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Project: US Dairy Forage Research Center (DFRC) at Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin Review: US Dairy Forage Research (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 23 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 8539192 Architectural TBD TBD Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Instructions for submission. Please clarify whether we are to submit by email to the contracting officers or by DOD SAFE (ARMDEC SAFE is retired). If by DOD SAFE, the instructions seem to be out of date, would you please provide the instructions for submitting by DOD SAFE?

On: Apr 27 2020.

Government Response. . Email is preferred method of submission if attachments are under 25mb in size. Phone call to confirm receipt is requested if email reply has not been received within 1 hour of submittal. On: May 14 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8542449 Other Specialized Experience and Technical Competence Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Since the project experience is limited to five years, would the District allow design projects that are in progress but at 95% design complete?

On: Apr 28 2020.

Government Response. . The intent is to see recent, relevant, and completed work. A 95% design would meet two of these three things, but may not be considered as strong as a completed project whose quality of design has been validated through construction, RFIs, and potential design errors. On: May 18 2020

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

8542461 Other Professional Qualifications Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

May some key personnel double hat for certain roles as long as the roles are clearly indicated on the Section E resumes?

On: Apr 28 2020.

Government Response. . Double Hatting of Key personnel shall not be permitted. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8543964 Other Past Performance Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In an effort to reduce the burden of PPQ requests on our clients, may we use previously submitted PPQs for Section F projects?

On: Apr 28 2020.

Government Response. . Previously submitted PPQs shall be accepted. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8547072 Architectural TBD TBD Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1. Will there be grain and feed milling or just mixing of milled feeds into the rations

On: Apr 29 2020.

Government Response. . We will have a mill to process high moisture grain. Mostly, the feed processing "kitchen" will be for mixing feeds. On: May 19 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed 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 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 2/5

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8547083 Architectural TBD TBD Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the project include water runoff from or on to the 1300 A. of crops and 700 A. of pasture

On: Apr 29 2020.

Government Response. . We do not currently plan to capture or measure runoff from the acreage. This may be added in the charette but we do not anticipate it and present. On: May 19 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8547084 Architectural TBD TBD Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will nutrient application on the land be part of the project and will a certified agronomist be required

On: Apr 29 2020.

Government Response. . Yes On: May 19 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8547085 Architectural TBD TBD Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will a NRCS certified TSP provider in Wisconsin be required

On: Apr 29 2020.

Government Response. . This is not a requirement for this project. On: May 19 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8547087 Architectural TBD TBD Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is AAALAC accreditation required to meet "Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching" or "NIH guide for laboratory animals"

On: Apr 29 2020.

Government Response. . This accreditation is not required. On: May 19 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8547089 Architectural TBD TBD Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will there be cattle movement and fencing to and from the pastures

On: Apr 29 2020.

Government Response. . We do not need fencing to move cattle from the dairy/milking parlor to the main pasture area (eastern side of the property), which will be associated with the heifer development subunit. In the heifer development subunit, we will need fencing to and from the pastures and the ability to move the animals to the pastures. In the pasture design (associated with the heifer development subunit only), infrastructure should be designed with flexibility in mind. Rotational grazing using temporary fencing within the pasture to delineate paddocks. A permanently installed perimeter fence and watering supply system will be required. On: May 19 2020

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

8547093 Architectural TBD TBD Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is it known which portions of the facility are planned to remain and be rehabilitated and what components are planned for demolition? Or, is the evaluation of the existing facilities and determination of which portions can be feasibly rehabilitated part of this project?

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On: Apr 29 2020.

Government Response. . Evaluation of the portions of the existing facilities and determination of which portions can be feasibly rehabilitated are not part of this project. In the design, one should assume that none of the existing facilities will be rehabilitated or used. On: May 19 2020

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

8549397 Architectural ? ?

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

We would like to request the guideline for project in Section F being within the past five (5) years, be extended to the past ten

(10) years so that we may provide more relevant projects.

On: Apr 30 2020.

Government Response. . The intent is to see recent, relevant, and completed work. An older project would meet two of these three things, but may not be considered as strong as a more recent project where the experience and code/requirements would be fresh and current. On: May 18 2020

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

8549400 Architectural ? ?

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Of the variety of project types listed in the proposal is there one project type that that would have a heavier weight over the others.

On: Apr 30 2020.

Government Response. . The project types represent the components of a larger campus. They are all considered relevant. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8549401 Architectural ? ?

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm the proposal is to be submitted via email only and that no online submission is required. Instructions near the end of the RFP suggest the use of an "AMRDEC SAFE" website, but does not provide further details.

On: Apr 30 2020.

Government Response. . Submission of proposal shall be done using either email or DOD Safe. Emails should be less than 25mb, please contact joseph.bac@usace.army.mil or 402-995-2893 to confirm receipt of submission. On: May 18 2020

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

8549778 General General Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will additional preliminary planning information be provided?

On: Apr 30 2020.

Government Response. . For this selection phase, no. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8549816 General Professional Qualifications Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Based on the scope of work for this project, is an environmental assessment or hazardous materials analysis applicable? If so, should Section E resumes be provided for personnel who can perform this work (i.e. environmental engineer)?

On: Apr 30 2020.

Government Response. . Yes , an environmental assessment update will be required. On: May 19 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 4/5

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8549982 Other PPQ form Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) please post the PPQ form.

On: Apr 30 2020.

Government Response. . Form is attached. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8549985 Other Specialized Experience and Technical Competence Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

We have completed design outside of the 5 years but are continuing to provide commissioning and construction administration on the same project. Please confirm this may be used as a section F project.

On: Apr 30 2020.

Government Response. . The intent is to see recent, relevant, and completed work. An older project would meet two of these three things, but may not be considered as strong as a more recent project where the experience and code/requirements would be fresh and current. However, the commission and construction admin phase would understandably come last. Those construction phased services may be considered relevant and potentially more applicable for that project than the actual design services. On: May 18 2020

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

8549990 Other Specialized Experience and Technical Competence Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please consider expanding project experience to 8 or more years.

On: Apr 30 2020.

Government Response. . The intent is to see recent and relevant work. Projects older than five years can be submitted, but the age will be considered when evaluating. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8569761 Other Due Date Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Since RFI responses have not yet been posted, we kindly request a deadline extension.

On: May 11 2020.

Government Response. . Deadline has been extended in beta.SAM until 10:00 AM 26 May 2020. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8573903 Other General Information Response Date Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Since we are still waiting on responses to questions, we respectfully request a two-week extension in order to have time to make any necessary adjustments.

On: May 12 2020.

Government Response. . Deadline has been extended in beta.SAM until 10:00 AM 26 May 2020. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8578989 General Description Submission Requirements Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Per 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS – Are small business subcontracting firms required to have a DUNS number or will their Federal Tax ID number be acceptable (reference SF 330 Part II form, Block 4 "Unique Entity Identifier")? If Federal Tax ID is acceptable, please confirm this is not needed to be included within SF 330 Part I, Section C, Block 9.

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On: May 14 2020.

Government Response. . Small Business subcontracting firms are not required to have a DUNS number. Field should be filled out if a DUNS does exist for subcontractor. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8578991 General Description Submission Requirements Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Per 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS – Are subcontracting firms required to have a CAGE code (per the Q&A on the final Federal Register ruling on CAGE Codes that states, "This final rule does not require subcontractors to have CAGE codes.")? If not, please confirm this is not needed to be included within SF 330 Part I, Section C, Block 9.

On: May 14 2020.

Government Response. . Subcontracting firms are not required to have a CAGE code, field should be filled out if the firm does have one. On: May 18 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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