Attachment_4_Clarifications_1-17_140P2123R0014_0001.pdf

Conduct NTCRA under CERCLA at Caneel Bay Resort Virgin Islands NP Attachment 4: Clarifications 1 - 17

Clarifications for Solicitation #140P2123R0014

Amendment 1 posted on 4/25/23

This document provides clarifications based on submitted queries.

1. Has a site visit date been set?

a. Yes. The site visit will be on May 10 at 9:00 am.

b. RSVP to Kelly_kachurak@nps.gov by May 9; include company name, estimated number of attendees, and role as prime or subcontractor.

c. Attendees will convene at the Park’s Visitor Center/Headquarters parking area, located at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St. John, U.S.V.I. Note, parking is limited at the VC. A representative from the park will meet with attendees at the picnic shelter adjacent to the Visitor Center and Restroom buildings. From there, the attendees and park representative will drive their separate vehicles to Caneel Bay Resort, approximately a 10-minute drive. The Resort is currently operated by a third party who has a guard present at the entry to the resort.

d. No access is granted to Caneel Bay Resort for parties unable to attend the formal group site visit. Prospective offerors may not contact the Resort Operator for direct access pertaining to this contract. NPS will not honor requests for individual site visits.

e. Attendees may be required to wear an appropriate mask or face covering during the site visit, to comply with their company’s COVID-19 safety plan and the most stringent of applicable federal, state, and local safety guidelines.

2. Are there designated laydown or equipment and staging areas?

a. NPS has identified several potential staging areas for contract work and will point them out during the site visit. The Contractor may request additional or substitute staging and laydown areas subject to NPS review and approval.

3. Will the staging area provided by the NPS be outside of the 50-foot radius of the perimeter of the work area? Because asbestos debris is scattered in different areas, it would be efficient to store hazardous waste dumpsters in various areas adjacent to each work area. Will this be possible as long it is not in the right-of-way?

a. See response to Question 2.

4. Access roads and paths to project locations - will they be maintained by NPS for access of vehicles?

a. NPS will not maintain access roads for the Contractor.

b. Review any needs for vegetative clearing or establishment of access path with NPS representative prior to clearing.

5. Can track vehicles be utilized?

a. Depends on track material, the location, and what measures are put in place to prevent excessive ground disturbance.

6. Is NPS designating specific landfills that will be utilized or can contractor utilize landfills of their own for ACM?

a. See Specification section 013100-1.3.

7. Will all soils immediately beneath asbestos debris require excavation to 1” below existing ground surface or only if debris has been observed in the soil?

a. Only if debris is observed in the soil.

8. Are there additional photos of the debris piles or structures?

a. Recommend attending pre-bid site visit (see question #1) for additional visuals.

9. Can you provide as-built drawings for the structures in the project?

a. No, furthermore, the project work does not involve structures.

10. Project specifications states NPS will supply a monitoring company – please advise contact information.

a. Monitoring company information will be provided after award of this contract.

11. Is there an RFP for the Asbestos Project Monitor opportunity required on this abatement project? Or has that been awarded already?

a. The Project Monitor contract is not awarded yet. There is not a publicly-available RFP for the work as it will be a task order under an IDIQ contract.

12. The Project Monitor and Contractor will verify the location and condition of materials to be removed during an initial site visit (per page 52 of Attachment 2, Asbestos Abatement and Disposal spec). Does this mean that more remote areas of the project site will be inspected to find additional scattered debris? Does “field verify” mean explore more remote areas to ensure that no debris was missed?

a. Contractor is expected to perform due diligence to ensure ACM debris is removed from the Resort property.

13. Are local accommodations for crews at resort available?

a. No accommodations are available at Caneel Bay Resort; review the Project Summary’s Background and Site Information sections.

14. How long will NPS need to review and approve submittals?

a. Ten business days.

15. Do asbestos workers need to have a license issued by the Virgin Islands? Or can an EPA license from another US state suffice?

a. See section 1.6 of Specification section 013100 and 028213. (“The Contractor shall provide a Certified, USVI Licensed Asbestos Supervisor to the project.”)

b. See definitions for “employee” and “Licensed Asbestos Supervisor” in Table of Contents and Definitions specification section.

16. In addition to the asbestos supervisor and asbestos workers, what other on-site labor is required to be present during abatement activities (project manager, superintendent, safety officer, etc.)? Can these roles be dual-hatted?

a. Required on-site staff are Project Superintendent, Licensed Asbestos Supervisor, and Safety Officer. These roles may be dual-hatted.

17. How many days of worker exposure air monitoring are required? Is it required through the entire project duration or enough to satisfy a negative exposure assessment for each task (spraying, cutting, and loading; disposal/bagging; and cleanup)?

a. See section 028213 of specifications, section 1.8 and 1.9.