Bidder_Inquiry_Report.pdf

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Bid Inquiry Contractor Report All Inquiries

Project: Missile Field No. 4 Review: MF4 CP#01 Clear and Grub (00002) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 62 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 7342883 Construction Management C101-103 3.2.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

"Grubbing consists of the removal and disposal of stumps, roots larger than 3 inches in diameter, and matted roots from the designated grubbing areas. Remove material to be grubbed, together with logs and other organic or metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes, to a depth of not less than 18 inches below the original surface level of the ground in areas indicated to be grubbed and in areas indicated as construction areas under this contract, such as areas for buildings, and areas to be paved."

Question 1: Is it acceptable to clear, grub, and mulch all areas to 18" in all areas except those within the construction footprint of Missile Field #4 and excavate to 18" within the footprint?

Questin 2: As a point of clarification, does the site of the construction footprint for Missile Field #4 need to be cleared, grubbed and the soil excavated and removed to depth of 18"?

Question 3: Can a drawing overlay be provided to show Missile Field #4 construction site on the area drawing or a call out of how much area in SF will need to be excavated to 18"?

Thank you

On: Feb 28 2018.

Government Response. . Answer 1: Yes. Missile Field 4 and Landfill Road are identified as Area 1 on the drawings and in these areas mulching will not be allowed.

Answer 2: This section of the spec refers to removal of the root systems of trees, brush, etc. See Answer 1 for more clarification.

Answer 3: Missile Field 4 construction site is located within Area 1. On: Mar 09 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7352056 Contracting 1.5 and 1.8 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1.5 states questions and/or comments are to be received no later than 10 days before the proposal due date, currently March 22. So the questions are due the 12th.

1.8 states a site visit will be determined and visitors are to submit their names, etc. 5 days before the visit.

When the Site Visit Date is announced, could the date for questions be revised so Offerors have at least 2 days after the site visit to ask final questions?

On: Mar 06 2018.

Government Response. . An amendment will be released on Fed Biz Opps with the following information for the site visit: Due to the levels of snow at the site it is not believed that a site visit would provide any information not already provided by the plans. If a contractor would like to visit the site on their own, please contact Bret Styers at 907-306-9291 or Jason Wilson at 907-347-8610 and they will provide access to the site. The bidder inquiry will be extended and will close at 4:00 pm Alaska time on Friday, 16 March 2018 to allow time for any contractors who want to visit the site on their own to submit questions. On: Mar 08 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7353008 Civil C403 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are the temporary double drive gates 30' openings as stated on Sheet C-403 or 32' openings as stated on Sheet C-510, note 4.

On: Mar 06 2018.

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Government Response. . Use 32' openings as shown on C-510. On: Mar 09 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7354417 Civil 31 00 00 1.3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

"Subsurface soil boring logs are available from the Contracting Officer upon request."

We request a PDF copy of the subsurface soil boring logs

On: Mar 07 2018.

Government Response. . The geotechnical data report will be attached to Amendment #01 to be posted no later than COB Monday, March 12, 2018 On: Mar 09 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7354508 Civil 31 00 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is it possible to get a drawing of the where the landfill road will need to be rerouted? We couldn't find any details of this in the existing plans.

On: Mar 07 2018.

Government Response. . Landfill Road will be located within Area 1 shown on the drawings (see C-102).

On: Mar 09 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7354860 Contracting W911KB18KR0011 Missile Field 4 Package #1 Site Clearing and Grubbing

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Special Contract Requirements Sec. 00 73 of the RFP, Page 81 of 106, 1.2.4 (b)-(d) speaks to use of the HUB Zone Preference.

If a HUB Zone company submits a bid under this Small Business set-aside, will the HUB Zone price preference apply to this solicitation?

On: Mar 07 2018.

Government Response. . Per SCR-GE040 C. "52.219-4, NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS is applicable for award to a HUBZone small business concern on an unrestricted solicitation when the awardee is a HUBZone small business concern or joint venture and claimed a price evaluation preference in accordance with the clause."

This is a small business set-aside, as a result the HUBZONE preference is not applicable. On: Mar 08 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7354913 Other Section 00 22 11, 5.1.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 00 22 11, 5.1.1 of the RFP, submission requirements for Tab A, Factor 1: Specialized Experience states, "The offer shall submit 2 projects which demonstrate experience using mechanical equipment to clear, grub, and dispose of at least 125 acres of land within a 6-week duration."

5.2.1 Evaluation Criteria states that to be acceptable, all of the criteria listed must be met.

We have performed projects of similar size and scope within the required period of performance, however, these projects do not identically match all the criteria listed for Specialized Experience. Would you consider making the criteria less restrictive so that other, qualified companies are not determined to be non-responsive because of this?

On: Mar 07 2018.

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Government Response. . The Government Project Delivery Team (PDT) has determined that the evaluation criteria, as they are currently written, need to remain in place due to the very short period of performance for this contract. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7354916 Other Section 00 22 11, 5.1.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If a proposal Factor is given a rating of "Unacceptable," will the entire proposal be considered non-responsive?

On: Mar 07 2018.

Government Response. . Yes. In Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procedures if one factor is unacceptable, the entire proposal will receive an overall rating of unacceptable and be ineligible for award.

On: Mar 08 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7363448 LEED 01 33 29 Sustainability Reporting Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Does Spec Section 01 33 29 Sustainability Reporting apply to this project?

On: Mar 12 2018.

Government Response. . Spec section 01 33 29 does not apply to this project. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7363486 Site 00 21 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

00 21 00 / 1.1 General Description of Work states that total tree clearing is 252 acres, total clearing and grubbing is approximately 367 acres. The Description of Work on the Solicitation states "Approximately 235 acres will be cleared and grubbed for Areas 1 and 2." 01 11 00 / 1.2.1 states "Approximately 235 acres will be cleared and grubbed."

Please clarify quantities of tree clearing and clearing and grubbing.

On: Mar 12 2018.

Government Response. . Total tree clearing of 252 acres and total clearing and grubbing of 367 acres are approximations, but are the latest quantity take offs that we have available. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7365372 Environmental 01 19 30.00 29 Special Items Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

01 19 30.00 29 Special Items Paragraph 1.6 states that all clear and grub spoils will be disposed of in the borrow area located at the south end of the MDC. With this direction, do the reporting and recycling requirements of 01 74

19.01 29 Construction and Demolition Waste Management apply to this project?

On: Mar 13 2018.

Government Response. . No, the reporting and recycling requirements found in 01 74 19.01 29 apply only to generated trash, fencing debris, or similar. They do not apply to the clear and grubbing spoils. On:

Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7365374 Environmental 01 19 30.00 29 Special Items Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

01 19 30.00 29 Special Items Paragraph 1.6.7 refers to salvageable material. Are the trees and vegetative spoils required to be segregated or salvaged?

On: Mar 13 2018.

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Government Response. . The trees and spoils are not considered to salvageable and we are not expecting spoils to be segregated or salvaged. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7365380 Environmental 01 19 30.00 29 Special Items Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

With an anticipated NTP date of 15 April 2018, contractor does not anticipate having all trees cleared prior to 01 May 2018 as referenced in 01 19 30.00 29 Special Items Paragraph 1.21. What measures can be expected regarding the Migratory Bird window of 01 May through 15 July?

On: Mar 13 2018.

Government Response. . There will be an exemption to the Migratory bird act in place prior to the start of construction. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7365479 Construction Management C101- C103 Area to Be Cleared & Grubbed

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1. Per RFP Synopsis " Approximately 250 acres will be cleared and grubbed."

Upon Reviewing the total area to be cleared and grubbed with two separate programs, our total acreage to be cleared and grubbed appears to be significantly different than that approximated.

Please confirm the total acreage to be cleared and grubbed.

On: Mar 13 2018.

Government Response. . The synopsis is posted prior to the RFP and at that time the estimate was approximately 250 acres. That was updated in the RFP - Please refer to RFP Section 00 21 00 Paragraph

1.1 General Description of Work, or Section 00 22 11 Paragraph 1.2 Overview - both sections have the following sentence "This project is for the clearing and grubbing of approximately 367 acres, at Fort Greely and adjacent to the Missile Defense Complex." On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7365516 Civil C-101 31 00 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Upon review of sheets C-102 & C-103, please confirm that construction entrances are the only rerouting of landfill road.

On: Mar 13 2018.

Government Response. . "Area 1" as designated on the drawings includes the area that the CP#02 contractor will build the re-routed Landfill road within. The CP#01 contractor will only clear and grub the area for the future "re-routing" of Landfill road. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7367129 Construction Management C-101 Clearing and Grubbing Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Instead of hauling organic debris off site, will it be acceptable to mulch and incorporate all organic matter into the soil profile where actual construction will not take place. For example, mulching and incorporating all organic material over the entire site, less the actual footprint of missile field #4 (presumably 25 acres basis nearby sites).

Will it be acceptable to exclude excavation 18" deep outside of the actual construction footprint of the proposed missile field? For example, only providing excavation 18'' in depth for approximately 25 acres (basis the footprint of nearby sites).

Can you supply a drawing with the proposed missile field overlaid on the site within the construction limits OR Provide dimensions of the proposed Missile site #4 to assist in the calculation of total area to be excavated 18" in depth.

On: Mar 14 2018.

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Government Response. . Mulching and incorporating organic matter into soil profile is acceptable outside of Area 1 as indicated on the plans. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7367449 Contracting 01 33 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will a Network Analysis Schedule be required for this project?

On: Mar 14 2018.

Government Response. . The schedule submission shall conform with the requirements in 00 73 00.00 29 par. 1.2.12 On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7367483 Site C-001 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that all land identified in Area 1 and Area 2 is to be grubbed per the specification.

On: Mar 14 2018.

Government Response. . Refer to the legend found on C-001 and also to C-101 which indicates areas for clear and grub. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7367636 Civil Haul Roads 01 19 30.00 29-1.19, 00 73 00.00 29-1.3.3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

01 19 30.00 29-1.19 - Specifications "Roads and borrow pit will be used by the Government and other Government Contractors for the duration of construction. The Contractor shall not have exclusive use of these."

00 73 00.00 29-1.3.3 - RFP

"Haul roads shall have the edges of the usable portion marked with posts at intervals of 50 feet on curves and 200 feet maximum elsewhere. Such markers shall extend 6 feet above the road surface and, for night time haulage, be provided with reflectors in both directions."

1. If the contractor is not the sole user, are the reflectors required for the haul road?

2. How many other contractors will be using Landfill road during this contract period?

3. Will off-road trucks be approved for use on Landfill road, with other contractors using the ROW?

On: Mar 14 2018.

Government Response. . 1. Reflectors are not required for Landfill and S. Firebreak road.

2. Landfill and S. Firebreak road will be used primarily by the CP#01 and CP#02 contractor. The Fort Greely DPW will use these roads to access the pit that is located East of Landfill road and also the landfill itself. MDA, USACE, security, and other agencies will utilize these roads on occasion also.

3. Yes. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370070 Environmental Engineering 1 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1. Can tree debris be hauled with the specified 18" of grubbing material, or must it be hauled and stacked separately?

2. If tree debris can be hauled and stacked with grubbing material, what is the maximum size allowed?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . 1) Tree debris can be hauled with the grubbing material.

2) No maximum size is identified. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370074 Equipment 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

3. Is a flailing-head clearing machine acceptable to use in the area where mulching is prohibited?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . Yes. All debris and tree/brush root systems must be removed and hauled On:

Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370084 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Field screening for contaminated material is continuous during excavation. Is grubbing considered excavation for the purpose of field screening?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . The intent for Field Screening for contaminated material is during excavation for new work (i.e. installation of culverts, access road and fencing as required) and not intended for the clearing and grubbing portion of this project. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370086 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is it possible to reduce the time the government requires for review of submittals from 30 days?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . Yes. Amendment #02, to be released on Friday March 16, 2018, will make the change from 30 days to 14 days. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370087 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

How close to existing fence line is the contractor supposed to grub?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . Within 5 feet to ensure fence perimeter remains in tact. Tree and brush must be cleared to fence line. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370090 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the intent to excavate a minimum 18" over the entire project site?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . No, that is not the intent. Within Area 1 (as indicated on the plans) the intent is to remove the root systems to a depth of 18". Within Area 2 it is acceptable to mulch the root system of trees/brush to a depth of 18". On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370091 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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For areas requiring deeper grubbing than the minimum 18" required for the entire site, is the intent to fill those depressions to the adjacent elevations after grubbing 18" or to the original ground elevation adjacent as written?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . The intent is to fill to the original ground elevation. On: Mar 16 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370201 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the contractor allowed to install an additional 30' wide swing gate per specifications across the Landfill Access Road from the entrance to the DPW material site?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . It is difficult to tell from this question where this gate is being proposed to be installed. Upon review of more detailed information and then in coordination with MDA and Fort Greely DPW, there may be allowances given to install an additional gate. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370203 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Drawing sheet C-102, General notes item #7 states "contractor to dispose of concrete and debris at location indicated on sheet G-003". Please clarify if there are any know concrete or other debris piles within the proposed work area. If so, please provide approximate location and quantity?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . There are no known concrete or debris piles. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370208 Civil 31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

How many acres will be cleared on this entire project?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . The total tree clearing area is approximately 252 acres. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370216 Building Design & Engineering Proposal submittal

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference is made to the contractor submitting design drawings.

What design drawings does the gov't expect from the contractor in the proposal submission.

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . There is no design drawing submission requirement from the contractor. On:

Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370217 Civil 31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

How many acres can be mulched (not grubbed) with the material left in place?

On: Mar 15 2018.

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Government Response. . Approximately 293 acres. On: Mar 19 2018

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7370221 Civil 31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

How many acres need to be grubbed and excavated to a minimum depth of 18", with excavated material hauled to the disposal site, on the entire project?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . Approximately 75 acres. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7370224 Civil 31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If there are organics deeper than 18", do they need to be removed?

On: Mar 15 2018.

Government Response. . No, if organics are found deeper than 18" they do not need to be removed. On:

Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372717 Construction Management RFP 7.1.1 Road Restrictions Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Per the RFP "if the limited NTP is not issued prior to road restrictions, the contract completion date will be extended appropriately."

Based upon the State of Alaska implementing weight restrictions on March 19th, 2018 for the Central Region, it is likely weight restrictions will be active prior to the NTP for the Fort Greeley area.

How will the early onset of weight restrictions be applied to the Period of Performance and the Preferred Occupancy dates.

On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . The statement "if the limited NTP is not issued prior to road restrictions, the contract completion date will be extended appropriately" will be removed from the RFP via Amendment #02 (posted 19 March 2018). The proposal schedule has been revised and is included with Amendment #02 to include an option item to cover additional costs that would be incurred if mobilization happens during road restrictions. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372727 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will agricultural disking be an acceptable method of mulching at Area 2?

On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . Mulch must conform to the following:

-Gradation that passes through a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen.

Agricultural disking will not be able to pass a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen. Agricultural disking will not be allowed. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372728 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Will a brush rake set at 18" be an acceptable method of mulching at Area 2?

On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . Mulch must conform to the following:

-Gradation that passes through a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen.

A brush rake will not be able to mulch material passing a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen. A brush rake will not be allowed unless material from brush rake is then passed through a chipper. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372729 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Response to 7370090 references "Mulch": Please provide The Government's definition of mulch.

On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . Mulch must conform to the following:

-Gradation that passes through a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372732 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Response to 7367129 references "Mulching": Please provide The Government's definition of mulching.

On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . Mulch must conform to the following:

-Gradation that passes through a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372733 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In 3.2.2 Grubbing specification, it states "organic or metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes..." Is organic soil considered organic debris? Also, if there are other soft/wet/unstable soils will that be replaced with added compensation? If not, how will a contractor anticipate how much effort will be required?

On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . Yes, organic soil is considered to be organic debris. Organic debris will need to be removed from Area 1.

It is anticipated that there will be no soft/wet/unstable soils. If soft/wet/unstable soils are encountered, notify the contracting officer. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372824 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is all of Area 1 considered Missile Field #4 and the Landfill Road, or are they simply located within Area 1?

On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . Yes, Missile Field #4 and Landfill Road are located within Area 1. On: Mar 19 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372825 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Within the footprint of the Missile Field #4 and the Landfill Road footprints, will excavation depths of 18" be required.

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On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . Within Area 1, removal of root systems to a depth of 18" will be required. On:

Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372826 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will agricultural disking be an acceptable method of mulching for both Area 1 and Area 2 outside of the Missile field #4 and Landfill Road footprints?

On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . Mulch must conform to the following:

-Gradation that passes through a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen.

Agricultural disking will not be able to pass a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen. Agricultural disking will not be allowed. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7372827 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will a brush rake set at 18" be an acceptable method of mulching for Area 1 and Area 2 outside of the Missile field #4 and Landfill Road footprints?

On: Mar 16 2018.

Government Response. . Mulch must conform to the following:

-Gradation that passes through a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen.

A brush rake will not be able to mulch material passing a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen. A brush rake will not be allowed unless material from brush rake is then passed through a chipper. On: Mar 19 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7381421 Civil 31 11 3.2.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is it your intention to compact and backfill all the areas with suitable fill where 18" of grubbing material is excavated and hauled off?

On: Mar 22 2018.

Government Response. . No. Contractor to smooth depressions to conform with adjacent surface.

Topsoil will be removed by CP#02 contractor. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7381459 Civil 31 11 3.2.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If mulching specification of 2-1/2"x2-1/2" is in unobtainable for Area 2, will we be required to haul off the entire acreage of grubbing?

On: Mar 22 2018.

Government Response. . Yes. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7381521 Civil SWPPP Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Is there any areas that will require hydro-seeding for stabilization measures?

On: Mar 22 2018.

Government Response. . No. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7381524 Civil 31 00 3.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is it you intention to stockpile topsoil separetley from the grubbing and brush materials?

On: Mar 22 2018.

Government Response. . No, it can be stored together. On: Mar 23 2018 Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

It is not intended that this project will remove topsoil. Any residual topsoil that gets removed along with the vegetative mat, grubbing, brush, etc. can be disposed of together with the grubbing and brush materials.

On: Mar 26 2018 Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

It is not intended that this project will remove topsoil. Any residual topsoil that gets removed along with the vegetative mat, grubbing, brush, etc. can be disposed of together with the grubbing and brush materials.

On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7381674 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1 ) This question is to clarify if all of Area 1 has to be excavated 18" and the material hauled to the waste pile, or if just the roots greater than 3", stumps, logs, other organic or metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes, and organic soil must be removed.

Question A of ID 7342883 asked "...and excavate to 18" within the footprint". The answer was yes, but not sure if that was meant to say it was required to excavate the entire Area 1 to 18".

Question B of ID 7342883 asked if "..the soil excavated and removed to depth of 18". The answer said "this section of spec refers to removal of the root systems of trees, brush, etc.", but does not mention that it included excavating and removing all organic and inorganic soils, leading one to believe the entire Area 1 does not have to be excavated and hauled to disposal.

Questions in ID 7367129 talks about excavation of 18" depth but answer was about the area outside Area 1.

Question in ID 7370090 asked if the intent was to excavate a minimum of 18" over the entire site. Answer was "Within Area 1 (as indicated on the plans) the intent is to remove the root systems to a depth of 18". Again not saying the entire Area 1 had to be excavated to 18" and hauled to waste.

Question in ID 7370221 asked "how many acres need to be grubbed and excavated to a minimum depth of 18", with the excavated material hauled to the disposal site..." Answer was approximately 75. This appears to say the top 18" has to be hauled off.

Question in ID 7372825 asked "within the MF #4 and the Landfill Road footprints, will excavation depths of 18" be required?" Answer was "...removal of root systems to a depth of 18" will be required." This appears to say not everything needs to be excavated to 18" and hauled off in these areas, just the organics.

On: Mar 22 2018.

Government Response. . Only roots greater than 3", stumps, logs, other organic or metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes must be removed from Area 1. Topsoil to remain and will be removed by CP#02 contractor. Area 2 will allow for grinding/mulching of tree stumps. If whole trees are to be mulched, they are to be mulched and hauled away. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7381676 Construction Management 1 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Question in ID 7370091 asked about depressions below 18" depth being filled to the 18" depth or original ground.

The answer was original ground. However, answer to ID 7370224 said organics below 18" do not have to be removed, making this a moot point. Is it correct that, given the case we are required to excavate all of Area 1 to 18", we are not required to backfill to original ground? Is it correct that, if we are only required to remove roots larger than 3", etc. and not excavate the entire Area 1 to 18", we will be required to bring in fill and bring to original grade those areas that have depressions due to cases such as removing a large stump?

On: Mar 22 2018.

Government Response. . Only roots greater than 3", stumps, logs, other organic or metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes must be removed to depth of 18" as specified in 31 11 00. Contractor to smooth depressions to conform with adjacent surface.

Topsoil will be removed by CP#02 contractor. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7381816 Civil 5.1. Submission Requirements:

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Is it the government's intention to only receive proposals from clearing/mulching contractors? There is a significant amount of unusable excavation associated with the Area 1 work. The submittal requirements stated in 5.1.1. may unintentionally exclude heavy civil contractors (that typically subcontract clearing/mulching work) that are capable of doing the work.

On: Mar 22 2018.

Government Response. . The Government's intention is to award the contract to a qualified offeror who can perform the work in the limited time period specified. The criteria and submission requirements are reflective of the experience the Government has determined is needed to successfully perform the work on this project. On: Mar 23 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7381817 Civil 5.1. Submission Requirements:

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Can a proposed subcontractor's experience be submitted to meet the submittal requirements stated in 5.1?

On: Mar 22 2018.

Government Response. . Please refer to the 5.1.2 which states "The minimum requirement for this evaluation factor has been met when the offeror demonstrates experience, as a Prime Contractor, on two projects..." On: Mar 23 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7382468 Civil Mulching to 18" Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Mulching--mulchers typically remove the top soil to a maximum depth of six inches. A prior answer said 75 acres will be cleared, grubbed and hauled to 18". That leaves 292 acres that can be mulched to 18" and remain in place (not hauled).

What are methods/equipment acceptable to the gov't to mulch to a 18" depth and keep all the material/debris in place without excavating or grubbing?

On: Mar 23 2018.

Government Response. . Direction has not been provided in specifications or drawings directing the contractor to mulch. Grinding/mulching are means for tree stump removal. If contractor elects to mulch trees

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gradation that passes through a 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch screen. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7382486 Civil Clearing and Grubbing Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1. 00 21 00 /1.1 General description of Work (Ref also question 7363286). States "total tree clearing of Approximately 252 and clearing and grubbing of 367 acres". On the 367-252= 115 acre area slated for "clearing and grubbing", is it the Gov'ts intent that this area be cleared and mulched prior to grubbing and the subsequent hauling and disposal of the grubbing material? Or is this 115 (or 75 acres) acre area only to be grubbed, without prior tree clearing?

Prior answers said 75 acres only is to be cleared, grubbed and hauled. We're trying to reconcile answers that appear to be somewhat in conflict.

On: Mar 23 2018.

Government Response. . Amendment #03 to be issued 03/26/2018 will provide revised drawings to indicate revised Total Clearing and Grubbing area. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7382493 Civil Clearing and Grubbing Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

2. Response to Question 7370221 dated March 19, indicates that 75 acres are to be grubbed and hauled. Response to Question 7363286 dated March 16 indicates that 115 acres are to be grubbed and hauled. Response 7370217 dated March 19 states that 293 acres is to be mulched, not grubbed. Please clarify.

On: Mar 23 2018.

Government Response. . Total Clearing & Grubbing – 350 acres (See amendment 3 for revised construction limits)

Of 350 acres, 252 acres are treed or forested acres Total area indicated as Area 1 – 75 acres On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7382495 Civil Clearing and Grubbing Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

3. Is the intent of "mulching to a depth of 18" mean that the grubbed material is to be mulched prior to grubbing? For areas that are to be "cleared and mulched, not grubbed", is the intent that the root systems be mulched to a depth of 18"? Standard industry definition of "mulching" refers to mulching of trees and brush to the ground surface.

On: Mar 23 2018.

Government Response. . No. The intent is to remove the trees from the site. Stump grinding/mulching will be allowed outside of Area 1.

Contractor is not prohibited from mulching trees on site and then disposing off site. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7384367 Civil Survey Requirement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is it the intent to have a topography of existing grade to compare against a final grade topography to guarantee a depth of 18" excavated?

If it is not the intent to topography the entire site, what will be the point of agreement that depth was reached, bearing in mind that all "Cleared/mulched/grubbed" areas will be disturbed surrounding Area 1?

On: Mar 23 2018.

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Government Response. . No. Government to perform post construction survey prior to CP#02 contractor starting work.

Contractor to smooth depressions to conform with adjacent surface. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7385558 Program Management 00 73 00.00 29 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The clause in paragraph 1.2.2 Supplemental Price Breakdown seems to be about buildings. What supplemental price breakdown will be required of the clearing and grubbing contractor on this project?

On: Mar 23 2018.

Government Response. . SCR-GE 020 Supplemental Price Breakdown does not apply to this project - it will be removed via amendment to be posted on Monday, March 23, 2018. On: Mar 23 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7385562 Civil 33 40 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Would a data sheet be acceptable in lieu of sample of culvert pipe?

On: Mar 23 2018.

Government Response. . Yes. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7385580 Site 32 31 13 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The specification for fence requires shop drawings and many samples. If shop drawings and data sheets are provided for tension wire, stretcher bars, gate posts, gate hardware and accessories, padlocks and wire ties will samples be required? This will undoubtedly add time to an already compressed schedule.

On: Mar 23 2018.

Government Response. . Samples are not needed. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7385589 Construction Phasing C101 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can we assume that USACE will provide security personnel to monitor a minimum of 3-4 gates passing through the perimeter fencing of the MDC to allow for continual and uninterrupted egress at these points?

On: Mar 23 2018.

Government Response. . This project will not require entry into the Missile Defense Complex (MDC), and therefore no security personnel will be provided at any MDC gates. The Contractor can assume that enough security personnel will be provided to allow for unimpeded access from the project site to the disposal area.

On: Mar 23 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7385619 LEED 01 74 19.01.29

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The answer to question # 7363448 posted on this site earlier confirms that Sustainability Reporting will not be required on this project. With this in mind, will a Waste Management Plan, also a LEED factor, not be required?

On: Mar 23 2018.

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Government Response. . A Waste Management Plan is required. On: Mar 23 2018

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7385802 Civil 31 11 3.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Mulching to a depth of 18" to the the spec as written would not be achievable with typical mulching equipment .it would require mulching to depths of 6-8" , removing the materials, mulching the next layer, and then brining material back up to grade. Is this the intent of the project? Or is it to mulch all the surface area of Area 2?

On: Mar 23 2018.

Government Response. . No direction has been provided to mulch entirety of site. See 31 11 00 Paragraph 3.2.2 for grubbing limits.

Contractor to smooth depressions to conform with adjacent surface. On: Mar 26 2018 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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