Solicitation Amendment W912DS26BA0280003 SF 30.pdf

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

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The purpose of this Amendment 0003 is to Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

respond to RFIs received by potential bidders.

Per Amendment 0002, the Government will not respond to RFIs received from Amendment 0002 forward.

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SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION (OR AS AMENDED) BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

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WITH THE LATE BID, LATE MODIFICATIONS OR BIDS OR LATE WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

(FAR 14.304).

Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

AMENDMENT 0003

Maintenance Dredging of NY Harbor, Sandy Hook Channel

Federal Navigation Project

Solicitation No. W912DS26BA028

Technical Specifications:

- Attachment J "New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel 2017 Grain Size Analysis" has been uploaded to SAM.gov and is now included in the contract solicitation.

RFI Responses:

Q1. Please provide the most recent Geotechnical investigation for the dredge area.

A1. Please see Attachment J "New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel 2017 Grain Size Analysis".

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Q2. Specification states " See attachments to this solicitation on SAM.GOV for complete Sampling and Testing Results Package" in regards to Attachment J New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel 2017 Grain Size Analysis. Please provide the referenced package as it in not available on SAM.GOV. Please also confirm that this is the most recent sampling completed within the dredge area and is intended to be representative of all material to be removed.

A2. Please see Attachment J "New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel 2017 Grain Size Analysis". This is the most recent sampling completed within the dredge area. Due to historical data, it is determined that the 2017 Grain Size Analysis is representative of all material to be removed from the area.

Q3. SECTION 00 90 02 1.2 NPS SPECIAL USE PERMIT, Park-specific Terms and Conditions, item 28. Monitoring and Administration - Safety, Enforcement, and Resource Protection, are these estimated costs expected to be paid by the government or contractor?

A3. The estimated costs listed in the NPS Special Use Permit - Item 28 "Monitoring and Administration - Safety, Enforcement, and Resource Protection" will be paid by USACE. However, the contractor is subject to any action/inaction within the NPS Special Use Permit, including any additional costs needed if the Safety, Enforcement, and Resource Protection coverage exceeds the stated 100 days.

Q4. SECTION 00 90 02 1.2 NPS SPECIAL USE PERMIT is there any additional attachments or information regarding northeastern beach tiger beetles from the SUP?

A4. Please see Attachment "Biological Opinion on the Sandy Hook Channel".

Q5. SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3 1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, please share referenced U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) issued a Programmatic Biological Opinion on October 2017 entitled "Biological Option on The Effects of Recurrent Maintenance Dredging of The Sandy Hook Channel, Monmouth County, New Jersey on Four Federally Listed Species"

(PBO)

A5. Please see Attachment "Biological Opinion on the Sandy Hook Channel".

Q6. SECTION 01 11 00, Page 4, 1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: per CLIN 0004

(NORTHEASTERN BEACH TIGER BEETLES SURVEY AND TRANSLOCATION EFFORTS),

the contractor shall coordinate with USFWS, NPS and USACE to provide a qualified and approved northeastern beach tiger beetle expert to conduct the pre-dredge species survey, translocation efforts, and a post-translocation species survey. Translocation efforts shall not proceed without the agreement of the USFWS, USACE, and NPS.

a. Please provide a list of qualified and approved northeastern beach tiger beetle expert[s] for the Sandy Hook area to contact for subcontracting.

b. Can you please clarify the coverage required for survey & clearance area /distance require of the presence of the northeastern beach tiger beetles to begin work?

c. Should northeastern beach tiger beetles be present on the site, where or how far is translocation expected to be?

d. What deems completion of northeastern beach tiger beetles conservation measures? Please clarify if all work of line item considered to be pre-dredging work, or is there during or post dredging expectations too?

A6.

a) Please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New Jersey Field Office for government approved northeastern beach tiger beetle experts.

b) A pre-dredge northeastern beach tiger beetle survey must cover the entire "impact area". The "impact area" refers to the intertidal and supratidal beach within the dredging footprint, adjacent intertidal areas within 300 feet, and adjacent supratidal areas within 25 feet. USACE may schedule a coordination meeting with USFWS and the contractor to discuss if further clarification is required. Please refer to Attachment N "Biological Opinion on the Effects of Recurrent Maintenance Dredging of the Sandy Hook Channel, Monmouth County, New Jersey on Four Federally Listed Species", Appendix B for more information.

c) If any northeastern beach tiger beetles are found present in the dredging footprint, the beetle/larvae shall be translocated immediately to a location outside of the dredging footprint to the extent practicable. USACE may schedule a coordination meeting with USFWS and the contractor to discuss if further clarification is required. Please refer to Attachment "Biological Opinion on the Sandy Hook Channel", Appendix C for more information.

d) Completion of the northeastern beach tiger beetle conservation measures is at the discretion of the USFWS. All work in CLIN 0004 is pre-dredge work.

Q7. SECTION 01 30 00, 1.8 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES: Total Estimated Quantity Available:

177,130 CY. Our calculations for provided xyz September 2025 & channel design are significantly more. Can you please provide clarification for how volumes calculated with xyz & channel design files. Please confirm expected dredge area footprint limits.

A7. The quantity stated in the contract is an estimated quantity and will be adjusted under the FAR 52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY to quantities calculated on the USACE Before Dredge survey to be conducted prior to the start of dredging. Volumes were calculated using the TIN to Channel Method in Hypack, utilizing the 3-ft survey medium data and contour dredging method. Please refer to the Contract Plans for Sandy Hook Channel coordinates and the Typical Dredging Section for the dredge area footprint limits.

Q8. Please provide hydrographic and topographic surveys, in XYZ format, as depicted on the Drawings and used for the estimated quantities.

A8. The hydrographic survey in XYZ format, with topographic data, can be found in the eHydro link provided within the contract specifications, Section 00 90 01 LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS, Attachment L.

Q9. Please verify if all requirements relating to shoreside access listed in the Gateway National Recreation Area special use permit are applicable to this contract. Requirements such as beach fencing and signage, park rangers and biological monitoring. Confirm if the costs for these requirements are the contractors responsibility.

A9. All shoreside access, under the requirements of the NPS Special Use Permit (SUP), is only applicable to this contract. Costs for the beach fencing and signage, Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle Expert, and any other requirements listed in the SUP are the contractor's responsibility. The cost for Park Rangers will be paid by USACE as per Item 28 "Monitoring and Administration - Safety, Enforcement, and Resource Protection". However, the contractor is subject to any action /inaction within the NPS Special Use Permit, including any additional costs needed if the Safety, Enforcement, and Resource Protection coverage exceeds the stated 100 days.

Q10. When are award and NTP expected?

A10. Contract award is expected to occur as early as practicable after the Bid Opening date of 18 August 2026, anticipated late August - early September time frame but is subject to change at USACE's discretion. Notice to Proceed shall be issued within fourteen (14) calendar days of the award date but is subject to change at USACE's discretion.

Q11. Please advise if there is a time of year requirement for utilizing NMFS Observers on towing vessels to SBOBA?

A11. NMFS Observers and Dredged Material Inspectors (DMIs) must be present onboard all towing vessels transporting dredged material from the project site to SBOBA year-round.

Q12. Please advise if NMFS Observers and/or DMI are required on the dredge itself, and if there is a time of year requirement.

A12. NMFS Observers and Dredged Material Inspectors (DMIs) must be present onboard all towing vessels transporting dredged material from the project site to SBOBA year-round.

Q13. Please advise if there are maximum restrictions or minimum fill requirements at

SBOBA.

A13. A targeted placement grid will be provided within the bounds of the SBOBA, with individual placement trips limited to no more than 6000 CY per scow load. Only placement grid cells indicated as open and available should be targeted for placement. Placement grid to be provided with Placement Requirements (part of Contract Specs) prior to Pre-Construction Meeting.

Q14. The spec states that "Due to the inability for a hopper dredge to safely complete the work during a previous dredging cycle, it is recommended that a hopper dredge not be used to complete the anticipated work." Please confirm if a hopper dredge will be allowed to perform this work, or if it is restricted to mechanical only.

A14. The means and methods are at the discretion of the contractor. However, please note that a hopper dredge is not recommended to complete the anticipated work due to safety concerns encountered in past dredging cycles.

Q15. Please confirm if dragging is allowed.

A15. Dragging is not allowed.

Q16. SOLICITAION The contactor shall begin work within 5 calendar days and complete it within 51 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed. Please share expected timeline /dates for award and notice to proceed.

A16. Contract award is expected to occur as early as practicable after the Bid Opening date of 18 August 2026, anticipated late August - early September time frame but is subject to change at USACE's discretion. Notice to Proceed shall be issued within fourteen (14) calendar days of the award date but is subject to change at USACE's discretion.

Q17. SECTION 00 90 02 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATE, dated May 29, 2024. Please provide current water quality cert for project.

A17. The NJDEP Water Quality Certificate included in the contract specifications is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance, or 29 May 2029.

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