B.08 A02 - Site Visit QuestionsAnswers_30MAY24 AM-0004.pdf

Questions from all vendors that attended the Site Visit.

# Questions Parcels Final Answer

Parcel Tasks Lists- Will an updated task list be published, if so, when will the new addendum be out for review? All

Yes a revised PWS and pricing schedule with estimated quantities will be issued via amendment.

In the originals Solisitaion B08, Item # 007 it states 42,240 linear feet of old fence removal, does the ACE have a new estimated total linear feet of fence to be removed? All

Yes a revised PWS and pricing schedule with estimated quantities will be issued via amendment.

Trees and Shrub removal- Do we need to remove all non-native trees and shrubs from all parcels? All

No only trees or shrubs in the way of demolition need to be removed. All others may be left in place

Stone Properties - Do we need to move the irrigation lines, roll up past the new property line prior to removing trees or will the citrus farmer be in charge? 284-030-013

Yes the irrigation lines must be rolled up past the property line to accomidate the removal of trees.

This is to be done by the USACE contractor.

Stone Properties – Will we have survey markers through the citrus trees, how far from the survey line will trees be removed? Estimated Tree Count? All

Yes, revised tree number will be in the amendement

Stone Properties- Will the ACE provide road details, surveying, and engineering for the lower access road? All

No, USACE will not provide these details, they are the responsibility of the contractor

7 Stone Property - Do the power poles and lins adjacent to the highway need to be relocated? 284-030-013

The Amendment will make it clear if the poles are to be moved, but the goal is to not move the poles

8 Rocky Hill parcels, is the scope reduced to fence demo only?

284-020-001, 284-020-014, 255-130-

Rocky Hill Parcels are removed from the PWS via the amendment

All Fence Demo Parcels - Can demo start after each new fence line in complete at an individual parcel? All

Need clarification, question is unclear to COR.

10 If no soils are disturbed during demo on a parcel, are SWPPP BMPs required? All

If there is no soil disturbance or the disturbance is less than one acre, no SWPPP would be required.

For the property marked with the APN number 284-030-013 Table 2 marks citrus trees for removal. Is there a specific quantity for the number of trees to be removed or is this included in the 42 trees indicated in the PWS Table 1?

We did specify number of trees to be removed for APN 284-030-013.

For the property marked with APN number 284-670-005 in Table 2 of PWS marks another orchard for removal. Do you have the quantity of trees to be removed or was that already included in the 42 trees indicated in the PWS Table 1?

We did not specify the number of tree to be removed assoicated with

APN 284-670-005.

When will we be receiving the updated fencing linear feet quantities as it has been updated from the site visit date on May 7th, 2024?

The updated quanity of fence to removed is included in revised PWS.

Maps provided.

Will the submission date of May 14, 2024 be extended or that remains as the final date of submission for this solicitation? Yes, it will be extended

Do you have an estimated square footage area for the specific sites of demolition and construction areas for accurate reseeding calculations? No.

For the section on well removal, can you please expand on your definition of selective demolition with emphasis on specific well components that need to be removed, and what will remain before filling the well with grout?

Well removal needs to comply with local, county, and/or state requirements.

17 Are we taking all the pipe casing out? If so, how deep are they?

See reponse to question 16. Well reports are provided in the revised solicitation for the Rocky Hill Properties.

Is it just removing the well pump, slab, screen, and cap the casing? then take out any cement around the well housing? Yes, see reponse to question 16.

Orchard tree removal and reseeding. Are we reseeding the area where each individual orchard tree is removed, or are we seeding the whole area encompassing all 42 orchard trees? If so, how many acres does this entail?

Reseeding needs to encompass the area disturbed as part of the orchard removal.

Can you clarify the statement "Seeding athletic fields and seeding bluegrass" (from PWS Table 1) -please expand on your meaning here.

The revised soliciatation removed this statement. The awardee needs to provide a native seed mix to the COR for approval.

When reseeding with the appropriate erosion control mixture and using species native to the area, do you have a guideline that you want followed or is it at our discretion to select the native species?

Yes, seed mix wiill be reviewed by COR when provided.

For the erosion control mixture submission for approval, will this be post-award or something that will be required as a part of the submission?

Seed mix will need to be provided for apporval post award.

Submission requirements: In our response are we required to provide the resumes of key personnel, and technical approach?

Yes, resuems for key personnel can be provided.

Demo houses: Have the structures been tested for asbestos and lead paint? If not, should we include costs for this scope and assume that hazardous materials will be encountered? No.

25 Remove stock pond: It was mentioned that this scope has been deleted. Please confirm.

The revised soliciation has the correct scope.

26 Is there construction water available onsite for use on this project? No.

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