Attachment_J.2_Pre_Proposal_Inquiry_Log.pdf

Attachment J.2 Pre Proposal Inquiry Log

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Is a subcontractor allowed to represent the offeror for tasks associated with wetland delineation?

Is a subcontractor allowed to represent the offeror in any other capacity?

Yes, the Offeror may use subcontracting experience for wetland type. No an

Offeror may not use a subcontractor to represent the offeror in any other capacity. See Ammendment 1 for highlighted changes.

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Is there flexibility in the scope of this contract to include supporting environmental studies that may be needed in preparation for some of the specific work types outlined in this attachment?

No, the need for supporting environmental studies have either been addressed because they already exist, or supporting surveys, analysis and reporting will be separately accomplished via other SLINS. 1 J.C-2

The second sentence references parties joined by a “Partnership.” Partnership is not defined in the Definitions section on page 51 of 57. Does Partnership refer to prime/sub teaming agreement partnership? If not, would you please define the term

No, Partnership is a legal agreement between two companies acting as the prime contractor. See FAR 9.601(1)

1 52 Tab 2, Factor 2, Experience 2 (b)(3)(i)

Can you please provide the historical pricing per line item from the previous contract?

This is a new requirement and there is no historical data for a contract with this size, scope, and complexity.

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE REFERENCE

Eelgrass quadrat sampling:

Will the Government identified transects be within close proximity to each other so that mobilization between transects will be minimal?

Yes, eelgrass transects are spaced 60 feet apart making mobilization between transects minimal.

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Will the use of a boat-towed underwater video camera interfaced with a GPS receiver to map eelgrass in the study area, that can provide an image with sufficient quality to estimate percent cover satisfy the Requirement, or will divers be required to follow up in the eelgrass bed to make the visual estimate?

We are interested in obtaining quantifiable and usable information. How it is obtained is the contractors option. However, if turbidity was too high to permit effective video imaging then it is possible that divers could become a viable alternative.

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C.2.6.2 Eelgrass Mapping

Can the Government confirm flagged & GPS’ed wetland boundaries are documented on the ground at the same level of detail as a delineation (i.e., wetland boundaries flagged on the ground in a manner that marked points are visible from each point forward and backwards in a manner that is easily locatable 1 year after marking)?

For the purposes of this contract, wetland boundaries are flagged on the ground at the same level of detail for both Potential Wetland Assessments and the more formal delineations. However to clarify, wetland flagging is considered adequate if intervisible (forward and back) between wetland ribbons and they are tied (typically at or above eye height) to existing perennial vegetation such as trees etc. where available. If no suitable vegetation is available to tie flagging then wire flags in the ground are acceptable.

Additionally, the GPS locations for wetland mapping can be done using a recreational grade GPS particularly where field data collected can be anchored to a nearby feature that is easily locatable on imagery.

For example, the corner of a building is

GPS’d and then the azimuth and distance to the corner are taken from a GPS’d point on the wetland boundary. In this manner the final placement of the polygon shape can be adjusted spatially in GIS to improve accuracy and in-part address the lack of capability to perform differential correction as is associated with a mapping grade (albeit slower) GPS. The issue here is that it is sometimes not possible to get mapping grade GPS readings under the d

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Will the contractor be expected to model and map tidal extent and depth across a landscape? If so, what is the size of the area to be modeled and mapped, and will elevation data be provided for the area to be modeled and mapped? If not, could you please provide more detail on this deliverable?

The size of the landscape to be mapped will not exceed 2 acres. No modelling is identified. Elevation data will be provided, or contracted via a separate SLIN.

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C.2.1.1 Hydrologic

Data Collection and Analysis

Can the Government provide the short “Potential Wetland Assessment” form OR an approximate time/number of pages to complete by qualified wetland scientist?

The wetland form is front and back and takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete once experienced with the form. 1

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