B.01.01 - Solicitation Q&A - 001.docx

Questions and Answers – Solicitation No. W912DQ25Q1043

1. On page 3 of the solicitation docs notes a proposal due date of June 2, 2025; however, SAM.Gov notes a due date May 27 – which is correct?

Response: The due date for quotations is May 27th, 2025, by 12:00 p.m. CDT.

2. Will you provide an exact address for the trucking delivery – is it the same as the barges?

Response: The truck delivery location is the red star on the map provided in the Purchase Description. There is essentially one route in and out of the site Highway 67 to Red School Road to Cora Island Road to site. Barges will be provided/operated by government, will load rock at the loading location provided by the contractor/quarry as stated in the Purchase Description.

3. Will you have a ramp barge that we can back out on to load the barges with our haul trucks or will USACE have an excavator onsite to load?

Response: A Government owned ramp barge will be provided at the loading location to load rock onto government owned/operated material barges at the loading location provided by the contractor/quarry.

4. For projects with a CPARS ratings, is it sufficient to attach the CPARS rating along with PPQ sections 1-5 completed?

Response: Yes, this is sufficient.

5. Are barges furnished by the contractor or by the government? Under the Measurement section the contractor is required to furnish barge tables and designs for the barges, and under the Delivery section and bid items it states that they are government owned barges?

Response: The barges will be furnished by the government. The contractor will load rock at the loading location provided by the contractor/quarry.

6. If they are government furnished barges, how many tons can each barge hold. How many barges will be on the project in total?

Response: 6 - 8 barges, capacity 300-350 tons per barge

7. Please confirm that the red star is for truck deliveries?

Response: Yes, red star indicates truck delivery location.

8. What is the location for barge deliveries?

Response: Barges will be provided/operated by government, will load rock at the loading location provided by the contractor/quarry as stated in the Purchase Description.

9. Does USACE require a full time boat on site for switching barges, or can barges be secured and the boat is able to pick up the next tow at the loading dock?

Response: Barges will be provided/operated by government, with a government boat to load rock at the loading location provided by the contractor/quarry as stated in the Purchase Description. This requirement will NOT require a boat to be provided by the contractor/quarry.

10. Who has the responsibility for any damage to roads from truck deliveries? Is there a USACE approved haul route? Do any hauling permits need to be obtained?

Response: Trucks are required to follow and abide by DOT requirements for hauling tonnage. If trucks are in compliance with DOT requirements no hauling/other permits are known to be needed. There is essentially one route in and out of the site Highway 67 to Red School Road to Cora Island Road to site.

11. What is the significance of the Product Service Code? Is there a registration in SAM for this code that USACE is expecting?

Response: Product Service Code (PSC) is a system used by the government to classify products and services. The product service code for this requirement is 5610 and the NAICS is 212312. If your firm is a small business under this NAICS you may compete for the requirement.

12. Are subcontractors are allowed to perform some of the quarry operations?

Response: The selected contractor must either own/operate a quarry with a loading location on the Missouri River suitable to load the stone onto the government owned barges, or must coordinate with a quarry who possesses a suitable loading location on the Missouri River and must be onsite to oversee all quarry operations to include the proper testing of the stone material.