70Z04722RCHARLTN00_Amendment 0010.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

DESIGN-BUILD CHARLESTON PIER PAPA RECAPITALIZATION, USCG BASE CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON SC

(SEE CONTINUTATION SHEET)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE NA Contracting Division USCG, Facilities Design and Construction Center 5505 Robin Hood Road, Suite K Norfolk, VA 23513-243

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

70Z04722RCHARLTN00

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12/10/2021

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

(X)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

NA

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

3/14/2022

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PROJECT NUMBER: FY19_15182879

TITLE: ReCAP Pier Papa, Sector Charleston, SC

AMENDMENT NUMBER: 0010

SOLICITATION NO.: 70Z04722RCHARLTN00 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.8.5.9- Fenders and Deck Fittings (RFI #31) DELETE: First sentence, ‘The Contractor shall utilize SFLC TS 611 Fenders and Separators.’

ADD: N/A

2. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.8.5.1, table row ‘i’ (RFI #32 #48) DELETE: ‘Bollards (B) and cleats (C) shall have B-C-B-C-B arrangement at 60’ intervals’

ADD: Each NSC berth shall be supported with 7 Bollards, 6 Double Bitts, 24 Cleats.

Bollards (B) and cleats (C) shall have B-C-B-C-B arrangement. Refer to vessel mooring arrangement within Attachment C.

3. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.8.5.9- Fenders and Deck Fittings (RFI #52) DELETE: Assume 12’ x 24’ closed cell fenders.

ADD: Assume four 12’ x 24’ closed cell fenders.

4. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.8.6.1 (RFI #342) DELETE: ‘anodized’

ADD: ‘mill-finished’

5. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.8.2.3 (RFI #336) DELETE: Flood Design Class IV

ADD: Flood Design Class III-Electrical Shelter

6. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.13.12.5.3 (RFI #292_ DELETE: Provide elastomeric waterproof roof coating.

ADD: Provide waterproof roofing system.

7. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.8.7 (RFI #198, #273)_ DELETE: Building Systems ADD: Building Systems (Excludes FFE Storage Building)

8. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.8.4.6 (RFI #393)_ DELETE: wharf ADD: pier

9. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.13.1.1 (RFI #425)_ DELETE: “Investigate connection point for electrical utility in manhole located at base of the existing pier November. Determine whether the utility service provided at this location is suitable for the requirements and demand of the new pier. It is possible that that underground utility service is not operational. In this case, electrical utility will need to be extended from operational primary overhead lines running parallel to S. Hobson Ave, transition to underground, and extended to the site of the electrical equipment room.”

ADD: “The utility will provide a 22KV connection point for use on this project. Location will need to be specified for convenience of the Designer of Record. The DOR will be responsible for transforming this voltage to meet the requirements of this project.”

10. Period of Performance (RFI #170)

DELETE: Period of Performance: 1125 calendar days from award for the Base Items and Option Item.

ADD: Period of Performance: 1429 calendar days from award for the Base Items and Option Item.

11. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.13.1.1 (RFI #423 and 424)_ DELETE: “five (5) National Security Cutters (NSC’s)” ADD: “four (4) National Security Cutters (NSCs) with the potential for an additional optional NSC.”

12. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.13.2.1 (RFI #423 and 424)_ DELETE: “five National Security Cutters (NSC’s) that will be moored at Pier November” ADD: “each of the National Security Cutters (NSC’s) that will be moored at Pier November.”

13. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.13.2.2 (RFI #423 and 424)_ DELETE: In Item “4)” delete “five” from the sentence.

14. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.13.2 (RFI #377)_ DELETE: “Provide a dedicated 13.2 KV delta primary, 450 volt delta ungrounded secondary, three phase, 60 hertz isolation transformer to provide electrical service to shore-tie receptacles outlets at each of the three new power mounds (a total of three transformers is required). “ ADD: “Provide a dedicated 13.2 KV delta primary, 450 volt delta ungrounded secondary, three phase, 60 hertz isolation transformer to provide electrical service to shore-tie receptacles outlets at each of the new power.”

15. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.13.2 (RFI #377)_ DELETE: “Provide a dedicated 13.2 KV delta primary, 450 volt delta ungrounded secondary, three phase, 60 hertz isolation transformer to provide electrical service to shore-tie receptacles outlets at each of the three new power mounds (a total of three transformers is required). “ ADD: “Provide a dedicated 13.2 KV delta primary, 450 volt delta ungrounded secondary, three phase, 60 hertz isolation transformer to provide electrical service to shore-tie receptacles outlets at each of the new power.”

16. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.13.5.7 (RFI #375)_ DELETE: “Provide minimum maintained 30 foot candle illumination level utilizing fluorescent fixtures with 32 watt T8 lamps and an electronic ballasts with wall switch control. “ ADD: “Provide minimum maintained 30 foot candle illumination level utilizing fixtures with LED-type lamps and an electronic ballasts with wall switch control.”

17. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.10.1.1 (RFI #148)_ DELETE: “Fire Detection and Alarm System. Provide detector(s) in electrical equipment shelter. New detectors shall be tied into the existing system located in telecom room at Pier Papa. The system is not required to have a mass notification feature.“

ADD: “Fire Detection and Alarm System. Provide new fire control panel in telecom room, and smoke detectors as required by NFPA. There shall be a minimum of one smoke detector in each room. The system is not required to have a mass notification feature. The system shall be addressed to contact local 911. ”

18. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.19.2 (RFI #335)_ After the first sentence… ADD: The 385,449 cubic yards includes all dredging associated with the removal of the submerged equipment.

19. Price Proposal Form (RFI #348)_ DELETE: New Shore Tie service requirements for electrical, potable water, fire protection, sewer, bilge water, and compressed air services will be provided for 4 NSCs at Pier November and bulkhead mooring.

ADD: New Shore Tie service requirements for electrical, potable water, fire protection, sewer, and compressed air services will be provided for 4 NSCs at Pier November.

20. RFI Question #76

DELETE: C-117REV1

ADD: New drawing C-117REV2

21. RFI Question #76

DELETE: C-119REV2

ADD: New drawing C-119REV3

22. Section 01800, Paragraph 1.4.7.2 (RFI #426 and 428)_

DELETE: Delete paragraph in its entirety.

ADD:

“1.4.7.2 Water Demand

The potable water demand for each National Security Cutter (NSC), 418 WMSL, is 3,000 gallons per day via a 1.5-inch hose connection capable of 100 gpm at a minimum of 30 psi and a maximum of 55 psi per cutter. The Contractor shall confirm the adequacy of the design of all components of the supply system. The Designer-of-Record (DOR) shall provide water model analysis and results as supporting calculations of any new water mains to ensure all proposed fire hydrants, fire suppression systems and domestic service lines will provide adequate pressures and flows as required by the International Fire Code. Following State and City requirements, the Contractor shall design the connections to the existing water system including the meter assemblies and all necessary pumps, pressure reducing and backflow-preventing devices.

Per the North Charleston Fire Department Fire Inspection Bureau, the following fire protection shall be required for the pier:

- A standpipe system is required in accordance with IFC Chapter 36 and NFPA 303.

- Fire Department Connection (FDC): One 5” Storz with a 30-degree turn-down is required to supply the standpipe system

- Water Supply: A fire hydrant would be required within 100 feet of the FDC

- Portable Fire Extinguishers - One portable fire extinguisher of the ordinary (moderate) hazard type shall be provided at each required standpipe hose connection. Additional portable fire extinguishers, suitable for the hazards involved, shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Section 906.

- Communications: A method (pull station or call box) shall be provided on the site in a location approved by the fire code official.

- Emergency Operations Staging Areas: Space shall be provided on all float systems (if applicable) for the staging of emergency equipment. Emergency operation staging areas shall provide a minimum of 4 feet wide by 10 feet long clear area exclusive of walkways and shall be located at each standpipe hose connection. Emergency operation staging areas shall be provided with a curb or barrier having a minimum height of 4 inches and maximum space between the bottom edge and the surface of the staging area of 2 inches on the outboard sides of the staging area.

- An approved sign reading FIRE EQUIPMENT STAGING AREA—KEEP CLEAR shall be provided at each staging area.

- Generators: If required, generators shall comply with IFC Section 1203 and IFC Chapter 57.”

20. RFI Question #174

ADD: As-built drawing file (pdf) for Project 9191617 NSC 9 & 10 Homeport.

END OF AMENDMENT

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS MAY BE CAUSE OF REJECTION

OF OFFER

No. Rcv REFERENCE

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Pg Section Paragraph

31 1/10/2022 SECTION_01800:1.8_Page | 103 1.8.5.9

Fenders and Deck Fittings The Contractor shall utilize SFLC TS 611 Fenders and Separators. Floating marine fenders shall have a closed cell foam core that cannot absorb water, deflate or sink and shall have a non-marking outer skin. The Contractor shall be responsible for sizing fenders. For bidding purposes, assume

12’ x 24’ closed cell fenders.

Please provide a copy of SFLC TS 611 Fenders and Separators. Is there a minimum number of fender stations with 12’ x 24’ closed cell fenders to be considered for bidding purposes?

Refer to Amendment 010.

32 1/10/2022 SECTION_01800:1.8_Page | 101 1.8.5.1 Waterside Design Load Criteria: Table

Line Moorings Devices and Deck Fittings

*Assume for bidding purposes.

Bollards (B) and cleats (C) shall have B- C-B-C-B arrangement at 60’ intervals.

Bollards, Cleats, and Bitts SECTION_01800:1.8_Page | 103 1.8.5.9 The Contractor shall provide and install mooring bollards, cleats and bitts.

Bollards shall not be spaced more than 60-feet apart along the entire length of pier. The devices in the berth for the nested NSC berth shall be capable of holding two breasted NSCs to the pier.

Please confirm that for bidding purposes it should be assumed that Bollards (B) shall not be spaced more than 60-feet apart along the entire length of the pier with cleats

(C) located between the bollards. In other words there will be mooring devices every 30-ft with Bollards (B) and cleats (C) alternating. Is there a minimum size/capacity bollard or cleat to be assumed for bidding purposes?

48 1/14/2022

Table, item i.

1.8.5.1

Mooring Devices and Deck fittings shows an arrangement for bollards and cleats at 60' intervals. Is this the distance between each mooring fitting (cleat or bollard), or between bollards.

49 1/14/2022 Table, item i.

1.8.5.1 Should a specific size of cleats and bollards be assumed for bidding, or is this per the DOR?

Per the DOR.

52 1/14/2022 1 1.8.5.9 Please provide additional clarificaiton for bidding purposes on For minimum fender spacing and quantity, See Amendment. The fender the requirements of the fender system. Should a minimum spacing be assumed for the 12'x24' fenders? Is there a prefered material for fender panels behind the foam-filled fenders? Is a fender system required to be provided around the perimeter of the pier bewteen fender units, or are the 12'x24' fenders the only system required? If continuous, is a timber fender system acceptable?

support system, i.e., fender panels, shall be determined by the DOR. Refer to Attachment C for fender spacing and layout. (KES)

78 1/20/2022 RFP and UFC Specifications Please specify if there is any requirement for electrical redundancy. For example, should there be two electrical services, redundant transformers, generator backup?

See amendment 0007 There is no electrical redundancy requirement.

107 1/28/2022

C-122, Note 6

Cand the as-builts for the existing electrical storage building (located on FLETC property) be provided?

As-built drawings in pdf format will be provided.

See Amendment 0003, RFI question #2.

122 2/1/2022 RFP page 103, para 1.8.5.1 In the description for Option Item 0001 there is a mention to provide “additional fenders to support double berthing, brow between double berthed NSCs”.

The RFP on page 103, para.

1.8.5.1 indicates “The Contractor is not responsible for supplying marine fenders between nested NSCs.” Please clarify the fenders that the contractor is responsible to supply.

See Amendment 009, RFI Question 223 for new Option Item 001 changes.

RFP 01800, 1.8.5.1 is correct.

Contractor is responsible for fenders for berthed NSCs. See also Amendment 010, RFI Question 52 for fender quantities.

169 2/4/22 RFP Guide Specifications, Section 01800: 1.12 HVAC, page 114, Paragraph 1.12.1.4 and Amendment 2.

The paragraph states " The contractor shall be responsible for a site visit (to the electrical equipment shelter at pier papa on the FLETC side) to obtain all of the equipment heat loads, No additional site visits are scheduled.

periods of operation, and any other information relevant for use in running their HVAC analysis".

During the January 13th site visit the contractors were not allowed to examine the existing electrical equipment shelter.

Can the Government provide an escort and schedule a second site visit to examine the existing pier Papa electrical equipment storage building and the birthing of an NSC?

170 2/4/22 The scope of work for this project requires a significant amount of in-water and landside work including demolition, dredging, construction of new structures, and the handling of diesel contaminated material.

When considering the number of regulatory agencies that will be involved in the permit approval process, as well as the addition of the Navy’s review and approval for their “permitting” process (as described in 1.18), it is agreed that the lead-time to obtain the permits will be substantial. We believe it could actually be critical. It is possible that those external agencies could consume the entire allotted project duration (or more) of 1,125 calendar days to review, approve and issue the permits.

While we believe it was the intent of the USCG to account for that external approval timing in the development of this contract duration, the reality is the timing of these agencies approval is

See Amendment 0010. Item #10 DELETE: Period of Performance: 1125 calendar days from award for the Base Items and Option Item.

ADD: Period of Performance: 1429 calendar days from award for the Base Items and Option Item. (MMS) completely beyond the control of both the USCG and the awarded contractor. Presently however, the USCG is placing 100% of that responsibility upon the Contractor, which includes assessment of liquidated damages, and yet the Contractor has no ability to remedy or mitigate the delayed timing of these external approvers.

Would the USCG please consider an alternative contract duration and milestone period for this project?

One that more fairly and appropriately allocates responsibility for what the Contractor can actually control, and also provides a bid basis upon which all bidding NMACC contractors can consistently utilize?

For example, milestone #1 could provide 180 calendar days for the Contractor to prepare and submit all required permit applications.

After milestone #1 is achieved the clock would then “stop” in which time the project would await for regulatory approval to occur.

During this time the USCG could provide a bid basis assumption for all bidders to utilize of approx. 275 calendar days. If the agencies were to exceed this duration a contract modification could be issued to provide equitable adjustment to the Contractor. Upon receipt of regulatory approval of the permits the clock would then “start” again and would provide approx. 22 months for the Contractor to complete the physical scope of work on the project for a milestone #2. Late completion past this timeframe would then be subject to the LDs that are currently provided for in the contract.

174 2/4/22 Please provide any recent Pier Papa Project As-Builts for the Pier and/or Electrical building.

Including any pictures or final design documents available.

As-built drawings of the electrical equipment shelter in pdf format will be provided.

As-built drawings of NSC 9&10 Homeport project added to Amend 0010.

As-built drawings of NSC 9&10 Homeport project added to Amend 0010.

188 2/4/22

The only place in the RFP that quantifies the removal of contaminated soils is in Specification section 1800 1.1.1 Project Description. For bidding purposes, please confirm the removal and backfill of contaminated soils is 1,500 cubic yards, and any additional contaminated soils found will be handled as a differing site condition.

See amendment. References to removal of 1,500 CY of contaminated soil has been removed. Additional references have been provided in Attachment N that document that petroleum contamination in this location has been remediated, to include the capping of underground piping.

See 66, 139, 147 and 151.

See Amendment 0006.

198 2/4/22

Specification section 1800 1.8.7.1 Structural Building Systems.

Confirm the FFE specified structure for the Storage Building does not need to meet this specification section. If so, please list items that do and change the FFE specified building.

No. See Amendment 010.

215 2/4/22

Confirm that the scope of work for Pier November is a new primary service drop from the existing primary overhead, a new medium voltage pad mounted transformer, metering section and pad mounted switch provided by the utility company. Please confirm the scope directly performed by Dominion including any equipment pads, and provide an allowance for this work

Contractor is to work directly with the utility company and provide any/all documents to utility for service needs.

Section 01110 1.10 states “Make all arrangements with the local utility providers and pay all fees, charges, and costs of any nature associated with establishing and installing new temporary (during construction) and subsequent permanent utility services required… since Dominion will not provide any pricing at this time until the design is complete and the Government, customer of Dominion, requests this work.

This $100,000 has been included in the Price Proposal as Electrical Utility Connection fees.

See Amend 0009.

220 2/4/22

Attachment G does not provide as-builts for the failed bulkhead. For bidding purposes, please provide this As-Built information so we can understand the materials that need to be removed.

As-builts for failed bulkhead are not available.

224 2/4/22

The Description of Work in the TOA and in the Price Proposal Form under Base Item 0001 states New Shore Tie service requirements for electrical, potable water, fire protection, sewer, bilge water, and compressed air services will be provided for 5 NSCs at Pier November and bulkhead mooring.

Should this be for 4 NSCs since the 5th NSC requirements are to be included in Option Item 0001? If so please revise the Price Proposal Form.

See amendment 0006 for deletion of bilge water and bulkhead mooring.

Others will need to address TOA and PPF.

5 vs 4 NSC was addressed in RFI 136 Amend 0005

229 2/4/22

TOA, section V. Award on Initial Responses, Non-Price Factor 1 requests us to provide a phasing plan and Non-Price Factor 3 request us to provide a construction sequence. Since the phasing plan and construction sequence are essentially the same and the Government has a tight restriction on each Factors page count, please consider combining the phasing plan and construction sequence into Factor 1 or Factor 3 due to the page limitations?

Neither phasing plan nor schedule will count towards page limitation?

Response will be updated to say, “SEE RFI questions 227 and 228”

232 2/4/22

1800 1.8.2.2.4 Cast-in Place Concrete states all reinforcing shall be epoxy coated. Please confirm that precast piers do not require epoxy coated reinforcing?

Confirmed. Cast-in-Place concrete piers do not require epoxy coated reinforcing bars.

235 2/4/22

1800 1.8.2.2.4 Cast-in Place Concrete states all reinforcing shall be epoxy coated. Please confirm that the bulkhead cap does not require epoxy coated reinforcing?

Confirmed. The bulkhead cap does not require epoxy coating. RFP 01800

1.8.2.2.4 is specific and clear with regards to the specific Waterfront Structural cast-in-place elements that require epoxy coating reinforcing bar.

239 2/4/22

1800 1.8.5 states Contractor not responsible for fender for the nested NSC, but Attachment C WMSL Consolidate Nesting Report alludes that the Contractor is to provide the nested NSC fenders.

Please confirm the Contractor is not responsible to provide the fenders for the nested NSC?

Comply with 01800-1.8.5. Attachments are references and do not supersede RFP specifications.

243 2/4/22

1800 1.16.15.1.7 states to provide two 4 inch conduits for telecom OSP cabling from Pier November Telecom Room to each planned cutter shore-tie location including the bulkhead mooring location. We cannot locate any bulkhead mooring locations. Please provide location(s) and any new work that may be required for mooring at the bulkhead

There is no bulkhead mooring locations anymore ... this is left over from the previous WLB bulkhead mooring plan that was removed.

See amendment clarifying that there is no bulkhead mooring. See Amendment 0006, item #7.

252 2/4/22

Please elaborate on the “Navy permitting process” mentioned in paragraph 1.18 of Section 01800.

This paragraph alludes to a separate environmental permit package that must be provided to the Navy in addition to the normal permits provided to regulatory agencies.

This process is not well defined and other than ensuring the on site activities remain in compliance with existing land use controls (through their dig permit process) the Navy’s role as an approving authority for environmental requirements is not clear.

See Amendment 0006. An additional description of the Navy’s role and requirements in the ”Dig Permit" system (to include its interface with other regulators) is included in Attachment N.

254 2/4/22 The RFP drawings do not show any existing bulkhead plans or intent of

Confirmed, price should be based on replacing failed bulkhead.

the new bulkhead at the failed bulkhead area. For bidding purposes, please confirm we are to base our price on just replacing the bulkhead at the failed area and no new bulkhead where bulkhead exists?

Concur, the response will be see RFI 255.

255 2/4/22

Please confirm that the only bulkhead work is the 1,200 LF of replaced bulkhead at the failure and we should assume the rest of the bulkhead is in good, structural sound condition?

The limits of the bulkhead work are delineated in the RFP drawings and amendments. The condition of the existing bulkhead can be derived from the Waterfront Inspection Reports located within Attachment D.

257 2/4/22

RFP drawings reference Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) and 1800 specs reference Mean Low Water (MLW). There is an elevation difference in the datum references.

Please clarify the project datum for all in water work.

See amendment 006.

271 2/4/22

RFP section 01800-1.12.1 does not state any HVAC requirements for the new modular metal storage building. Please confirm there is no requirement for interior design conditions of the new modular metal building.

The new modular metal storage building requires exhaust only. No conditioned air is required.

See Amendment 0007, item #7.

273 2/4/22

The 1.17 FFE specifies a modular storage building but it does not seem to meet all the structural requirements listed in spec section

1.8 Structural. Please confirm the

modular building specified in the

1.17 FFE section is waived from

some of the stringent structural requirements listed in 1.8?

See response to RFI question 198.

277 2/4/22

Please confirm that cabling has already been removed from the existing Pier November?

Most of the cabling and all utilities have been abandoned and left in place. They have been cut at the ends but remain between the connection points.

292 2/4/22

RFP section 01800 1.13.12.5.3 requires the roof system for the Electrical Equipment Shelter to be an elastomeric waterproof roof

Yes, See Amendment 0010.

coating. Can a TPO or Mod-Bit roof system be provided instead?

294 2/4/22

Please confirm that the Contractor will need to contain the tidal water from entering into the upland contaminated soil remediation area via temporary sheet piling or other method to mitigate the upland contaminated soils from entering the Cooper River while performing this remediation work.

See amendment 0006. References to removal of 1,500 CY of petroleum contaminated soil has been removed.

Additional references have been provided in Attachment N that document that petroleum contamination in this location has been remediated, to include the capping of underground piping. Note that the deletion of the upland soil removal task does not mean that sheet piling or other means of tidal water exclusion would not still be required in the DOR’s design.

See Amend 0006 Item #4 satisfactorily addresses this RFI

296 2/4/22

RFP section 01800 1.8.7.1.1 states all exposed metal components of the roofing system and portions of the wall system shall be protected by epoxy coatings or other suitable corrosion resistant paint systems conforming to MPI Standards.

Please confirm exposed metal components inside the electrical / telecom shelter do not need special epoxy or corrosion resistant paint systems conforming to MPI standards, and if so, confirm hot dipped galvanized metals are acceptable.

Electrical and Telecom shelters shall comply with 01800-1.8.7.1.1.

298 2/4/22

Is the USCG aware of any “decree or consent order” from the USACE or SCDHEC in relation to the bulkhead failure? If so, can this be provided so contractors may fully understand the regulator requirements with the recovery of the equipment and the site remediation?

See amendment 006. Additional documents in Attachment N include the Resolution Agreement with the USACE that specifies the removal of submerged equipment and bulkhead debris.

See Amend 0006 Item #4 addresses this

RFI.

299 2/4/22

Specification section 01800_1.8.4.6 states to provide stainless steel or fiberglass underdeck utility

Hot-Dipped galvanized utility supports are NOT acceptable.

supports. Please confirm hot-dipped galvanized utility supports are acceptable.

317 2/4/22

During our design due dilligence, it appears that Resolution Agreements outlining specific work requirements were entered into between the SCSPA and USACE and SCDHEC pertaining to the bulkhead failure where the SCSPA responsibilities were assigned the USCG at the Land Transfer. Please provide the Resolution Agreements and identify actions or agreements between the USCG and the USACE/SCDHEC since the Agreement’s effective date(s).

See amendment 006. Additional documents in Attachment N include the Resolution Agreement with the USACE addressing removal of submerged equipment and bulkhead debris I believe Amend 0006 Item #4 addresses this RFI.

322 2/4/22

Page 2 of

H335 Ship + Berthing Bulkhead 12 Jul 1966

In the As-Built document H335 Ship Berthing Bulkhead 12Jul1966 the as-builts are not provided for the existing bulkhead in the alignment of the existing Pier N. Only the as-builts of the bulkhead system to the north and south of existing Pier N are provided as they appear to have been constructed at the later date of 1966. Provide the as-builts for the existing bulkhead at Pier N alignment assumed to have been constructed in 1946.

The Government has provided all available information. The Contractor may assume the missing bulkhead has the same construction as the section to the south.

323 2/4/22

Terracon Subsurface and Sediment Investigation Report

In part 5.0-Recommendations of the Terracon Subsurface and Sediment Report the second bullet references the Soil and Groundwater Management Plan (SGMP). We have been unable to locate this document in the reference documents. Please provide this document.

See amendment 0006, Item #4. While the SGMP document is not available, all references in the RFP to removal of 1,500 CY of contaminated soil has been removed. Additional references have been provided in Attachment N that document that petroleum contamination in this location has been remediated, to include the capping of underground piping.

329 2/18/22

Amendment 5

An updated Price Proposal Form was released in Amendment 5 which modified the original price proposal to now include additional Design and Construction lines related to a) construction (general) b) construction (dredging) and b) construction (dredge + equipment removal).

The intent of the revised pricing form for both Design and Construction lines is not clear as to what specific scope should be included in each line item, and as currently amended the price sheet could lead to duplication of price elements. Please clarify exactly what proposers should be including in these lines.

All construction activities should be broken into two categories.

“DESIGN” and “CONSTRUCTION” The major activities include dredging around the pier, dredging plus submerged equipment removal and general construction of new pier.

The new Price Proposal form just wants the major activities broken out into the two categories.

Format it into 3 activities… General Construction, Dredging and Equp Removal plus associated dredging. A line item for contaminated soil removal has been added. The 3 activities needed to be broken out into design and construction components. There’s a total for design, there’s a total for construction and there’s a total for contaminated soils. Add those up to get the total base.

333 2/21/22

Amendment 5

Please reference the updated price proposal forms provided in Amendment 0005. There are now 4 lines of design and construction prices to be provided not including the Total.

Please reference the third price line “Design/Construction (dredging plus” and the fourth line “Equipment removal)”.

Please confirm and update this should be one (1) price and not separated out. i.e.

“Design/Construction (Dredging plus Equipment removal) $_______”. It is currently shown as two (2) separate prices.

There dredging that will happen around the pier. There is dredging that is associated with the equipment removal.

We want to see these two items priced separately.

See response to 329.

336 2/22/22

Amendment #5, RFI response #302, states that the fire pump (if required) should follow the design

Flood Design Class 3 is correct. See Amendment 010 to change Flood Design Class.

requirements of ASCE 24 for a flood class design class 3. The electrical shelter is shown as a flood class 4.

Please confirm Flood Class 3 for the fire pump is correct?

Note: Discussed with KES. He’ll amend Sec 01800, Para 1.8.

342 2/22/22

1.8.6.1 states "anodized" aluminum as the material of construction.

Anodizing must be performed post-welding and is not typically feasible for larger structures such as gangways, as "anodized" tanks are not available to suit the size. Please confirm if mill-finish aluminum is acceptable. If not please provide specification for type of anodized aluminum to be made.

Mil-finish aluminum is correct. See Amendment 0010.

343 2/22/22

Please provide a length requirement for the gangways, or provide the working parameters such as pier elevations, deck height where deployed from the ship, tide conditions at the location, potential interferences such as cleats and chocks on the pier?

Per RFP 01800-1.8.6, ‘The Contractor is responsible for the design and construction/fabrication…’ The DOR’s design shall determine gangway length.

348 2/22/22

Amendment 005 provides a new Price Proposal form. Base Item line 10 still states "and bulkhead mooring". Please confirm there is no bulkhead mooring requirements and this should be deleted?

There are no bulkhead mooring requirements.

See Amendment 0010, Item #19.

352 2/22/22

Amendment 0005, RFI 53 response states the Contractor is to determine the dredge contaminated soils from the Attachment E / TOA documents.

This assessment cannot accurately be made from the information provided. It is the Government's responsibility to provide adequate information for the Contractor to properly price the TOA. For bidding purposes, please provide quantities and locations for contaminated soils to be removed, or provide an

See Amendment 0009 for revised guidance and bidding instructions related to contaminated soils and dredged material.

allowance to carry, or direct us to assume no underwater soil contamination exists. Contamined soils can only be identified after award and during the dredging operations, or by performing a very expensive and time consuming soil sampling study of the entire dredge area.

354 2/22/22

Amendment 005, RFI response 55 and 56 states the dredge spoil sites are the responsibility of the Contractor. These sites cannot be determined until after award during the permit process so the Contractor cannot be held accountable for an unknown condition during the bid. Please provide a dredge spoil site location for all Contractors to price, such as Clouter Creek South Cell.

See Amendment 0009 for revised guidance and bidding instructions related to contaminated soils and dredged material.

360 2/4/22 98, RFP

1.8.2.3 and 1.17.2.1

Is it the intent of the Government that the Modular Metal Building meet the structural design load criteria in 1.8.2.3?

See response to RFI question 198. (SLM)

362 2/4/22 12 of

01110

1.10

For estimating purposes for all utility services, please define the handoff point between utility provider and contractor to indicate which portions of the utility service are to constructed and paid for by the utility provider and which portions will be constructed and paid for by the contractor.

See drawings in amendment 0007.

See Amend 0009 for utility allowance.

370 2/4/22 159

01800

1.19.4

The RFP states that dredging operations have time-of-year restrictions. Please specify the time-of-year limitations.

Bidders should assume that typical time-of-year restrictions due to presence of protected species would apply to this effort. As outlined in the Programmatic Environmental Assessment (Attachment E), dredging in this area is normally performed only during the months of November through February in order to avoid impacts to West Indian manatees.

Any modification to seasonal restrictions would have to be coordinated through regulatory agencies, and the USCG cannot guarantee that they would be granted.

375 2/4/22 127 of

1.13.12.5.7

Please confirm LED lighting is acceptable replacement of Fluorescent indicated?

Refer to section 1.13.12.5.7 for lighting type. Amend 0010 Authorizes use of LED fixtures

377 2/4/22 124 of

1.13.12.2

Please confirm if there are three new power mounds (with three transformers), or are there to be five for the five docked ships (including Bid Option) per CSTO document?

See Amendment 0007 for power mound requirements.

Added amendment language to Amendment 0010 removing the incorrect number of power mounds.

379 2/4/22 118 of

1.13.1

Additional information is required for estimating purposes. Please provide information on available power and connection point.

See Amendment 0007 (ESC) Refer to updated Price Proposal form in Amend 0009

380 2/4/22

Please confirm electric utility and contact information. SCE&G conflicts with section 1.13 calling out Dominion Energy.

Answered in #378

381 2/4/22 12 of

1.10.5

Statement is there will be no charge to connect to the Government electrical lines. Elsewhere in section states to pay all fees to utility. Is the electrical connection point utility owned or government owned?

See section 01800 1.13.1.1 for utility provider at the site.

Refer to updated Price Proposal form in Amend 0009

393 2/4/22 101 of

1.8.4.6

RFP references "fixed wharf". Is the intent to say "fixed pier"?

SEE AMENDMENT 0010, Item #8

398 2/4/22 111 of

001800 1.10.1.1

Please confirm the manufacturer and model number of the fire alarm control panel serving the Pier Papa telecom room.

There is no fire alarm panel serving Pier Papa.

399 2/4/22 72 of

1.1.1

Is there a master plan for the development of the Charleston Base that can be shared with the bidders? Refer to statement: "All future parking, buoy storage, and MAT Cutter Support Team (CST) requirements will be addressed by an on-going IDP/Master Plan."

No, there is not.

401 2/4/22 126 of

1.13.12.4.3

For the power mound industrial power side (grounded), please confirm it will require a separate feeder from the electrical shelter from a grounded source and cannot tap off the ungrounded feeder within the power mound in accordance with CSTO section A.2.3.1?

Cannot confirm, and will be the decision of DOR in compliance with the code.

402 2/4/22 136 of

1.16.15.1.7

Please confirm if RTRC is required if conduit is run concrete encased in the pier structure as defined in the electrical section, or if PVC will be allowed?

Section 1.13.3.3 provides guidance on allowable conduit for use on project.

Conduit type used will be up to the DOR in compliance with the code and installation.

403 2/4/22 134 of

1.16.13.2

RFP states: "Design contractor shall survey existing infrastructure for extending telecommunication services from existing telecom network to Pier November Telecom Room." Does this statement mean we are not able to use the 4-way ductbank between PAPA and MIKE as indicated in section 1.16.15.1.6?

Contractor is expected to utilize new duct bank. The DOR will have to determine existing configuration in that room in order to design the plan for connecting Pier November Telecom Room to the existing services in the Pier Papa Telecom Room (with the exception of final cross connects which be installed by GOV).

405 2/4/22 126 of

1.13.12.5

Please confirm if isolation transformers are required to be removable from the Equipment Shelter through overhead doors or other methods for future replacement?

Cannot be confirmed. Actual design will be the decision of the DOR.

406 2/4/22 160 of

1.19.10

(1)Please provide copies of all known permits covering the project area issued by the USACE and SCDHEC-OCRM (or their equivalent depending on year) since it was originally constructed. (2) USACE file numbers SAC-2001-12268 (Piers Z, M, N) and SAC-2011-518 (specific to pier Papa) may contain helpful dredging information. Is there a known dredge disposal site for this material in an existing permit?

The USCG is not in possession of the full range of prior owners’ permits as described. See Amendment 008 for a copy of Permit 2001-00062-2IR, which covers historic maintenance dredging for Piers N, M and Z. This permit may provide context on previous disposal locations and restrictions, but may not reflect current USACE requirements as stated in the RFP.

410 2/4/22 108

01800

1.9.6.6

Section 01800 1.9.6.6 states that an Underground Storage Tank (UST) is suspected near Building 3. (1) Please clarify if the UST is to be removed. (2) If so, for bidding purposes, please provide an estimated size of the UST. (3) For bidding purposes, how much fuel will need to be removed?

See response to RFI 103 in Amendment 0007.

412 2/4/22 72 of

1.1.1

Please provide the quantity of compressed air (scfm) required per ship, so that the compressed air infrastructure can be sized accordingly. This information is not provided in UFC 4-150-02.

See Amendment 0005

413 2/21/22

AMD 0005

Amendment 0005 provided a new Price Proposal Form, which added multiple new breakout items in the Base Item. Under both the Design and Construction Base Item breakouts, there is a separate line item for “Dredging plus” and “Equipment Removal”. Please clarify if these line items should be combined as one line item titled “Dredging plus Equipment Removal.”

See RFI questions 333 and 334

419 2/28/22

Amendment 0006 RFI response 280 states that the PEA is a planning-level document, but we will not get other agency direction on the marine environmental scope until after award during the permitting process. This includes the moratorium period requirements, pile soft starts, bubble curtain and / or mammal observers. Please provide a specific direction for Contractors to follow for pricing that can be adjusted if needed once the scope is determined after permitting. Direction for soft start, bubble curtain, and mammal observers is requested for bidding purposes during pile driving and dredging.

The procedures, restrictions, and provisions found in Appendix B of the PEA (specifically the “Best Management Practices and Required Permits and Approvals Included in the Proposed Action and Alternatives " subsection) provide a reasonable basis for defining environmental task efforts at this early stage.

420 3/2/2022

Specification Sections 01800

1.13 Electrical and 1.16 Telecom

There are mentions in each of the reference specification sections to an emergency generator. Please confirm that an emergency generator is required for this project. If required, please confirm that the only loads that it is required to carry are those specified in 1.16.12 Emergency Power.

There will be no generators required, but a UPS system for telecom will be required per section 1.13.13

421 3/3/22

Addendum 8

USACE Resolution VT Bulkhead w/ Exhibits Final Signed 16 dec 2020

In Addendum 8 – document USACE Resolution VT Bulkhead w/ Exhibits Final Signed 16 dec 2020 – specific dates and timelines for equipment removal and remedying adverse impacts to the WOTUS at the VT Bulkhead Collapse Area are highlighted in the document.

Confirm contractors’ construction schedule is not subject to the dates specified in the Resolution Agreement.

Bidders should follow the schedule guidance within the RFP. The USCG anticipates that removal timeline may extend past the December 31, 2022 date.

The USCG will address the Consent Agreement and its terms with the proper agencies after award of this contract.

423 3/4/22

Amendment 0007, RFI responses 75, 143, 200 state there will be a minimum of 5 power mounds.

Please clarify since the base bid only has 4 power mounds.

Amendment 0007 states four (4) NSC Cutters and one optional cutter.

Amendment 0010 corrects power mound quantities.

424 3/4/22

Amendment 0007, RFI response 324 states a total of 5 power mounds will be required. Please confirm there are 4 power mounds in the base price and 1 power mound in option 01?

See RFI 423 Amendment 0010 corrects power mound quantities.

425 3/4/22

Amendment 0007, item 11, 1.10 New Utility Services states the contractor shall confirm the RFP conceptual plan for utility layouts during the bid with the local utility providers. The RFP requirements for the incoming power is incorrect. Based upon Dominion the existing pole power/service is at capacity and a completely new substation will be required, but no details from Dominion can be provided at this time. This significant scope is unknown and could include a new substation yard on the USCG property including an access road, fencing, equipment pads and equipment.

This substation scope of work will need to be coordinated between USCG and Dominion before a cost can be established. Please provide an allowance for this Dominion work, as done for the water in item 10, since this scope is unknown and cannot be determined until the design is progressed to initiate the USCG / Dominion scope discussions after award.

There has been a $100,000 allowance authorized for this project.

See Amend. 0009 RFI question 262.

See amend 0010 for updated utility connection information.

426 3/4/22

Amendment 0007, RFI response 340 states vessel on-board fire pumps will not connect to shore systems and that any fire will be extinguished by the NCFD from connecting to hydrants along Hobson Avenue and by NCFD marine vessel. Please confirm this means the Contractor is not to run any fire protection piping / standpipe / hydrant systems on the pier?

That is not correct based on recent communications with the NCFD. RFP Spec Sec 01800, Para 1.4.7.2, has been revised. See Amendment 0010.

427 3/4/22

Amendment 005, Specification 01800 1.11.9 states that compressed air piping material shall be hard copper piping (Type K) with brazed joints. Please confirm if welded carbon steel with fusion bonded epoxy coating is an acceptable alternative material for the compressed air piping. This material has been used for this application previously due to future repairs being easier to accomplish using the fusion bonded epoxy coated carbon steel materials.

Negative. Compressed air piping material shall be hard copper piping (Type K) with brazed joints.

428 3/4/22

The RFP identifies the International Fire Code (IFC) as a guiding publication for design requirements in Section 01800, Part 1, Paragraph

1.1.3. IFC Chapter 15.16, Section

3604 identifies requirements for a standpipe system, outlets, and fire extinguishers for piers servicing five or more vessels. Pricing Option 001 adds a 5th NSC vessel. Please confirm if a standpipe system will be required if Bid Option 001 is awarded, or is this IFC standard waived based upon the Amendment 007, RFI response 340?

Based on recent communications with the NCFD, a standpipe will be required for the base bid, also. RFP Spec Sec 01800, Para 1.4.7.2, has been revised.

See Amendment 0010.

429 3/7/22 Amendment 007 provided Attachment N, Consent Agreement, which under Findings of Fact, item 9 states the removal of the buried equipment from the VT Bulkhead Collapse Area will occur by December 31, 2022. Please confirm this date does not need to be met since the design and required permitting to commence work will not be completed by this date.

anticipates that removal timeline may extend past the December 31, 2022 date.

The USCG will address the Consent Agreement and its terms with the proper

430 3/7/22

Amendment 007 provided Attachment N, Consent Agreement, which under Findings of Fact, item 9 states the removal of the buried equipment from the VT Bulkhead Collapse Area will occur by December 31, 2022. The required date of 12/31/2022 for the removal of the equipment will not be met due to the permit requirement timeframes. Will the USCG notify appropriate agencies of not meeting the Consent Order deadline or will the contractor be expected to do this and potentially renegotiate the terms of the Consent Order?

anticipates that removal timeline may extend past the December 31, 2022 date.

The USCG will address the Consent Agreement and its terms with the proper