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Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 10008950 Construction Management SF 1442 item 13 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Our firm is excited about your project and would like to propose. However, the current due date of Dec 23rd will likely preclude us from pursuing. In order to develop a responsible estimate, including receiving subcontractor and supplier quotes, we request the due date be extended to January 12th, 2023.

On: Nov 30 2022.

Government Response. . The Proposal Due Date will be extended from 23 Dec 2022 at 10:00AM PST to 13 Jan 2023 at 10:00AM PST. And Amendment will follow and SAM.gov will be updated to reflect the new due date. On: Dec 02 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10009504 Contracting Solicitation Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

This project was solicited the day before Thanksgiving and is currently due the day before Christmas weekend. The time allotted is insufficient to prepare a quality proposal response, particularly with the timing during the holidays. Please advise if the Government will postpone the bid date until January 20, 2023 to allow Contractors to prepare a good technical proposal and pricing. If additional time is not granted, we will not be able to participate.

On: Nov 30 2022.

Government Response. . The Proposal Due Date will be extended from 23 Dec 2022 at 10:00AM PST to 13 Jan 2023 at 10:00AM PST. And Amendment will follow and SAM.gov will be updated to reflect the new due date. On: Dec 02 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10009505 General 52.236-27 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Due to travel issues we were unable to attend the Pre Solicitation Site Visit. In addition, several potential subcontractors were unaware of the visit and would like to review the project site. Please advise if the Government will allow an additional site visit prior to the bid date.

On: Nov 30 2022.

Government Response. . The Government does not anticipate holding a follow-up site visit. Offerors can view two 3D virtual tours under "Walking Tour" found on the left side of our Dexter Fish Facility Public Site: https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Locations/Willamette-Valley/Dexter/Dexter-Fish-Facility/. As a result of this, requests for additional information or photos can be added as inquiries to ProjNet. On: Dec 09 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10009723 Contracting SF-1442 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=CommentID https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=Discipline https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=Sheet https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=Detail https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=SpecText

The advertised date for receipt of bids (December 23, 2022) does not allow enough time to properly prepare our submission. Please advise if this bid date will be postponed before we move off this project to other more realistic opportunities.

On: Nov 30 2022.

Government Response. . The Proposal Due Date will be extended from 23 Dec 2022 at 10:00AM PST to 13 Jan 2023 at 10:00AM PST. And Amendment will follow and SAM.gov will be updated to reflect the new due date. On: Dec 02 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10011990 Site 002100-10 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive can the attendance sheet from the previously held site visit be provided?

On: Dec 01 2022.

Government Response. . Yes. It is provided as an attachment here on ProjNet and will be added to SAM.gov as an Attachment. On: Dec 02 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10019594 Specifications 35 20 16.54 25 Slide Gates and Actuators Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

We request that stainless steel gates be allowed as a substitute to ALL of the cast iron gates.

On: Dec 07 2022.

Government Response. . For slide gates indicated as "cast iron," a stainless steel slide gate is an acceptable alternate material. Specifications for stainless steel slide gates are applicable. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10019602 Mechanical M-600 33 61 13.19 25 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The specification referenced does not appear to cover the large diameter electric actuated ball valves listed on the valve schedule (sizes 12" to 48"), and I can't locate an appropriate spec elsewhere. Please provide a specification for these valves.

On: Dec 07 2022.

Government Response. . The following text has been added to spec 40 05 13.00 and will incorporated in a forthcoming amendment.

Ball valves, 12 inch and above, must be designed, manufactured and tested per AWWA C507 class 150 and be lead free per NSF/ANSI 372. The valve port must be 100% clear with no seating hardware in the flow path when fully open and the ball must be self-flushing at intermediate positions. Provide drop-tight double seats on both ends. Provide two pipe connections on the valve body, one for an air valve, if required, and the other for a drain. All ball valves in this size category must be provided with an electric actuator as described elsewhere in this section. On: Dec 20 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10021736 Mechanical M-600 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

There does not appear to be a specification for the 30" electric actuated knife gate valve at the concrete raceway header listed on the valve schedule - please provide.

On: Dec 08 2022.

Government Response. . The following text has been added to spec 40 05 13.00 and will incorporated in a forthcoming amendment.

a. Knife valves 2 inches and above must be designed, manufactured and tested per AWWA C520-19. Compliance with NSF/ANSI 31 Drinking Water System Components is required.

b. Knife valves must be rated for 200 psig service and be provided with an electric actuator as described elsewhere in this section.

c. Knife valves must have the gate and shaft enclosed in a bonnet. Valves must also have reinforced PTFE stem packing and a bidirectional, self energized seat. On: Dec 20 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10022900 Mechanical 35 79 13.00 25 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The Pre-Sort Pool Crowder Horizontal Drive, Post-Sort Pools Crowder Horizontal Drive, and Pre and Post-Sort Pool Vertical Barrier Screen Hoist brake torque is called out as, "N/A". Please define what N/A means in this instance.

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . N/A is a typo. Specifications will be updated with the following information prior to award:

-Pre-Sort Pool Crowder Horizontal Drive minimum brake torque: 15 ft/lb -Post-Sort Pool Crowder Horizontal Drive minimum brake torque: 7.5 ft/lb -Pre and Post Sort pool vertical barrier screen hoist brake must be sized for 200 percent of hoist motor full load torque. Brake must utilize AC voltage and is selected to be capable of fast engagement and release. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024217 Construction Management G-002 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

G-002 states that the job is in Oregon State Plane North, but sheet CE001 states that the job is in Oregon State Plane South. Please clarify the correct horizontal datum for the project.

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . The horizontal datum is Oregon State Plane South. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024218 Construction Management 00 10 00 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Item No 0004AA states that the bid item is for the first 14,000 cy of common excavation, but the bid item quantality is only 4,000 cy. Please clarify what the bid item quantity should be.

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . CLIN 0004AA should be a QTY of 14,000 CY, not 4,000 CY. An Amendment will reflect the correction. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024219 Construction Management 00 10 00 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Item No 0031 says that the bid item is for Temp Utilities to the Existing Residence, but goes on to say that it is for road paving. Please clarify what this item is for.

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Item 0031 is for temporary utilities to the existing residence, not road paving. CLIN will be updated with correct verbiage in an Amendment.

Additionally, Item 0030 is for Prestressed Concrete Beams Removal for providing all labor, equipment, materials, parts, and incidentals for demolition and removal of the Prestressed Concrete Beams detailed in appendix A15. It is not for Concrete Stoplogs. CLIN will be updated with correct verbiage in an Amendment. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024220 Construction Management CS501 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Details A and B both call out two lifts on 3" of AC. Typically two lifts are only required on 4" of AC, since 3" can be done in one lift. Please confirm if the two lifts on a 3" AC depth is correct.

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Two lifts on 3 inches is correct. On: Dec 20 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024221 Construction Management SK103, SK709 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Can a spec for the concrete piles be provided?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Specification 31 63 29.00 25 for Drilled Concrete Shafts provided in Amendment 0002, posted on SAM.gov as Attachment Dexter Amendment 0002 Spec Changes Package. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024222 Construction Management L-001 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Can sizes for the plant material listed for the four Raingardens be provided? The plan gives a quantity and spacing, but no size.

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Sedges are 4 inch pots. Roses are 1 gallon. This information will be updated in the Award documents. On: Dec 20 2022

10024223 Construction Management 22 00 00.00 25 3.1.5

Can a cathodic protection spec and design drawings be provided to guide the suppliers on what to provide for this project? Or, if this is intended to be a design build project we would need the full criteria for design including previously collected soil corrosivity analysis and all of the intended piping to be cathodic protected.

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . No survey was performed, existing data is not available. If Contractor intends to provide Carbon steel pipe in lieu of HDPE pipe for buried pipe, a conservative soil corrosivity assumption should be made along with a Contractor designed corrosion protection system. A galvanic corrosion protection system is acceptable. Contractor will be required to design the protection system based on direct bury pipe system quantities. Design will need to be performed by qualified professional engineer or NACE certified individual. Corrosion specification 26 42 13 provided in Amendment 0002, posted on SAM.gov as Attachment "Dexter Amendment 0002 Spec Changes Package." On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024224 Construction Management ES401 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

What is the meter number of the meter the on-site powerlines are feeding? The electrical utility has asked for this information in order to identify the correct power lines in order to determine the cost of moving them.

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . There is not a meter base currently installed because power to the existing facility and residence is directly from the Powerhouse. A new meter base would need to be installed with the service drop. On: Dec 16 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024225 Construction Management G901 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive can the design model be provided to contractors as a digital aide for construction sequencing?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Unfortunately, we are not able to provide the models at this time. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024227 Construction Management SD101 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

This sheet calls for existing grating to be replaced. What material is existing here?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Existing grating is detailed in the informational drawings. Ref. DX-18-1/3 & DX-18-1/4.

New/replacement grating is detailed on SK506 & SK506-1. On: Dec 15 2022

10024228 Construction Management SD103

This sheet calls for existing grating/walkway to be replaced. What are the existing materials?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Existing grating is detailed in the informational drawings. Ref. DX-18-1/3 & DX-18-1/4.

New/replacement grating is detailed on SK506 & SK506-1. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024229 Construction Management ST901 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

What is the weight limit of the existing bridge over the existing fish ladder?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Section 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.16.1.l, "The existing bridge over the fish ladder has a capacity of 11 tons." On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024230 Construction Management 40 05 13.00 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

We cannot find a piping schedule. Can a pipe schedule be provided or identified inside the contract documents?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . A piping schedule will not be provided. Length and size information must be derived from the Mechanical sheet set. On: Dec 15 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024231 Construction Management CU502 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive the plunge pool pad, RtR pipe support bases and Outfall structure are being constructed at and below OHW level and will have rip rap placed around them. No subgrade requirements are shown in the section views, should a typical 12" of aggregate base be assumed for subgrade? do the concrete structures require any kind of anchoring into the river bottom to keep them from floating?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . 12 inches of aggregate is required for the structures in accordance with sheet CG501. However, these specific structures may be placed directly on bedrock and will not require an additional 12 inches of excavation into bedrock to place aggregate. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024232 Construction Management 03 42 13.00 25

Can details be provided on the hatches for the precast vaults? The detail for the cast in place vaults is 24x24 clear opening spring assisted h-20 aluminum, so will the precast be the same?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Precast vault hatch details must conform to OSHA personnel access standards. Ensure ladder and ladder extension is coordinated for safe access and vault equipment clearances. A Spring assisted, aluminum fabricated lid is acceptable. Lid should be rated for 100 psf. On: Dec 20 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024233 Construction Management CD501 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive sheet CD 501 appears to be missing from the advertise drawing set but is included in the TOC, can this sheet be provided?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Yes. It is provided as an attachment here on ProjNet and added to SAM.gov as an Attachment to Amendment 0002. On: Dec 30 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024234 Construction Management 03 42 13.00 25 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Please confirm that the correct floor elevations for Vault 3 and Vault 4 is 653.82, not 553.82 as written in the spec.

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Floor elevation indicated in the specifications and MP518 are typos. Average floor elevation at Vault 4 should be indicated as 650.78'. Average floor elevation at vault 3 should be indicated as 652.777'. Floor elevation should be considered variable to account for drainage feature installation. Updated Sheet MP518 attached in ProjNet. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024235 Construction Management SQ102 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive the HP14x89 pile support for the RTR Pipe is to be driven 8' into basalt. To eliminate risk of damage to the pile would it be acceptable to core a 3' diameter hole 8' deep to place the pile in and place concrete to embed the pile?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . A drilled alternative is acceptable. Please refer to the Amended 0002 Sheet SQ102 for guidance/requirements. On: Jan 05 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024237 Construction Management SD103 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Is the intent for this to have just the grating replaced or are we to replace the beams and railing as well?

On: Dec 09 2022.

Government Response. . Grating, supporting beams/elements, and railing are to be replaced. Refer to SK901 for isometric of the area and the new railing layout. The new "Gate Access Platform" is detailed on SK507, SK507-1, & SK507-2. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10024571 General N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The contractor's request for an additional site visit for this solicitation was denied by USACE, but the following was provided as a response by the owner:

Offerors can view two 3D virtual tours under "Walking Tour" found on the left side of our Dexter Fish Facility Public Site: https://www.nwp.usac e.army.mil/Locations /Willamette-Valley/D exter/Dexter-Fish-Fa cility/. As a result of this, requests for additional information or photos can be added as inquiries to ProjNet.

Several members of our team have tried to access this "Walking Tour", but all have found an error message when the page is opened for both links on this site.

The contractor would like to again request another site visit be added prior to the bid date. Key subcontractors and our team would like to fully understand the project site related to access, the interim water supply routing, and existing facilities at this site prior to proposing on this project. Please consider this request again or ensure the links are accessible and provide enough detail for our review.

NOTE: questions must be submitted on ProjNet by 16DEC per Amendment 1, so access to the "Walking Tour" links ASAP is required at a minimum to ensure the contractor can submit further inquiries in a timely manner if required.

On: Dec 11 2022.

Government Response. . USACE will hold a follow-on site visit on 04 Jan 2023 at 10:00AM PST. Participants will meet at Dexter Fish Facility in Lowell, Oregon at 10:00AM. Individuals planning to attend the site visit must RSVP by providing the following information for each attendee no later than 1530 hours on Friday, 30 December 2022, to sarah.j.hermann@usace.army.mil and nicole.a.adams@usace.army.mil:

Name (First MI Last) Supervisor Name Company Name Phone and Email

Bidder Inquiry Closure Date is extended to 06 Jan 2023.

Pictures from the Dexter Fish Facility Tour and Dexter Road Tour have been posted to SAM.gov as PDF Attachments. On: Dec 16 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10027926 Construction Management 22 00 00.00 25 3.1.5 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

If one has been completed, can the soil corrosivity analysis be provided for the cathodic protection/corrosion protection scope of work?

On: Dec 13 2022.

Government Response. . This has not been completed and cannot be provided. Corrosion specification 26 42 13 provided in Amendment 0002, posted on SAM.gov as Attachment "Dexter Amendment 0002 Spec Changes Package." On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

10027927 Construction Management MY103

The scale under the domestic water supply plan says "1/4 inch = 1 ft" and the scale bar on the bottom of the page is for "3/8 inch = 1 ft." Please confirm correct page scale.

On: Dec 13 2022.

Government Response. . 1/4" is a typo, it should be 3/8". The view scale is 3/8"=1'-0".

Award plans will be updated with this information. On: Dec 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10027929 Construction Management Electrical Building Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Can we get a HVAC mechanical schedule for the electrical building?

On: Dec 13 2022.

Government Response. . Sheet MZ101 provided in Amendment 0002 and added to SAM.gov as an Attachment to Amendment 0002. Also, see attached in ProjNet. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10027931 Construction Management 00 10 00 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Are as-builts available for the concrete stop logs mentioned in item 0030?

On: Dec 13 2022.

Government Response. . Drawings are not available for the concrete stop logs. However, their physical location is open to the public. They are located on the west side of the boat launch at the Middle Fork Boat Launch. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10027932 Construction Management DX-18-1/1A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive the existing AWS supply pipe is shown to be 48" reducing to 30" after the 18" Attraction water pipe branches off the existing pipe. From the MW series drawings it does not appear that the 18" attraction water supply needs to be connected to the interim water supply pipe. Please confirm the interim water supply pipe does not need to connect to the existing 18" Attraction water supply

On: Dec 13 2022.

Government Response. . Interim water supply will not need to be connected to the 18" Attraction Water supply. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10031174 Specifications M600 40 please add spec's for the 12" and larger ball valves and the knife gate valve

(Attachment: Dexter_Dam_projnet_questions.pdf) On: Dec 15 2022.

Government Response. . The following text has been added to spec 40 05 13.00 and will be incorporated in a forthcoming amendment.

Ball valves, 12 inch and above, must be designed, manufactured and tested per AWWA C507 class 150 and be lead free per NSF/ANSI 372. The valve port must be 100% clear with no seating hardware in the flow path when fully open and the ball must be self-flushing at intermediate positions. Provide drop-tight double seats on both ends. Provide two pipe connections on the valve body, one for an air valve, if required, and the other for a drain. All ball valves in this size category must be provided with an electric actuator as described elsewhere in this section.

a. Knife valves 2 inches and above must be designed, manufactured and tested per AWWA C520-19. Compliance with NSF/ANSI 31 Drinking Water System Components is required.

b. Knife valves must be rated for 200 psig service and be provided with an electric actuator as described elsewhere in this section.

c. Knife valves must have the gate and shaft enclosed in a bonnet. Valves must also have reinforced PTFE stem packing and a bidirectional, self energized seat. On: Dec 20 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10031182 Mechanical M600 40 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive suggested spec for ball valves 12" and larger

(Attachment: Ross_ball_valve_spec.pdf) On: Dec 15 2022.

Government Response. . Project specifications include salient characteristics for the items in question; there is no preference to a particular manufacturer.

Further, no justification to include brand-name information was determined appropriate for the items in question. Offerors must ensure their proposal considers salient characteristics for all items described in the specifications. Spec 40 05 13.00 25 will be updated to include the missing Specification. See Bidder Inquiry ID 10019602 for more details. On: Dec 16 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10031194 Mechanical M600 40 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive please add spec for knife gate suggested spec attached

(Attachment: Wey_W0_Specification_Dec_2022.pdf) On: Dec 15 2022.

Government Response. . Project specifications include salient characteristics for the items in question; there is no preference to a particular manufacturer.

Further, no justification to include brand-name information was determined appropriate for the items in question. Offerors must ensure their proposal considers salient characteristics for all items described in the specifications. Spec 40 05 13.00 25 will be updated to include the missing Specification. See Bidder Inquiry ID 10021736 for more details. On: Dec 16 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10031201 Mechanical M600 40 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive Wey Brochure

(Attachment: Wey-Knife-Gate-Valve-Model-A3-W0-W1-W2-W3.pdf) On: Dec 15 2022.

https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicFileDownload&strApp=&strPrevCob=BicPublicReportAll&strShown=Dexter_Dam_projnet_questions.pdf&intView=1 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicFileDownload&strApp=&strPrevCob=BicPublicReportAll&strShown=Ross_ball_valve_spec.pdf&intView=1 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicFileDownload&strApp=&strPrevCob=BicPublicReportAll&strShown=Wey_W0_Specification_Dec_2022.pdf&intView=1 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicFileDownload&strApp=&strPrevCob=BicPublicReportAll&strShown=Wey-Knife-Gate-Valve-Model-A3-W0-W1-W2-W3.pdf&intView=1

Government Response. . Project specifications include salient characteristics for the items in question; there is no preference to a particular manufacturer.

Further, no justification to include brand-name information was determined appropriate for the items in question. Offerors must ensure their proposal considers salient characteristics for all items described in the specifications. Spec 40 05 13.00 25 will be updated to include the missing Specification. See Bidder Inquiry ID 10021736 for more details. On: Dec 20 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10031205 Mechanical M600 40 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Ross ball valve brochure

(Attachment: Ross_AWWA_ball_valves_brochure.pdf) On: Dec 15 2022.

Government Response. . Project specifications include salient characteristics for the items in question; there is no preference to a particular manufacturer.

Further, no justification to include brand-name information was determined appropriate for the items in question. Offerors must ensure their proposal considers salient characteristics for all items described in the specifications. Spec 40 05 13.00 25 will be updated to include the missing Specification. See Bidder Inquiry ID 10019602 for more details. On: Dec 16 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10031714 Construction Management SK103 N/A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Callout note for the concrete piles calls for a 14' min embedment. Please clarify if this is 14' min embedment into rock or just 14' long from top of pile.

On: Dec 15 2022.

Government Response. . 14' min pile embedment is into rock. Note that the base of the mat foundation for the structure above is to be constructed on competent rock so the top of the pile will be in rock regardless. On: Dec 16 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10031828 Construction Management 03 31 01.00 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

There appears to be no specification section specific to concrete piles (drilled shafts). Confirm there is no additional requirements for the concrete piles.

On: Dec 15 2022.

Government Response. . Specification 31 63 29.00 25 for Drilled Concrete Shafts provided in Amendment 0002, posted on SAM.gov as Attachment "Dexter Amendment 0002 Spec Changes Package." On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10033207 Mechanical MK502, 03 04 40 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

48" ball valve or any valve on this project with extensions.

your spec call for valve to have torque tubes and floorstand on some valve, they are not used together. your drawings show extension, less torque tubes with u-joints.see attached that is a very old procedure. the way this is to be done is to have the actuator on the valves and put the control portion on the floorstand, no extension required.

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Auma makes actuators that fit this application perfectly. again see the attached direct from the ball valve mfr.please consider valves with extension/torque tubes for use with the application, it will save time and money and give you a much better application

(Attachment: Dexter_Ball_valve_extension_requirements.pdf) On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . The equipment may be placed outside of the vault under the condition that the vault still has an access hatch. Spec section 33 61

13.19 25 updated Amendment 0003. In all cases, valves installed in buried vaults must have the capability to be operated without entering the vault. On: Jan 10 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10033284 Specifications 05 12 00.00 25 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Does this project need to qualify for a Salmon Safe certification? If so, it is our understanding that galvanized steel would not be allowed and we would have to replace galvanizing with a water-resistant primer such as Tnemec 94H2O.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . No, this project does not require a Salmon Safe certification. However, galvanizing must not be utilized for submerged applications on this project and is only specified on elements outside of water such as walkways and handrails. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10033573 Contracting Solicitation Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

We would like to ask for an extension of the bid proposal date from January 13, 2023 10AM PST to January 27, 2023 10AM PST.

This extension is necessary to provide a competitive proposal due to the multiple vendors required and delays involved with the upcoming holidays.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . The project was formally solicited 23 Nov 2022, well in advance of the December holidays referenced. Additionally, a draft solicitation was provided for review on 20 Oct 2022. There have been no significant changes to the draft solicitation. No further extension to the proposal due date is anticipated. On: Dec 20 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034095 Construction Management N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

With the current proposal due date, Government review period before the NTP is issued, preconstruction submittal requirements taking 90 days minimum from past experience, and the allowed window for the 2023 Fish Facility Shutdown period, the contractor does not see any relevant construction activities beginning immediately after NTP and the interim FWS pipe will not be installed until February of 2024. This brings into question the urgency in ensuring the bid date holds as stated in Amendment 1.

Several subcontractors and suppliers are unable to dedicate resources to this bid at this time because of the holidays from our discussions with potential key companies that are well suited for this work. With the overall timeline of this contract not allowing critical work to occur in the spring of 2023, the contractor requests the Government continue to allow contractor questions to be submitted on ProjNet until 10JAN and push the bid date until 03FEB. These revised dates would provide complete coverage in our proposal for your review.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . No further extension to the proposal due date is anticipated. On: Dec 20 2022 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicFileDownload&strApp=&strPrevCob=BicPublicReportAll&strShown=Dexter_Ball_valve_extension_requirements.pdf&intView=1

10034102 Construction Phasing N/A N/A 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.7.1 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The contractor recognizes that 120 calendar days is required for Government acceptance when offering a proposal on this project, which would put the notice to proceed (NTP) date out as far as May 13, 2023. The contractor also recognizes the solicitation states current completion and commissioning dates listed are based off an NTP date of March 10, 2023.

A Government review period under 60 days for the offer's price and technical proposal would seem to be unrealistic on a project of this magnitude. In addition, if NTP was actually issued in that timeframe the available Fish Facility Shutdown (FFS) period in 2023 begins April 16 and ends May 15. The available duration between the stated NTP and the FFS in 2023 does not allow for the contractor to gain approval of standard USACE preconstruction submittals at the beginning of the project to mobilize to site before the FFS starts in 2023. It also does not allow for the contractor to design and submit the needed shoring system and pipe design to perform the Interim FWS before the 2023 FFS begins. Furthermore, the Government approval requirements, contractor's material procurement process, and required install schedule for this interim system cannot be completed before the FFS period in 2023 expires the middle of May. This will push the Interim FWS pipe install until the FFS window that is provided in 2024. Please advise the Government understands any realistic schedule will not be able to show the interim FWS being installed until 2024, which will compress the entire schedule tied to several definable features of work around the entire facility since excavation activities are not allowed on the project until the interim FWS pipe is constructed per requirements defined in section 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.7.6.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Offerors should assume an NTP date of May 01, 2023 in the preparation of their proposals (both the technical and price proposals).

This guidance will be incorporated in a forthcoming amendment. On: Dec 20 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034123 Construction Management N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Please advise if any other projects or relevant work at this facility will take place during this contract besides the information that is already stated in the specifications that could impact the work area shown in the plans.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Regular routine maintenance work will need to be accommodated. On: Dec 20 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034125 Construction Management N/A N/A 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.6.3 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The contractor is required to provide a member of our staff that is competent in the system during Government commissioning activities. What kind of working schedule should be anticipated during the commissioning period referenced?

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . The Government commissioning team will work the day shift Monday through Friday. 8 hours per day. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

10034128 Construction Management N/A N/A 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.6.4

It is assumed the Government will actively work with the contractor while dewatering the cofferdam to ensure a successful fish salvage. Please confirm no specific duration is needed for the contractor to stop the dewatering process for Government personnel to perform fish salvage.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Confirmed, no specific duration is needed for the contractor to stop the dewatering process. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034131 Construction Management N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The anticipated 'Facility Ready for Government Commissioning' date is listed as 01 May 2026 in the specifications. Government Commissioning is then shown to occur the entire month of May that year. However, the contractor is allowed an additional in-water-work window in 2026 from 16FEB till 15MAY for cofferdam removal. Please describe what the contractor is allowed to perform from 01MAY thru 15MAY with construction activities related to the new adult ladder, AWS diffusion chamber, fish ladder entrance, and cofferdam removal since the dates for commissioning at the IWW overlap as outlined above.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . From 01 May through 15 May the Contractor is allowed to perform any work that does not interfere with Government commissioning. Government commissioning will occur during the day shift, Monday through Friday. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034136 Construction Management N/A N/A 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.7.4 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Please define the type of access ODFW and facility personnel will need at the facilities listed in this specification paragraph (i.e. walking access for personnel, truck access to specific locations, etc.). Are there preferred routes that can be shown on a plan sheet with required access widths to be provided to these facilities?

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Sheet G-007 shows the locations for HS-20 vehicular access. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034142 Construction Phasing N/A N/A 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.7.6 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The Interim Facility Water Supply specification requires "control valves and flow meters at all three connections to confirm the required amount of water is being supplied."

The contractor notes that the MW contract sheets appear to show a connection at the facility header (35 cfs), the adult sort facility (2 cfs), the PVC header (5 cfs), and the asphalt diffuser supply (5 cfs). Please confirm if the specifications should actually state 4 connections instead of three as there appears to be two connections required at the AC pond opposed to just one. NOTE: MW 501 shows three 12 ¾" typical supply pipes in detail 3. Arrows to two of these pipes call out "supply to be verified". It is understood from other plans that only the one pipe highlighted on MW101 is to supply 2 cfs to the adult sort facility by the interim FWS. If both the pipes called out as "supply to be verified" require connections, then the contractor would see the total connection callout as needing to be 5 in the specifications. Please clarify in response.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Drawings MW101, MW501, and MW502 have been updated to clarify contradictions. MW101 shows the proposed interim water piping routing with elevation and connection details. MW501 shows "Existing Connection Conditions" in Detail 1,2, and 3 while showing proposed connection details in 4,5, and 6. MW502 is a section detail to show interim pipe connection and section view of unit intake. Updated Sheets provided in Amendment 0002 and added to SAM.gov as an Attachment to Amendment 0002. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034148 Construction Management N/A N/A 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.7.6 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The contractor recognizes the need for alarms and redundant alarms at the site for the interim facility water supply. MW502 note 8 states for the contractor is to "Provide method to alarm for a service disruption or provide 24 hour over-watch personnel." What type of alarm for a service disruption will be adequate for this site and Government personnel to ensure the contractor does not have to staff a 24 hour over-watch staff member? Please provide additional feedback on how the Government envisions this alarm process working if a service disruption does happen to occur.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Reference specification 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.7.6.b. The alarm must notify Government and Contractor personnel. Consider a system that provides notification through mobile phones. On: Jan 11 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034154 Mechanical MW501 3 N/A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Contract sheet MW 101 highlights a 6" tee to supply 2 cfs in the plan view. However, the contractor sees callout that this is actually a 12 ¾" supply pipe as shown on detail 3 of MW501. Please advise.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Incorrect detail callouts on MW501 have been corrected and match MW101 detail callouts. Updated Sheets provided in Amendment 0002 and added to SAM.gov as an Attachment to Amendment 0002. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034160 Construction Phasing N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

It is fully understood that the interim facility water supply pipe is to be contractor designed. However, a proposed route should be fully provided in the MW plans by the Government. The contractor notes the current plans don't provide any details past what is shown for the Iso Views on MW101. It is requested the Government at least provide an anticipated route in these plans for the entire system. Confusion already exists from previous questions asked related to the existing 18" AWS connection, the total quantity of connections made, and access concerns for the facility while this pipe is in service. A conceptual anticipated route would help alleviate a lot of this confusion and ensure the contractor bids this scope accordingly.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Drawing MW101 has been updated to show proposed interim facility water supply. This update comes with darkened pipe routing, approximate lengths, centerline elevations, and possible connection points for the contractor to verify. MW501 has been updated to accurately reflect the details in MW101 and add details to interim pipe connections.

Updated Sheets provided in Amendment 0002 and added to SAM.gov as an Attachment to Amendment 0002. On: Dec 30 2022

10034172 Construction Phasing N/A N/A N/A

Is the Government requiring the contractor to demo and install a mechanical coupler at the existing facility water supply pipe at the powerhouse? The plans and specifications seem to state different direction to use the existing coupler, demo the existing coupler, or the contractor can demo the existing coupler if needed. Please advise on the specific direction the Government is asking the contractor to take for bid purposes.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Drawing MW101 General note has been updated to clarify language to contractor. "Demolish existing mechanical coupling at dam wall and install new coupling for interim water supply. This coupling may be re-used for the new facility water supply if compatible." current state of pipe and coupling is unknown and unverified.

Updated Sheets provided in Amendment 0002 and added to SAM.gov as an Attachment to Amendment 0002. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034177 Construction Management N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The contractor must provide 72 hours of safe government access after the existing FWS is demolished at the powerhouse. Will the Government and/or its 3rd party be accessing the interior of the pipe? If so, to what length will the pipe be inspected upstream of the mechanical coupler?

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . The Government will be accessing the interior of the pipe and an inspection will be conducted from the mechanical coupler to the bulkhead. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034195 Construction Management N/A N/A 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.7.5 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The paragraph listed in this inquiry references the Government will have a screw trap in the river near the Dexter fish collection facility nine months out of the year from spring to fall. The contractor cannot locate this screw trap in the plans. Please provide information for what activities are prevented by this trap under this contract and provide details of the screw trap for the contractor's review.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . The screw trap is located south of the east end of the existing asphalt pond. It can be seen in the attachment and on Google Earth image from 7/22. The screw trap is not in the way of construction activities. The Government will access the screw trap using the route shown on G-007. On:

Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034200 Construction Phasing N/A N/A 01 10 10.00 25 paragraph 1.7.7 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Please confirm the rock excavation limitations stated in the specification paragraph listed have no ties to the existing AC pond.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Rock excavation limitations stated in 01 10 10.00 25 para. 1.7.7 do not pertain to the existing AC Pond. The existing ponds must be protected from construction activities per 01 10 10.00 25 para. 1.30 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034213 Construction Phasing N/A N/A 01 57 19.00 25 paragraph 3.12.2 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Please consider this noise limitation to be waived or reduced from 16JULY2025 until 15MAY2026 to allow the contractor to review an appropriate schedule to demo the existing adult ladder components and establish the new facility in this area during this critical time period.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . The USACE will waive the Federal noise limitation requirements from 16 July 2025 through 15 May 2026. Section 01 57 states "contractors would conform to local ordinances." The contractor is responsible for pursuing a variance from Lane County. On: Jan 11 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034222 Structural SK506 and SK506-1 N/A N/A Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

Contract Sheet SK506-1 shows a 2' OC Max bolt spacing the contractor is anticipating on installing for the perforated plate. However, it is noted on contract sheet SK506 that there is no channel or beams that run parallel to the grating span for the AWS floor diffuser to attach this plate to in those locations. Please advise.

On: Dec 16 2022.

Government Response. . Bolting is not required along the (2) edges of the perforated plate that are not supported by a channel or beam. On: Dec 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10034283 Structural N/A N/A 03 31 01.00 25 Comment Classification: Procurement Sensitive

The contractor notes the slump defined in the specifications calls for a slump to be within the range of 1 to 4 inches. Where placement of pump is approved, the slump must not exceed 6 inches. To get a quality finish on concrete fish passage elements, especially walls, the contractor has utilized the use of a high range water reducing chemical admixture and a max slump of 8".