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This document contains a set of Questions and Answers related to the Success Lake Debris Removal solicitation W9123824Q0040. The key details are:
The solicitation is for debris removal services at Success Lake. Payment will be issued after each zone is cleared, and the contractor can leave chipped material on-site in designated areas. The contractor can use the North, South, and Tule Point boat ramps, with coordination required for the Rocky Hill ramps. Standing dead trees are not considered debris. The contractor can chip material in-place, but it must be disposed of at designated locations. The water level is expected to decrease significantly between Memorial Day and Labor Day. No endangered species or bird nesting issues are anticipated. A site visit is scheduled for May 30, 2024, and the deadline for submitting questions is June 6, 2024.
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| Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| Site Visit Sign-In Sheet.pdf | ||
| Storm Debris Removal Zones.pdf | ||
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Questions and Answers Success Lake Debris Removal
W9123824Q0040
Q. I am asking if payment will be issued after the debris is removed for each zone or will the payment be issued after the debris is removed in its entirety (all zones). Your clarification of this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Answer: Payment will be issued after each zone is cleared.
Q. Do downed trees and or dead trees need to be removed below the current water level?
Answer: Yes, all debris which consists of downed trees. It will be the current level as of the start of work. Dead trees that are still standing are not included in the PWS as debris. Section B.2.
Q. Which areas are approved locations for chipping and broadcasting the chipped material above the high-water mark?
Answer: Designated areas will be determined by the COR based on time of year, pool elevation, and location accessibility. Section B.10.
Q. Will any percentage of driftwood debris be approved to masticate below the high-water mark?
Answer: No, masticating is not identified as an option in the PWS.
Q. What is the timeframe and working days for this project?
Answer: Please see General Information Section 8 “Schedule”
Q. Once a Debris Removal Zone is complete, and gets approved by USACE, will the contractor have to remove further debris in year 2 of the contract?
Answer: Once Zone is complete and approved by COR, the clin is complete for the duration of the contract.
Q. Can chipped material be left on site?
Answer: Yes. In designated area determined by COR. Section B10 of the PWS.
Q. Can the contractor use the boat ramps on the North side of the lake near the spillway?
Answer: The North, South and Tule Point ramps in the Tule recreation area will be available.
The Ramps in Rocky Hill (Westside of the Project), will need coordination with COR, but no guarantees that is an option.
Q. Currently we noticed standing dead trees in the water. Once the water levels lower, will the contractor have to remove these trees even if they are still standing?
Answer: No, Dead trees that are still standing are not included in the PWS as debris. Section B.2.
Q. Can the contractor chip wood debris in-place or does the material have to be chipped above the high-water mark?
Answer: The material can be chipped in place but will need to be disposed at designated locations. Reference Section B.10 of PWS.
Q. At what time frame do we confirm work area because of lowering water levels?
Bid time, award time or start of actual award.
Answer: Start of actual award.
Q. Can we get attendance list from job walk?
Answer: Yes
Q. How many acres is each zone?
Answer: Unknown
Q. Do birds nest along the shoreline?
Answer: No
Q. Is the contractor required to have a biologist present during bird nesting season?
Answer: No
Q. Are there known endangered species in the area? If so, can you please provide a list.
Answer: No
Q. Has there been present absence surveys conducted for known endangered species?
Answer: Endangered Species will not be an issue for this work.
Q. On Map Zone 6, 7 & 8 when were those pictures taken?
Answer: Pictures were pulled from google earth. We believe it was within the last year.
Q. In 60 days how far do you expect the water to go down in those areas?
Answer: Unknown as it depends on the downstream user’s needs. Generally, the lake peaks around Memorial Day or within a couple of weeks of Memorial Day. By Labor Day the lake is usually down at its low point until February – March timeframe, then the lake starts back up.
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