Attachment 0003 - ProjNet Inquiries and Government Responses.pdf

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Project: Muddy Bayou Levee Surfacing Review: Bidder Inquiry W912EE-20-Q-0026 (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 49 inquiries.

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8580958 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

We see that this solicitation is listed as a RFQ and not a IFB or a RFP. With this being said, we are concerned that that the statement of work as noted in the solicitation might not be contractually legal. Could the USACE please have their legal department review.

Example: Liquidated Damages of $2,124.00 per calendar day of delay, but there is not period of performance noted.

Also, the following statement sounds a little excessive: If the Government terminates this contract in whole or in part under the Default-Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause, the Contractor is liable for liquidated damages accruing until the Government reasonably obtains delivery or performance of similar supplies or services. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

Would it suit the government better to have bonds required (bid bond, payment and performance bonds)?

If the supplier never attempts to make delivery, how can the government withhold liquidated damages? Essentially, how can the government enforce the supplier to pay back money that this above and beyond what the government might or might not owe the supplier?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . This requirement has been determined commercial; therefore, FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, is applicable. FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, is also applicable. The solicitation for this requirement is issued as a request for quote and as such bond requirements are not applicable to this requirement.

Deliveries will be authorized when a notice to proceed is issued. The notice to proceed will be issued after all post award submittals have been approved and the delivery schedule has been coordinated with the Government. The contractor will be notified when all post award submittals have been approved other than the delivery schedule. The contractor will have two business days to submit an updated delivery schedule to be coordinated with the Government. The contractor shall be able to schedule a delivery start date to begin within 10 calendar days upon notification that all post award submittals are approved.

The contractor's quote in response to this solicitation shall identify an estimated delivery start date as a number of days after the notice to proceed has been issued, but must be within 10 calendar days of the NTP. An example of how a contractor may quote the delivery schedule is: "deliveries will begin within 10 days of the NTP being issued at a delivery rate of 350 tons per day with deliveries being made Monday through Fridays until complete. An actual delivery schedule will be submitted to the Government within 2 business days of all post award submittals being approved." The liquidated damages will be applicable to the schedule that is coordinated between the contractor and the Government when the notice to proceed is issued.

The liquidated damages amount of $2,124.00/day reflects the labor and equipment rental costs the Government incurs on a daily basis to support receiving the 650 limestone. Labor to support this project includes a Quality Assurance Representative, Area Engineer, Project Engineer, Chief Engineer, Administrative Assistants, and hired labor. The contractor is responsible for complying with the delivery schedule approved in the notice to proceed.

In the event a contractor is unable to obtain approval of the post award submittal requirements, the contractor will not be responsible for liquidated damages, but may be responsible for contract termination costs as identified in FAR Clause 52.249-8. On: Jun 23 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8580977 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

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Please provide an approved access route for the trucks to make delivery, with any and all kinds of restrictions that the supplier should anticipate.

Please keep in mind that all known access routes into this location are noted as being "low weight" with restrictions of "weight limit 57,650 lbs." - gross weight.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . USACE-MVK is not responsible for researching an access route or restrictions associated with public roadways. On: May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8580987 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Will over the road end dump trailer trucks be allowed to make delivery, or will it be required to deliver the material by usage of offroad trucks and / or tandem axle dump trucks?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . There are no restrictions on the type of hauling equipment used. Truck/Trailer hauler types may have to back from the highway down Muddy Bayou Rd. due to limited space at the site.

On: May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8580991 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Will the governement provide unobstructed access into the site free of charge to the contractor?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Muddy Bayou Rd. is public for deliveries to the northern side of the structure and USACE has a temporary right-of-entry for deliveries to the southern side of the structure. On: Jun 12

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8580997 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The delivery specifications read as follows: "The contractor shall deliver between 300 and 400 tons of stone per day."

Will the supplier be allowed to deliver more than the stated tons per day?

The usage of the word "and" between 300 and 400 - will it be required to actually deliver 300 "AND" 400 tons of stone per day (totaling 700 tons per day)?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . To clarify, 300 up to 400 tons of stone may be delivered per day. However, if the government technical point of contact and contractor that receives the contract award agree that it will be acceptable then more tons per day than specified will be allowed. On: May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581006 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices reads as follows: "R650 Levee Surfacing Muddy Bayou Reach 1" and "R650 Levee Surfacing Muddy Bayou Reach 2".

Is the R650 actually to be used as "Levee Surfacing" as noted in the solicitation?

On: May 15 2020.

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Government Response. . Section B of the solicitation erroneously titles the project levee surfacing. The material will not be used for levee surfacing. A solicitation amendment revising the title is forthcoming. On:

Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581024 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Will the supplier be required to grade, blade, provide wooden truck mats, etc. to any part or portion of the access roads into the site / delivery location?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . NO, USACE will have personnel & equipment on-site. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581038 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

As the USACE is aware, we provided pricing for this same scope of work / supply of material back on 02-28-20 and the USACE did not accept the pricing. Obviously this was not and is not an emergency. Our question is why is there so much liability is being placed on the supplier / contractor related to liquidated damages? We feel that this amoutn of liability is going to either not allow suppliers and / or contrators to submit quotes, or if they do submit a quote it is going to be high due to the potential amount of liability.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The liquidated damages amount of $2,124.00/day reflects the labor and equipment rental costs the Government incurs on a daily basis to support receiving the 650 limestone.

Labor to support this project includes a Quality Assurance Representative, Area Engineer, Project Engineer, Chief Engineer, Administrative Assistants, and hired labor. On: Jun 23 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581124 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

R650 material is larger material then what is typically stored on any commercially available yard in close proximity to the delivery location. Meaning that upon award, most likely the supplier / contractor will have to aquire the material from a quarry (have the material loaded on a barge, delivered to a yard, unloaded, and reloaded onto over the road trucks to make delivery). This all takes time and is sensative to the required quantity. The solicitation does not state that there will be any timeframe allowed for procurement of the material and / or the actual quantity that will be required.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The contractor's quote shall list the estimated delivery dates as a number of calendar days after the notice to proceed has been issued. Deliveries shall begin no later than 10 calendar days after the notice to proceed has been issued. Upon approval of the post award submittal requirements the contractor will have two business days to coordinate/confirm the actual delivery dates. The notice to proceed will not be issued until the delivery dates are confirmed. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581160 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation notes: "The Contractor will not be charged with liquidated damages when the delay in delivery or performance is beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor as defined in the Default- Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause in this contract."

Should the government delay the supplier/contractor from performing the delivery of the material, beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, will the supplier/contractor be compensated for this delay?

On: May 15 2020.

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Government Response. . The contractor won't be compensated or penalized for Government delays. On:

Jun 23 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581163 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation states: "When delivering R650 riprap material, the contractor shall deliver to the Muddy Bayou Structure and tail gate dump the material so it can be placed by an excavator. The contractor will not be allowed to dump the R650 riprap material in piles in excess of 6 feet deep."

Please clarify who will manage and maintain the material as it is delivered/dumped.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . USACE-MVK will manage and maintain material as it is delivered/dumped. On:

May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581170 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation states: "The contractor shall provide on-site personnel at each location during the delivery process for quality control and coordination."

What level of quality control and coordination is requried? Will this person be required to have the USACE standard Contractor Quality Control Management certification.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The Quality Control POC shall: be onsite at the delivery location for each day of scheduled deliveries, communicate daily delivery information with the on-site Government Quality Assurance POC, be the primary POC for the USACE Technical POC assigned to the project, responsible for delivery load ticket management, and ensure deliveries are compliant with the contract specifications. A USACE standard Contractor Quality Control Management certification is not required. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581188 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation states: "The material shall meet the contract gradation requirements for the R650 riprap material. The contractor shall provide a certified gradation sheet for the material to be delivered to each location 2 weeks prior to beginning delivery."

Will 1 or 2 gradations be required? 1 gradation per project, or 1 gradation per each location? Please keep in mind that each gradation costs around $5,000.00 to run/perform or approximately $3.28 / ton for the quantity in the solicitation.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . 1 gradation per project is required. On: May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581203 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation states: "The contractor may work 12 hours per day, 7 days per week, and on weekends to deliver the R650 riprap provided the government personnel is able to support the contractor's delivery schedule."

Please clarify if delivery will be allowed 12 hours per day, 7 days per week or not. Also, please clarify the hours per day for the 12 hours (6 AM to 6 PM, 7 AM to 7 PM, etc.).

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On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The contractor shall quote a delivery schedule as a number of days after the notice to proceed is issued. Deliveries must begin within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed. Upon approval of all post award submittals the contractor will have two business days to confirm/coordinate the delivery dates with the USACE Technical POC. The notice to proceed will not be issued until the delivery dates have been confirmed/coordinated with the Government Technical POC. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581211 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Please clarify the "traffic control plan requirements".

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Refer to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM385-1-1, Section 08.C, Traffic Control. EM_385-1-1 will be attached to BETA SAM and will be referenced as an attachment to the solicitation in a forthcoming amendment. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581223 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation states "The contractor shall deliver between 300 and 400 tons of stone per day."

Will liquidated damages be charged if the contractor/supplier only delivers 299 tons per day one day and 301 tons the next day (averages 300 tons per day)?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The contractor's delivery schedule should supply the required daily tons per day, in order to meet the SOW requirements. Contractor should meet the requirements by an approved delivery schedule. Under 300 tons, liquidated damages will be applied. If the quantity remaining on the final day of deliveries is less than 300 tons then liquidated damages will not be applicable for that day. If adverse weather (to be determined by the Government Technical POC) halts deliveries during a day(s) liquidated damages will not be applicable for the effected day(s). On: Jun 23 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581335 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitiation states: "The contractor will provide the government a schedule of delivery to site locations 2 weeks prior to commencement of work and will update the schedule every 2 weeks or as needed with adjustments to future schedule and displaying progress made. The contractor shall begin coordination with the COR and government personnel to discuss schedules and details of delivery a minimum of 2 weeks prior to beginning delivery."

When will the Notice to Proceed be issued? Upon contract award or after the schedule is agreed upon and materails are made commerically avaliable and ready for delivery?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The notice to proceed will be issued after award and upon approval of all post award submittals. All post award submittals will be required within 5 business days after award. Post award submittal will be reviewed by the government within approximately 5 days after submittal. Post award submittals are: Traffic Control Plan, Pit Location / Scale information, Vehicle Identification – List, Certified gradation sheet, SD-06 Test Reports, SD-07 Certificates, and material quality testing requirements (refer to the solicitation section C R650 Specifications part 3 Material Tests). The contractor will be notified when all post award submittals have been submitted and the contractor will have 2 business days to coordinate the actual delivery schedule with the Government technical POC. The Notice to Proceed will not be issued until the actual delivery schedule dates have been confirmed/coordinated with the Government technical point of contact. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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8581351 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation states: "* Delivery shall be made to locations as specified in this solicitation."

Will over the road trucks be able to make delivery under thier own power to the delivery location? Or will the material be required to be delivered by other means to the locations as specified in the solicitation?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Yes, road trucks shall make deliveries under their own power. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581360 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Will this solicitation be awarded to the contractor with the lowest price or are there any other evaluation metrics that will be used to evaluate the quotes for an award? If so, please clarify.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Solicitation Amendment 0004 is being issued and will identify quote submittal instructions and quote evaluation criteria. On: Jun 23 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581380 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation goes into great detail about schedules an updating the schedule every 2 weeks. Is this neccessary since the solicitation only calls for a total of 1,425 tons of material to be delivered at a rate of 300 and 400 tons per day. Meaning it will only take between 4 or 5 days at the specified rate, or less is more tons are allowed per day.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Yes, an updated schedule is required every two weeks until all deliveries are complete. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581389 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Will material only be allowed that is procured from USACE pre-approved sources?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Yes, the approved source list has been added to the solicitation posting in BETA SAM. A solicitation amendment is forthcoming that will attach the source list to the solicitation. On:

Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581396 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Is the material that is supplied required to meet any Buy American Act or other requirements?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Yes, the material supplied shall be compliant with the Buy American Act. On:

May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581410 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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Please confirm that USACE standard barge draft measurements will be allowed for measurement of materials for payment.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Measurement of materials for payment shall be in tons by industry standards to include either barge measurement or certified scale/weight measurement. Each truck load shall be weighed to the nearest 0.01 ton and the final quantity rounded to the nearest 0.1 ton. The method of measurement for payment of materials, barge measurement versus scale weight measurement shall be established and discussed with the USACE Technical POC prior to beginning delivery at each location. If the materials are unloaded from barges at a port (Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Joseph, etc.), barge measurements will not be accepted and a certified scale system shall be used to weigh each truck load of material and account for each truck load of stone hauled to the delivery site; if the certified scale system is not used, then barge measurements will not be accepted. If barges are offloaded within 10 miles of the delivery site location, not at a port, then barge measurement may be used if an accounting system is used that will account for each truck load of material loaded at the barge site and unloaded at the delivery site/levee. For example, an accounting system shall include a paper ticket for every truck load of material loaded at the barge site with a paper copy provided to the government representative at the delivery site, verifying delivery. The use of barge measurements for deliveries in excess of 10 miles from the point of unloading will require the approval of the USACE Technical POC. All barge measurements shall be made by the contractor in the presence of a government representative. Any free or excess water in the barges shall be pumped out before the initial barge measurements. The initial barge measurements shall be made before moving any material from the barges. Material that is loaded out, hauled to the delivery location, and found to contain excessive moisture, or, free water will be rejected. On: Jun 23 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581442 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Obviously, the usage of end dump over the road tractor-trailers for the delivery of material is very unsafe when dumping the load on an unstable or uneven surface. Please confirm that the government will provide both a stable and even surfaces for the dumping of the material. Should any trucks flip or turn over, obviously the government will be responsible for any and all costs associated.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . A stable and even surface will be provided for dumping of the material. The contractor shall only dump material on a stable and even surface. Contractor assumes responsibility for safe delivery of material on a stable and even surface. If a stable and even surface is not provided the contractor shall immediately halt delivery and notify the technical POC and the Contracting Office. On: May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581454 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation requires: "The Contractor shall strictly comply with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1".

Will the contractor/supplier be required to have an SSHO onsite at all times during the supply? Can the SSHA perform roles as the CQCM also, or do these roles have to be performed by seperate people?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . This is not a solicitation for a construction contract. The resultant contract will be for supply & deliver only and an onsite Quality Control is required. An SSHO is not required. On: Jun 12

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581468 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

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Will a standard USACE project sign and saftey sign be required to be installed at the project site / delivery location?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . No; however, contractor shall comply with the traffic control plan requirements.

Traffic control plan is a post award submittal requirement that must be submitted by the contractor within 5 business days after contract award. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581469 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Who will the TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT be for this project?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The technical point of contact will be provided in the resultant contract. On:

May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581472 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Will a standard USACE "Accident Prevention Plan" be required to be submitted for review and approval prior to being able to commence delivery?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . No, an Accident Prevention Plan is not a submittal requirement. On: Jun 12

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581474 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Will a standard USACE "Environmental Prevention Plan" be required to be submitted for review and approval prior to being able to commence delivery?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . No, an Environmental Prevention Plan is not a submittal requirement. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581475 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Will a standard USACE "Contractor Quality Control Plan" be required to be submitted for review and approval prior to being able to commence delivery?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . No, a Contractor Quality Control Plan is not required. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581481 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

Please confirm that there is no requirement to have the scales located within a certain amount of miles to the delivery location if certified scale/weight measurement is used for measurement of materials for payment.

On: May 15 2020.

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Government Response. . There is no requirement to have the scales located within a certain amount of miles to the delivery location if certified scale/weight measurement is used for measurement of materials for payment. On: May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581490 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

The solicitation states: "Stone shall be furnished from any of the sources listed in these specifications."

Please clarify where the sources are listed. We do not see a source list in the solicitation.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . An approved source list has been added to the solicitation posting in BETA SAM. A solicitation amendment is forthcoming that will attach the source list to the solicitation. On: Jun 12

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581500 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

We note Section F - Deliveries or Performance states: "POP 08-JUN-2020 TO 30-JUN-2020".

Please clarify the delivery dates allowed. Can the contractor commence delivery prior to June 8th, 2020?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Contractor shall begin deliveries no later than 10 calendar days after the notice to proceed has been issued but may begin deliveries earlier if quoted at an earlier date and approved in the contract award. Actual delivery dates will be cited in the notice to proceed. The notice to proceed will not be issued until all submittals are approved and the actual delivery dates are coordinated with and approved by the Government Technical Point of Contact. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581506 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Please clarify the date of the anticipated award.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The contract is anticipated to be awarded within approximately five business days of the solicitation offer due date. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581509 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Please clarify the date of the anticipated Notice to Proceed.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The notice to proceed will be issued after all post award submittals are approved and the actual delivery dates have been coordinated. Post award submittals are required within 5 business days after contract award and will be reviewed within approximately 5 business days after being submitted to the Government. Please note the notice to proceed will not be issued until the actual delivery dates are scheduled between the contractor and the Government Technical POC. The contractor upon receiving approval for all of the post award submittal requirements will have two business days to confirm the delivery dates. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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8581547 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

Please clarify exactly what is required to be submitted with our quote? Are there any minimum requirements or page limitations, etc?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Quote submittal instructions will be identified in solicitation amendment W912EE20Q0026-0004. On: Jun 23 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581561 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices notes the unit of measurement for CLIN 0001 and 0002 to be "Job".

Other parts of the solicitation state: "The government reserves the right to decrease or increase the final quantities of each delivery order depending on quoted unit prices and available funding."

Our question is, is it anticipated for the governement to decrease or increase the quantity of "Job"? If so, each "Job" for CLIN 0001 would be for the "supply and delivery of 1,100 tons of R650".

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . No, the unit of measure for this will be job. Job is the appropriate unit of measure for a supply and delivery contract. CLIN 0001 is for the supply and delivery of 1,100 tons of R650 and CLIN 0002 is for the supply and delivery of 425 tons of R650. The Government anticipates the resultant contract being issued for the solicited quantities; however, the Government reserves the right to increase or decrease the awarded quantities based on available project funding. On: Jun 23 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581564 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Would the government change the quantity and unit of measurement to tons in lieu of "job"?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . No, the unit of measure for this will be job. Job is the appropriate unit of measure for a supply and delivery contract. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581575 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Will the contractor/supplier be required to have any equipment onsite at the delivery location?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . No, contractor/supplier equipment will not be required onsite. On: May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581577 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Will the contractor/supplier be required to meet all Davis Bacon wage requirements?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . No, the Davis Bacon Act is not applicable to this requirement. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8581596 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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Are applicable taxes (sales, use, etc.) to be included in the contract price or will the government supply the contractor/supplier with the appropriate paperwork so that the materials can be sold tax-exempt?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . It is the contractor's responsibility to determine their tax exemption status on projects. The Government will provide a Tax Exemption Certificate to the awardee. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8581606 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Please identify the anticipated timeframe that the government will take in order to review and accept the contractor's traffic control plan for each delivery location. This timeframe will have to be backed out of the amount of actual time that is allowed for the contractor to make deliveries and complete the delivery order prior to the established deadline date.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The contractor's submittal of the traffic control is required 5 business days after contract award, and will be reviewed by the government within approximately 5 business days after submittal. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8581608 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

What is the earliest date that the contractor can start delivering material?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Contractor may begin deliveries after the notice to proceed has been issued based on the approved delivery schedule to be referenced in the notice to proceed. Note: contractors shall quote the delivery schedule as a number of days after the notice to proceed has been issued, deliveries must begin within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed being issued. Deliveries may be earlier than 10 calendar days after the notice to proceed has been issued if earlier dates are coordinated between the contractor and the Government Technical POC. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8581611 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

As stated in the RFQ: "all employee hours worked in excess of (40) hours per week are subject to Federal Overtime Laws". Please confirm that this is simply meaning that the contractor is responsible for complying with the Federal Overtime Laws applicable to his own employees or any of his subcontractors and that the contractor is not responsible for the payment or compensated related to the overtime accrued by "others" (various agencies including USACE, levee boards, etc. – beside the contractor).

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . The contractor is responsible for complying with all labor law requirements for the contractor employees. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8581616 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Will only limestone material be allowed (as noted in the solicitation) or will sandstone and/or granite be allowed?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Per the solicitation, limestone is the only suitable material. On: May 28 2020

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8581618 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Will concurrent delivery be allowed at different/multiple delivery locations (at the same time)?

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . No, concurrent site deliveries will not be accepted. On: May 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8581620 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Is the USACE or contractors/suppliers that are supplying material for the USACE exempt from obtaining additional county road bonds as long as legal weight limits are hauled accessing the delivery location. Essentially, we are being told that there is a "ransom" / "fee" that will be incurred, and from previous experience with hauling in this local area

– as recent as last year, we were required to pay the county approximately $25,000 for "repairs" to their county roads even though we were hauling less than the legal weight limit.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . County road bonds are not required for this project. The contractor is responsible for complying with public roadway laws/regulations. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8581638 Contracting n/a n/a n/a

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

Please note that HWY 465 access from the south of project site is restricted to low weight hauling.

On: May 15 2020.

Government Response. . Contractor is responsible for complying with public roadway laws/regulations.

On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8592472 Site tailgate dump tailgate dumo

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) the "tailgate dump" mentioned in the solicitation, is this a tailgate spread with R650, or just 6 foot stockpiles placed next to each other so that they can be placed by the excavator?

Also will we be able to use Truck and Trailers for the delivery? If it is not tailgate spread, would a side dump work, or would an end dump work best?

Thanks!

On: May 21 2020.

Government Response. . Tailgate dump the material so it can be placed and NOT tailgate spread.

Tailgate dump in piles under 6 feet elevation. No tail-gate spread. Contractor may use any type of dump-truck and/or trailer that the contractor finds and deems suitable. On: Jun 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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