140P2020R0027-0002_Att03b_PreproposalPresentation-ProjectRqmts_200512_0002.pdf

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE – SITE VISIT 1 of 2

• Due to Covid-19 restrictions, site visits are being offered on an individual company basis following the pre-proposal conference. All participants must wear appropriate Covid-19-specific personal protective equipment (PPE), including Face Mask, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.

• To Schedule a Site Visit: Send an email with Subject Line starting with “STLI-211568 Site Visit” stating your Name and Company requesting a site visit, including a preferred date and time to robert_parrish@nps.gov

• Site visits will be held Monday through Friday beginning Tuesday, May 26th until Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 from 9:00am - 11:00am or 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT.

• Provide a completed Post IV Visitor Access Form to robert_parrish@nps.gov at least 48 hours prior to scheduled site visit.

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PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE – SITE VISIT 2 of 2

• Refer to “Guidelines for Park Access & Credentialing” (Appendix B) in Division 1 of the specifications for access requirements. Access to the island is available via the Post IV Bridge from Liberty State Park (New Jersey).

• All proposed attendees must have a valid driver’s license and ensure there are no prohibited items in their vehicle. Prohibited items include:

• All firearms (even if licensed in a State)

• Air Guns, BB/Pellet guns & all ammunition

• Knives, machetes, and all bladed instruments

• All weapons including items that can be considered or used as weapons

• Self-defense items including stun guns and pepper spray/mace

• Bats, clubs and all striking instruments, including brass knuckles

• Flammable liquids, dangerous chemicals and aerosols are prohibited

• Alcohol and all narcotics/drugs are prohibited

• ALL Explosives including fireworks

• Questions arising from the site visit must be submitted in Writing the same as any other questions.

The site visit is intended to allow contractor’s to evaluate existing site conditions only, not to be a technical question and answer session. Questions and answers will be issued by a formal amendment to the solicitation for information only.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS - OVERVIEW

Work Phasing Plan Detailed phasing plan required to demonstrate sequence of activities:

• Minimize impacts to visitor experience at park

• Minimize service interruptions to park facilities

On-site Work Hours Seven (7) days/week – 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Subject to limitations on deliveries and hours for passing through USPP security Liberty State Park – opens at 6:00 AM Access, deliveries and staff transport reqmt’s (refer to Spec Section 01 11 00 Appendix B –

Guidelines Park Access & Credentialing)

Work Restrictions Federal Holidays & Night Work; no work permitted unless prior approval by CO. Requests submitted minimum 72-hours in advance Special Events – Park will notify contractor in advance of any special events

Site Security Park Identification Cards: U.S. Park Police Identification Card Application & Background

Check Request Form must be submitted to the U.S. Park Police (USPP) at least (2) weeks in advance of the employment or work start date

Short-term contractors & sub-contractors (requiring access for up to 7 calendar days) do not require a Park ID, but will need to be placed on a list to obtain a day-pass at the service entrance

Truck Deliveries & Access: Deliveries via Post IV can be arranged (7) days a week, between the hours of 0700 to 1400; (48) hours advance notice is required. Vehicles attempting to enter the Park through Post IV in Liberty State Park must be placed on the access log by your NPS point of contact.

Site Security Barge Deliveries & Access: All barges & vessels will be screened by a USPP Canine

Team prior to entering the maritime security zones or arriving at Liberty or Ellis Island;

Canine sweeps for waterside deliveries may be conducted at a pre-arranged local boat ramp, marina or Miller’s Launch in Staten Island (NY).

Restricted Areas: Contractors and subcontractors are only authorized to be on-site in a designated work zone. Individuals may not enter closed or restricted areas, or take park property as souvenirs.

(refer to Spec Section 01 11 00 Appendix B – Guidelines Park Access & Credentialing)

Resource Protection/Archeological Monitoring Limit site disturbance, including earthwork & vegetation clearing to 25 ft. beyond Seawall unless indicated on the drawings Avoid damaging adjacent Cultural and Natural resources; protect existing trees, landscape, walkways, and other adjacent site improvements Archeological Monitor will be provided by the Govt. who will observe all excavations in sensitive areas, as described in Section 01 35 13.22 – Archeological Protection; coordinate planned excavation schedules in advance with the CMR & Monitor

Regulatory Requirements/Permitting Permits submitted by Govt. during design:

• NJ Dept of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Federal Consistency Determination & Section 401 Water Quality Certificate No. 0906 05 0004.1: CDT 190001

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permit No. NAN-2019-01326 (authorize construction within navigable waters of the United States)

Regulatory Requirements/Permitting (cont.)

Potential Permits required by the construction contract:*

• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Permit: Hudson Essex Passaic Soil Conservation District, 80 Orchard St, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003

• MS4 Stormwater Permit: Hudson Essex Passaic Soil Conservation District, 80 Orchard St, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003

• Dewatering Permit: Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Code 401-04Q, Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, Bureau of Water Allocation & Well Permitting, PO Box 420, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420

* The list shall not be considered complete, as it is the responsibility of the contractor to determine means and methods, and obtain the required permits.