W9123620B0007-0001_FINAL_11182019.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

W9123620B0007 NASA Wallops Beach Renourishment Project located in Accomack County, Virginia is hereby Amended as follow s:

Please see continuation page for full Amendment breakout.

Contracting POC: Stormie Wicks (757) 201.7215 Stormie.B.Wicks@usace.army.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 16

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Nov-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W9123620B0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Oct-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Nov-2019

CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510

W91236 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9123620B0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 20-Nov-2019 02:00 PM to 22-Nov-2019 12:00 PM.

The Issued By organization has changed from

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510-1096

to

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510

CLIN 0003

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 2,724.00 from 4,976.00 to 7,700.00.

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0003 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

365 dys. ANP 4,976 USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK

JULIO ALTUNA

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510-1096

757-201-7701 FOB: Destination

W91236

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

365 dys. ANP 7,700 USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK

JULIO ALTUNA

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510-1096

757-201-7701 FOB: Destination

W91236

SECTION 00 72 00 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

The following have been modified:

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 15 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. * The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

SECTION 00 73 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

W9123620B0007 NASA Wallops Beach Renourishment Project located in Accomack County, Virginia is hereby Amended as follows:

1. Bid Opening Date is hereby extended from 2:00 PM EST 20 November 2019 to 2:00 PM EST 22 November 2019.

2. Bid Schedule, CLIN 0003 “Marine Filter Mattress” updated from 4,976 Square yard to 7,700 Square Yard.

3. The following Amended documents are hereby incorporated:

a) 01 14 00 NASA Wallops Specs Amended

b) 01 22 00 NASA Wallops Specs Amended

c) 35 31 19 NASA Wallops Specs Amended

d) WALLOPS ISLAND_PLANS_amended_15_Nov_2019

4. The following Plans and Specs Sections are hereby revised:

a) Specifications: Section 01 14 00 1.3.1 (b)

OLD: Due to the current NASA Rocket Launch Schedule, the Contractor will not be allowed to operate within a designated radius of 1250 feet as shown on the plans. The Contractor shall remain outside of this radius from contract award to November 25, 2019. During this period of restriction, the Contractor will not be allowed to perform construction of the breakwaters or beach fill within the following designated longitudes and latitudes:

1. 75.488W 37.834N

2. 75.488W 37.829N

3. 75.493W 37.828N These locations are within the stations 24+00 to 50+00 pertaining to the contract drawings.

NEW: Due to the current NASA Rocket Launch Schedule, the Contractor will not be allowed to operate within a designated radius of 1250 feet as shown on the plans starting January 5, 2020 to March 15, 2020. The Contractor is prohibited from performing any work to breakwaters or beach fill within the designated radius during the specified time frame. However, he may traverse through the area during this time to work on other areas outside the radius.

Restriction occurs within the following designated longitudes and latitudes:

1. 75.488W 37.834N

2. 75.488W 37.829N

3. 75.493W 37.828N These locations are within the stations 24+00 to 50+00 pertaining to the contract drawings. During the time of rocket launch (as designated by the COR) all contractor personnel will be required to evacuate the site for the duration of the launch.

b) Specifications: Section 01 22 00 1.3.2.2.1 OLD: Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing, transporting, stockpiling (if applicable), placing and constructing the marine mattress (6" thickness) including stone fill and geotextile fabric as specified.

NEW: Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing, transporting, stockpiling (if applicable), placing and constructing the marine mattress (12" thickness) including stone fill and geotextile fabric as specified.

c) Specifications: Section 01 22 00 1.3.2.3

OLD: Armor Stone (VDOT Type I Stone) (Bid Item No. 004)

NEW: Armor Stone (Breakwater) (Bid Item No. 004)

d) Specifications: Section 01 22 00 1.3.2.3.1

OLD: Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing, transporting, stockpiling (if applicable), placing, and constructing the imported of VDOT Type I armor stone for the construction of the new breakwaters as specified.

NEW: Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing, transporting, stockpiling (if applicable), placing, and constructing the imported of armor stone for the construction of the new breakwaters as specified.

e) Specifications: Section 01 22 00 1.3.2.3.2

OLD: Imported Armor Stone (VDOT Type I) (VDOTRBS) will be measured for payment by the ton (2,000 pounds) by certified weight scale tickets furnished by a public weighmaster provided for each truckload to the nearest 0.1 ton, and the final quantity of each truckload, barge and/or scow will be rounded to the nearest whole ton. All weight scale tickets shall be furnished to the Government. A copy of the Weigh Scale Certification shall be furnished from the regulatory agency attesting to the scale's accuracy. The Contracting Officer may elect to accept weighing imported armor stone on the project site. Scale(s) shall be inspected, tested and sealed as directed to assure accuracy within 0.5 percent throughout the range of the scales. If commercial scales are readily available in close proximity 10 miles of site of work, the Contracting Officer may approve the use of the scales. The imported armor stone shall be weighed in the presence of the Government representative.

NEW: Imported Armor Stone in accordance with Section 35 31 19 (average stone size: 5,300 lbs) will be measured for payment by the ton (2,000 pounds) by certified weight scale tickets furnished by a public weighmaster provided for each truckload to the nearest 0.1 ton, and the final quantity of each truckload, barge and/or scow will be rounded to the nearest whole ton. All weight scale tickets shall be furnished to the Government. A copy of the Weigh Scale Certification shall be furnished from the regulatory agency attesting to the scale's accuracy. The Contracting Officer may elect to accept weighing imported armor stone on the project site. Scale(s) shall be inspected, tested and sealed as directed to assure accuracy within 0.5 percent throughout the range of the scales. If commercial scales are readily available in close proximity 10 miles of site of work, the

Contracting Officer may approve the use of the scales. The imported armor stone shall be weighed in the presence of the Government representative.

f) Specifications: Section 35 31 19 2.1.3

OLD: VDOT Type I Armor Stone - Only quarried stone shall be used. The stones furnished for the armor stone shall be VDOT Type I stone (see VDOT specifications (VDOTRBS)) and shall weigh between 1,500 pounds (0.75 ton) and 4,000 pounds (2 tons) each. At least 50% shall weigh more than 2,000 pounds (1 ton) and approximately 10% may weigh less than 1,500 pounds.

NEW: Breakwater Armor Stone - Only quarried stone shall be used. The stones furnished for the armor stone shall have a density of 165 lbs/cf (pounds per cubic foot). Stones shall weigh between 1 ton (2,000 lbs) and 8 tons (16,000 lbs). Approximately 50% shall weigh less than 2.65 tons (5,300 lbs) and approximately 10% may weigh less 1 ton (2,000 lbs).

g) Plans: Sheet 5 of 75

OLD: Notes on RESTRICTED AREA – DUE TO THE CURRENT NASA ROCKET

LAUNCH SCHEDULE, THE CONTRACTOR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE

WITHIN A DESIGNATED RADIUS OF 1250 FEET FROM THE LAUNCH LOCATION. THE

CONTRACTOR SHALL REMAIN OUTSIDE OF THIS RADIUS FROM PROJECT AWARD

DATE UNTIL NOVEMBER 25, 2019. DURING THIS PERIOD THE CONTRACTOR WILL

NOT BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION OF THE BREAKWATERS OR

BEACH FILL OR BE WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED LATITUDES AND

LONGITUDES

1. 75.488W 37.834N

2. 75.488W 37.829N

3. 75.493W 37.828N

THESE LOCATIONS ARE WITHIN THE STATIONS 24+00 TO 50+00 PERTAINING TO

THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS.

NEW: Notes on RESTRICTED AREA – DUE TO THE CURRENT NASA ROCKET

LAUNCH SCHEDULE, THE CONTRACTOR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM

WORK TO BREAKWATERS AND BEACHFILL WITHIN A DESIGNATED RADIUS OF

1250 FEET FROM THE LAUNCH LOCATION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMAIN

OUTSIDE OF THIS RADIUS FROM 1/5/20-3/15/20. DURING THIS PERIOD THE

CONTRACTOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO TRAVERSE THROUGH THE DESIGNATED

RADIUS, HOWEVER NO WORK WILL BE PERFORMED TO THE BREAKWATERS AND

BEACH FILL WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED LATITUDES AND LONGITUDES

1. 75.488W 37.834N

2. 75.488W 37.829N

3. 75.493W 37.828N

THESE LOCATIONS ARE WITHIN THE STATIONS 24+00 TO 50+00 PERTAINING TO

THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS. DURING THE TIME OF LAUNCH PROVIDED BY THE

COR, THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO EVACUATE THE SITE (ALONG

WITH ALL PERSONEL) FOR THE DURATION OF THE LAUNCH.

h) Plans: Sheet 8 of 75

OLD: Typical Breakwater Section – VDOT TYPE 1 STONE (AVERAGE 2000 LBS), 6” MARINE FILTER MATTRESS (TYP.), 6” (marine mattress dimension on detail)

NEW: Typical Breakwater Section – BREAKWATER ARMOR STONE (W50 AVERAGE 5,300 LBS), 12” MARINE FILTER MATTRESS (TYP.), 12” (marine mattress dimension on detail)

i) Plans: Sheet 9 of 75

OLD: BREAKWATER TYPICAL CENTERLINE CROSS-SECTION – VDOT TYPE 1

STONE (AVERAGE 2000 LBS), 6” MARINE FILTER MATTRESS (TYP.)

NEW: BREAKWATER TYPICAL CENTERLINE CROSS-SECTION – BREAKWATER

ARMOR STONE (W50 AVERAGE 5300 LBS)

j) Plans: Sheet 10 of 75

OLD: BREAKWATER TYPICAL CENTERLINE CROSS-SECTION – VDOT TYPE 1

STONE (AVERAGE 2000 LBS), 6” MARINE FILTER MATTRESS (TYP.)

NEW: BREAKWATER TYPICAL CENTERLINE CROSS-SECTION - BREAKWATER

ARMOR STONE (W50 AVERAGE 5300 LBS)

k) Plans: Sheet 11 of 75

OLD: Marine Mattress details use 6” thickness dimension

NEW: Marine Mattress details use 12” thickness dimension

l) Plans: Sheet 12 of 75

OLD: Marine Mattress details use 6” thickness dimension

NEW: Marine Mattress details use 12” thickness dimension

4. The follwing Bidder Inquires and subsequent corresponding Government Responses are hereby inncorporated:

Bidder Inquiry 8233027: Page 7, paragraph 3.4 PLACEMENT OF BEACH FILL MATERIAL, states; "The beach fill material shall be deposited by the truck haul in the beach fill placement area segments as indicated and specified."

Can the contractor elect to not utilize trucks to haul the material from the borrow area to the beach template and instead excavate a small lagoon within the borrow area, flood it with water, insert a small cutter-suction dredge, and hydraulically transport the material via pipeline directly to the beach template?

Bidder Inquiry 8233027 Govrenment Reponse: The customer has determined that this method is not a viable option due to permit modifications and schedule delays.

Bidder Inquiry 8236171: Please clarify the spec/size of the Armor Stone for bid Item # 0004, VDOT Type 1 stone.

The VDOT Type 1 stone is 1 ton average. Most ocean Jetty`s / Breakwaters use 3-10 ton armor stone, VDOT Type 2.

Bidder Inquiry 8236171 Government Response: Armor Stone size has been amended to specify a 5,300lbs (2.65 ton) average (D50) stone size. See amended specification section 35 31 19 (2.1.3).

Bidder Inquiry 8257397: Please verify the quantity listed in Item No 0003 Marine Filter Mattress pf 4,976 considers the area under all 6 Breakwaters as this quantity seems low based on the plan view drawings on sheets 9&10 of the plans.

Bidder Inquiry 8257397 Government Response: Will issue amendment stating updated quantity in Bid Schedule.

Bidder Inquiry 8261770: In accordance with FAR clause 52.229-3, please provide conformation that this project is exempt from state and local taxes with respect to the purchase of materials.

Bidder Inquiry 8261770 Government Response: FAR clause 52.229-3 is applicable

Bidder Inquiry 8262000: What is the anticipated award date?

Bidder Inquiry 8262000 Government Response: Award date is as soon as practicable after Bid Opening date.

Bidder Inqury 8262001: What would be the anticipated Notice to Proceed date?

Bidder Inquiry 8262001 Government Response: Notice to Proceed will occur as soon as practicable after required payment bonds, performance bonds, and insurance is received and approved.

Bidder Inquiry 8262005: If awarded, would it be possible to extend the Notice to Proceed date to prepare the necessary submittals without using a portion of the contract completion time?

Bidder Inquiry 8262005 Government Response: No.

Bidder Inquiry 8262011: Please confirm that the offer guarantee is to be issued to:

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK. AS SHOWN IN BOX 7.

Bidder Inquiry 8262011 Government Response: Confirmed. Offer Guarantee should be included in bid package to USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK, Virginia, 23510 ATTN: Stormie Wicks

Bidder Inquiry 8262017: Please consider an extension of time to allow sufficient time to properly analyze the bid information.

Bidder Inquiry 8262017 Government Response: Please see Pending Amendment for Bid Opening details.

Bidder Inquiry 8263525: Is project tax exempt

Bidder Inquiry 8263525 Government Response: FAR 52.229-3 is applicable

Bidder Inquiry 8263528: Is the contractor repsonsable for any futher permits

Bidder Inquiry 8263528 Government Response: Potentially, please refer to specification sections 01 50 00 (3.3.1) and 01 57 20.10 (1.7.2)

Bidder Inquiry 8263530: Is Primavera 6 software acceptable for this requirement

Bidder Inquiry 8263530 Government Response: Yes.

Bidder Inquiry 8263533: Is the contractor to interpret the entire project as one (1) site, or is each location within the project considered a site? I.E. Borrow Area one site, Renourishment Area one site.

Bidder Inquiry 8263533: Government Response: Yes, one site.

Bidder Inquiry 8263536: Any floating sediment &/or turbidity curtain requirements

Bidder Inquiry 8263536 Government Response: No requirements in the environmental permits

Bidder Inquiry 8263539: Are there any hauling limits on the beachfront, i.e. the contractor has to remain a certain distance from the edge of water?

Bidder Inquiry 8263539 Government Response: No hauling limits on beachfront. Use best judgement and safety practices found in specification section 01 35 26.

Bidder Inquiry 8263542: How should the contractor anticipate waterfront H&S requirements?

Bidder Inquiry 8263542 Government Response: in accordance with the specification section 01 35 26, paying attention to hazardous weather radar for the site from the National Weather Service (rain, wind, waves, and tides)

Bidder Inquiry 8263544: Existing conditions at the borrow site contain misc. vegitation, organics, etc. Can this material be integrated with fill operations?

Bidder Inquiry 8263544 Government Response: No. Please refer to specification section 35 31 19 (3.3.1)

Bidder Inquiry 8263550: Are there any compaction or lift depth installation requirements for the borrow placement.

Bidder Inquiry 8263550 Government Reponse: Contractor shall excavate material to lines and grades shown in contract drawings not going below MLW in accordance with section 35 20 22 (3.2) and section 35 20 24 (3.1)

Bidder Inquiry 8263551: Can the stone/rock material be trucked to the site so the breakwaters can be constructed from landward by NOT using ocean going barges ?

Bidder Inquiry 8263551 Government Response: No. All stone shall be transported to the construction site by barge and contractor will perform all construction of breakwaters from barge.

Bidder Inquiry 8263557: Are there any initial/in-place/production gradation requirements to meet for the project?

If so, and the material from the borrow area does not meet those requirements, how will the contractor be compensated for the material delta?

Bidder Inquiry 8263557 Government Response: Assume all sand in borrow area meets gradation requirements for placement (based on multiple years of Wallops Island shoreline monitoring reports.) Refer to specification section 35 20 24 (3.4.8) for placement sampling requirements.

Bidder Inquiry 8263559: Sheet 14 showed outline of borrow site area to not be past MLW. Please confirm there is no requirement for excavating borrow past MLW Line?

Bidder Inquiry 8263559 Government Response: Excavation from borrow area shall not go past MLW as shown on contract drawings and in specification section 35 20 22 (3.2).

Bidder Inquiry 8263561: How will excavation and placement quantities be required to be tracked.

Bidder Inquiry 8263561 Government Response: Through pre-placement and post-placement surveys. See specification section 35 20 24 (3.4.2)

Bidder Inquiry 8263567: Are there any work restrictions due to fish and wild life? How will this affect POP requirements?

Bidder Inquiry 8263567 Government Response: Please refer to environmental specification sections 01 57 20.10 (1.9) and 01 57 30

Bidder Inquiry 8263573: How should the contractor anticipate E&S controls? Specifically, Silt Fence, Super Silt Fence, Protection of Existing Features?

Bidder Inquiry 8263573 Government Response: Please refer to 01 57 20.10 for requirements for contents in the Environmental Protection Plan in accordance with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) E&S Controls (1.7.2 e.)

Bidder Inquiry 8263576: If supplemental storage is needed/required, what distance from the porject site can the contractor expect.

Bidder Inquiry 8263576 Government Response: Supplemental storage will be decided by the COR and will be within upland areas, westward of the beach and outside of sensitive habitats (Section 01 50 00 (1.1))

Bidder Inquiry 8263583: Please provide anticipated laydown area requirements in terms of temp. construction procedures & materials (Silt Fence, etc.)

Bidder Inquiry 8263583 Government Response: Please reference Section 01 50 00 and 01 57 20.10 (1.7.2 (e)) for E&S controls required in the Environmental Protection Plan in accordance with the Virginia DEQ

Bidder Inquiry 8263587: If planting season falls after new dune construction is completed, will this constitute a contract exclusion period?

Bidder Inquiry 8263587 Government Response: There is no dune construction

Bidder Inquiry 8263593: Solicitation form 1442 box 11 states "contractor shall begin performance within 15 Calendar days however clause 52.211-10 states 10 Calendar days and General requirements paragraph 5 states 15 Calendar Days. There appears to be a conflict with clause 52.211-10.

Bidder Inquiry 8263593 Government Response: FAR 52.211-10 has been revised to 15 days, Please see pending amendment.

Bidder Inquiry 8263597: Has the Government adequately calculated existing roadway design to meet the demands of construction traffic for this project?

Bidder Inquiry 8263597 Government Response: Contractor will work with COR regarding haul roads in accordance with section 35 20 22 (3.2).

Bidder Inquiry 8263604: Will any erosion and sediment devices be required for project except for silt fence and construction entrances?

Bidder Inquiry 8263604 Government Response: Please refer to 01 57 20.10 for requirements for contents in the Environmental Protection Plan in accordance with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) E&S Controls (1.7.2 e.)

Bidder Inquiry 8263607: Will the Government provide contract drawings in CAD electronic format?

Bidder Inquiry 8263607 Government Response: No. PDF only

Bidder Inquiry 8263609: Are there any initial/in-place/production gradation requirements to meet for the project?

If so, and the material from the borrow area does not meet those requirements, how will the contractor be compensated for the material delta?

Bidder Inquiry 8263609 Government Response: Assume all sand in borrow area meets gradation requirements for placement (based on multiple years of Wallops Island shoreline monitoring reports.) Refer to specification section 35 20 24 (3.4.8) for placement sampling requirements

Bidder Inquiry 8263612: How will "Acts of God" be handled ? As in a major Nor-Easter or Hurricane causing damage to work in progress or completed ?

Bidder Inquiry 8263612 Government Response: Please refer to specification section 01 14 00 (1.6.2) Site Related Weather Conditions and (1.6.3) Time Extensions For Unusually Severe Weather

Bidder Inquiry 8263654: "Barricades and signs shall be posted at project areas while work is in progress, to ensure safety of personnel entering, driving near or working at the work sites." Does the public and or people from the facility have access to the work area / beach? Should we anticipate beach goers in the work area?

Bidder Inquiry 8263654 Government Response: No.

Bidder Inquiry 8263689: The time of year restriction outlined in the environmental permits can restrict / prevent excavation and sand placement from March 15 through November 1. The language in the permits allows for daily inspections and protection of the nest but the specifications do not address how the contractor will be compensated for the lost time each day and or if the project is shut down due to nesting which is all out of the Contractor's control. Will the contractor be paid for lost time and or demobilization and remobilization?

Bidder Inquiry 8263689 Government Response: Please refer to specification sections 01 57 20.10 and 01 57 30.

Contractor shall continue to work around the protected nest.

Bidder Inquiry 8263695: The time of year restriction outlined in the environmental permits can restrict / prevent excavation and sand placement from March 15 through November 1. The language in the permits allows for daily inspections and protection of the nest but the specifications do not address how the contract time will be adjusted for the lost time each day and or if the project is shut down due to nesting which is all out of the Contractor's control.

Does the contract time stop counting and start counting again when work resumes?

Bidder Inquiry 8263695 Government Response: Please refer to specification sections 01 57 20.10 and 01 57 30.

Contractor will continue to work around protected nest.

Bidder Inquiry 8263725: Is there a cost to the contractor for this process?

Bidder Inquiry 8263725 Government Response: No.

Bidder Inquiry 8263783: ....."Notification will normally be provided by the COTR 24 hours in advance and can be expected to be issued for up to two (2) hours, three (3) times a week; and for longer durations up to a full day, three

(3) times a month.The Contractor shall be aware of the possibility of down time associated with the above and shall be paid for down time as it occurs." Contract Item #7 is identified to pay the contractor however the bid item is for 1 day (24 hours) how will the contractor be paid for a 2 hour shutdown? If the bid price is to be prorated is it based on a 24 hour day or 8 hour day or other? will the contract duration be extended equal to the number of days delayed?

Bidder Inquiry 8263783 Government Response: The Contractor will be compensated for the amount of hours based on his rate per day of shutdown time. 1 day is 24 hours as indicated in specification section 01 22 00 for Contracting Officer Directed Standby Time (Bid Item No. 0007). Contract duration will not be extended for rocket launch delays.

Bidder Inquiry 8263807: 1. Will it be permissible to excavate the borrow sand with hydraulic dredge equipment from the beach side (no floating plant) and pump the sand to the placement area?

Bidder Inquiry 8263807 Government Response: The customer has determined that this method is not a viable option due to the permit modifications and schedule delays this option would require.

Bidder Inquiry 8263810: 2. Will it be permissible to mechanically excavate the borrow sand and in lieu of trucking to the placement area to pump the sand to the placement area?

Bidder Inquiry 8263810 Government Response: The customer has determined that this method is not a viable option due to permit modifications and schedule delays this option would require.

Bidder Inquiry 8263820: Are drones allowed on this project to take the aerial photographs? Will digital photographs be allowed and therefore no negatives will be provided to the government?

Bidder Inquiry 8263820 Government Response: Yes; with coordination and approval of the facilities manager

Bidder Inquiry 8263852: Why does this item exclude bond reimbursement?

Bidder Inquiry 8263852 Government Response: All appropriate costs should be allocated as required

Bidder Inquiry 8263854: Can you please extend the last day for Bidder questions and comments to form 12:00 Noon, 8 November 2019 to 12:00 Noon, 12 November 2019?

Bidder Inquiry 8263854 Government Response: No. Please see Pending Amendment for Bid Opening details

Bidder Inquiry 8263877: As Wallops/NASA Flight Facility is restricted airspace will there be any restrictions on drone use to take the required Ariel photos' of the work progress ?

Bidder Inquiry 8263877 Government Response: Yes; with coordination and approval of the facilities manager

Bidder Inquiry 8263878: Specification 35 31 19 - 3.1 Transport of Stone states all stone shall be transported to the construction site by barge. Please identify an offload location (water depth 10' or more) at Wallops Island with barge access. If an offload location is not available, please clarify if it is acceptable to transport stone to the island via truck.

Bidder Inquiry 8263878 Government Response: Breakwater stone will be transported by seagoing barge. It is the responsibility of the contractor to secure the marine equipment (beaching, anchoring, securing a dock, etc.) in order to construct the breakwaters from the ocean per the contract drawings and specifications.

Bidder Inquiry 8263879: Is temporary power near the lay down area? Is high speed internet available at our own cost?

Bidder Inquiry 8263879 Government Response: Yes.

Bidder Inquiry 8263895: NASA has a "no digging " policy for 2 weeks before rocket launch. Will this no dig policy effect the borrow/sand excavation operations ?

Bidder Inquiry 8263895 Government Response: A waiver will be provided up to 24 hours prior to launch date

Bidder Inquiry 8263902: The permit references plans dated October 9, 2018 however the contract plans are dated September 16, 2019. Will this effect our work?

Bidder Inquiry 8263902 Government Response: No.

Bidder Inquiry 8263924: Several environmental specification sections and permits reference the same or very similar requirements to this section. The requirement describes monitoring and protection of migratory endangered species. It also states "All Contractor activities shall not begin until the last piping plover of American oystercatcher chicks have fledged, or the last sea turtle nest has hatched or been deemed nonviable by the VDGIF staff, whichever is later." This down time could begin as early as March 15th and could go as late as October 31. How is the contractor compensated for this lost time and cost? What are the potential work around if any? Is a buffer area around nests allowed and if so how large? It appears that WWF will perform daily inspections. What time of day does this inspection take place and how long does it take? Is the contractor allowed to construct deterrents so the various species will not nest within the work area?

Bidder Inquiry 8263924 Government Response: Contractor is expected to begin work before the start of nesting season and continue to work around nests if they are identified in accordance with the environmental permits and sections 01 57 20.10 and 01 57 30.

Bidder Inquiry 8263934: Is there any restrictions on large quantity's of diesel fuel delivery's and or storage ?

Bidder Inquiry 8263934 Government Response: Yes; coordination and approval will be needed with facility manager

Bidder Inquiry 8263956: Can the bid date be extended ?

Bidder Inquiry 8263956 Government Response: Please see Amendment for Bid Opening date.

Bidder Inquiry 8263960: condition 20 Predator screens; Who furnishes and installs these devices? If contractor please provide a typical detail and quantity for bidding purposes.

Bidder Inquiry 8263960 Government Response: NASA is responsible for this action

Bidder Inquiry 8263970: Is there any requirements for restoration of the borrow area ?

Bidder Inquiry 8263970 Government Response: Borrow area shall be excavated and handled in accordance with specification section 35 20 22.

Bidder Inquiry 8263975: Condition 23 biological monitoring report; Is the contractor responsible for this monitoring and reporting?

Bidder Inquiry 8263975 Government Response: Daily species monitoring will be performed by the NASA Environmental Office. The contractor will be trained on how to identify endangered species at the pre-construction meeting. Refer to sections 01 57 20.10 and 01 57 30

Bidder Inquiry 8263983: Are there any requirements for sand fence in the dune grass planting area ?

Bidder Inquiry 8263983 Government Response: Please refer to specification section 35 20 24 (3.4.7) and Sheet 74 (typical beachfill section) of drawings.

Bidder Inquiry 8263994: Are there any restrictions on means and methods for the dune grass planting ?

Bidder Inquiry 8263994 Government Response: Please refer to specification section 32 92 26.10

Bidder Inquiry 8264006: 1.3 Warranty Management; If the sand is dynamic and the breakwaters are subject to ocean forces, what if any warranties are required for this project?

Bidder Inquiry 8264006: Please refer to specification section 32 92 26.10 for dune sprigging warranty.

Bidder Inquiry 8264037: Is there a planting window for the dune grass ? Is there a warranty period for the dune grass ?

Bidder Inquiry 8264037 Government Response: Please refer to specification section 32 92 26.10

Bidder Inquiry 8264060: Is there a grade tolerance for the excavation area?

Bidder Inquiry 8264060 Government Response: Please refer to specification section 35 20 22.

Bidder Inquiry 8264093: 1.7.2 Pre-Placement Survey; Does this survey need to be submitted within 30 days of NTP which will be difficult given all the safety and work plans required prior to work being performed on site? Also is 1900 feet seaward correct when our work limit is approximately 500' - 600'? Do all beach fill surveys have to extend 1900' seaward?

Bidder Inquiry 8264093 Government Response: Given the erosion rate of the shoreline within the beach fill area and the date of the most recent survey, pre-placement condition survey requirements shall remain as specified.

Section 35 20 24 (1.7.3) specifies Before and After Beach Fill Surveys.

Bidder Inquiry 8264325: Could you please extend the date for Q&A's to a later date?

Bidder Inquiry 8264325 Government Response: No Extension granted

Bidder Inquiry 8264830: As per section 35 31 19 para 3.1 "Transport of Stone" All stone shall be transported to the construction site by barge.

May the contractor choose the method of construction either water or land access?

Working in the surf zone off of barges on a bottom that has piles sticking up in it left from old groins is risky.

Bidder Inquiry 8264830 Government Response: All stone for breakwaters shall be transported to site by seagoing barge per section 35 31 19

Bidder Inquiry 8265298: Please clarify specification on pay item #4. VDOT doesn't have a spec for Armor stone in the road and bridge specifications.

Bidder Inquiry 8265298 Government Response: Section amended for Breakwater Armor Stone.

Bidder Inquiry 8265307: Page 37 of the specs referring to Measurement. Weight to the nearest 0.1 ton.

o Usually measurements are weighed to the nearest 0.01 tons. Also, referring to Measurement. "weighed in the presence of the Government representative."

o Does that apply to the quarry?

Bidder Inquiry 8265307 Government Response: Weight is measured in accordance with amended specification section 01 22 00 and "Imported armor stone shall be weighed in the presence of the Government representative."

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