Final Bidder Inquiry Responses 8.8.23.pdf

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Project: Hills Creek Rock Removal and Reinforcement Review: HC-RRR2023 (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 28 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 10345638 Cost Engineering n/a n/a Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

There are no plans or drawings posted on Sam.gov or included in the solicitation documents.

On: Jul 12 2023.

Government Response. . Plans have been posted on SAM.gov. On: Jul 17 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10347218 Contracting Need Posted Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

There are no plans posted to SAM.gov for the contractor to review. Please post plans to show what the scope of the work is.

On: Jul 13 2023.

Government Response. . Plans have been posted on SAM.gov. On: Jul 17 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10350948 Contracting 00 21 00-Instructions Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Solicitation section 00 21 00-Instructions page 4 explains the past performance requirements. It states that a maximum of 3 projects will be evaluated but also states that offerors may use the past performance of subcontractors. If subcontractor past performance projects are included, will those be considered as part of the maximum 3 projects to be evaluated?

On: Jul 17 2023.

Government Response. . Yes. The 3 project maximum includes subcontractor projects if you choose to include them On: Jul 17 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10353014 Contracting Needs Posting Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Projnet Questions and Answers state the project plans are on SAM.gov. As of 8:30am on 7/18/23 this document is yet to be posted or updated with the required information. If the Government believes the document "Solicitation W9127N23R0031 Hill Creek RR.pdf" includes the plans, this is not the case.

It only includes the specification and the Geotechnical Baseline Report.

On: Jul 18 2023.

Government Response. . As of 9:14 am the document was posted. The system failed to post the original update. On: Jul 18 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10353659 Contracting B-101 2.1.5 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Plans show an area of draped mesh, Specs do not show any requirements for a draped mesh portion. Do the requirements for the draped mesh portion fall under 2.1.5 Rockfall Mesh? Would payment for a draped mesh portion fall under bid item #5?

On: Jul 18 2023.

Government Response. . Draped mesh is defined under 2.1.5 in Specifications. Payment is under Bid item #5. On: Aug 01 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10365646 Construction Management Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Due to the drawings being posted to SAM a week following the initial solicitation and the complexity of this project, please provide a 1-2 week extension on this proposal.

On: Jul 25 2023.

Government Response. . Proposal due date will be extended from 11 Aug 2023 to 17 Aug 2023. The upcoming Amendment 0001 will reflect this change. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10370272 Specifications 1.3.8 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The specification indicates that slope scaling will be required and will be "directed by the government and contract payment is based on a daily rate quantity." Please define the scaling unit; if a daily rate define duration and crew size. Also, a bid item should be added to the bid form for scaling.

On: Jul 27 2023.

Government Response. . Government assumes crew of 4 scalers with one supervisor and 5 days of scaling. Scaling is considered incidental to installation of rockfall mesh (CLIN 0005). Include bid for scaling under CLIN 0005. On: Aug 01 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10370281 Specifications Geotechnical Baseline Report Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The caption for the photo on page A6-12 of the geotechnical baseline report says that the approximate scaling units are shown in yellow. There are no yellow areas in the photo. Please provide an image with the scaling limits delineated.

On: Jul 27 2023.

Government Response. . Refer to contract drawings. Scaling limits are within area of Mandatory and Optional rockfall mesh coverage. On:

Aug 01 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10370285 General General Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

May a helicopter be used for construction related activities?

On: Jul 27 2023.

Government Response. . There are no restrictions on use of helicopters. Helicopter operations must comply with requirements in EM-385-

1-1 USACE Safety Manual. On: Aug 01 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375060 General S-501 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The number and size of concrete repair locations can have a substantial impact on cost, is there a number of locations that can be applied to the concrete repair quantities for bidding purposes?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . The concrete repair is intended to repair damage incurred by rock impact during the 2019 rockslide. The government anticipates that the concrete repair locations will likely be limited to the area beneath the slope where rockfall impacted the spillway, however, there is no estimated number of repair locations. The extent of damage is unknown due to the area being obscured by the rock debris pile. All concrete repair will be confined to the area of the spillway currently obscured by rock debris as indicated on the contract drawings. On: Aug 02 2023

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

10375065 General C-301 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

How many CFS of flow should the contractor anticipate for the temporary culverts?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . If the Contractor-designed access plan includes an access/road culvert, a design flow must be determined by the

Contractor. Access road/culvert design shall be performed by a licensed engineer. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375069 General C-101 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Does the entire spillway need to be cleaned of debris, vegetation, etc or just the debris removal area called out on the plans?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . Only the debris removal area called out on the plans needs to be cleaned. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375071 Contracting 00 10 00 - Solicitation

What is the intention of the multiple optional bid items for Additional Concrete Repair Method 1 (Items 0012 to 0015) at 10sf each?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . The extent of concrete repair is anticipated to be minor, however, the extent will not be known until rock debris is removed from the spillway. Once the debris is removed from the spillway, the extent of repairs will be determined and the options for concrete repair will be incrementally awarded. On: Aug 02 2023

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

10375074 Contracting 00 10 00 - Solicitation Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Does the 400cy quantity for CLN 004 include materials scaled from the hillside above the spillway?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . 400 cubic yards includes estimated debris from rock scaling. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375075 Contracting 00 10 00 - Solicitation Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Does the 400cy quantity for CLN 004 include the brush and trees removed from the spillway debris?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . Brush and trees removed from the spillway are covered under CLIN 0003 'Clearing and Grubbing'. On: Aug 02

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375077 Contracting 00 10 00 - Solicitation Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

What is the decision factors for selecting which optional bid items will be performed?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . Additional rock anchors, rockfall mesh, and drain holes are contingent on the government securing additional funding. The optional concrete repair will be determined after rock debris is removed from the spillway and the government inspects and delineates the extent of necessary repairs. On: Aug 02 2023

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

10375079 Contracting 00 10 00 - Solicitation Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

At what point in the contract will the optional bid items be selected for performance?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days of the expiration of the contract period. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375082 Contracting Form 1442 Box 13.

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Can the bid date be extended by 2 weeks?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . Proposal due date will be extended from 11 Aug 2023 to 17 Aug 2023. The upcoming Amendment 0001 will reflect this change. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

10375083 Contracting 1.15.3 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

What are the anticipated durations for the mandatory AT Level 1, OPSEC, and Suspicious Activity Reporting Training?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . AT Level 1, OPSEC, and Suspicious Activity Reporting Training is required for all personnel onsite. Certification is required annually. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375087 General 2.4.2

The specifications call out the use of potable water for construction use. Does this extend to our grout mix? If so, will the USACE provide an onsite source of potable water?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . Potable water is required for grout mix. There is no source of potable water at Hills Creek Dam. The Contractor must provide own source. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375089 General B-501 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Is there a detail for the draped mesh system?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . Please be more specific on what detail(s) is being requested. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375091 General B-501 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Are grout socks allowed?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . Grout socks will be permitted provided the anchors can achieve the specified load requirements. On: Aug 02

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

10375093 General 3.6.2 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

3.6.2 mentions dust control. Will this be required during drilling operations for the rock bolts and drains?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . Reasonable dust control measures should be implemented during drilling operations. Refer to EM385-1-1 Section

18.H Drilling Equipment for additional information and requirements. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10375095 General 2.3.2.1 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

2.3.2.1 calls out the use of a colloidal grout mixer. Are other types of grout mixers acceptable?

On: Jul 31 2023.

Government Response. . Grout mixer must conform to requirements listed in specifications. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10377051 Construction Management W9127N23R0031 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Will USACE please consider pushing the bid date two weeks for this project?

On: Aug 01 2023.

Government Response. . The proposal submittal due date was extended to 17-Aug-2023. No further extensions. On: Aug 02 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10381629 Materials B-501 2.1.5 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide an approximation of area for both the draped mesh and the anchored mesh (assuming the 11,000SF includes both).

On: Aug 03 2023.

Government Response. . The estimated dimension of the draped mesh is 3,000 square feet. The estimated dimension of the anchored mesh is 8,000 square feet. On: Aug 08 2023 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10381636 Contracting B-501 2.1.5

Please provide a separate line item for the draped mesh anchors as they are wire rope anchors embedded 8FT into rock while the rock anchors (for the anchored mesh) are post-tensioned 20FT epoxy coated #10 bar with a secondary plate and nut.

On: Aug 03 2023.

Government Response. . The bid price for rockfall mesh should include all labor and materials to install the rockfall mesh including the wire rope anchors. The tensioned rock anchors are paid under a separate line item. Spec section 31 68 13.00 25, 2.1.5 has been updated in Amendment 0002 to clarify payment for wire rope anchors. On: Aug 08 2023

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

10381647 Construction Phasing C-101 Note #5 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Will hydraulic tracked equipment be allowed in the spillway to remove debris? Will the crane pad be allowed to extend above the spillway flip bucket for tracked equipment access?

On: Aug 03 2023.

Government Response. . There is no restriction on equipment in the spillway. The crane pad can be extended above the spillway flip bucket. For clarification, the crane pad is conceptual and not a required contract item. Access to the spillway is a Contractor-designed item to be submitted to the Government for approval. Any damage to the spillway concrete caused by the Contractor's means and methods will be repaired at no cost to the government. On: Aug 08 2023

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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