NOTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Attendees:

Name and Company Address Phone Number E-mail Address Thane Syverson, District Engineer, BLM-DOI

3232 W. Nursery Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815

208-769-5013 tsyverson@blm.gov

Jake Bachtel, Outdoor Recreation Planner

3232 W. Nursery Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815

208-769-5041 jbachtel@blm.gov

Matt Pacotti, Project Manager, NNAC Construction

3901 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815

208-635-5400 matt.pacotti@nnac.com

The meeting started at 9:00 a.m. on site at the parking area of Ross Point Rec Site on the Coeur d’Alene District.

Thane Syverson, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, described the scope of the project and the following items:

1. SF 1442

a. Item 11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 320 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

b. Item 13. Sealed offers are due by 10 MDT 7/22/2021.

2. OF 336, Period of Performance: 9/13/2021 to 7/30/2022

3. Page 4, Project Description

a. Questions Due Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MDT

b. Proposal Due Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. MDT

c. Award Selection Process: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

4. Section F: Deliveries or Performance

a. F.2 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work

i. The anticipated length of the seasonal delay for this project is 0 days. This number of days has been included in calculating the stated period of performance. Therefore, the contract period of performance will not be extended due to normal seasonal weather delays.

5. Section H: Special Contract Requirements

a. H.1 Work Hours:

i. The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays.

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ii. This conflicts with Section 011000 – Summary of the Specifications, 1.3. Use of Premises, which states Schedule operations so that Work is conducted during regular office hours which are 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

iii. The Special Contract Requirements govern over the Specifications. So, the allowed regular working hours are between 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays.

6. Section L: Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

a. L.16 Proposal Submittal: The offeror is to submit a fully compliant proposal to the following email address: pfort@blm.gov.

b. L.17 Volume Format Instructions

i. (c) There are page limitations to two volumes of the proposal.

c. L.18 Volume 2: Factor 1, Technical Approach/Capabilities

i. Thane Syverson, COR, discussed the volumes and factors in general terms.

7. Section M: Evaluation Factors for Award

a. M.1 Basis for Contract Award:

i. Thane Syverson, COR, discussed paragraph (b) in general terms.

8. Section C: Specifications/Drawings

a. Section 011000 – Summary

i. 1.3 Use of Premises, A. Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations, including use of Project site, during construction period.

b. Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures

i. There are many submittals required for this contract. See the individual construction specification sections for submittal requirements.

ii. (c) Processing Time. The Government is allowed up to 14 days for review of initial submittals and resubmittals. Thane Syverson (COR) expressed that he generally responds much more quickly than this, a day or two for simple submittals and less than a week for more involved or complex submittals.

c. Section 015000 – Temporary Facilities and Controls

i. 2.1 Temporary Utility Installation, A. Sanitary Facilities, 1. Toilets: Use of

Government’s existing toilet facilities will be permitted as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Government. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

1. Otherwise, provide sanitary facilities in accordance with 2.1.A.

ii. 2.3 Security and Protection Facilities Installation

1. D. Furnish and install site enclosure fence in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering site except by entrance gates.

d. Section: 015723 – Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

i. 3.2 Regulatory Requirements, A. Permits: Obtain required NPDES permits in manner resulting in no impacts to scheduled work. File notices of intent and termination.

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ii. 3.5 Housekeeping and Site Management

1. C. Provide spill prevention and control plan with provisions place in

SWPPP.

Questions and Answers:

1. Question: Sheet 12 of the plans, drawing sheet C502, Dock Requirements: Item 3 requires 2’ x 2’ Reinforced Concrete Deck Panels. How are these secured in place?

Answer: We believe they are typically contained by plates around the edges of the dock.

Examples of docks with these panels can be seen at the Hauser Lake Boat Launch and Sun-up Bay Boat Launch. We believe the Sun-up Bay Boat Launch was designed by Welch Comer & Associates.

2. Question: Are there any restrictions regarding pile driving for the pier and dock, i.e. vibratory

vs. impact hammer?

Answer: According to the Letter of Concurrence from Fish and Wildlife Service, USDOI, pilings will be driven using an impact hammer with a wooden block cushion to reduce noise.

3. Question: What are the requirements for sediment control for in water work? Is dewatering required to install the rip rap if installed during low flow?

Answer: Type 2 turbidity curtains are required for sediment control for in water work.

Dewatering is not required if rip rap is installed at ordinary low water stage of flow.

Proposed Amendments:

Section C: Specifications/Drawings:

Section 011000 – Summary, 1.3 Use of Premises: Delete all of item B and replace with “Schedule operations so that Work is conducted during regular office hours which are 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.”

Section 312000 – Earth Moving, 3.1 Preparation: Add item “D. Type 2 turbidity curtains shall be installed before the start of any excavation work for the installation of rip rap in the Spokane River, or adjacent to the river where water may infiltrate the excavated area. The turbidity curtains shall envelop the excavated areas and be maintained until the installation of the rip rap is completed to above the water level. Turbidity curtains shall be compliant with Clean Water Act, NPDES and Idaho DOT requirements.”

Section 355113 – Floating Pier, 3.1 Installation: Add to the end of Item B “All pilings shall be driven using an impact hammer with a wooden block cushion to reduce noise.”