2025.02.04_NorfolkCSRM_IndusrtyDay_Phase1A.pdf

Industry Day Focus: Phase 1A 04 February 2025

Norfolk District

NORFOLK COASTAL STORM

RISK MANAGEMENT

AGENDA

Opening Remarks COL Avichal, Norfolk District Commander

Project Overview Kristin Mazur, Program Manager

Summary of Task Order and Contracts Kristin Mazur, Program Manager

Phase 1A Floodwall and Pump Stations Floodwall Phase 1A status and overview

SATOC

Pump stations

Jenny Britt, Project Manager

Phase 1A Engineering Technical requirements by sub-phase

Brandon Harris, Chief, Design Branch

Contracting Overview and Requirements Acquisition Planning and Strategy Project Labor Agreement Pre-Solicitation Process

Candace Lotomau, Contracting Officer

Environmental Considerations and Constraints Kristin Mazur, Program Manager

Question and Answer Questions from Industry Feedback, thoughts?

All

Closing Remarks

$2.6 Billion Project Storm-surge barriers Nearly 8 miles of floodwalls Nearly 1 mile of levees Nature Based Features Mitigation 11 tide gates 10 pump stations Home elevations Basement fills Commercial floodproofing

OVERALL PROJECT OVERVIEW

Natural / Nature-based features are incorporated in all phases of the project and are environmentally friendly solutions to flood mitigation techniques. They can enhance the resilience of coastal areas challenged by sea level rise and coastal storms.

NATURAL AND NATURE-BASED FEATURES

Property-specific, nonstructural - These focus on reducing the damages caused by flooding to homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.

Critical infrastructure - Flood mitigation solutions that will protect the assets, systems and networks that are essential to the City’s function.

NONSTRUCTURAL FEATURES

BACKGROUND: FUTURE WITHOUT PROJECT (FWOP)

Without Project

1.4% AEP

Note: Assumes USACE Intermediate RSLR increase of 1.45 ft. from 2016

AEP = Annual Exceedance Probability NACCS = North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study RSLR = Relative Sea Level Rise

With Project 2075

1.4% AEP

Note: Assumes USACE Intermediate RSLR increase of 1.45 ft. from 2016

AEP = Annual Exceedance Probability NACCS = North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study RSLR = Relative Sea Level Rise

BACKGROUND: FUTURE WITH PROJECT (FWP)

DESIGN STATUS STRATEGY BY PHASE

Phase 1A Berkley Bridge to

Campostella In-House Design Potential Award

DBB Construction Contract: 2026/27

Phase 1A Pump Stations

Potential Award DB Construction

Contract: 2026/27

Phase 1B Town Point

Park/ Waterside

AE Design-Bid- Build

Phase 1C/D

Ghent to Town Point Park/ Downtown

AE Design-Bid- Build

Refine Alignment Topo/Utility Survey

Geotech Investigation H&H Modeling

Phase 2 Pretty Lake

Surge Barrier

Site Investigation / lessons learned from previous phases.

Design Strategy -

TBD

Phase 3 Lafayette

Outer Surge Barrier

AE Design-Bid- Build

Refine Alignment Topo/Utility Survey

Geotech Investigation H&H Modeling

Structural Analysis

Phase 4 Broad Creek Surge Barrier

Site Investigation / lessons learned from previous phases.

Design Strategy -

TBD

OVERALL PROJECT SCHEDULE

Utility Relocations

Site Investigations

Site Investigations

Site Investigations

Site Investigations

Site Investigations

USACE administered Construction starts are dependent upon completion of utility relocations.

Last Industry Day, January 2023

Feedback from Industry informed same scope contract benefits; Pump Stations are stand-alone and floodwall are separate scopes.

Smaller scope TOs/contracts are more acceptable.

Long lead times for significant utility relocations.

Phasing the floodwall construction allows for construction to start sooner.

Project Labor Agreement Considerations

Other Real Estate requirements

WHAT WE LEARNED SINCE LAST INDUSTRY DAY

Project Element Scheduled Award Date Cost Estimate Additional Notes

Phase 1B Design January 2025 (Awarded) $10-15M Design to 100%

Phase 1C/D Design 21 November

(Awarded)

$5-10M Design to 35%

Phase 3 Design May 2025 ~$10M Design to 35%

Phase 1A Newton’s Creek Pump Station – Design April 2025 TBD Design-Bid-Build, Design to 100%

Phase 1A Floodwall - Construction 2026/2027 $30-75M

SATOC w/Seed Project Task Order #1 - PH 1A-1 Berkley Bridge to

Harbor Park Phase 1A Harbor Park

Pump Station Construction 2026 $30-50M Design-Build

SUMMARY OF SCHEDULED TASK ORDERS AND

CONTRACTS (NEXT 2 YEARS)

*Estimated based on timeline for utility relocations and real estate certification

Status and Key Points In-House (USACE)

Design Design-Bid-Build T-Wall, L-Wall, Anchored

Sheet-Pile Permitting Casino Floodwall Design by the city team to be incorporated into our

SATOC

PHASE 1A FLOODWALL

Floodwall SATOC Target Milestone Date Cost Est

Phase 1A Floodwall RFP (Phase 1) *Late 2025/Early 2026

SATOC - $250-$300M

Task Order - $30-$75M Phase 1A Floodwall RFP (Phase 2) *Fall 2026

Award Seed Project *Early 2027

FLOODWALL PHASE 1A SATOC

*Estimated based on timeline for utility relocations and real estate certification

Phase 1A is in house design by

USACE

USACE will administer the contract Acquisition may begin prior to utility relocations.

PHASE 1A PUMP STATIONS

*Estimated based on timeline for utility relocations and real estate certification

Project Element *Scheduled Advertisement

*Scheduled Award Cost Est

Harbor Park Pump Station (Design Build)

Late 2025/Early 2026 Summer 2026 $20-$35M

Newton’s Creek Pump Station and Tide Gate

(Design-Bid-Build)

TBD TBD $30-$50

Harbor Park Pump

Station

Newton’s Creek Pump

Station

Clay Ave. Bridge (Designed and

Constructed by City of Norfolk)

PHASE 1A - WATER STREET

DRAFT

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

DRAFT

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

PHASE 1A - FERRY DOCK DRAFT

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

PHASE 1A- HARBOR PARK

PHASE 1A - RAILROAD

PHASE 1A – SUBSTATION

DRAFT

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

PHASE 1A – NEWTONS CREEK

PHASE 1A – CAMPOSTELLA

PHASE 1A - HARBOR PARK PUMP STATION

PHASE 1A – NEWTONS CREEK PUMP STATION

NORFOLK CSRM

DOWNTOWN NORFOLK - PHASE 1A

CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SATOC for the floodwall chosen for starting construction soonest on segments ready for construction.

Single contractor will ensure consistency throughout the Phase 1A floodwall.

ACQUISITION STRATEGY

Scope Phase 1A floodwall

Contract Capacity $250M

Contract Awards 4 to 6 TO’s

SB Subcontracting Goal MR is ongoing.

Ordering Period 5yr base

Special Consideration(s) 2-Phase Solicitation

Project Labor Agreement Currently mandatory

Acquisition Lead Time 18-24 mos

In accordance with EO 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects, issued 4 Feb ‘22, mandates PLAs for large construction projects, with performance in the United States, with estimated contract cost of $35M

What is a PLA?

- A pre-hire collective bargaining agreement unique to the construction industry negotiated between one or more construction unions and one or more construction employers (the Government does not sign however, it would be incorporated into the contract).

– Establishes terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project, including:

• Provisions that bind all contractors and subcontractors to the agreement;

• No-strike, no-lockout clauses; and

• Grievance/arbitration procedures.

- USACE will neither negotiate nor become signatory to a PLA.

- The Solicitation will require all prospective offerors to submit a fully negotiated PLA with its price proposal offer.

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT

The Solicitation will contain FAR 52.222-33 and the following language will be included:

Synopsis: “Offerors shall submit an offer subject to Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements in accordance with FAR 22.504, General requirements for project labor agreements. Any PLA reached pursuant to the PLA requirements in the solicitation does not change the terms of the contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government.”

Solicitation, Supplementary Conditions Section 00 73 00: “Offerors shall submit a proposal subject to the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirement set forth in [insert section] of this solicitation. Any PLA reached pursuant to the PLA requirements in this solicitation does not change the terms of the contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government. See FAR provision 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, and FAR clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement, for definitions and requirements pertaining to the use of a PLA on this contract.”

Submitted PLAs shall be reviewed for compliance with all statutes, regulations, Executive Orders, and agency/contract requirements as part of responsibility determination in accordance with FAR 9.1. Identified areas of non-compliance will be addressed with the offeror and corrected during discussions, if discussions are opened.

Award will only be made to an offeror with a compliant PLA

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT

ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

Submissions:

Pre-solicitation and solicitation publicized through…

Proposals must be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation module for consideration.

*Alternate forms of submission approved on case-by-case basis upon approval of KO.

Potential Evaluation Criteria:

Phase I:

Factor 1 – Management Approach* Factor 2 – Past Performance*

Phase II:

Factor 3 – Technical Approach Factor 4 – Small Business Participation Plan Factor 5 – Seed Project Price or Price Schedule* *Subject to change

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND

CONSTRAINTS

32ENVIRONMENTAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES PERMITS

NEEDED FOR PHASE 1A

- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) Water Protection Permit/Section 401 Water Quality Certification

– For impacts to waters of the US, including wetlands

- USACE Regulatory – Regulatory Guidance Letter (RGL) 88-05 – USACE does not issue permits to itself for Civil Works Projects. USACE would need to be applicant/co-applicant

- VADEQ General Construction Permit/SWPP – Contractor requirement issued by City of Norfolk since DEQ has delegated their authority to the localities

- Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) –The Attorney General’s office has confirmed that no permit is required for the flood control project and related measures. However, Baylor Grounds in future phases must be reviewed by VMRC

- Local Wetlands Board Permit – Permit is not required. Exempt from City of Norfolk

- Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CBPA) – Will need clearance and is issued by City and currently working with the city

- Land Disturbance Permit from City of Norfolk – Contractor obtains before start of construction

- Coast Guard – Permit or waiver, for bridge over navigable waters at Newtons Creek

- State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO) - Submittal of Phase 1 Survey

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SESSION

1. On Page 2, Paragraph 4 it states, “Phase 1 is further split into Phases 1A, 1B, and 1C/D, with the focus of this Industry Day on the Phase 1A – Floodwall Single Award Task Order Construction Contract (SATOC) and Pump Stations Contracts (Design- Build and Design-Bid-Build).” Please clarify if the Pump Stations Contracts (Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build) are included in the SATOC or will these pump stations be procured as stand-alone contracts? If stand-alone contracts, what is the timing of both designs AND construction activities for the multiple phases? To succinctly convey with information, perhaps the District could publish a table with the anticipated schedule and acquisition strategy (sample provided via email).

– Answer: This was answered on slides, 12, 14 and 15. The SATOC is planned for Phase 1A Floodwall only and the pump stations are planned as stand-alone contracts, Harbor Park (DB) and Newton’s Creek with Tide Gate (DBB).

2. On Page 2, Paragraph 5 it states, “The scope for Phase 1A may include, but is not limited to, new construction of a floodwall, tide gate, sliding or swinging gate closures, living shoreline features, and pump stations with required utility relocations and installation for the noted areas. The Contractor shall be required to perform all work in accordance with the access and security requirements of the customer for each project.” What are the “access and security requirements of the customer”? Will there be handling and storage requirements for project documents and deliverables (e.g. CUI)? Will there be clearance or citizenship requirements for personnel involved with the project?

– Answer: The access and security requirements are TBD, but will be included in the solicitation. Typically involves antiterrorism training.

QUESTIONS FROM INDUSTRY

3. On Page 2, Paragraph 6 it states, “Phase 1A will include Design-Build (DB) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction.

Competitive contracts will be issued through DB or DBB infrastructure construction projects in support of CSRM within the City of Norfolk (location shown in Figure 1). It is anticipated that Phase 1A floodwall will be further phased into separate construction segments for constructability in a SATOC. The SATOC is anticipated to have four (4) to six (6) task orders for a shared capacity of approximately $250,000,000 with a five-year base ordering period and an optional six (6) month extension. The pump station at Harbor Park is anticipated as a DB contract and the pump station with tide gate at Newton’s Creek is anticipated as a DBB contract.” Please clarify if the Pump Stations Contracts (Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build) are included in the SATOC or will these pump stations be procured as stand-alone contracts? If stand-alone contracts, what is the timing of the advertisements and what is the approximate size of each contract. Please clarify what is meant by “The SATOC is anticipated to have four (4) to six (6) task orders for a shared capacity of approximately $250,000,000”. The term “shared capacity” seems to suggest a MATOC instead of a SATOC.

-Answer: This question was answered in the previous slides. The pump stations will be stand-alone contracts and not part of the SATOC. Harbor Park is planned for a Design-Build contract and Newton’s Creek Pump Station with Tide Gate is planned for a Design-Bid-Build contract. Advertisement for Harbor Park is anticipated late 2025 and Newton’s Creek advertisement date is TBD.

QUESTIONS FROM INDUSTRY CONTINUED…

4. On Page 3, the first sentence states, “There will be a two-phase solicitation in accordance with FAR 36.3 to establish the base for Phase 1A – Floodwall, Single Award Task Order Construction Contract (SATOC) award.” FAR 36.302 states “One solicitation may be issued covering both phases, or two solicitations may be issued in sequence.” Has the KO determined if there will be one or two solicitations in this case?

-Answer: The KO has not determined if there will be two solicitations at this time.

5. On Page 3, the second sentence states, “Funding sources for the proposed contracts may include Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Construction General Federal funding, City of Norfolk funding, and any other authorized type of funding.” Please confirm that USACE will be the contracting agency regardless of the funding source.

-Answer: USACE will be the contracting agency for the SATOC and pump stations in Phase 1A.

QUESTIONS FROM INDUSTRY CONTINUED…

What are attainable small business goals for these contracts?

- Phase 1A Floodwall SATOC

- Harbor Park Pump Station

- Newton's Creek Pump Station and

Tide Gate

Industry input for SB goals needed now, as we are underway with Market Research.

SMALL BUSINESS GOALS

Size Standards http://www.sba.gov/size

SystemAward Management

(SAM)

http://www.sam.gov

Small BusinessAdministration http://www.sba.gov

KEY RESOURCES

http://www.sba.gov/size http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sba.gov/

Q & A SESSION

CLOSING REMARKS

Keith Lockwood (Acting) Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management Keith.b.Lockwood@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7004

Cheryl Fromme, PE Chief, Engineering Division Cheryl.l.fromme@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7650

Aaron Edmonson, PE, PMP Chief, Construction Division Aaron.g.edmonson@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7220

Brandon Harris, PE Chief, Design Branch Brandon.k.harris@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7528

Sarah Taylor, PE Chief, Technical Services Sarah.m.taylor@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7578

CONTACT INFORMATION

Katya Oxley District Contracting Chief Ekaterina.oxley@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7026

Candace Lotomau Deputy District Contracting Chief Candace.c.lotomau@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7131

Cherie Kunze, MBA Deputy for Small Business Programs Cherie.a.kunze@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7077

Jennifer Britt (Jenny), PMP Project Manager Jennifer.m.britt@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7455

Kristin Mazur Coastal Storm Risk Program Manager Kristin.m.mazur@usace.army.mil

(757) 201-7257 mailto:Keith.b.Lockwood@usace.army.mil mailto:Cheryl.l.fromme@usace.army.mil mailto:Aaron.g.edmonson@usace.army.mil mailto:Brandon.k.harris@usace.army.mil mailto:Sarah.m.taylor@usace.army.mil mailto:Ekaterina.oxley@usace.army.mil mailto:Candace.c.lotomau@usace.army.mil mailto:herie.a.kunze@usace.army.mil mailto:Jennifer.m.britt@usace.army.mil mailto:Kristin.m.mazur@usace.army.mil

Berkley Bridge

Phase 1B Phase 1A

Town Point Park

Waterside

Berkley Bridge to Harbor Park

Casino

Casino to Campostella

Harbor Park Pump Station

St. Paul’s Pump Station

Otter Berth Pump Station

Harbor Park

Waterside

Casino Parcel

Newtons Creek Pump Station

PHASE 1A AND 1B