Final Contractor Questions and Government Answers 6 September 2024.pdf

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Project: Coal Creek PL84-99 2023 Event Flood Repairs Review: W912EK24B0003 (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 17 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 10957543 Civil c-101 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Will Esther Lane not be able to be used by the contractor or could this be used for a avenue to haul rock to the levee.

On: Aug 19 2024.

Government Response. . Access requirements are as discussed in General Note 2 on sheet G-002, detail A1 on sheet C-101 and in accordance with FAR 52.236-4(c). On: Aug 20 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10963039 Civil C101 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

If rock trucks are traveling on S Hwy. 67 towards Beardstown, can they exit right at the end of the Illinois River Bridge onto the existing access point through the gate that vehicles are currently using to access the levy?

On: Aug 22 2024.

Government Response. . Please refer to Sheet C-101 site plan for the access routes. On: Aug 26 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10963040 Civil C101 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Are loaded rock trucks allowed to travel on the top of the levee?

On: Aug 22 2024.

Government Response. . Please refer to sheet C-101 gen note 2. On: Aug 26 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10971192 Civil c-101 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Will Ramps be able to be able to be cut into the levee or will material have to be brought in to build the ramps and not cut into the levee?

On: Aug 27 2024.

Government Response. . 00 73 05-1.3(b) prohibits degrading the existing riverside slope for project work. General

Sheet Notes 1 and 2 on sheet C-101 discuss temporary ramp construction. On: Aug 28 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10973136 Project Management C -101 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify if the same person can double hat Superintendent and QC personnel.

On: Aug 28 2024.

Government Response. . A person can be assigned as project superintendent and CQC system manager as long as that person meets all qualifications for both positions included in the contract. On: Aug 30 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10981385 Civil C-301 4 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Area 4 on C-301 is only showing soil prep and seeding. Is this all we are doing in this area?

On: Sep 04 2024.

Government Response. . Repair area 4 requires field staking for Contracting Officer's approval prior to commencing work, soil preparation, herbicide application and seeding. On: Sep 05 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10981387 Civil C-302 15 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

It looks as though the plans show a difference between a repaired area (C-301) and a keyed-in area (C-302), but I can't find where in the plans (p.16-22) that indicate where the keyed-in process would be used. Please explain.

On: Sep 04 2024.

Government Response. . Key-in sections are located at both ends of repair areas 1, 2 and 3. Specific stationing and coordinates are as given on sheets C-103, C-104, C-107 and C-108. On: Sep 05 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10981395 Civil C-302 15 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On sheet C-302 p.15 the L1 figure is confusing. Not sure what it represents or where it is located on the project. Please explain

On: Sep 04 2024.

Government Response. . Section L1 is a key-in of the riprap to be placed at both ends of repair areas 1, 2 and 3 where the riprap section transitions from being placed on top of existing ground to being placed in an excavated area beginning at the POB and POE stations as shown on sheets C-103, C-104, C-107 and C-108. On: Sep 05 2024

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

10981399 Civil C-101 3 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Are there any restrictions on equipment running on any parts of the levee....top, sides, base, under bridge?

On: Sep 04 2024.

Government Response. . The pump station discharge pipes are to be protected per contract provisions and required plan submitted by the contractor, riverside slope access is discussed in 00 73 05-1.3(b) and access is as shown on the plans and discussed in 00 73 05(a). Notes 15, 16 and 17 on sheet G-002 discuss coordination requirements and repair of any damages caused by the contractor's construction activity. On: Sep 05 2024

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

10981402 Civil C-101 3 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Can Ester Lane be used as an access rd?

On: Sep 04 2024.

Government Response. . Access requirements are as discussed in General Note 2 on sheet G-002, detail A1 on sheet C-101 and in accordance with 52.236-4(c). On: Sep 05 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10981774 Civil C-103 A1 C-302 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The detailed drawings of the Rip Rap differ, one drawing looks like the rock is to be placed on top or the ground line and another looks like the whole rip rap area is to be dug in full depth. Could you please clarify?

On: Sep 04 2024.

Government Response. . Riprap for the repair sections of areas 1, 2 and 3 is to be placed on existing ground after existing vegetation is removed. The key-in sections are partially excavated riprap sections located at both ends of repair areas 1, 2 and 3 in accordance with details and notes on sheet C-302. On: Sep 05 2024

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

10982819 Civil C-103 A-1 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide estimated volume of excavation required to place rip rap on the appropriate cross sections. Is this material to be incorporated into the existing levee? Where can spoil be wasted, or is to be trucked and disposed?

On: Sep 05 2024.

Government Response. . Specification section 31 11 02-3.1.1 and 3.1.3 discusses the vegetation removal and disposal required for section A1 on C-103. On: Sep 06 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10983075 Civil 5 section 35 part 3 execution Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) section 35 part 3.2 a. of the specials states stockpiling or loading of the stone at the site is prohibited. Can a stockpile be placed at the staging areas and be reloaded to be brought into place from there

On: Sep 05 2024.

Government Response. . No, stockpiling or loading of stone at the site is prohibited per section 35.31.19 paragraph

3.2 a. for RipRap placement. On: Sep 06 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10983322 Civil C-302 L1 Key In Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

So to clarify the Key in is only located at each end it IS NOT in the toe?

On: Sep 05 2024.

Government Response. . The key ins are located at each end of the applicable repair areas starting/ending at the

POB and POE as indicated on the plan sheets. There is no key in required at the toe of the repair section between those required and located at the lateral ends of the repair areas, i.e., at the toe of the repair section where riprap is placed on existing ground perpendicular to the levee centerline. On: Sep 06 2024

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

10983480 Environmental C-109 SECTION 32 92 19 - Seeding Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

What is the Government's intent in removing the existing vegetation in Repair Area 4?

On: Sep 05 2024.

Government Response. . See 32 92 19-3.1 for details regarding surface preparation for repair area 4. On: Sep 06

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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10983548 Environmental C-109 SECTION 32 92 19 - Seeding Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

In Repair Area 4, since the Government requires application of herbicide and permanent seeding, what is the Government's expectation for the Contractor to establish turf and promote seed germination in an area treated with herbicide?

On: Sep 05 2024.

Government Response. . See 32 92 19-3.3.6, 3.7.1, 3.8 and 3.9 for some of the contractual obligations for the turf establishment and seed germination. On: Sep 06 2024

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

10983638 Contracting Drawings & Specifications Drawings & Specs Drawings & Specifications Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFI attached.

(Attachment: B2_RFI_Questions_-_Coal_Creek_USACE_Flood_Repairs.pdf) On: Sep 05 2024.

Government Response. . Please see attached PDF which contains 26 questions and their associated answers. On:

Sep 06 2024 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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1) Can the Superintendent fulfill the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role? No, but 01 45 04 – 3.4.2 allows the CQCM to function as the SSHO.

2) If the Super cannot fulfill this role, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated QCM is approximately $26,500 per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc).

We expect this project to be 6 months long, and the bid is expected to increase by $159,000. Please confirm a dedicated QCM is still required. No, but 01 45 04 – 3.4.2 allows the CQCM to function as the SSHO.

3) Can a subcontractor (e.g., Terracon or a similar testing firm) fulfill the QCM role? No QCM role must be employed by the prime contractor. -- See 01 45 04-3.4.2 where it requires the CQC System Manager be on site at all times and be employed by the contractor. Any CQC System Manager employed by the contractor must meet all requirements of 01 45 04 and will be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

4) Can the Superintendent fulfill the Site Safety & Health (SSHO) role? No, but 01 45 04 – 3.4.2 allows the CQCM to function as the SSHO.

5) If the Super cannot fulfill this role, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated SSHO is approximately $26,500 per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc).

We expect this project to be 6 months long, and the bid is expected to increase by $159,000. Please confirm a dedicated SSHO is still required. No, but 01 45 04 – 3.4.2 allows the CQCM to function as the SSHO.

6) Our interpretation of FAR 52.236-6 is that the prime contractor would be in compliance with this section if we have a Superintendent on-site during construction, as FAR 52.236-6 does not require (or mention for that matter) an SSHO and explicitly covers the prime contractor's Superintendent only. In short, an onsite SSHO is not a requirement per FAR 52.236-6. Please confirm. See 01 35 26 - Para. 1.4.2 states the contractor needs to be onsite at all times of work. FAR 52.236-6 only addresses the requirements for an acceptable project superintendent. See 01 35 26 for the requirement of the SSHO in the contract.

7) Is the SSHO required to be on-site full-time, or can they be a home office employee (e.g., Safety Director) on the prime contractor's staff? The SSHO requirements are given in 01 35 26 and EM385-1-1. The SSHO needs to be onsite at all times of work. If the SSHO is given other duties, those duties shall not interfere with the duties required for this contract and they must be present at all times of work.

8) If the SSHO is required to be onsite, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well? The SSHO requirements are given in 01 35 26 and EM385-1-1. The SSHO needs to be onsite at all times of work. If the SSHO is given other duties, those duties shall not interfere with the duties required for this contract and they must be present at all times of work.

9) Can a subcontractor fulfill the SSHO role? The SSHO requirements are given in 01 35 26 and EM385-1-1. Must be employed by the prime contractor.

10) Does the government require any scope of work in this project to be performed outside of regular work hours? The contractor is responsible for scheduling all work related the project.

11) What trades or scopes will be required to perform off-hours work for work scopes that must be performed? The contractor is responsible for coordinating all trades and scopes related to the project.

12) What will the work hours and days be for scopes that require off-hours work? The contractor is responsible for scheduling all work related to executing the timely completion of work under the contract.

13) In the event of contract modifications, should contractors apply bond premiums to the individual modification or wait until the end of the job where the government issues a final modification to reimburse contractors for bond overruns for all mods. Bond premiums will be addressed as appropriate at the time of any potential contract modification.

14) Will there be a need for the prime contractor and subcontractors to budget for on-site badging, safety training, orientation, etc.? Badging, safety training and project orientation requirements are as required in the applicable provisions of the contract. Budgeting for those requirements are the responsibility of the contractor.

15) Is TB Testing required before contractors can commence work onsite? No

16) Is temp power available for contractors to connect to? See 00 73 05-1.28. Any temporary power requirements and/or utilities are the responsibility of the contractor. Coordination for temporary connections is the responsibility of the contractor.

17) What are the locations for temp power? See 00 73 05-1.28. The contractor is responsible for supplying temporary power and coordinating any needs for same with local utility companies.

18) Are contractors required to set a pole and meter electric usage? See 00 73 05-1.28. The contractor is responsible for supplying temporary power and coordinating any needs for same with local utility companies.

19) Will the government provide a space for the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent to set up, or should we add costs to our bid for a mobile office? The contract includes staging areas as shown on the drawings. Any office space required for contractor personnel is the responsibility of the contractor.

20) Is space available for a 10’ x 40’ temporary ground-level office near the temporary power source? Staging areas are located as shown on the drawings. Any temporary power is the responsibility of the contractor.

21) Will the government provide space for a 20-yard dumpster? Staging areas are located as shown on the drawings.

22) Can Porta Johns be placed in the staging area? See 00 73 05-1.28 for a discussion on locating sanitary facilities.

23) Will the VA allow for stored material so that we can procure and lay down long lead items and/or critical path material/equipment? The subject contract is not a VA administered contract. The contract consists of primarily riprap which is not allowed to be stockpiled on site as a stored material. The required seed and herbicide are readily available and not considered long lead items.

24) Will the government fully pay for this material/equipment if stored onsite? The contract consists of primarily riprap which is not allowed to be stockpiled on site as a stored material.

25) Is temporary construction fencing required anywhere on the project? Any security fencing deemed necessary by the contractor shall be submitted for approval in the AHA. Construction fencing is not required except for any open excavations that require applicable fencing.

26) SPECIFICATION 1.20 BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS states “Provide and maintain barricades, danger and warning signs, and suitable and efficient lights at all points of entry to the section or sections of roadway/parking areas to be closed to public travel during construction operations under the Contract. Furnish flagmen and watchmen to warn and direct traffic or to prevent travel on any portion of roadways during the periods in which operations under the Contract are performed as may be required to ensure safety and prevent accidents.” Does this paragraph relate to this project? If so, which particular areas will need flagmen and barricades? 00 73 05-1.20 is included and applicable to the subject contract. Barricades, warning signs, flagmen and watchmen will be in accordance with 00 73 05-1.20, applicable provisions of EM385-1-1 and in accordance with coordination as described in 00 73 05-1.6. Specific coordination is required with Coal Creek Drainage District and the Schuyler County Highway Department.