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PLANS -

DEGAUSSIN

G RANGE

Sheets V-002

/ V-101

Table / Notes Reference

Dredge Area "B" & "C"

Both plans & specs reference utilizing the CDMMA Rehandling Basin as a disposal site. Please provide a drawing with details of the CDMMA Rehandling Basin.

Craney Dredge Material Management Area (CDMMA) is operated by the Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Placement of material at Craney Rehandling Basin shall be in accordance with all current regulations. See Army corps website for all contractor information and regulations.

https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/About/Projects/Craney- Island/CraneyContractorRegs/ Additionally, a copy of the Army Corps CDMMA brochure.

GLDD - AJB 05/10/23

PLANS -

DEGAUSSIN

G RANGE

Sheet V-101

LEADER NOTES DREDGE

AREA "B"

In plans DEGAUSSING RANGE dredge area B shared some details of existing sensor array to be removed and disposed of. Please provide as-built and/or as-installed drawings of existing sensor array system, and/or any design of FRP GUIDE PILINGS, EXISTING SENSOR CABLES, FRP SENSOR TUBES and RCP SENSOR

ENCLOSURES.

Will provide "as-builts" of existing DG Sensor Array

GLDD - AJB 05/10/23

PLANS -

DEGAUSSIN

G RANGE

Sheet V-101

LEADER NOTES DREDGE

AREA "B"

In plans DEGAUSSING RANGE dredge area B shared some details of existing sensor array to be removed and disposed of. Will the cable(s) already be cut and/or terminated outside the work area? or is the contractor responsible for severing the cable(s) end?

Cables will be cut by others just outside the channel at Working Point #2 (WP2).

GLDD - AJB 05/10/23

PLANS -

FY23 and

FY24 Maint @ Naval Station Norfolk

Sheet V-001

GENERAL NOTES LINE 7

Both plans & specs reference utilizing the NODS (Norfolk Ocean Disposal Site) as a disposal site. Please provide a drawing with details of the NODS.

NODS is co-managed by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers - Norfolk District.

Information will be provided. See "2019_norfolk_odmds_smmp.pdf" attached.

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DOCUMENT

00 01 15

1.3.1 Reference

Drawings

Section 00 01 15 List of Drawings Paragraph 1.3.1 Reference Drawings mentions Appendix A but it is not included in the specs. Please provide Appendix A.

Appendix "A" shall be provided.

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Section 01 14 00 Work Restrictions Paragraph 1.2 Special Scheduling Requirements Part E states that there must be special authorization provided to perform any dredging or hydrioid net work between Nov 15 - Jan

15. Is it guaranteed that the contractor will recieve this special authorization. Otherwise, it will be difficult to complete the work in the allowed days.

Section 01 14 00 Work Restrictions, Paragraph 1.2, Part E has been deleted from the specifications.

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Section 01 14 00 Work Restrictions Paragraph 1.2 Special Scheduling Requirements Part F states that the contractor must maintain a minimum production rate of 7,000 cy/24 work period. Please clarify if this requirement is only for the Norfolk Naval Station work, not the Deguassing Range.

7000 CY minimum daily production rate only applies to the Naval Station Norfolk dredging work.

Date Submitted

Pre-BID Inquiry Submission Form Norfolk Degaussing Range Relocation Dredging, Norfolk FY23 and FY 24 Maintenance Dredging at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA

Question ReferenceSubmitted

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SECTION 35

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DREDGING > PART

1 GENERAL > 1.5

ENVIRONMENTAL

COMPLIANCE AND

PROTECTION

Section 35 20 23 PART 1 GENERAL Paragraph 1.5

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND PROTECTION

states "cCopies of permits are included in Appendix "B"."

but it is not included in the specs. Please provide Appendix B.

The government has not obtained permits yet but will be furnished to the contractor upon receipt from the regulatory agencies. Appendix "A" contains sample permits for your reference.

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SECTION 35

20 23 Page 2

DREDGING > PART

2 PRODUCTS > 2.1

CHARACTER OF

MATERIAL

Section 35 20 23 PART 2 PRODUCTS Paragraph 2.1 CHARACTER OF MATERIAL states "characterization of material is available in Appendix C:.." but it is not included in the specs. Please provide Appendix C.

Appendix "C" shall be provided.

GLDD - AJB 05/15/23

PLANS -

FY23 and

FY24 Maint @ Naval Station Norfolk

Sheet V-002

Estimated Volumes

In plans NAVAL STATION NORFOLK Sheet V-002 includes an estimated volume table for both base and option. The total volume for the option work is incorrect.

Please correct the total in Sheet V-002 as well as the price proposal.

Volume Spreadsheet error on Sheet V-002 has been corrected. Revised plan sheet will be issued.

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Section 01 14 00 Work Restrictions Paragraph 1.2 Special Scheduling Requirements Part F states "Immediately after the Degaussing Range is completed and accepted by the Government, contractor shall relocate to Naval Station, Norfolk and begin dredging." Is it possible for the contractor to have 2 or more plants on site working simultaneously in both the Degaussing Range and Naval Station?

All work shall be completed at the Degaussing Range before any work can begin at Naval Station Norfolk. Multiple dredge plants may be utilized in order to achieve or surpass the 7000 cy/day minimum daily production rate at Naval Station Norfolk.

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Section 01 14 00 Work Restrictions Paragraph 1.2 Special Scheduling Requirements Part F states that the contractor must maintain a minimum production rate of 7,000 cy/24 work period. Is this a general requirement to coencide with duration defined in solicitation clause

52.211-10 "PHASE B BASE BID DREDGING AT NAVAL

STATION NORFOLK: COMPLETION DATE 120 DAYS

AFTER COMPLETION OF PHASE A"? and/or what is repercussions if do not meet daily require in event of major mech or weather events?

The 120 day performance period allows ample time for mechanical issues and major weather related delays.

GLDD - AJB 05/15/23

SOLICITATIO

N

STANDARD

FORM 1442

13 A

In order to properly estimate this work, Contractors will need sufficient time to look over the missing Appendices, once delivered. We request an extension to the Bid Date of 2 weeks.

Proposal due has already been extended to June 15,2023 (2:00pm)

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/17/23

Is it necessary to complete the bid submission electronically through PIEE as well as physically with a hard copy?

TYes both electronic in PIE and hard copy are required.

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/17/23 47 & 1 01 14 00

Can you verify the dredging schedule for the Degaussing Range? The solicitation states a maximum duration of 90 days (as mentioned on Page 47 of 103), and the specification indicates an allowable window between August 1st and September 30th (as mentioned in SECTION 01 14 00 Page 1)

The 90 day time for completion includeds 30 days for preconstruction activities.

A B C D E F G H Cashman

Dredginng & Marine

Contracting Co., LLC

05/17/23 SECTION 01 14 00

Will the contractor be allowed to continue dredging and hydroid repair operations during the "holiday berthing period of restricted contractor activity" from November 15th to January 15th?

Section 01 14 00 Work Restrictions, Paragraph 1.2, Part E has been deleted from the specifications.

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/17/23 1; 13;2

Document 00 01 15, Page 1; Section 01

57 19, Page 13;

Section 35 20 23, Page 2; Section 35 20 23, Page 2

Can you provide more information about the placement of material at "CDMMA - Rehandling Basin," including relevant drawings and associated tip fees?

Craney Dredge Material Management Area (CDMMA) is operated by the Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Placement of material at Craney Rehandling Basin shall be in accordance with all current regulations. See Army corps website for all contractor information and regulations.

https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/About/Projects/Craney- Island/CraneyContractorRegs/ Additionally, a copy of the Army Corps CDMMA brochure

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/17/23

Please provide the XYZ survey data for all dredge areas. Will provide condition survey used for design to winning bidder upon award.

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/17/23

The following appendices referenced in the Specifications are missing from the document package.

Please provide the requested documents:

Appendix A - Hydroid Barrier Net Drawing (Document 00 01 15, Page 1) Appendix A - Copies of Permits secured by the Government to support this project (Section 01 57 19, Page 13) Appendix B - Copies of Environmental Permits (Section 35 20 23, Page 2) Appendix C - Character of Material (Section 35 20 23, Page 2)

Requested documents will be furnished

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 1 Bid Schedule CLIN 0001

Bid Schedule states CLIN 0001AA will pay 20% and CLIN 0001AB will pay 80% of the "below price" for mobilizing on site. That is 100% of the CLIN 0001. How will DEMOB be paid? This description is unclear. Please consider allowing the contractor to determine the price for CLINs 0001AA and 0001AB and have each cover the MOB & DEMOB. This work might be performed with different equipment with different mobilization costs.

Bid as shown on solicitation document.

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 23 01 35 26 3.4.2.q

The FAA requires 45 day notice before bringing a crane into the 4.3 mile radius of NNS airfield. Has the Navy pre-applied for cranes to work in the deguassing station and pier areas? This could delay project. If such pre-approval has been made, please provide.

Navy cannot apply for the FAA approval. It shall be the contractors responsibility to secure FAA approval.

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 11 of 18 V-109 Drawings

Please confirm that the HALO gate structure, all pilings, power cables, anchors, chains, etc. have been removed or are at least 25 feet outside of the dredging areas in Pier 10, Pier 10NA, Pier 11 and Pier 11SA

Pursuant to information provided to the government by the HALO management team, all of the HALO system has been removed.

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 3 of 3 V-101 Drawings The Drawing indicates that there are 8" guide pilings in the dredging area. Please provide the number of pilings in the area.

Degaussing station record drawings will be provided.

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 3 of 3 V-101 Drawings How many feet of sensor cables are in the area? Degaussing station record drawings will be provided.

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 3 of 3 V-101 Drawings Please provide drawings or description of the cable to be removed including diameter of the cable(s).

Degaussing station record drawings will be provided.

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 3 of 3 V-101 Drawings Please provide a recent survey of the Craney Island Rehandling Basin including entrance channels.

https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/HydroSurveys/

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Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 6 Bid Schedule CLIN 0004AB

The Hydroid Barrier Net removal and repair work will not be done unless the FY24 Option dredging is awarded.

This award can be exercised as late as 12/31/23. This means that the Hydroid Net could still be in place while contractor is dredging Piers 12 and 14. Please provide a 50' buffer zone around existing hydroid net for safety reasons, or alternatively, move this CLIN to the Base Bid.

It shall be the contractors responsibility to temporarily move the hydroid net a safe distance away from the dredging area and reattach upon completion of dredging12N, 12NA, 14S and 14SA areas.

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 2 35 20 23 2.1 Paragraph 2.1 indicates that the Geotechnical data is prvided in Appendix C, however no Appendix C can be found. Please provide.

Requested documents will be furnished

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 13 01 57 19 1.7 Paragraph 1.7 indicates that the Permits are provided in Appendix A, however no Appendix A can be found.

Please provide.

Requested documents will be furnished

Norfolk Dredging Company

05/11/23 6 Bid Schedule CLIN 0004AC The far right column (Total Price) refers to CLIN

0002AC.

Typographical error has been corrected. A revised Bid Schedule will be provided.

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/19/23 We request an extension of the bid due date based on the pending response to questions and the missing information from the requested appendices.

Proposal date will remain the same.

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/19/23 01 14 00-2 1.2.f.2

Specification states “Immediately after the Degaussing Range is completed and accepted by the Government, contractor shall relocate to Naval Station, Norfolk and begin dredging.” In the case of weather and waiting on acceptance can the contractor have the options to begin work in Naval Station Norfolk prior to completion and

Bid as shown in the solicitation documents.

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/19/23 01 45 00.00

Please clarify the requirements and locations for the Underwater QC (UWQC) team on the project according to section 01 45 00.00 20-3 1.5.4.

Section 01 45 00.00 20, Para 1.5.4 Underwater QC Team has been deleted from th specifications.

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/19/23 35 20 23-4

Confirmation required that the contract does not necessitate clearing material from the side slopes for acceptance, as stated in section

No. See spec section 35 20 23 Para. 3.2.7.2 Side Slopes

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/19/23 35 20 23-6

Please verify if the method of acceptance for the contract as stated in section 35 20 23-6 3.4.1, is the same as the method used for payment. Additionally, provide confirmation regarding the specified cell size, sounding position, and cell statistic.

Pay volume shall be calculated as specified in Specification Section 35 20 23 Para

3.4.1. Final Acceptance shall be based on Specification Section 35 20 23 Para 3.5.

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/19/23

In Drawing V-101, will the cable between the sensor array and the Data Concentrator Shed (DCS) be cut at the edge of the federal channel before the contractor removes the sensor array and cables?

Cables will be cut by others just outside the channel at Working Point #2 (WP2).

Cashman Dredginng &

Marine Contracting

Co., LLC

05/19/23

What is the approximate length of the existing F.R.P.

sensor tubes in Drawing V-101 (approximately 57)?

Will provide "as-builts" of existing DG Sensor Array

GLDD - MAR 05/22/22 N/A N/A N/A Please provide the survey data for the Degaussing Range and Norfolk Naval Station in xyz format

Will provide condition survey used for design to winning bidder upon award upon request.

GLDD - MAR 06/09/23 Appendix B - Permits N/A N/A

Have the permits for dredging and disposal on the above named contract been received? Are there any relevant changes contained therein?

Final Permits have not been issued at this time. No signifigant permit related changes are anticipated.

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GLDD - MAR 06/09/23 Appendix B - Permits N/A N/A

If the permits are not received prior to Bid Date, what assurance does the Contractor have that they will be received in such time to properly estimate a work period and provide for a full window at the Degaussing Range?

Final permits are not expected to be received prior to receipt of bids. Permits for the Degausing Station Dredging work are expected to be received just prior to or within several weeks of contract award. NS Norfolk dredging permits are expected to be received by or before September 1, 2023.

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If the Award or Notice to Proceed shortens the August 1

– September 30 available window for the Degaussing Range work, how does this affect the dredging at the Piers since the dredging is mandated to happen after the Degaussing Range removal and dredging? Would that work be delayed until the next window the following August?

Final work execution schedule shall be determined upon receipt of permits. See also response 19 above.

GLDD - MAR 06/09/23 Appendix A - Hydroid Net N/A N/A

Are there any additional details on the Hydroid net floats that will need to be replaced, like manufacturer, make, type, etc?

Hydroid net floats shall be made using a rigid closed cell polyurethane or PVC foam material. Hydroid net material shall be constructed as follows:

*Mesh Size: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" *MD Tensile Strength: 130 lbs/ft or better *TD Tensile Strength: 89 lbs/ft or better *Material: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) *UV Treated

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