8 MAY 2024 ANCSE Phase III Cemetery Expansion Q and A.pdf

Questions & Answers, May 8,2024 Industry Day event ANCSE Phase III Cemetery Expansion.

Note the answers are preliminary at this point, o icial pre-proposal response period will start once the solicitation is posted.

1. Q: When will questions sent earlier, prior to the meeting, be responded to?

A: We had technical challenges and did not have any questions. We did not prepare responses in advance of this Q&A session.

2. Q: The precast crypts in Millenium Project were called single/doubles, however 90 percent of the country uses quads which it two of those together. There double molds are unique, and few molds exist. Would quads be considered; they can be used for step and undulating design.

A: Quads are available and used can be stacked in an undulating pattern.

3. Q: The ANC columbarium internment requirements are unique in dimension? Have those been designed already?

A: Yes, they will be provided in the Design Specifications.

4. Q: Timing, Does the period of performance, 635 days include options for demo of ops center and in ground crypts?

A: Yes, it is the intent to not extend performance. We envision the options, if exercised can be performed within the period stated. The solicitation will specify the period for which options can be exercised.

5. Q: When is the anticipated employees for the existing ops completed will be able to move into the new ops complex, (i.e. Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD)).

A: We cannot answer that question at this time.

6. Q: Will there be any Construction Management Services (CMS) contract issued?

A: We do not know; we anticipate overseeing the project by USACE personnel. USACE may consider augmenting in house personnel by contractor CMS support.

7. Q: Will the attendance list be available afterward?

A: Yes, it will be posted to SAM.gov.

8. Q: As far as ground disturbance monitoring. Monitoring is there a requirement for a Biological Architect present?

A: Yes, the services should be provided through ANC, as contracted through USACE.

9. Q: What is the timeline for deciding on if CMS contract will be issued, does that also apply to a owners rep.

A: We do not have a timeframe at this time.

10. Q: Did we hear that there would be engineered fill to the lawing and sod requirements, there will be no irrigation?

A: Irrigation in the high tra ic and columbarium but in the preset areas in in ground cremated remains there is no irrigation.

11. Q: Are the solicitation goals to 5%, regarding SDBVOSB subcontracting goal and Small Business Plan in alignment with the regulations be enforced?

A: Typically, our goals are aligned with those goals at about 5%. We will align with the law if that is mandated. If you have feedback to submit on this matter, we will take it into consideration for your goals. Yes, we review Small Business Plans will for compliance regulations.

12. Q: Will there be environmental concerns to address throughout the project?

A: Yes, there are, and there are DEQ requirements. There are always concerns and the site is supposed to be clean down to 6 feet. Significant grading should be completed by the previous contractor.

13. Q: Is the project procured out of the Norfolk District but managed locally?

A: Yes, USACE Norfolk District is the construction agent for ANC. The Norfolk District Contracting O ice is handling the procurement, however there is an Area O ice and a Construction Field o ice, with sta forward stationed on site and will manage the site after award.

14. Q: When do you plan to solicit?

A: We plan to solicit by the end of this calendar year. A presolicitation notice will be published, at least, 15 days prior. We plan to have the solicitation open for 80 days to allow time for bidders to prepare PLA agreement to include with their proposal submissions.

Estimated construction completion date is September 2028.