B.08. Attachment 11 - Amendment 002 to Combined Synopsis W912EP22R0024_Bidders Questions_Request for Clarification_and_Answers.pdf

Amendment 002 to W912EP22R0024 Bidder’s Questions (BQ)/Requests for Clarification & Answers:

Question 1: Could USACE provide drone videos used during the presentation?

Answer 1: No, the drone videos cannot be shared outside USACE.

Question 2: Will USACE provide survey points or projects limits once the contract is awarded?

Answer 2: Yes, project limits will be provided once the contract is awarded. Assume 36 acres for terrestrial vegetation and 4 acres for aquatic vegetation for a grand total of 40 acres.

Question 3: Please indicate buffer distance from occupied houses and structures during vegetation removal.

Answer 3: Vegetation removal activities will be conducted in the contract area up to private property limits.

Question 4: The PWS states "Vegetation to be removed also includes dead or fallen vegetation debris". Does this include dead vegetation and trees located on edges of the canal and on several islands within the canal?

Answer 4: Yes. dead vegetation and trees located on edges of the canal and on several islands within the canal shall be removed.

Question 5: If the answer to question No. Four is yes, will the contractor be required to put silt curtains on the canal or other type of sediment and turbidity controls?

Answer 5: Sediment or turbidity control is not required due to the task is to cutting trees and no dirt disturbance is expected.

Question 6: Will there be a lay down area(s) associated with this project that the contractor can use?

Answer 6: No specific lay down areas have been identified. Contractor can clear an area and use it as a lay down area within the contract limits.

Question 7: Does the contractor need to provide an as built or survey at project completion?

Answer 7: This is a service contract, as built or survey is not required.

Question 8: Are you able to share the drone videos?

Answer 8: No, the drone videos cannot be shared outside USACE.

Question 9: Is there an estimated volume of vegetation that is to be removed? i.e. Cubic Yards or tonnage.

Answer 9: For the volume estimate calculations, assume 36 arces for terrestrial vegetation and 4 arces for aquatic vegetation for a grand total of 40 arces.

Question 10: What is to be done with the non-vegetative waste that was found on site? i.e. general trash, vehicles, small appliances.

Answer 10: Non-vegetative waste/garbage found on site shall stay/remain on site.

Question 11: Will there be a survey done to mark the site limits? How will we know which vegetation is out of the project limits?

Answer 11: Project limits will be provided once the contract is awarded. Assume 36 acres for terrestrial vegetation and 4 acres for aquatic vegetation for a grand total of 40 acres.

Question 12: Is the intention to pick up the already fallen and dead vegetation that is piled up on the embankments?

Or just the vegetation that is still living and growing taller than 6”?

Answer 12: Yes, fallen, dead and new vegetation that is piled up on the embankments shall be picked up.

Question 13: What is to be done with the mixed/comingled debris piles? Do we pick out only the vegetation and leave the rest or leave the pile entirely?

Answer 13: Only vegetation shall be picked up.

Question 14: On the site visit and drone video there is an active construction site shown. Is this site within the project limits?

Answer 14: Yes

Question 15: Are there any protected species of plants within the project limits? If so, what is to be done when encountered?

Answer 15: We have been identified at least one Ceiba Tree and must be remained in place for this Service Contract.

Question 16: Are there any protected species of animals within the project limits? If so, what is to be done when encountered?

Answer 16: Very likely the Puerto Rican Boa may be present. If it’s seen, the Contractor shall notify USACE and don’t disturb the Boa, stop operations on that area and let the Boa go.

Question 17: Is there an magnitude estimated for this project?

Answer 17: The Government estimates are confidential, this is a Service Contract.

Question 18: Can you provide the 3 pricing sheets in excel form?

Answer 18: Excel spreadsheet will be provided.

Question 19: Is the depth of the water known?

Answer 19: Most of the Cano Martin Pena is very shallow. Assume the Cano is not navigable.

Question 20: What will be done with the trees that have government protection? Will they be part of the pruning?

Answer 20: We have been identified at least one Ceiba Tree and must be remained in place for this Service Contract.

Question 21: Who will mark the limits of the borders where the cleaning will be carried out?

Answer 21: Project limits will be provided once the contract is awarded. Assume 36 acres for terrestrial vegetation and 4 acres for aquatic vegetation for a grand total of 40 acres. The Contractor should determine/mark the limits.

Question 22: In the channel there are areas that are full of dry tree branches that are accumulated. At the same time these are full of garbage and debris. What will be done with these?

Answer 22: Only dead and new vegetation shall be removed. Non-vegetative waste/garbage found on site shall stay/remain on site.

Question 23: Is there a designated space to store contractor equipment?

Answer 23: No designated space to store contractor equipment has been identified. Contactor can clear an area and use it as a designated space within the contract area.

Question 24: Is it necessary that the vegetative material be shredded 100% or can we transport the trunks of the trees directly to the landfill?

Answer 24: Vegetative material must be shredded 100%.

Question 25: Could you send a link to download the videos presented at the conference?

Answer 25: No, the drone videos cannot be shared outside USACE.

Question 26: Will the contractor be responsible to have a biologist on site to identify any endangered species of plants and/or animals?

Answer 26: No biologist will be required. This project basically needs to be de-forested to be constructed. The

Contractor will need to inspect each morning their equipment, to be sure that no boa or animal got into the equipment (engine compartment and moving parts). If a boa is seen, the Contractor shall stop work in the area or move work to a different area, until the boa leaves, and contact USACE. The Contractor cannot touch the boa. It’s recommended that the Contractor inspects the working area and piles before disturbing or working. There could be animals in the piles or trees.

Question 27: Volume 1 section b requires the bidder to submit a signed SF30. Form SF30 has not been provided, Can it please be provided?

Answer 27: This verbiage is removed from the Combine Synopsis/Solicitation. For the Combine

Synopsis/Solicitation and all the amendments, you will sign and acknowledge each documents and add it to Volume

1 Admin.

Question 28: Volume 1 section f requires the bidder to submit a completed Determination of Responsibility Form.

This form has not been provided. Can this form be provided?

Answer 28: Determination of Responsibility Form is attached to this amendment.

Question 29: The page requirements of volume 1 is set to 10 pages. Volume 1 is required to have several things in it, one of which includes the reps and certs section which alone is more than 10 pages. Can the page limit on Volume 1 be expanded?

Answer 29: Yes.

Question 30: Are teaming agreements acceptable? If so, is any past performance of our teaming partner considered for evaluation in volumes 2 and 3?

Answer 30: Yes, as long as they are HubZone certified.

Question 31: Volume I Administrative part f requires Financial Statements, our Financial Statements have 25 pages.

Please advise if Volume I can exceed 10 pages or if that would be considered a separate document.

Answer 31: Yes, more than 10 pages can be provided.

Question 32: Checking the documentation, we have noticed that in the Combined Sypnosis Solicitation and in the

PWS no percentage amount is indicated for the Bid Bond / Performance & Payment Bond, however, in the price sheets that we must complete if it is required to enter the amount. Please let me know if this item is required and what would be the percentage amount of Bid Bond / Payment & Performance Bond to complete this sheet.

Answer 32: Not required. Bid Bond/Performance & Payment Bonds are not used in Service Contracts.

Questions from the Site Visit

Question 1: What are the limits of the construction: it is possible that USACE provide survey or identify which tree will be cut?

Answer 1: Project limits will be provided once the contract is awarded. Assume 36 acres for terrestrial vegetation and 4 acres for aquatic vegetation for a grand total of 40 acres.

Question 2: What the contractor will do with the trees already cut by others? (Mulch and dispose)

Answer 2: Dead and new vegetation will be removed from the contract area.

Question 3: Royal Palm and Ceiba tree. Please confirm if those trees can be cut under this contract.

Answer 3: We have been identified at least one Ceiba Tree and must be remained in place for this Service Contract.

Royal palm will be cut.

Question 4: Confirm if Grass is part of the Vegetation

Answer 4: No, only woody vegetation will be removed on this service contract.

Question 5: There are a lot of Debris mix with the vegetation. It is possible to include some CY of debris disposal.

Answer 5: Only dead and new vegetation shall be removed. Non-vegetative waste/garbage found on site shall stay/remain on site.

Question 6: What areas can be used as staging areas to park the equipment.

Answer 6: No designated space to store contractor equipment has been identified. Contactor can clear an area and use it as a designated space within the contract area.

Question 7: There is an area at the east side of the project that appears to be isolated with no land access. Confirm if a temporary bridge can be installed to access the areas.

Answer 7: A temporary bridge won’t be needed to access the east side of the project.

Question 8: What is the procedure if an Endangered species is located in the project area?

Answer 8: Very likely the Puerto Rican Boa may be present. If it seen, the Contractor shall notify USACE and don’t disturb the Boa, stop operations on that area and let the Boa go.

Question 9: What is the procedure if a dead body is found in the project area?

Answer 9: If human remains are found, the Contractor shall call the Police and notify USACE.

Question 10: Notice that to be safe in some area a resident of the area will be required. Is it possible to hire them for the safety of our employees?

Answer 10: The Contractor could hire private security if it’s desired.