BID INQUIRY LOG 04 DOCUMENT.pdf

PRE‐PROPOSAL INQUIRY ATTACHMENT (7)

Solicitation Number: N40085‐21‐B‐0055

Contractor Name:

Contractor POC (Name and email):

Instructions: DO NOT submit in PDF format. DO submit as a word document

Contracto r PPI#

Section of RFP or Page Number

Paragraph Reference

Drawin g Numbe r

Question RESPONSE

01 Section 00 21 13 ‐ Instructions to Bidders

10. Delivery of Bid Bid Submission

(p. 11)

Please clarify delivery of bid language. Bid submission states " The offeror shall submit one (1) CD‐ROM electronic copy, one (1) hard copy marked “Original" and one (1) hard copy marked “Copy,” in a three ring binder.

In the event of a discrepancy between the electronic copy and the hard copies, the “original” hard copy shall govern." It continues that "For electronic copy shall be labeled “BID SUBMISSION FOR IFB N4008521B0055, and email shall be sent to georgia.a.scott.civ@us.navy.m il and philip.j.cole.civ@us.navy.mil".

Seeing as a CD cannot be e‐ mailed, we request that the language be modified so as to accept a PDF as the electronic form allowed for bid submission via email.

Bid Submission sent by (mail courier) shall include one (1) CD‐ROM, one (1) hard copy of bid marked “Original" and one

(1) hard copy of bid marked “Copy,” in a three ring binder.

A copy of your bid shall also be emailed to:

georgia.a.scott.civ@us.navy.m il and philip.j.cole.civ@us.navy.mil

02 Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation Attachment 8: Bid Schedule Document

(p. 3‐6) There are inconsistencies in the description of what should be included in the price in Section 00 10 00 ‐ Solicitation and the Attachment 8, Schedule. Please update the descriptions to the correct applicable language, so that they reflect the same description.

Please review and use the attached updated bid schedule under Amendment 0001.

03 Section 00 21 13 ‐

Instructions to Bidders

Bonding Requirement s (p. 12)

The IFB states that a copy of Representation and Certifications must be submitted, however, Section 00 45 00 ‐ Representations and Certifications does not contain any to submit. The Reps & Certs are provided in the following Section 00 70 00 ‐ Conditions of the Contract.

Please clarify which Reps & Certs are required with bid submittal.

When submitting requirements for Representation and Certifications please refer to section 00 70 00 and provide all information outlined in that section.

04 35 20 23 3.2.6 – 6.1 p7 Is there a particular sub‐ section within the HARS and SBOBA disposal sites where the dredged material should be placed? Please provide. Or the Contractor is allowed to place the material anywhere within the limits of those disposal areas?

The EPA will designate the disposal sub‐area within HARS.

GOV will provide coordinates to the contractor once received from the EPA.

05 01 11 00 Price Proposal Form

1.4 p1‐2

CLIN 0001

Note.

CLIN 0002

Note

Please clarify the differing completion dates for the Phases 1 & 2 Works: 01 11 00

– required completion November 2022 & November 2023, while Price Proposal Form Notes indicate December 2022 & December

Phase 1 work shall be completed by December 31, 2022. Phase 2 work shall be completed by December 31, 2023.

06 01 11 00 1.2.1 p1 Please clarify if hopper dredges are allowed to perform the project or portion thereof under this contract.

Hopper dredges are NOT allowed. This project is only permitted for bucket dredging, 07 1.8 p5 “Dredging of side slopes shall follow, as closely as practicable, the lines indicated or specified”. Offeror respectfully requests NAVFAC to consider adding language to the specification common to other dredging contracts procured by the Federal Government that allow box cutting, and payment for the dredged material, as follows:

“Side slopes may be formed by

No language change(s) will be incorporated. Payable volume shall be determined pursuant to applicable specifications sections.

box cutting, step cutting, or dredging along the side slope.

Material actually removed, within the limits approved the CO, to provide for final side slopes not flatter than shown on the contract, but not in excess of the amount originally lying above this limiting side slope, will be measure and paid for in accordance with the provisions contained…Such amount will be estimated and paid for whether dredged in original position or by box cut dredging whereby space is dredged below the allowable side slope plane on the bottom of the slope for upslope material capable of falling into the cut.”

008 V‐0002 V‐101 – V‐121

Please provide the bathymetric survey of the dredging areas: Phase 1 and Phase 2 works, in electronic or xyz formal.

.XYZ of the government’s most recent bathymetric survey will be furnished.

009 Price Proposal Form

CLIN 0004

Description Option 3

Disposal Area C2, D, D1, E, F, G, & H

Please clarify if Area C2 is correct to be included in the Phase 2 Work (placement into the SBOBA), which will happen in 2023. However, this area is already part of the Base – Phase 1 work that will happen in 2022 that will go to HARS.

Presently there is uncertainty regarding the time‐line associated with obtaining approval from regulatory agencies for use of SBOBA. It is most likely that material from Area C2 will go to the HARS.

However, should the government obtain the required SBOBA approvals prior to the completion of the AREA C2 dredging then it is possible that the government could exercise Bid Option #4 in time for the material to be placed in SBOBA in lieu of the

HARS.

010 01 14 00 1.4.g States; “The entire construction area shall be marked with white quick flashing

“Spec Section 01 14 00 Para.

1.4 Avoiding Interference With

Waterfront Operations at NWS Earle” pertains only to light buoys, attached to a chain sinker, every 25m to 30m, all around the dredging area.”

Q: To which areas does this requirement pertain? It is not possible to surround the dredging areas in the Federal Channels.

the NWS Earle Waterfront (i.e.

Areas B1 and B2)

011 01 57 19 1.6.8.1 States; “Identify air pollution generating equipment or processes that may require federal, state, or local permits under the Clean Air Act.

Determine requirements based on any current installation permits and the impacts of the project.”

Q: Does this requirement include waterborne equipment or does it only apply to land‐based equipment?

Applies to land based equipment only.

012 NJDEP

Federal

Consistency Determinatio n / Water Quality

Certification / Acceptable

Use Determinatio n Letter dated April 28, 2021

States; “All sediments from the project shall be removed using a closed clamshell environmental bucket.”

Comment: Closed environmental buckets are not designed to dredge sand, only silts/mud. Please confirm that the contractor will be allowed to utilize normal dredge buckets capable of dredging sand when a closed environmental bucket is unable to perform any the dredging.

The Federal Consistency Determination/ Water Quality Certificate has been amended and reissued with this amendment. Condition #5 has been revised to state that “Areas where material is expected to be >90%‐ sand (Dredge Areas C2, D, E, F, G and H) can be removed using a traditional non‐sealed clamshell bucket (with teeth).”

013 NJDEP

Federal

Consistency Determinatio n / Water Quality

There are numerous references and requirements regarding decant water.

Q: As there will not be decanting of water on this

Not applicable to this project.

Certification / Acceptable

Use Determinatio n Letter dated April 28, 2021 project, what are these requirements pertaining to?

014 NJDEP DLUR

File# 0000‐01‐

1008.2 CDT

210001

“6” “The permittee shall employ the services of an independent dredging inspector to monitor dredging activities twice per week…”

We cannot find reference to this in the specs. Is the selection, cost, and coordination of this requirement the responsibility of the Navy or the contractor?

Spec SECTION 35 20 24

DREDGED MATERIAL

TRANSPORT, PLACEMENT AND

MONITORING address all of these requirements.

015 NJDEP DLUR

File# 0000‐01‐

1008.2 CDT

210001

“5” “All sediments from this project shall be removed using a closed clamshell environmental bucket.”

Pg.54/3169 of Appendix A Sediment Data states, “The maintenance sediments from the NWS Earle Areas C2, D, E, F, G, and H have been sampled and tested for physical constituents. Results of the testing indicate that the materials are comprised primarily of sand (>88 percent) with small proportions of gravel. In addition, these sediments are located in a coastal area with shifting bars and channels. Based on the results of the physical testing and based on the location of the material, the maintenance sediments from Areas C2, D, E, F, G, and H meet exclusionary criteria (1) for placement at the HARS and meet the physical requirements for placement at SBOBA…”

The Federal Consistency Determination/ Water Quality Certificate has been amended and reissued with this amendment. Condition #5 has been revised to state that “Areas where material is expected to be >90%‐ sand (Dredge Areas C2, D, E, F, G and H) can be removed using a traditional non‐sealed clamshell bucket (with teeth).”

Closed clamshell environmental buckets are designed to dig soft (usually contaminated) silt and mud, and are not capable of digging sand or gravel. Considering the material sampled on this project is not contaminated and cannot be dredged by a closed clamshell environmental bucket, please confirm that the permit will be amended to modify requirement #5 prior to the first dredging window.

Otherwise, this project cannot be performed in compliance with the permits.

016 NJDEP DLUR

File# 0000‐01‐

1008.2 CDT

210001

“7” “The closed environmental bucket shall be equipped with sensors to ensure complete closure of the bucket before lifting the bucket. Said sensors shall be operational during entire dredging operation.”

Considering this material is not contaminated as illustrated in the results of Pg.54/3169 Appendix A‐ Sediment Data, this requirement seems particularly onerous and will add additional cost and time (lower production) to the project. We request the permit is amended to remove this requirement.

The government’s request to amend this section of the permit was not granted. The contractor shall comply with permit condition #7 as written.

017 NJDEP DLUR

File# 0000‐01‐

1008.2 CDT

210001

“8” Requirement 8 contains rate of descent and sensor language.

permit was not granted. The contractor shall comply with

Considering this material is not contaminated as illustrated on the results of the Pg.54/3169 Appendix A‐ Sediment Data, and because contractors have a financial incentive to not exceed the overdepth (IE dredge non‐ payable material) this requirement seems particularly onerous and will add additional cost and time (lower production) to the project. We request the permit condition #8 as written.

018 NJDEP DLUR

File# 0000‐01‐

1008.2 CDT

210001

“9” “The closed clamshell environmental bucket shall be lifted slowly through the water, at a rate of 2 feet per second or less.”

Considering this material is not contaminated as illustrated on the results of the Pg.54/3169 Appendix A‐ Sediment Data, this requirement seems particularly onerous and will add additional cost and time (lower production) to the project. We request the permit was not granted. The contractor shall comply with permit condition #9 as written.

019 SBOBA Please provide a drawing of SBOBA in DXF/DWG format with the most recent survey information overlaid.

The GOV does not have this information at this time.

020 SBOBA Are there any elevation restrictions for material placed at SBOBA?

The GOV does not have this information at this time.

021 SBOBA Various HARS Dredged Material Transport and Placement Monitoring requirements are outlined in the specs and permits;

Contractor shall assume that the SBOBA transportation and placement requirements will be comparable to the HARS requirements.

however, there is not any clear information regarding SBOBA. Are the same HARS disposal and monitoring requirements be used for placement in SBOBA, if awarded?

022 SBOBA The permits do not appear to describe SBOBA as a placement area for the contract.

Is there another permit in place that outlines requirements for placement in

SBOBA?

The GOV does not have permits allowing SBOBA at this time. Bid Option #4 will only be exercised if the GOV obtains the prerequisite permits.

023 Permit NAN‐ 2019‐01440

Pg. 9/49, “H” “The permittee shall request and obtain approvals from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and National Park Service prior to conducting all dredging activities within Dredging Area D between March 1 and August 31 of any calendar year.”

A) Does the Navy submit this request on behalf on the contractor?

B) How far in advance of anticipated dredging does the request for approval need to be submitted?

Under this contract dredging within Area D shall not be permitted to occur between March 1 and August 31 of any calendar year. Should the GOV determine that dredging within Area “D” during the exclusion period is necessary then the GOV will obtain any required permits from the U.S.

Fish & Wildlife Service and National Park Service.

024 Will contractors be allowed to tie‐up barges at the facility? If so, please state where it will be allowed.

Tugs may tie up at the facility for short periods of time, such as for crew changes and for emergency repairs.

Barges/scows are not authorized to tie up at NWS

Earle.

025 Will contractor’s tugs have Potable water is available to access to potable water at the facility?

contractor’s tugs at the pier complex and the contractor will be billed for any water used. The current rate for water is $45.82 per KGAL; this price is subject to change throughout the year.

026 Section 01 14 00: Work

Restrictions of

Attachment 2

1.2.c(1) (1) No work is allowed around the Piers during loading operations. The contracting officer will provide a loading schedule. An approximate number of loading events for the contract period will be provided by the Contracting

Office. The Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity.

Can the government provide an example of previous loading schedules?

Previous loading schedules cannot be provided to the contractor. Ample notice will be provided and contractor shall relocate equipment and dredge elsewhere within the project area as long the required minimum separation distance from loading operations is maintained as directed by the GOV.

027 Section 00 21 13 ‐ Instructions to Bidders & Government website

The Government’s website solicitation (Notice ID:

N4008521B0055) notates that “The project schedule will allow for dredging work to be performed 24 hours/7 days per week and will require a minimum daily production rate of 7,500 CY per day.”

Please confirm if this requirement is to be required in the specs. If so, is 7,500 CY per day on average for the project over a given period or actual yards per day on project?

Government estimates have indicated that the awarded contractor will need a production rate of approximately 7,500 cubic yards per day in order to complete the work within the specified period of performance. There is no specific requirement to meet a minimum daily production rate or average daily production rate as long as the work is completed within the period of performance.

However, failure to complete the work within the period of performance may result in the assessment of liquidated damages against the contractor.

028 Section 01 14 1.4.g The entire construction area “Spec Section 01 14 00 Para.

00 of Attachment 2 shall be marked with white quick flashing light buoys, attached to a chain sinker, every 25m to 30m, all around the dredging area. The proposed buoys, lights, chain, sinker, and accessories shall be submitted to the FEAD for approval.

Please clarify if the boundaries of Area B1 and B2 are the only dredge areas requiring lighted buoys around the dredge area.

Please provide further information on required quantities, size and layout of buoys around the dredging area.

1.4 Avoiding Interference With

Waterfront Operations at NWS Earle” pertains only to the NWS Earle Waterfront (i.e.

Areas B1 and B2)

029 Section 01 22

00.00 10 of

1.3.1.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with hydraulic dredging in accordance with the drawings and specifications which includes performing required operations incidental thereto.

Please confirm dredging is clamshell only.

Dredging shall be via clamshell bucket only.

030 Section 35 20 23 of

Attachment 2

1.5 Artificial

Obstructions and Debris

While the Government has no knowledge of miscellaneous debris such as, but not limited to, concrete debris, metal bands, pallets, pieces of broken cable, rope, fire hose, and broken piles any miscellaneous debris

All material shall be screened, while dredging, to separate debris using a “Grizzly” type screen with 12” x 12” grid size.

encountered within the dredging area shall be removed and legally disposed as specified below. The

Government has no knowledge of existing wrecks, wreckage, or other material of such size or character as to require the use of explosives or special or additional plant for its economical removal. Prior to dredging, the Contractor shall rake the dredge areas and shall remove debris encountered. All Debris encountered within the dredged area, both before and during dredging operation, shall be removed from the water. Disposal shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor and disposal shall be outside the limits of government property. The contractor shall be compensated for debris removal and upland disposal pursuant to unit price quoted in bid schedule.

Please provide clarification on the dredge areas required to be raked and acceptable methods and guidelines for raking and removal of debris.

Are use of grizzly screens to dispose of visible debris acceptable during dredging operations?

031 Section 35 20

23 of

1.4 Material

to be

Removed

The material to be removed is sand, silt and mud.

Geotechnical characterization of material is available in

Appendix A.

Please advise on geotechnical data for areas B1, B2, and C1.

The appendix A data only covers areas C2, D, E, F, G, & H.

Appendix “A” will be updated adding geotechnical data for Areas B1, B2 and C1.

032 PRICE

PROPOSAL

FORM

Once the contract has been awarded the execution schedule shall be coordinated between the government and the contractor with a notice to proceed to be issued within approximately 180 days or less from the contract award date.

Specifications SECTION 01 11

1.4 COMMENCEMENT OF

WORK

Once the contract has been awarded the execution schedule shall be coordinated between the government and the contractor with a notice to proceed to be issued within approximately 270 days or less from the contract award date.

Please confirm if 180 days or less from contract award for expected NTP is correct.

180 days or less is correct.

033 Please advise if an anticipated contract magnitude range is

Project Magnitude is between $25,000,000 to 100,000,000 as available. stated under item #10 on the first page of the RFP.

034 Can all base yardage AND options #1 & #2 be performed within the first phase (before

November 30,2022)

If the Bid Options are awarded and the contractor provides sufficient plant then YES all of the work may be completed by or before November 30, 2022.

035 35 20 23 1.7 & 1.8 Paragraph 1.7 acknowledges the inaccuracies of the dredging process and allows for 2 feet of payable overdepth. However, paragraph 1.8 only allows for 1 foot of overdepth on the side slopes, which are inherently more difficult to dredge.

Additionally, the 1V:2H slopes are steeper than most other channels with similar material type and project depth. For instance, the USACE Sandy

Hook Channel maintenance dredging requires a 1V:3H slope and allows for 2ft of OD.

Please consider revising the language to match the 2 feet of overdepth allowed via paragraph 1.7 and/or flattening the slopes to 1V:3H or greater.

A maximum of 2’ over‐dredge will be payable.

036 V‐101 to V‐

Notes on the drawings state

“maintenance dredging (by contour).” Please confirm slope dredging will not be required if there is no required channel dredging along the toe.

The plans clearly show the dredge limits. Pay volume calculations shall include a 2:1 side‐slope that shall include any material removed that originated from the side‐slope.

037 35 20 23 3.3.1 When performing volume calculations within Hypack TIN to Advanced Channel, will

No, the Contour option will not be used for overdepth volume calculations. In addition to Advanced Channel contour method be used for overdepth calculations?

Plans we will also use HYPACK border files around the dredging areas. Advanced channel plans and border files will be furnished to the contractor along with the pre‐ dredge bathymetry.

038 01 11 00

Permits

1.2.1 p1 We note Department of the Army Permit number NAN‐ 2019‐01440 and State of New Jersey DEP Federal Consistency Determination/ Water Quality Certification/Acceptable Use Determination DLUR File: 0000‐01‐1008.2 CDT 210001 stipulate the use of and provide operating parameters for clamshell dredges/buckets. Clamshell dredges and the corresponding operating parameters stated are not conducive to feasibly dredging materials that will be encountered in the exposed, open‐ocean conditions.

We also note that hopper dredges have previously been used on Federal contracts for dredging operations within this same navigation channel.

Please confirm necessary permit modifications will be requested and issued prior to the start of work that will allow hopper dredge operations to be performed in at least Areas C2, D, E, F, G & H.

Use of a hopper dredge shall not be included in this contract. The referenced dredging areas have also been dredged via clamshell bucket in the past.

039 Bid Evaluation Please confirm the proposal evaluation and award of the project will be based on the lowest total price, totaling the

Award will be determined based on the total cost of CLINs 0001, 0002 and 0003.

Base and all Optional items.

040 Bid Opening Please provide a virtual portal through which you will host and allow public observation of the bid opening on August 24.

There will be no virtual portal however, the bid opening results will be sent (via email) using excel abstract spreadsheet.

041 Bid Opening Please confirm the apparent low bidder will be publicly announced, and all bidders will be notified as such, prior to close of business on August 24, 2021.

An email will be sent to all bidders notifying them of the apparent lower bidder.

042 Is there a location available on‐site for the Contractor to stage a crew boat and perform crew change?

There is not a suitable long term docking location for a crew boat at NWS Earle.

There are only locations to tie up for short periods of time, such as for crew changes and emergency repairs.

043 Specs ‐ Section 01 14

1.4.g The Contract Documents state “the entire construction area shall be marked with white quick flashing light buoys, attached to a chain sinker, every 25m to 30m, all around the dredging area.”

Given the “construction area” is essentially where the dredge is working, is marking the dredge with quick flashing lights sufficient?

“Spec Section 01 14 00 Para.

1.4 Avoiding Interference With

Waterfront Operations at NWS Earle” pertains only to the NWS Earle Waterfront (i.e.

Areas B1 and B2)

044 Due to high exposure to the open ocean and the presence of sand waves, dredging operations in areas D, D1, E, F, G, and H would be much safer if performed with a hopper dredge. The Offeror respectfully requests that the

Owner consider the use of a hopper dredge for performing work in these areas.

Use of a hopper dredge shall not be included in this contract. The referenced dredging areas have also been dredged via clamshell bucket in the past.

045 Specs ‐ Section 35 20

1.5 The Contract Documents state

“the Contractor shall immediately cease dredging operations” if Munitions of

Explosive Concern (MEC) are discovered and “dredging shall not re‐commence until such notification is given by the

Contracting Officer.”

Considering the uncertainty in the duration of such delay(s), will the Contractor be compensated for MEC‐related downtime?

It is not expected that the contractor will encounter Munitions of Explosive Concern (MEC) during the course of this contract. If MEC is encountered, the contractor will compensated in a fair and reasonable manner based on the duration of the delays.

046 Specs ‐ Section 35 20

1.5 The Contract Documents state

“prior to dredging, the

Contractor shall rake the dredge areas and shall remove debris encountered.” In lieu of raking the dredge areas, can the Contractor utilize grids over the dump barge that would collect debris during the dredging operation?

Raking prior to dredging would only collect debris on the surface and not any debris within the column of material being dredged.

All material shall be screened, while dredging, to separate debris using a “Grizzly” type screen with 12” x 12” grid size.

047 Appendix A Appendix A does not contain

Sediment Boring Logs for

Dredge Areas B1, B2, and C1.

Could the Owner provide boring logs for these areas?

Appendix “A” will be updated adding geotechnical data for Areas B1, B2 and C1.

048 Specs ‐ Section 01 11

1.5 The Contract Documents state

“Contractor shall allow for approximately 100 hours where construction activity is

Applies to only government ordered prohibition of dredging activity such as for loading or unloading of vessels prohibitive.” The Offeror respectfully requests clarification on the activities to be covered within this language, which is represented by CLIN 0001d:

Down Time (delays).

at the piers or where government required minimum safe separation distance cannot be maintained.

049 RFP – Section 00 21 13

The Contract Documents state the project schedule “will require a minimum daily production rate of 7,500 CY per day.” Due to the schedule restraints that are already imposed by the completion dates for Phase I and Phase II, the Offeror respectfully requests that the Owner removes the daily production rate requirement.

Government estimates have indicated that the awarded contractor will need a production rate of approximately 7,500 cubic yards per day in order to complete the work within the specified period of performance. There is no specific requirement to meet a minimum daily production rate or average daily production rate as long as the work is completed within the period of performance.

However, failure to complete the work within the period of performance may result in the assessment of liquidated damages against the contractor.

050 RFP – Section 00 21 13

The Contract Documents state the project schedule “will require a minimum daily production rate of 7,500 CY per day.” If this requirement remains in place, what is the penalty for not achieving that rate?

Government estimates have indicated that the awarded contractor will need a production rate of approximately 7,500 cubic yards per day in order to complete the work within the specified period of performance. There is no specific requirement to meet a minimum daily production rate or average daily production rate as long as the work is completed within the period of performance.

However, failure to complete the work within the period of performance may result in the assessment of liquidated damages against the contractor.

051 RFP – Section 00 21 13

The Contract Documents state the project schedule “will require a minimum daily production rate of 7,500 CY per day.” If this requirement remains in place, how is that production rate calculated when considering delays due to weather, mechanical problems, and other incidental downtime that is common with dredging?

Government estimates have indicated that the awarded contractor will need a production rate of approximately 7,500 cubic yards per day in order to complete the work within the specified period of performance. There is no specific requirement to meet a minimum daily production rate or average daily production rate as long as the work is completed within the period of performance.

However, failure to complete the work within the period of performance may result in the assessment of liquidated damages against the contractor.

052 01 14 00 1.4.g The Offeror respectfully requests the bid date be extended two weeks from the original bid date of August 24, 2021.

Please see the previous amendment for this project where the bid opening was extended to 31 August 2021.

Due to fiscal year end constraints, no further extensions will be issued.

053 States; “The entire construction area shall be marked with white quick flashing light buoys, attached to a chain sinker, every 25m to 30m, all around the dredging area.”

Q: To which areas does this requirement pertain? It is not possible to surround the dredging areas in the Federal Channels.

“Spec Section 01 14 00 Para.

1.4 Avoiding Interference With

Waterfront Operations at NWS Earle” pertains only to the NWS Earle Waterfront (i.e.

Areas B1 and B2)

054 01 57 19 1.6.8.1 States; “Identify air pollution generating equipment or processes that may require federal, state, or local permits under the Clean Air Act.

Determine requirements based on any current installation permits and the impacts of the project.”

Q: Does this requirement include waterborne equipment or does it only apply to land‐based equipment?

Applies to land based equipment only.

055 NJDEP

Federal

Consistency Determinatio n / Water Quality

Certification / Acceptable

Use Determinatio n Letter dated April 28, 2021

States; “All sediments from the project shall be removed using a closed clamshell environmental bucket.”

Comment: Closed environmental buckets are not designed to dredge sand, only silts/mud. Please confirm that the contractor will be allowed to utilize normal dredge buckets capable of dredging sand when a closed environmental bucket is unable to perform any the dredging.

The Federal Consistency Determination/ Water Quality Certificate has been amended and reissued with this amendment. Condition #5 has been revised to state that “Areas where material is expected to be >90%‐ sand (Dredge Areas C2, D, E, F, G and H) can be removed using a traditional non‐sealed clamshell bucket (with teeth).”

056 Determinatio n Letter dated April 28, 2021

There are numerous references and requirements regarding decant water.

Q: As there will not be decanting of water on this project, what are these requirements pertaining to?

Does not apply to this project

057 Attachment 3

– Appendix A Sediment Data

Please provide the sieve analysis for dredge areas B1, B2, and C1. What are the soil types (with associated percentages) to be expected for each of these areas?

Appendix “A” will be updated adding geotechnical data for Areas B1, B2 and C1.

058 00 21 13 In Section 00 21 13 ‐

Instructions to Bidders, Section 4 “Minimum Insurance

Requirements” #5 notes additional insurance required by the State of New Jersey, but it does not identify specific coverages. Could you please clarify whether any other coverages will be necessary?

This paragraph is meant only to indicate that the contractor is responsible to hold all insurance coverages required to do business in the State of New Jersey. The government is not looking for any specific state related coverage.