Grand Marais Q A 06142012.pdf

W911XK-12-B-0004 14 June 2012 FY12 Grand Marais Pile Breakwater Reconstruction

Questions and Answers as of 14 June 2012

Q1. Will there be a site visit on June 6th at 11:00 AM and where will it be held?

A1. The site visit will be held on June 6th at 11:00 AM and the harbor. The site visit will start from Please see uploaded map

Q2. The specifications speak of disposal of the existing debris, does the debris need to a class II landfill

A2. SECTION 35 31 19 STONE PLACEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION 3.1.8 Disposal of Unsuitable Material The Contractor is responsible for disposing of all unsuitable material generated by this project. Unsuitable material must be disposed of off-site, and in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

Q3. Please clarify if the USACE accepts option #3 please clarify the impact of the current project being performed by the local municipality. If both projects have the same specifications and design there will be a gap in the break wall. Who is responsible for tying in the two systems and if this falls into this project please provide a design detail for this work.

A3. If Option 3 is exercised, the work will be completed as designed. They will not be tied together in any way shape or form. They are separate projects and the gap will be there.

Q4. The project is listed as a HUB-Zone set-a-side. Please verify the percentage of the self-performed work.

A4. This is NOT a HubZone set aside. See the answer to question No. 5.

Q5. The current parameters states that the project is to be substantially completed by November 15, 2013. Is this true for the base project or is this date firm if option 3 is accepted.

A5. This is true all work will be completed by November 15, 2013 for the base and all options.

52.217-17 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY-SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM

(MAR 1989) "The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calander days after notice to proceed."

W911XK-12-B-0004 14 June 2012 FY12 Grand Marais Pile Breakwater Reconstruction

Q6. The local concrete batch plant has not been recertified by the state of Michigan but is currently provided product on other Federal projects, does the USACE require any re-certification of this facility.

A6. SECTION 35 31 19.45 03 STONE MATERIALS, 1.3 SUBMITTALS, SD-03 Product Data, Stone Source; G-EDC For each off-site source of stone material it proposes to furnish, the Contractor shall, at least 30 days in advance of using a source, designate in writing one or a combination of sources intended for use. The submission of information for all proposed stone source(s) shall include: (1) areas and lifts of the quarry or pit to be worked, (2) the specific geological stratum or strata to be utilized, (3) available laboratory testing records, (4) bulk specific gravity range, and (5) completed projects constructed of the same stone to be furnished. Refer to Sec 2.1.2.2. For each type of stone material the Contractor proposes to furnish, the Contractor shall, at least 30 calendar days in advance of using a source, designate in writing the proposed source(s). The Contractor may also propose other sources as explained in paragraph 2.2.2. Special requirements for approval of such sources are given in paragraphs 2.2.2 and 2.4. If a proposed non-listed source is disapproved, the Contractor shall submit the required data for replacement source(s) from the source list in Attachment A.