Quinby_ProjNet_as_of_6Sept2016_Redacted.pdf

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Bid Inquiry Contracting Officers Report All Inquiries

Project: 2016 QUINBY CREEK MAINTENANCE DREDGIN Review: QUINBY CREEK MAINTENANCE DREDGING

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Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 6647686 Planning - Plan Formulation 4. Bidder Questions and Comments Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In the Bid Docs section 4 Bidder "Questions and Comments" state "All questions and/or comments should reach the above referenced Contracting Office via ProjNet no later than 02 September 2016" and further down it states that "The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 7 days prior to bid opening in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary" Which of these is the correct measurement to get questions in?

By: Nathan Carbajal; Manson Construction Company; (9042710750). On: Aug 24 2016. Forward request by email.

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1-1 Government Response. Clarify that all questions and/or comments should reach the above reference

Contracting Office via ProjNet not later than 15 days prior to the bid opening which is 19September2016.

By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6647693 Environmental 01 57 20 page 9 3.4.3.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Understanding that floating hose needs to be used over oyster grounds and to reach the disposal site pipe will need to cross the Baylor Grounds. Does floating hose need to be used within the disposal site also?

By: Nathan Carbajal; Manson Construction Company; (9042710750). On: Aug 24 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. No, it does not. The discharge pipe may be submerged (and marked, or floated within the limits of the disposal area. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201- 3274) On: Aug 25 2016

1-1 Government Response. No, it does not. The discharge pipe may be submerged (and marked, or floated within the limits of the disposal area. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6649294 Contracting Permits Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Question - Are there any turbidity requirements for this project? If so, please detail this information.

By: Craig Seibert; Southwind Construction; (812-867-7220). On: Aug 25 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The contractor shall minimize turbidity to the maximum extents possible. No turbidity curtains are required for this project. Item "j" in Section 01 32 01; paragraph 3.3.2.3 "Critical Activities" will not be required and be removed via amendment. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 25 2016

1-1 Government Response. The contractor shall minimize turbidity to the maximum extents possible. No turbidity curtains are required for this project. Item "j" in Section 01 32 01; paragraph 3.3.2.3 "Critical Activities" will not be required and be removed via amendment. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016

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Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6649324 Contracting Plan Drawings Sheet 2 of 6 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference - Sheet 2 of 6 shows nearly the entire turning basin as being dredged (crosshatched).

Question - It has been observed that there are several docks and pilings in the dredge template. Will these docks and pilings be removed by the Owner prior to dredging?

By: Craig Seibert; Southwind Construction; (812-867-7220). On: Aug 25 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. No, docks and pilings will not be removed. It is expected that bidders remove material to the maximum extent practicable in the turning basin. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 25 2016

1-1 Government Response. No, docks and pilings will not be removed. It is expected that bidders remove material to the maximum extent practicable in the turning basin. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6649337 Contracting Plan Drawings Sheet 2 of 6 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference - Sheet 2 of 6 shows nearly the entire turning basin as being dredged (crosshatched).

Evaluation - If the docks and pilings will not be removed prior to dredging, then there needs to be a sufficient buffer from all structures in order to keep from undermining these structures.

Question - How many feet should the contractor stay away from the seawall, pilings, docks, and any other structures that may be present?

By: Craig Seibert; Southwind Construction; (812-867-7220). On: Aug 25 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The contractor should not dredge to the extents that would disturb existing structures. That said, an approximate buffer zone of 15 feet from existing structures should be considered. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 25 2016

1-1 Government Response. The contractor should not dredge to the extents that would disturb existing structures. That said, an approximate buffer zone of 15 feet from existing structures should be considered.

By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6649353 Contracting Sec. 35 20 23 Pg. 14 1.11 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference - ".....The records of previous dredging are available in the Operations Branch at the Norfolk District".

Question - Can you please give the Contractors the appropriate procedures and contact information so we can obtain this information?

By: Craig Seibert; Southwind Construction; (812-867-7220). On: Aug 25 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Contact Jason Flowers via email at Jason.r.flowers@usace.army.mil or by phone (757) 201-7017. Please specify what documents and information you would like. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 25

1-1 Government Response. Contact Jason Flowers via email at Jason.r.flowers@usace.army.mil or by phone

(757) 201-7017. Please specify what documents and information you would like. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6649358 Contracting Plan Drawings Sheet 5 of 6 Disposal Area Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Question - What is the current capacity of the disposal area when figuring in the required tolerances?

By: Craig Seibert; Southwind Construction; (812-867-7220). On: Aug 25 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The designated disposal area has sufficient capacity for the placement of dredged material for this contract. This includes the consideration for the requirements of the permits.

By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 25 2016

1-1 Government Response. The designated disposal area has sufficient capacity for the placement of dredged material for this contract. This includes the consideration for the requirements of the permits. By:

Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6649380 Contracting Permits Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference - There are several permits in the specifications stating that only 100,000 Cubic Yards of material can be dredged per dredge cycle.

Evaluation - The contract is proposing to dredge 143,000 CY of material on this project.

Question - Please elaborate on the yardage restrictions and what impact that would have on the Contractors.

By: Craig Seibert; Southwind Construction; (812-867-7220). On: Aug 25 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Permit has been modified to allow for material above the 100,000 cy limit to be placed. Permitting documents will be released via amendment. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 25 2016

1-1 Government Response. Permit has been modified to allow for material above the 100,000 cy limit to be placed. Permitting documents will be released via amendment. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6649393 Contracting Plan Drawings Surveys Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference - Your plan drawings are showing the last surveys being performed on this project over 2 years ago.

Evaluation - Due to the already existing shallow conditions present at this site, it is crucial that current depths are shown for this project in order to determine the accessibility of not only the dredge template, but also the disposal area.

Question - Can you please provide updated surveys showing the existing depths at the project location?

By: Craig Seibert; Southwind Construction; (812-867-7220). On: Aug 25 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Due to the shallow conditions accretion and/or deposition was expected to be minimal, therefore, no additional survey was conducted. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 25 2016

1-1 Government Response. Due to the shallow conditions accretion and/or deposition was expected to be minimal, therefore, no additional survey was conducted. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office;

((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6649398 Contracting Payment Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Question - Please confirm that the contractor will be paid for material removed from the dredge template. (AKA - Will be paid "in the cut")

By: Craig Seibert; Southwind Construction; (812-867-7220). On: Aug 25 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The Contractor will be paid for material removed within the Contract dredging pay prism which is to a depth of -7 feet MLLW as indicated in Specification Section 00 01 15 List

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1-1 Government Response. The Contractor will be paid for material removed within the Contract dredging pay prism which is to a depth of -7 feet MLLW as indicated in Specification Section 00 01 15 List of Drawings, Sheet 1 of 6, "Typical Section Showing Side Slopes and Overdepth". By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6650370 Contracting N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are as-built drawings of the USCG Tri Legged Beach Aid to Navigation available (including pile size, penetration distance and embedment soils?

By: Justin Chorlog; Orion Marine Construction, Inc.; (813-835-2847). On: Aug 26 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. No, they are not available. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District;

((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 26 2016

1-1 Government Response. No, they are not available. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office;

((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6650372 Contracting 35 20 23, 1.10.1.2, Pre-Award Survey

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

Section 35 20 23, page 13, 1.10.1.2, Pre-Award Survey Evaluation states that, "Unless the Contracting Officer determines otherwise, documentation of the inspection for each piece of plant must be in possession of the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after bid opening."

If the Contractor intends to lease some support equipment will the Contractor be granted a time extension for the Pre-Award Evaluation?

By: Justin Chorlog; Orion Marine Construction, Inc.; (813-835-2847). On: Aug 26 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Due to execution constraints, no additional time will be granted.

Contractors should include all available documentation in their pre-award package to include a list of potential leased equipment. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 26 2016

1-1 Government Response. Due to execution constraints, no additional time will be granted. Contractors should include all available documentation in their pre-award package to include a list of potential leased equipment. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6650772 Environmental 1 57 20 page 9 3.4.3.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Referance: If floating of the pipeline cannot be achieved due to shallow conditions, the contractor may use the option of obtaining written permission from the lease-holder to cross aforementioned oyster and shellfish grounds.

Question: Who is the point of contact to obtain permission to cross the public Baylor Oyster Grounds?

By: Nathan Carbajal; Manson Construction Company; (9042710750). On: Aug 26 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. No additional coordination with VMRC is required to cross the public Baylor Grounds for the purpose of accessing the Quinby Creek designated dredged material placement area. The Contractor shall use the pipeline access route as indicated in the plans and specifications. The Contractor has the option to further coordinate with VMRC, if they determine it appropriate to do so. Refer to the solicitation documents, paragraph 3, page 24 of 33 regarding liability for Oyster Planting Damage Liability. By: Jason Flowers; NAO Norfolk District; ((757) 201-3274) On: Aug 31 2016

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1-1 Government Response. No additional coordination with VMRC is required to cross the public Baylor Grounds for the purpose of accessing the Quinby Creek designated dredged material placement area. The Contractor shall use the pipeline access route as indicated in the plans and specifications. The Contractor has the option to further coordinate with VMRC, if they determine it appropriate to do so. Refer to the solicitation documents, paragraph 3, page 24 of 33 regarding liability for Oyster Planting Damage Liability.

By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 31 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6653948 Planning - Plan Formulation W91236-15-b-0010 N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Referance: W91236-15-b-0010 The same project bid last year (2015) with an offeror under the Government Estimate.

Question: Why is the project being rebid this year (2016)? What are the main reasons this solicitation was not completed last year?

By: Nathan Carbajal; Manson Construction Company; (9042710750). On: Aug 30 2016. Forward request by email.

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1-1 Government Response. W91236-15-B-0010 was Terminated for Convenience. The current Solicitation, W91236-16-B-0004 also represents a slightly revised requirement/specification. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO- CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 31 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6655226 Contracting Bid Date Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Currently you have the bid date set to open on Monday the 19th at 9:00 a.m.

Could the bid date please be pushed back to Tuesday the 20th at 2:00 p.m.?

This would allow the shipping carrier adequate time to deliver the package while someone was in the office.

Currently having a bid time at 9:00 a.m the Contractor would have to send the bid out on Thursday the 15th.

By: Craig Seibert; Southwind Construction; (812-867-7220). On: Aug 31 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. An Amendment will be issued that extends the proposal due date to 2:00 PM

EST Tuesday 20September2016. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On: Aug 31 2016

1-1 Government Response. An Amendment will be issued that extends the proposal due date to 2:00 PM EST Tuesday 20September2016. By: Stormie Wicks; CENAO-CT Contracting Office; ((757)201.7215) On:

Aug 31 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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