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East Branch Cutoff Wall Construction Project

W911WN-13-R-0002

Solicitation Questions

Amendment 0006

22 July 2013

Question 1 Solicitation – Please confirm that the PPQs do not count towards the 125 page limit.

Response 1 The page limit is limited to Factor 1 – Technical Approach and Factor IV –

Management Approach. The information for EXCEPTIONS had been revised per the revised instruction to offeror’s included with this amendment.

Question 2 Solicitation – Please confirm that pages 11” x 17” are acceptable in the technical volume and count as one page.

Response 2

The instructions to offeror’s has been revised per the content contained in Amendment

0006 .

Question 3 Solicitation pg. 20 – Are the TAB requirements (Table of Contents, Summary, and

Team Consensus Narrative) required for Volumes II and III as well as Volume I? If so, are these sections exempt from the page limit?

Response 3 The instructions to offeror’s has been revised per the content contained in Amendment

0006 .

Question 4 Solicitation pg. 20 – Please define “Team Consensus Narrative.”

Response 4 This phrase has been removed. Also, the instructions to offeror’s has been revised per the content contained in Amendment 0006 .

Question 5 Solicitation pg. 20 – Do the teaming agreements count towards the 125 page limit?

Response 5 The page limit is limited to Factor 1 – Technical Approach and Factor IV –

Management Approach. The information for EXCEPTIONS had been revised per the revised instruction to offeror’s included with this amendment.

Question 6 Solicitation pg. 29 – For Reps & Certs – is there a response required in the proposal, or shall we simply acknowledge our compliance with the SAM system?

Response 6 Contractors are to complete the required representation and certification via System for

Award Management online at www.SAM.gov. The offeror shall submit a statement of compliance in Tab E.

Question 7

Solicitation – Tab 1C Data Management System is listed on Pages 18 and 20 of the solicitation, but no further information is provided in the content of the proposal section. Please confirm if it is require and if so, where the response should be located?

Response 7 Tab IC – Data Management System is not required; all references in the proposal submission have been removed. The instructions to offeror’s has been revised per the content contained in Amendment 0006 .

Question 8 Geotechnical – Please provide any petrographic descriptions of the types of sandstone at the site, including information about grain size, mineral composition, cementation, etc.

Response 8 See Technical Specifications Volumes 2-2J uploaded to FBO 10 May 2013 and

Information provided in Amendment 0005 for all available subsurface information.

Question 9 Please provide the Solicitation drawings in either DGN or DWG editable format.

Response 9 The following drawings are available under Amendment 0006: G-1039, C-1094, C-

2095, C-1104, C-1104, C-2105, C-3110, C-3111, C-3112, C-3113, C-3114, C-3115.

Due to the size of the drawings and associated reference files offerors need to request drawings from LRP.CONTRACTING@USACE.ARMY.MIL..

Question 10 PROPOSAL The words “Tabs,” “Factors,” and “Sub-Factors” are used interchangeably throughout the solicitation. In Section 00100-2

SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS, everything is a “Tab,” however, in Section 00100-3

CONTENT OF PROPOSAL, there are “Tabs,” “Factors,” and “Sub-Factors,” and in

Section 00100-4 EVALUATION PROCEDURES, there are “Factors” and “Sub-

Factors.” Section 00100-2, Paragraph B of the solicitation states that “Each TAB of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Team

Consensus Narrative discussion.” Which "Tabs" should include the Table of

Contents, Summary Section, and Team Consensus Narrative?

Response 10 See response to number 10 above.

Question 11 PROPOSAL Team Consensus Narrative As stated above, this is required behind each

"Tab," however, there is no discussion regarding what this item should include.

Response 11 This statement has been removed. See response to number 10 above.

Question 12 PROPOSAL Sub-Factor 1C – Data Management System This item is listed on page 18 of Section 00100-2 SUBMISSION OF

QUESTIONS, but no information is provided in Section 00100-3 CONTENT OF

PROPOSAL or in Section 00100-4

EVALUATION PROCEDURES. What proposal content is required for the Data

Management Section?

Response 12 See response to number 15 above.

Question 13 PROPOSAL Certifications and Representations This is listed as “Tab E” in Section

00100-2 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS, however, in Section 00100-3 CONTENT OF

PROPOSAL, it is listed under “Tab D Proposal Data Sheet.” Please Clarify

Response 13 See response to number 10 above.

Question 14 Addendum to Section 00100, Instructions to Offerors, Section 00100-2, page 18 of 113 identifies that Volume I, Tab I is to contain Tab IC Data Management System.

Subsequent Sections 00100-3 Content of Proposal and 0100-4 Evaluation Procedures do not contain any text identifying the content for, and the evaluation of Tab IC Data

Management System. Please provide.

Response 14 See response to number 10 above.

Question 15 General - At the site visit on 22 May 2013 it was stated that the current NPDES permit does not allow for the use of an onsite batch plant. Please confirm that the grout plant as specified in 31 32 23.13-3.1.3.2 and/or 31 32 23.16-3.1.3.2 is not included in this restriction?

Response 15 USACE's submission for the NPDES permit did not include or account for a concrete batch plant or a grout plant. However, the NPDES permit does not state that a concrete batch plant or grout plant is prohibited. If the Contractor elects to build a batch plant or grout plant, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to modify the NPDES permit and obtain any additional permitting required to erect these features. The Government is not responsible for cost or schedule impacts associated with review delays by other agencies or disapproval of permits by other agencies.

Question 16 31 32 23 13 08 - 3.3.16 - The referenced specification includes a strength requirement of 500 PSI at 28 days for all grouts. This strength requirement is high relative to other projects. Consider revising this requirement to 200 PSI.

Response 16 Requirement will not be revised.

Question 17 31 32 23 16 08 - The referenced specification includes references to performing work in the Critical Area. From our interpretation the Critical area entirely resides in the area of

Permanent Foundation Grouting as defined in Specification 31 32 23 13 08. Is there a reason the critical area is referenced in this specification?

Response 17 Yes, see contract drawing C-2100.

Question 18 31 32 23 16 08 - 3.3.15 - The referenced specification includes a strength requirement of 500 PSI at 28 days for all grouts. This strength requirement is high relative to other projects. Consider revising this requirement to 200 PSI.

Response 18 Requirement will not be revised.

Question 19 31 32 23.13 08 - 1.10.2 - The referenced specification states that, "Grout drilling, pressure washing, water pressure testing, and grouting shall not be performed simultaneously on two holes within 80 feet of each other, measured at the closest points along the holes." Consider relaxing this requirement after the Primary series of holes.

Response 19 Requirement will not be revised.

Question 20 31 32 23.13 08 - 1.2.9 - The referenced specification states that, "Simultaneously drilling and grouting in different sections shall not be closer than 80 feet." Consider relaxing this requirement after the Primary series of holes.

Response 20 Requirement will not be revised.

Question 21 31 32 23.13 08 - 3.3.16.4 - The references specification states that, "Pumping speeds shall be reduced if, due to size and continuity of fractures, it is found impossible to reach the required pressure after pumping a reasonable volume of grout, as defined by the Contracting Officer, at the minimum workable water/cement ratio or grout with sand mix." Specification section 01 22 00.00 10 - 1.4.23.2 states that, "The minimum required injection rate when maximum injection pressure is not achieved is 10 gallons per minute." Are injection rates of less than 10 GPM allowable if, due to size and continuity of fractures, it is found impossible to reach the required pressure after pumping a reasonable volume of grout?

Response 21 Requirement will not be revised.

Question 22 31 32 23.13 16 - 1.10.1 - The referenced specification states that, "Grout drilling, pressure washing, water pressure testing, and grouting shall not be performed simultaneously on two holes within 80 feet of each other, measured at the closest points along the holes." Consider relaxing this requirement after the Primary series of holes.

Response 22 Requirement will not be revised.

Question 23 31 32 23.13 16 - 1.2.9 - The referenced specification states that, "Simultaneously drilling and grouting in different sections shall not be closer than 80 feet." Consider relaxing this requirement after the Primary series of holes.

Response 23 Requirement will not be revised.

Question 24 31 32 23.16 08 - 3.3.15.4 - The references specification states that, "Pumping speeds shall be reduced if, due to size and continuity of fractures, it is found impossible to reach the required pressure after pumping a reasonable volume of grout, as defined by the Contracting Officer, at the minimum workable water/cement ratio or grout with sand mix." Specification section 01 22 00.00 10 - 1.4.23.2 states that, "The minimum required injection rate when maximum injection pressure is not achieved is 10 gallons per minute." Are injection rates of less than 10 GPM allowable if, due to size and continuity of fractures, it is found impossible to reach the required pressure after pumping a reasonable volume of grout?

Response 24 Requirement will not be revised.

Question 25 31 32 23.16 08 - 3.3.9 - The referenced specification includes the use of surface packers. Are surface packers required to be instrumented per 31 32 23.13 08 - 1.2.28 and 31 32 23.13 08 - 3.1.3.1

Response 25 No.

Question 26 My company has a landfill/waste management facility in Mt. Jewett, PA that can accept material from this project. We have worked with ECC, one of the USACE contractors for Hurricane Sandy in NY and NJ, and this facility was approved to accept materials from the storm. Is there an approval process for disposal facilities for this project, and if so, how do we/who do we contact to obtain such an approval?

Response 26 The disposal sites provided in the specifications are taken from PADEP’s website, at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=589660&mode=2

There is no process for USACE pre-approval. Approval for a site will be handled through the “Work Plan – Disposal of Materials” submittal in Specification Section 02

42 00.00 08 (submitted post-award). As part of this submittal, the Contractor will have to demonstrate that the disposal site is approved to accept the type of material proposed to be taken there based on Federal, State and Local regulations, per Specification

Section 02 42 00.00 08, paragraph Permitted Solid Waste Disposal Facility.

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=589660&mode=2

Question 27 Due to the length of this project is it possible to add a fuel index to the bid so we are not guessing at fuel costs 54 months out?

Response 27 No fuel index will be included.

Question 28 SECTION 01 35 00.00 08 SPECIAL PROCEDURES 1.5.3 Hauling Materials and

Equipment “The contractor is not permitted to obtain or utilize private property.”

QUESTION Does this statement preclude the contractor from leasing or buying property off site as a pre-staging area for equipment, or other uses due to the limited on-site laydown areas?

Response 28 Sentence deleted.

Question 29 SECTION 01 35 00.00 08

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

1.5.14 Helipad

“The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with local emergency responders in locating a new temporary location for a helipad.”

QUESTION Are they any USACE operational restrictions that would preclude relocating the helipad to the Boat Launch parking lot, the road immediately north of the current location or the lawn near the Resident Office?

Response 29 Selection of locations should be coordinating with local emergency responders and presented as a submittal during construction (an open paved area or field will be adequate).

Question 30 What type of electric power is available on the site?

Response 30 The Contractor is responsible for researching and designing their electrical utility tie-ins as required, per Specification Section 01 18 00.00 08, paragraphs Temporary Power and

Commercial Power. Any electrical utility work should be coordinated with the local electric utility supplier. Some locations are shown on the drawings and described in

Specification Section 01 18 00.00 08. Other locations may be available for use, but must be researched and designed by the Contractor and coordinated with the power utility.

Question 31 SECTION 02 32 00

SUBSURFACE DRILLING, SAMPLING, AND TESTING

1.9.1 Drill Rig Operator Qualifications

“The Drill Rig Operator shall possess a minimum of five years’ experience drilling in dam or levee embankments, or have drilled on at least five projects have a minimum duration of four weeks in dam or levee embankments with the drilling equipment used on this project. The Drill Rig Operators shall be familiar and experienced with the proposed equipment and shall be familiar with these guidelines.”

QUESTION Does this experience requirement apply to the rock core drill rig operators that will be safely drilling through overburden protective casing or solely for drill operators drilling through the embankment?

Response 31 Yes, the requirements for the Drill Rig Operator apply to all drill rig operators.

Question 32 Section 31 56 10.00 08

CUTOFF WALL CONSTRUCTION

3.2.1 Cutoff Wall Excavation Equipment

“The excavation equipment shall be non-percussive within the embankment and foundation soil to a minimum depth of 10 feet below the top of rock.”

QUESTION Does “non-percussive” equipment prohibit the use of a chisel to remove boulders in the soils as is standard industry practice?

Response 32 No.

Question 33 Page 20 of 213

2. PROPOSAL FILES

“b. “Each TAB of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Team Consensus Narrative discussion.”

QUESTION Can USACE explain, elaborate or define what is meant by “Team

Consensus Narrative discussion”, either by example or stating the required content of the Team Consensus Narrative?

Response 33 See response to number 10 above.

Question 34 Page 24 of 113. Sub-Factor Title IIB Specialized Experience of Key Personnel “Key personnel proposed for this contract shall have a maximum two (2) page resume included in the proposal using the example format provided.” – We have not been able to locate this referenced “example format”.

Response 34 See response to number 10 above.

Question 35 Please reference p. 18 /113, Instructions to Offerors: under Volume I, Tab I, there is a reference to Sub-tab IC – Data Management System, as well as on p. 20/113

(Exceptions). However, this particular tab is never mentioned again in the actual content section (00100-3 Content of Proposal, p. 23/113). Please confirm that we are to submit information under Vol I, Tab I, Subtab IC – Data Management System. If affirmative, please also issue content requirements.

Response 35 See response to number 15 above.

Question 36 Please reference p. 15/113, Instructions to Offerors: under Vol I, Tab III, Past

Performance, it states that “Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.” Please consider waiving this requirement, as well as exempting the PPQs from the page count limit.

Response 36 See response to number 8 above.

Question 37 Subfactor 1C, page 23, any identification of the Data Management System is not included. Is there a reason for this or was it an omission?

Response 37 See response to number 15 above.

Question 38 ATTACHMENTS 1 THRU 7 Could you please make available editable versions of

Attachments 1 thru 7?

Response 38 See attachment to Amendment 0006.

Question 39 SF1442 SOLICITATION – 00100-2 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS, 2. PROPOSAL FILES, B.

CONTENT REQUIREMENTS “Each TAB of the proposal shall consist of a Table of

Contents, Summary Section, and the Team Consensus Narrative discussion.” Please clarify if these items should be included behind the tab for each Factor or for each Sub

Factor.

Response 39 See response to number 10 above.

Question 40 SF1442 SOLICITATION – 00100-2 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS, 2. PROPOSAL FILES, B.

CONTENT Please provide more detailed instruction on what should be included in the

“Team Consensus Narrative.”

Response 40 See response to number 8 above.

Question 41 SF1442 SOLICITATION – 00100-3 CONTENT OF PROPOSAL, VOLUME I – TAB II –

FACTOR II – EXPERIENCE, SUB-FACTOR IIB, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OF KEY

PERSONNEL “Key personnel proposed for this contract shall have a maximum two (2) page resume included in the proposal using the example format provided.” Please provide the example format.

Response 41 See response to number 158 above.

Question 42

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT SPECIFICATION 01 22 00 PAGE 14 PARA 1.4.9

The bituminous pavement construction will not occur until late in the project, years after the proposal due date. This is a significant risk for the Contractor given the price fluctuation in asphaltic materials. Please consider adopting PennDOT’s specification

110.04 Price Adjustment of Bituminous Materials to mitigate this risk for the

Contractor and likely reduce the cost to the Government.

Response 42 No adjustments will be made for bituminous materials.

Question 43 SF1442 SOLICITATION – 00100-3 CONTENT OF PROPOSAL, VOLUME I – TAB III –

PAST PERFORMANCE Should the PPQ forms be included with the proposal or sent directly to the USACE?

Response 43 As noted in the INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS, it should be included with the proposal.

Question 44 SF1442 SOLICITATION – 00100-3 CONTENT OF PROPOSAL, VOLUME I – TAB I –

FACTOR I – TECHNICAL APPROACH Please provide CAD file(s) of the site including existing contours. This would be used to start our detailed Staging and Area

Use Plan.

Response 44 The following drawings are available under Amendment 0006: G-1039, C-1094, C-

2095, C-1104, C-1104, C-2105, C-3110, C-3111, C-3112, C-3113, C-3114, C-3115.

Due to the size of the files offeroers need to request drawings from LRP Contracting

Question 45 STANDARD FORM 1442 Page 20 of 213 2. PROPOSAL FILES

“b. “Each TAB of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Team Consensus Narrative discussion.”

QUESTION: Does “each TAB” mean a table of Contents, Summary Section, and Team

Consensus Narration are required for each sub factor tab (i.e. TAB IA, IB, IC) or just the Main Factor Tab (i.e. TAB I)?

Response 45 See response to number 8 above.

Question 46 ADDENDUM TO SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 00100-2

SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS (Page 18 of 113) “Volume I (Technical Proposal) (1

Original, 7 copies and 1 CD) This volume shall be divided into FOUR separate sections, marked by tabular dividers:

Tab I –Technical Approach

Tab IA Means and Method

Tab IB Emergency Response

Tab IC Data Management System ”

QUESTION: Page 18 quoted above requires Tab 1C Data Management System, But under “00100-3 CONTENT OF PROPOSAL”, items to “be included in the Proposal

Submission”, for page 23 of 113 there is no proposal content description or requirements for Tab IC Data Management System. Will USACE consider adding the content requirements for TAB 1C?

Response 46 See response to number 8 above.

Question 47 ADDENDUM TO SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 00100-2

SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS (Page 18 of 113) “Volume I (Technical Proposal) (1

Original, 7 copies and 1 CD) This volume shall be divided into FOUR separate sections, marked by tabular dividers:

Tab IC Data Management System”

QUESTION: Page 18 quoted above requires Tab 1C Data Management System, but under “B. FACTORS AND SUB-FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED, 1. FACTOR I –

TECHNICAL APPROACH” (page 31 of 113), Tab IC Data Management System is not shown in the table. Is Tab 1C to be evaluated?

Response 47 See response to number 10 above.

Question 48 ADDENDUM TO SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 00100-2

SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS (Page 18 of 113) “Volume I (Technical Proposal) (1

Original, 7 copies and 1 CD) This volume shall be divided into FOUR separate sections, marked by tabular dividers:

Tab IC Data Management System”

QUESTION: Page 18 quoted above requires Tab 1C Data Management System, but under “C. EVALUATION APPROACH”, for page 33 of 113 there is no evaluation approach for Tab 1C Data Management System. Will USACE consider adding the evaluation approach for Tab 1C?

Response 48 See response to number 10 above.

Question 49 Section 31 00 00 Subsection 1.10 Slope Stability The specifications state, "If the maximum work platform geometry is constructed with materials and procedures in accordance with these specifications and the drawings then slope stability design is not required by the contractor in this submittal." Can the same apply if the work platform meets all above criteria and design except that it is smaller than the maximum shown?

Response 49 Section 31 00 00 Paragraph 1.10 states that any change from the drawings and specifications will require a design submittal in accordance with section 01 33 16.00 08

Question 50 Please confirm that all materials including permanent materials will be taxed?

Response 50 Reference FAR Clause 52.229-3, Federal, State and Local Taxes on the SF1442, in

Section 00700, which is included as a reference. USACE issues no tax exemption on materials or permanent materials.

Question 51 Drawing C-2100. Permanent Grout for U-Line is between 6+20 to 7+80. Slurry Control

Drilling and Grouting UU-Line is from 8+30 to 22+95. There is a 50 ft gap between the two types of grouting. Is this the intent of the specification?

Response 51 Yes

Question 52 Reference Page 18 of 113, ‘ADDENDUM TO SECTION 00100 – INSTRUCTIONS

TO OFFERORS” - “Tab 1C Data Management System”, What should be included with the proposal in regards to the Data Management System and how will the Data

Management System be evaluated in the proposal? Please Clarify.

Response 52 See response to number 15 above.

Question 53 Request an extension beyond June 14 th to ask questions should additional questions arise after review of outstanding Amendment information.

Response 53 Questions beyond the 1 July 2013 date (per Amendment 4) will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Question 54 Section 31 32 23.13 08 - States that “Material test reports showing that the various grouting materials meet the quality and soundness requirements specified shall be submitted 90 days prior to submittal of the grout mixes. The reports shall include mill tests for cement and pozzolans, and aggregate quality testing.” Can the 90 days requirement be relaxed since these material will be provided by the suppliers certified mill(s)?

Response 54 The requirement will not be relaxed.

Question 55 Is Sonic Drilling allowed in the Critical Area outside of the October 1 to March 1 restriction?

Response 55 No.

Question 56 31 32 23.13 08 - 1.10.2 - The referenced specification includes several restrictions on sequencing of the drilling, grouting and testing. Please consider applying these restrictions to only the P(i), P and S series holes. These restrictions will significantly add to the overall cost.

Response 56 Restrictions will not be revised

Question 57 31 32 23.13 08 - 1.10.2 - The referenced specification includes several restrictions on sequencing of the drilling, grouting and testing. Please consider removing 7 day set restriction and allow work closer than 10 feet after the 3 day restriction. These restrictions will significantly add to the overall cost.

Response 57 Restrictions will not be revised. Perform per Specification 31 32 23.13 08

Question 58 31 32 23.13 16 - 1.10.1 - The referenced specification includes several restrictions on sequencing of the drilling, grouting and testing that will increase the overall cost and increase the performance time. Please consider applying these restrictions to only the

P(i), P and S series holes.

Response 58 Restrictions will not be revised

Question 59 31 32 23.13 16 - 1.10.1 - The referenced specification includes several restrictions on sequencing of the drilling, grouting and testing. Please consider removing 7 day set restriction and allow work closer than 10 feet after the 3 day restriction. These restrictions will significantly add to the overall cost.

Response 59 Restrictions will not be revised

Question 60 31 32 23.13 16 - 1.5 SD-06. The referenced section states that Materials Test Report for grouting materials must be submitted 90 days prior to submittal of grout mixes.

This duration seems excessive and will control the start of the grouting operations while adding significant cost and time. Consider revising this to 30 days or with the submittal of grout mixes.

Response 60 The requirement will not be revised

Question 61 31 32 23.16 08 - 1.5 SD-06. The referenced section states that Materials Test Report for grouting materials must be submitted 90 days prior to submittal of grout mixes.

This duration seems excessive and will control the start of the grouting operations while adding significant cost and time. Consider revising this to 30 days or with the submittal of grout mixes.

Response 61 The requirement will not be revised

Question 62 ADDENDUM TO SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

IIB Specialized Experience of Key Personnel Page 24 of 113

“Key personnel proposed for this contract shall have a maximum two (2) page resume included in the proposal using the example format provided.”

QUESTIONS: There is no example resume format provided. Will USACE provide a sample resume format? If so, can USACE provide the sample format in the next

Amendment?

Response 62 See response to number 10 above.

Question 63 Which dates should we assume for Award and Notice To Proceed?

Response 63 Based on the current August 29, 2013 Request for Proposal (RFP) date, contract award in late January and notice to proceed about four weeks after contract award.

Question 64 SPEC 01 35 00 special procedures Article 1.5.3 says “The Contractor is not permitted to obtain or utilize private property.” We request that this sentence be removed from the contract.

Response 64 Sentence deleted.

Question 65 SPEC 31 32 23.13 08 PERMANENT FOUNDATION DRILLING AND GROUTING

Is a preliminary method demonstration required for the permanent foundation drilling and grouting? In case it is required, please clarify the extend of the preliminary method demonstration for the permanent foundation drilling and grouting and the associated testing.

Response 65 No.

Question 66 Spec 31 56 10, Page 28, Para 3.2.1 “Cutoff Wall Excavation Equipment”: The specification states, “The excavation equipment shall be non-percussive within the embankment and foundation soil to a minimum depth of 10 feet below the top of rock.”

Please specify if this requirement also applies to hammer grab and chisel which are the industry standard for excavation through casings.

Response 66 No.

Question 67 Please provide the requirements for the Performance and Payment bonds in regards to the amounts each should cover.

Response 67 See FAR Clause 52.228-15 that has been incorporated by full text into Section 00700 –

Contract Clauses per Amendment 0006.

Question 68 SECTION 31 09 14

Data Management System

Paragraph 1.5 Qualifications:

Question 15: Is the Data Manager required to be present on site daily during the contract period? Is a Data Manager required for each shift?

Response 68 Please refer to Amendment 0006.

Question 69 Reference Specification Section 03 37 29 Page 17 stating “Manufactured sand is not permitted.” May the contractor utilize manufactured sand if could show meets technical requirements for the concrete mix(s)?

Response 69 No.

Question 70 It appears that Form W911WN-13-R-0002 applies primarily to an offeror seeking prime contractor award. I am somewhat unclear as to what documentation and forms apply to a survey subcontractor.

Response 70 That is correct. If you are seeking subcontractor work, then you may use the Interested

Vendor tab to network, or use the pre-bid site visit sign in sheet posted on

AMENDMENT 0002 for networking purposes.

Question 71 The Contract Specifications and Drawings provide extensive details regarding erosion and sediment (E&S) control measures and required for the project.

Addendum #3 contained the NPDES permits for the project. The letters and drawings in the permit contain details and notes that are not contained or are contradictory to those in the contract drawings listed above.

Question #1: In the event of conflicts between the contract documents and the NPDES

Permit documents, which governs?

Response 71 While the NPDES Permit must be modified to reflect the accepted contractor's means and methods of construction, the NPDES permit and supporting material provided in

Amendment 0004 is to be considered For Information Only for the purposes of developing a proposal. Contractors are required to meet the requirements set forth in the Contract Drawings and Specifications. The materials provided in Amendment 0004 are for the Offerors' use in preparing proposals. See the RFP and Specification Section

01 57 20.00 10 Paragraph 1.7.1.1 for additional information.

Question 72 With Amendment #3 we printed some plan sheets , the first sheet is X-1001-A dated 03

July 2011 thru X-5020 dated 24 August 2011.

My question is there anything in these plan sheets that has to be built that is not in the

March 2013 Certified Final Documents?

Response 72 See response to 416

Question 73 00100-3 CONTENT OF PROPOSAL, VOLUME I – TAB III – PAST

PERFORMANCE. We have received feedback from a USACE Client that they have completed the PPQ but their legal office will not allow them to send it to us. In the past an email address has been provided in solicitations which allow Clients to email completed PPQ forms directly to the Government. Please provide an email address so that PPQ forms can be sent directly to the Government.

Response 73 The revised INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS, included in Amendment 0006, states that all PPQs shall be included in Volume I, TAB III; PPQs shall be sent directly to the clients.

Question 74 For TAB III, does the USACE required Past Performance Questionnaires, Form PPQ-0 (and associated recognition documents); and TAB IVB's

USACE's furnished attachment 5, "PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE TABLE" count against Volume I's 125 page limit? Are they excepted from the page total like the required resumes, example projects and Data Management System sample outputs?

The PPQ-0 forms will require 20 pages unto themselves, that can be best used for the technical details required in TAB IA Means and Methods.

Response 74 See response to question 10 above.

Question 75 SECTION 31 00 00

EARTHWORK

3.3.6.1 Selection of Borrow Material

”Borrow material from approved sources on Government-controlled land may be obtained without payment of royalties. Unless specifically provided, do not obtain borrow within the limits of the project site without prior written approval”

3.3.6.4 Borrow Area Excavation

“The Contractor shall not excavate for borrow within the project limits except for the area located east of the spillway approach”

QUESTION Will USACE consider extending the contractor work limits east of the spillway and borrow area for additional borrow material and disposal of “clean fill” as described in SECTION 02 42 00.00 08 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS, paragraph 1.9?

Response 75 The CWL has been set in this area and will not be changed by USACE due to existing property limits.