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This document is an Amendment to a federal solicitation for a Navy project to de-lead and repair berms on outdoor ranges at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The amendment includes responses to 77 Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs) covering various technical, logistical, and administrative aspects of the project, such as site conditions, safety requirements, environmental considerations, and contractor qualifications. The solicitation is restricted to contractors on NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Small Business Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) ML-C00081, with the original proposal due date of March 19, 2025, and further extensions to be determined. Key project details include lead bullet and shot debris removal, soil screening, berm reconstruction, and compliance with OSHA regulations for lead exposure, with an emphasis on environmental safety and worker protection during earthwork operations.
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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 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.
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE
STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)
Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
FACILITY CODE
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
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.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
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)
15C. DATE SIGNED
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
PAGE OF PAGES
6. ISSUED BY CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)
CODE
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
LC-U33-Rodriguez Range-De-lead and Repair Berms on Outdoor Ranges, Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek - Fort Story (Little Creek Site), Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The purpose of this amendment is to respond to PPIs submitted on March 3, 2025.
Proposal due date of March 19, 2025 at 1400 EDT(2:00 pm) will be further extended at a later date with posting of Amendment providing remaining PPI responses.
Contract Specialist Chirine Johnson will be out of the office 13 March - 18 March. All inquiries between these dates will be addressed upon my return on March 19, 2025.
chirine.elkaissijohnson.civ@us.navy.mil 757-462-5329
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.
NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC
PWD LITTLE CREEK
FACILITIES ENGINEERING & ACQ DIV
1450 GATOR BLVD
VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23459-8616
SEE ITEM 6
ACQR 6021397
N4008525R2605
1 6
03/11/2025
02/13/2025
3/11/2025
Chirine Johnson
Page Section Para.
Should we account for the railroad ties/timbers at the toe of the berm needing to be replaced? Refer to the General Sheet Notes on Plan Sheet G-001
There are other trees on the pistol berm. Please confirm there is only one tree needing to be protected
Only one tree requires protection, as indicated on Plan Sheet CD 103.
3 Is there power on site? Yes, there is power available on-site.
4 Where is the nearest source of water See reponse to PPI # 7.
Please provide sign in sheet See attachment K.
01 11 00 1.6
1.6 Salvage Material discusses the segregation and storage of property remaining the ownership of the government. However no salvage material is anticipated except the lead bullets and shot debris. Could you provide a list of the other material falling under this item.
See reponse to PPI # 64.
7 N/A
Is there a water source for the dust control activity? Will there be a cost for the water to the contractor?
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
8 N/A Is there a requirement to supply the government with an onsite job trailer?
There is no requirement to supply the government with an onsite job trailer for this project.
N/A
Is there any targets or other structure demolition and disposal required. It is not discussed in the scope of work, only lead bullet screening. Refer to the General Sheet Notes on Plan Sheet G-001, item number 7.
01 57 19 1.5.1.1.2.3 Asbestos Abatement and Notification Procedures. Is there any expectations to encounter any asbestos materials or demolition at all. The drawings do not present that.
There are no asbestos-containing materials expected to be encountered on this project. If the drawings do not show any asbestos materials, then there is no anticipated presence of such materials on site.
Are there any geotechnical reports or soil assessments of the current Berm soils.
There are no known geotechnical reports or soil assessments available for the current berm soils.
Drawings Is there a current contract minimum depth of berm soil to be excavated? The slope details do not present a design depth of screening volume. Refer to the keynotes on Plan Sheet CD 102 (Rifle Range)and Plan
Sheet CD 103 (Pistol Range)
Drawings Where is the preferred staging and stockpile areas for each range area.
The preferred staging and stockpile areas are shown on Plan Sheet CD
101, CD 102
01 57 19 3.5.1
Will mechanical soils screening equipment require an air permit requiring a 6-month review period? Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
15 Please share the Sign In sheet. See attachment K.
16 Can a single person be a QC/SSHO/Super if eligible in job site?
A single individual may serve as the QC, SSHO, and Superintendent on a job site, provided that they meet the necessary qualifications and the project is not subcontracted. However, if the project is subcontracted, the responsibilities of these roles would typically need to be distributed among qualified personnel to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
17 Is US citizen is mandatory in job site?
No, being a U.S. citizen is not a mandatory requirement for individuals on the job site. However, for specific guidelines and additional instructions, please refer to SECNAV 5512 (provided as Attachment D with original solicitation)
Will there be military/government personnel working in the range area during construction?
The range will be closed during construction and will not be in use. As such, no military or government personnel should be present on-site, except for authorized range personnel.
Once construction begins, will there be any work shutdowns that we should be aware of and account for in our proposals?
See response to PPI #18
Will any of the excavated material be required to be removed from the site, or is all material to be reused as backfill for grading the berms?
See reponse to PPI #48.
Is there any locations where power can be run from to supply a temporary office or any equipment needed?
See reponse to PPI #3.
During the site visit, there appeared to be a good amount of wooden poles and wood on the ground in the berms. Will these posts and other miscellaneous wood need to be replaced?
See reponse to PPI #1.
23 To what depth do we need to remove soil from the berm to sieve for lead? See reponse to PPI #12.
Other than the utility lines shown on the drawings, are there any known utility lines that run through the areas of the berms where we will be excavating?
The utilities shown on the drawings are the known utilities in the area.
However, contractors are still required to contact the appropriate utility companies to verify and ensure there are no additional utilities not reflected on the plans. In other words, due diligence must be exercised to confirm the presence of any overlooked utilities.
2 01 35 26 1.2.1
The specifications highlight a Level One, Level Two, and Level Three SSHO.
Are all three levels a requirement for project?
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
9 01 57 19 1.4.1.1 Can the environmental manager role be filled by another position, i.e.
Superintendent, QC Manager, etc.?
Role may be filled by another position. Desiginated personnel must complete the ECATTS Certificate Training. Contractors are required to submit a letter appointing the Enviromental Manager and stating that person is responsible for managing and implementing the Environmental Program.
11 01 45 00 1.6.4.1
Can you confirm that an independent Fire Protection QC Specialist (FPQC) is required for this project?
Not Required
11 01 57 19 1.5.1.1.2 The limits of disturbance are under 1 acre. Therefore, can you confirm that a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is not required. If it is, will this certificate be acquired through the government or Prime Contractor?
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is not required due to the disturbance being under 1 acre.
13 01 57 19 1.5.1.1.4.3.1 Can the Waste Management Site Custodian role be filled by another position, i.e. Superintendent, QC Manager, etc.?
Yes, Personnel must be trained in hazardous waste management procedures to comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 262.34 and 40
CFR 265.16.
N/A N/A N/A
Is there a power source that can be used or is power to be provided by Prime Contractor?
See reponse to PPI # 3.
General
Requirements
Proposal Acceptance
Period
Please note that due to the volatile of all construction materials, please verify that the contractor may only keep their number for 30 days in lieu of the 120 days required. If the contractor is to keep their number for 120 days, please note that there will be additional cost associated with the additional days for escalation.
Proposal acceptance period shall remain 120 days
1 011100 1.5
Please verify that the contractor will be required to provide 3rd party utility locates.
See reponse to PPI #24.
4 011400 1.3.4
Please verify that the contractor will not be required to remove / relocate / protect any equipment/furniture. If this is required, please provide a list of equipment and location(s) of the equipment / furniture that the contractor is to protect/relocate/remove. If the equipment / furniture is to be relocated, please provide the temporary location of the equipment / furniture. If the contractor is required to store any equipment / furniture, please provide the location that the contractor may place the temporary storage containers.
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
6 013526 1.8.3
Please verify that the superintendent may also perform the duties of the environmental manager.
Yes as long as the superintendent meets the requirements of the environmental manager
35 6 013526 1.8.3 Please verify that a level three SSHO will be required for this project. Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
PPI
NO.
REFERENCE QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
10 013526 1.8.6
Please verify that there will not be a required 40 hour contract safety awareness course for this project. If this is required, please verify that only the foreman of each subcontractor will be required to attend the 40 hour contract safety awareness course. If not, please verify that everyone on site will be required to attend the 40 hour safety course, as the specification does not state who needs to attend.
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
10 013526 1.8.6
If the 40 hour contract safety awareness course is required for this project, please verify that if a person has their OSHA 40 hour certification or have 40 hours of safety training, that the employee maybe exempt for this course.
See reponse to PPI # 36.
13 013526 1.15 Please verify that the contractor will not be exposed to radiation for this project.
There are no known sources of radiation in the area for this project, and based on current information and site assessments, the contractor will not be exposed to radiation. However, if any unforeseen circumstances arise or if new information regarding potential radiation hazards becomes available, appropriate safety measures will be implemented to ensure the protection of all personnel on-site.
6 014500 1.6.1.1
Please verify that one person may act as the SSHO, QC manager and superintendent for this project as long as all individual qualifications are met.
See reponse to PPI #16.
8 014500 1.6.4
Please verify that the contractor will be required to provide a civil engineer or PE as the quality control specialist required per 014500 1.6.4. If so, please verify that this person will not need to be onsite.
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
8 014500 1.6.4
Please provide the frequency of QC surveillance and inspections required per the table in section 014500 1.6.4 required for the civil engineer for bidding purposes.
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
8 014500 1.6.4
Please verify that the quality control specialists, other than civil, listed in the experience matrix maybe waived for this project as the scopes of work do not apply. If the contractor is to provide additional quality control specialists, other than civil, please provide the frequency of testing or the amount of time the specialist will need to be on-site for bidding purposes.
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
8 014500 1.6.4
Please provide the frequency of QC surveillance and inspection for the geotechnical quality control specialists as required per section 015000 3.5.1.
Please clarify question.
11 014500 1.6.4.1
Please verify that the fire protection QC specialist, as required per section 014500 1.6.4.1, maybe waived for this project as there is not a fire protection scope required for this project.
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
9 015000 3.5.1
Please verify that the contractor will be required to provide a temporary administrative field office, as required per section 015000 3.5.1. If so, please provide the location where the contractor can tie into for temporary electrical connections for the trailer, for bidding purposes.
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
1 Bid Form
Please verify that the owner will not accept line item 1B without accepting line item 1A, for bidding purposes. If item 1B can be awarded without line item 1A, please verify that the contractor will be required to include general conditions for both line item 1A and line item 1B of the bid form.
Line items 1A and 1B are provided for informational purposes only.
The award will be made based on the base price lump sum, and not as separate awarded line items.
1 Bid Form
Please verify that the work scheduled to be complete in line item 1A can be completed at the same time as the work scheduled to be completed in line item 1B of the bid form. If phasing is required for this project, please provide a phasing plan.
Both can be completed at the same time.
14 015719 1.5.1.1.4.4
Please provide the sampling required if the contractor is to reuse the soils onsite, as maybe required per section 015719 1.5.1.1.4.4.
As stated in section 01 57 19, 1.5.1.1.4.4, if soil is to be reused onsite, sampling is not required unless otherwise directed.
2 015719.01 20 1.3.1.1.2
Please provide a soils report for this project so the contractor may include dewatering as required per section 015719.01 20 1.3.1.1.2.
See reponse to PPI #48.
General
Please verify that the contractor will not be required to carry builder's risk insurance.
"Minimum Insurance Requirements" as described in "General Requirements" will suffice to fulfill the Insurance requirements.
3 028100 1.4.1
Please verify that the transportation and disposal coordinator, as required per section 028100 1.4.1, may also perform the duties of the superintendent.
See reponse to PPI # 26.
4 028100 2.1 Please provide the quantity of the hazardous materials that are to be removed as required per section 028100, for bidding purposes.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide a precise estimate of the amount of hard materials, rock, or hazardous materials that the contractor will need to remove, as these quantities will depend on the actual conditions encountered during excavation. For bidding purposes, please refer to the plan sheets, which outline the estimated quantities of soil that will need to be excavated and sifted. Any additional removal of hard materials, rock, or hazardous materials will be determined based on field conditions and further assessments during the project.
3 310000 1.3 f
Please provide the amount of hard materials that the contractor is to remove per section 31000 1.3 f, for bidding purposes.
See reponse to PPI # 52.
3 310000 1.3 f
Please provide the amount of rock that the contractor is to remove per section 31000 1.3 f, for bidding purposes.
See reponse to PPI # 52.
1 Bid Form Please provide the scope of work that is included in the unit prices regarding line item 1C and 1D on the bid form.
For Line Items 1C and 1D, the scope of work includes the removal of contaminated soil, including sifting out lead, rocks, and other materials. The soil will be replaced according to the plan set, with additional soil added if needed to restore the berm to its original grade.
All work will adhere to local, state, and federal regulations regarding soil remediation and environmental safety standards.
1 Bid Form
Please provide the difference in scope between line item 1A and 1C on the bid form.
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
1 Bid Form
Please provide the difference in scope between line item 1B and 1D on the bid form.
Response will be provided on forthcoming Amendment
CG102
As the work will need to be in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025, there is a maximum exposure limit that the employees are limited to. Please verify the contractor will be required to provide monitors to all employees that are performing earthwork for this project.
Yes, the contractor will be required to provide monitors to all employees performing earthwork on this project, in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025, to ensure compliance with the maximum exposure limits.
59 CG102 Please verify that the intent is to remove the lead from the soils. Refer to Plan Sheet G-001 under the general notes.
CG102
As the work will need to be in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025, please verify that all employees performing earthwork will require to have respirators for this project.
Yes, monitors will be required for all employees performing earthwork on this project, as the potential for dust exposure exists. Compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025 will necessitate the monitoring of air quality to ensure the health and safety of workers.
CG102
As the work will need to be in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025, please verify that the contractor will be required to include the daily samples required.
Yes, the contractor will be required to collect and submit daily samples to a certified lab for analysis, in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025
CG102
As the work will need to be in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025, please verify that all employees performing earthwork will be required to ware coveralls, gloves and face shields as required per the regulation.
Yes, in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025, all employees performing earthwork will be required to wear coveralls, gloves, and face shields as specified by the regulation.
CG102
Please provide the Range Facilities and miscellaneous training facilities military handbook as required per general note A on CG102, to verify compliance.
The Range Facilities and Miscellaneous Training Facilities military handbook required per General Note A on CG102 is MIL-HDBK-1027- 3B, which can be accessed at the following link for verification of compliance: MIL-HDBK-1027- 3B.(https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/NAVFAC/DMMHNAV/1027_3b.pdf
General
Please verify if the lead will be the property of the abatement contractor. If not, please verify that the contractor will turn the material over for NAVFAC to keep.
Yes, lead will be property of the abatement contractor.
65 01 14 00 1.1 Please clarify what pre-construction submittals are required Refer to Section 1.33.00
01 33 00 1.1 Is the SD-07 Explosive Cert a contract requirement?
Since your scope of work is strictly related to earthwork, grading, and berm construction, and does not involve the use, handling, or storage of explosives, the Explosive Certification requirement does not apply.
67 01 33 00 Submittal Register? Yes, it is required.
68 01 35 26 1.8.2-a.(1) Please provide a copy ENG Form 6282 or remove requirement Attachment L
01 45 00 1.6.4
Please confirm that there are no QC Specialists required for this project. If QC Specialist is required then identify the discipline and inspection frequency
See reponse to PPI # 16.
01 45 00 1.6.4.1 please confirm that a Fire Protection QC Specialist (FPQC) is not required for this project
See reponse to PPI # 27.
01 57 19 1.3
Please confirm that a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is not required for this project
See reponse to PPI # 28.
01 57 19 1.3
Please confirm that an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector is not required for this project. If this is a requirement, can the superintendent/QCM perform this role?
See reponse to PPI # 28.
01 57 19 1.5.1.1.1.1
Please confirm that grading plans issued in the RFP will meet this requirement for an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
See reponse to PPI # 28.
01 57 19 1.5.1.1.2.1
Please confirm the land disturbance required for this project is less than is required for a VSMP Permit and therefore this paragraph is not applicable for the contract
See reponse to PPI # 28.
01 57 19.01 20 1.3.1.2.1
Please confirm the land disturbance required for this project is less than is required for a VSMP Permit and therefore this paragraph is not applicable for the contract.
See reponse to PPI # 28.
329223 1.7.1
Please confirm that the government wants a 95% compaction @all brems and could you confirm that the government wants the sod pinned with (4) stacks?
Refer to plan set key notes CG102 and C501 for sod details.
329219 1.7.1
Please confirm if seeding is required and if so how much of an area should be seeding?
Refer to plan set for area to be seeded.
ATTACHMENT K
ATTACHMENT L
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