Flamingo Marina Industry Day_11.06.2024.pdf

NPS: EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

FLAMINGO MARINA BULKHEAD

REHABILITATION

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Jacksonville District

AGENDA

• Welcome

• Presentations

• Project Overview

• Project Environmental and Park Concerns

• Engineering

• Procurement Strategy

• Small Business Opportunities

• Construction

• Questions and Answers

Event Schedule:

0800 to 0810 - Team Introductions

• Tamela Kinsey, USACE PM

0810 to 0820 - Project Overview

• Kayte Lubyonne, USACE ETL

0820 to 0840 - Project Environmental and Park Concerns

• Michael Machupa, NPS

0840 to 0900 – Engineering

• Kayte Lubyonne, USACE ETL

0900 to 0915 - Procurement Strategy

• Nicole Batista-Cruz, USACE Contracting Office

0915 to 0930 – Small Business Opportunities

• Kimberly Daniel Ray, Chief for Small Business Programs

0930 to 0945 - Construction

• Glenn Gannon, USACE Miami Area Engineer

0945 to 1000 – One on One Meeting Registration

1000 to 1200 - Free to Tour the Project Site

• Various USACE and NPS Team Personnel will be available throughout the site to answer questions and discuss concerns.

• Opportunities to meet one on one with Team Engineers and Contracting personnel will be available by appointment.

1200 to 1230 - Lunch Onsite On Your Own

1230 to 1430 - Continue Tour of Project Site

• Opportunities to meet one on one with Team Engineers and Contracting personnel will be available by appointment.

1430 to 1500 - Closing Remarks

• Tamela Kinsey, USACE PM

FLAMINGO MARINA BULKHEAD REHABILITATION

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Goals:

• Flamingo Marina is a bulkhead rehabilitation project with new wall system constructed water side of existing wall system.

• Replacement of existing mechanical/electrical features within project footprint.

• Flamingo Marina consists of four (4) marina bays:

o Visitor Center Bay (Basin 3) o Florida Bay (Basin 2) o Whitewater Bay (Basin 1) o Maintenance Marina Bay (Basin 4)

• Visitor Center Bay and Florida Bay are located on the brackish water side.

• Whitewater Bay and Maintenance Marine Bay are located on the freshwater side.

• Both sides are separated by a plug (not included in project).

• The marina is open year-round to visitors, including during construction.

• The marina is also home crocodiles that regularly nest near the bulkhead walls.

• Site originally constructed in the 1950s.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Features

• 3,864 linear feet of sheet pile wall installation o 587 – Visitor Center Bay o 1037 – Florida Bay o 1276 – Whitewater Bay o 964 – Maintenance Marina Bay

• Precast concrete overhanging wall panel “façade” wall with cast-in-place cap tie-in.

• Flowable fill placement between the wall systems. Also placed between sheet pile and precast “façade” wall.

• All construction must be done landside, aside from the removal/replacement of the floating docks, guide piles, and timber piles.

• Replacement of mechanical/electrical features:

o Utility pedestals o Dock panels o Boat off-loading sewage pumps o Fuel dispensers o Electrical (circuit breaker) panels o Plumbing and wiring/conduits for the equipment o Sewage shore ties o Equipment housekeeping pads

• Additional mechanical/electrical features:

o Separate meters between NPS and concessionaire o Transformer (to be installed by FPL and coordinated by NPS) o Packaged utility wastewater pumping station (grinder pump)

PROJECT LOCATION

Everglades

National

Park

Flamingo Marina

FLAMINGO MARINA BULKHEAD REHABILITATION

PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND PARK CONCERNS

Presented by: Michael Machupa, NPS Facilities Manager

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) – Threatened

• The American crocodiles is Federally listed under the Endangered Species Act.

• Crocodiles actively use the Flamingo Marinas year-round for foraging, courtship, & nesting and often return to the same nest site year after year.

• The Flamingo District, including the marinas, are designated critical habitat for crocodiles.

• They are highly adaptable and have become accustomed to human activity in the marina areas. They can be dangerous

• Courtship activities begin in March. Nests are laid by June and hatch by the end of August. Hatchlings will remain near their nest location for about a month.

• Crocodiles will take advantage of disturbed sandy soils for nesting; therefore, all excavations must be covered at night and inspected for entrapped animals each morning.

• Workers should avoid crocodiles and be aware of the potential for crocodile presence, including hatchlings which may be in the grass or under equipment.

• EVER Biologists will mark known nests so they can be avoided to prevent crushing.

• Construction activities and scheduling may be altered to avoid impacts to crocodiles or nests

FLAMINGO MARINA BULKHEAD REHABILITATION

PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND PARK CONCERNS

Female American crocodile on west corner of Maintenance Marina bulkhead

America crocodile nesting activity up against

Maintenance Marina bulkhead.

America crocodile nest and egg from previous year up against bulkhead.

West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) – Threatened

FLAMINGO MARINA BULKHEAD REHABILITATION

PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND PARK CONCERNS

• The West Indian manatee is Federally listed under the Endangered Species Act

• Manatees actively use the Flamingo Marinas year-round as a source of freshwater.

• Manatees and their pups are frequently observed drinking from the outflow pipes in the bulkhead.

• They are highly docile and slow.

• All in-water operations, including vessels, must be shut down if a manatee comes within 50 feet of the operation.

• Any collision with or injury to a manatee shall be reported to the Florida Fish and Wildlife

Conservation Commission and Everglades Law

Enforcement.

Smalltooth Sawfish (Pristis pectinata) – Endangered

• The smalltooth sawfish is Federally listed under the Endangered

Species Act.

• The smalltooth sawfish may be present in the marinas year-round.

• Their dorsal fins are often confused with sharks or dolphins.

• Most of the Flamingo District and all the marinas are designated smalltooth sawfish critical habitat.

• Critical habitat features include mangrove prop roots and seagrass that may harbor juveniles and eggs.

• Water quality is essential for this species. Crews are required to implement erosion and sediment control measures including turbidity curtains.

• All smalltooth sawfish sightings, including dead individuals, shall be reported to Biological Resources Chief or delegate.

PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND PARK CONCERNS

FLAMINGO MARINA BULKHEAD REHABILITATION

ENGINEERING

Presented by: Kayte Lubyonne, P.E., Lead / Structural Engineer

OVERALL SITE PLAN

VISITOR CENTER BAY (BASIN 3) SITE PLAN

VISITOR CENTER BAY (BASIN 3) SECTION VIEW

FLORIDA BAY (BASIN 2) SITE PLAN

FLORIDA BAY (BASIN 2) SECTION VIEW

WHITEWATER BAY (BASIN 1) SITE PLAN

WHITEWATER BAY (BASIN 1) SECTION VIEW

MAINTENANCE MARINA BAY (BASIN 4) SITE PLAN

MAINTENANCE MARINA BAY (BASIN 4) SECTION VIEW

CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS

• Limited Access and Staging o Public access must be maintained during construction o Contractor trailer location separate from staging areas

• Phased Construction o Base contract followed by additional optional work o Each optional phase is to be constructed consecutively; except for the floating dock replacement which can be concurrently.

• Significant Environmental and Ecological Concerns o Water quality and clarity must be maintained o Limited waterside activities due endangered fish and crocodiles

• Existing Bulkhead Condition o The existing structure could be at risk of failure due to age, design, and possible scour.

FLAMINGO MARINA BULKHEAD REHABILITATION

PROCUREMENT

Presented by: Nicole Batista-Cruz, Contract Specialist

CONTRACTING TEAM

William Wallace, Contracting Officer

Email: William.J.Wallace@usace.army.mil

Nicole Batista-Cruz, Contract Specialist

Email: Nicole.M.Batista-Cruz@usace.army.mil mailto:William.J.Wallace@usace.army.mil mailto:Nicole.M.Batista-Cruz@usace.army.mil

ACQUISITION METHOD

FAR Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation

▪ FAR 15.002(b) - Competitive Acquisitions

➢Best Value Continuum

• Tradeoff Process (FAR 15.101-1) oFactor 1 – Technical Merit oFactor 2 – Past Performance oFactor 3 – Small Business Participation oFactor 4 – Project Labor Agreement (PLA) oFactor 5 – Price

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

TECHNICAL MERIT

The Government anticipates requiring offerors submit a Technical Approach Plan.

The plan shall detail, in a narrative format, how the offeror intends to approach, sequence, and execute the work from commencement to completion. It must include a description of related activities and include coordination with major subcontractors, and any other means and methods the offeror believes will give the Government confidence in their understand of the requirement as well as their ability to successfully complete the requisite work.

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors may be required to provide a minimum of three but not more than five examples of completed projects to demonstrate that offerors and/or their major subcontractors (if applicable) have experience:

a) successfully installing sheet pile that meet the requirements of the Press-In Method;

b) successfully installing stormwater outfall pipe extensions through wall systems;

c) successfully managing sheet pile installation tolerances

d) successfully constructing and installing precast concrete façade wall features, including sealing the gaps prior to fill placement.

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

It is expected that this factor will consist of:

• Proposed Small Business Participation Plan

• Past Utilization of Small Business Concerns

All offerors, both other than small business and small business shall complete a Proposed Small

Business Participation Plan.

Offerors shall identify the extent to which Small Businesses (SBs) will be utilized in the performance of this contract, by proposing goals for the Small Business Participation Plan. These goals shall demonstrate their best effort for small business participation.

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA)

In accordance with FAR 52.222-33, Notice of Project Labor Agreement, which is incorporated into this solicitation, all offerors are required to:

• Negotiate or become party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract.

• Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.

• Submit said project labor agreement with their offer.

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA)

At a minimum, the PLA must:

i. Bind the Offeror and Subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;

ii. Allow the Offeror and all Subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;

iii. Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;

iv. Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;

v. Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

PRICE

The Price Factor is not rated. It is evaluated for reasonableness.

Offerors are advised that their business decision to submit a low-priced proposal can be considered in assessing their understanding or the risk associated with their proposal.

In accordance with FAR 19.1307, if applicable, the price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns will be used for this acquisition.

MILESTONES

MILESTONES (Dates are estimates):

• Pre-Solicitation Notice – February 2025

• Advertisement – April 2025

• Proposals Due – June 2025

• Award Date – August 2025

FLAMINGO MARINA BULKHEAD REHABILITATION

SMALL BUSINESS

Presented by: Kimberly Daniel-Ray, Chief for Small Business Programs

SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Kimberly Daniel Ray, Chief for Small Business Program

SAJ-SB@usace.army.mil

JAX Small Business Website:

https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/SmallBusiness/ https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/SmallBusiness/

SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

❑ FAR 19.201(a) - Government policy

It is the policy of the Government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance.

• Small Business Participation

• Subcontracting Plan (Large Business concerns only)

❑ DFARS 215.304(c)(i) - Evaluation factors and significant subfactors

In acquisitions that require use of the clause at FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, other than those based on the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process (see

FAR 15.101-2), the extent of participation of small businesses to include service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns in performance of the contract shall be addressed in source selection. The contracting officer shall evaluate the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business performance of the contract, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN VS. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

NOTE: Both are contractually binding.

SMALL BUSINESS / SUBCONTRACTING

WHAT DOES MAXIMUM PRACTICABLE OPPORTUNITY (MPO) LOOK LIKE?

• Breaking out contract work requirements

• Performing market research

• Solicit early and allow sufficient time to respond

• Mentor-protege program

• Advertising subcontracting opportunities on subnet

• Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates is a FAR (contract) requirement

• Reach out to Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), SBA state, and Federal small business offices for assistance

SMALL BUSINESS / SUBCONTRACTING

POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES EXIST:

• Trucking (hauling)

• Earthwork (GPS based Excavation)

• Earthwork (Processing & Screening)

• Clearing & Grubbing (Tractors & Bushhogs, etc.)

• Concrete & Rebar

• Welding

• Metal Fabrication

• Electrical work (Electricians)

• General Laborers (Skilled & Unskilled)

• Heavy equipment operators (crane, dozers, excavators, etc.)

• Site Security

• Environmental Monitoring

• Material Testing

SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITE

SMALL BUSINESS / SUBCONTRACTING

Doing Business with the Corps of Engineers

1. Know the mission and area of responsibility of USACE District.

2. Websites/social media – get smart on: www.beta.SAM.Gov, FPDS-NG, District websites, USASpending.gov

3. Take advantage of industry days, site visits, and pre-proposals (free marketing).

4. Relationships – focus on relationships with the right people.

5. Familiarize yourself with DoD contracting regulations and procedures.

6. Consider Subcontracting opportunities.

7. Follow the funding.

8. READ! READ! READ!

http://www.beta.SAM.Gov

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE

USACE Resources

• Main Website: https://www.usace.army.mil/

• Infrastructure Work Plans:

https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-

Works/Budget/

• Contracting:

https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/ o Contracting Questions? Email

DoingBusinessWithUs@usace.army.mil

• Small Business:

https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-

Us/Small-Business/ o Small Business Questions? Email Small-

Business-HQ@usace.army.mil

Government-wide Resources

• www.sam.gov: Official government system for contracting opportunities, registering to do business, wage determinations, and contract data.

• www.FPDS.gov: Search any unclassified contract award (DoD data has 90-day delay).

• www.USASpending.gov: Official open data source of federal spending information.

• www.sba.gov: Small Business Administration website has information regarding small business size standards, small business types, and more.

• https://www.aptac-us.org/: Free resource dedicated to help local businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace. (Can also help you register with sam.gov).

https://www.usace.army.mil/ https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Budget/ https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Budget/ https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/ mailto:DoingBusinessWithUs@usace.army.mil https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Small-Business/ https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Small-Business/ mailto:Small-Business-HQ@usace.army.mil mailto:Small-Business-HQ@usace.army.mil http://www.sam.gov http://www.FPDS.gov http://www.USASpending.gov http://www.sba.gov https://www.aptac-us.org/

FLAMINGO MARINA BULKHEAD REHABILITATION

CONSTRUCTION

Presented by: Jorge Cancio-Bello, Miami Coastal Resident Office

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Contract will require compliance with the EM 385-1-1

(2024) Safety and Health Requirements Manual and contract section 01 35 26 Governmental Safety

Requirements o Qualified Site Safety Health Officers with demonstrated safety experience

• Accident Prevention Plan

• Work is not allowed to start until plans are approved and the 3-phase system for associated definable feature of work (DFOW) has been conducted

• Activity Hazards Analysis for each DFOW and other major activities must be submitted and approved prior to start work

• Traffic Control and Hauling Plans

• Project site has shared roads for project access

• Mandatory weekly toolboxes and Monthly Supervisors

Safety meetings

• Safety to be documented daily

• Mandatory use of Deficiency tracking system for Safety

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

• Contract will include section 01 45 04 Quality Control and 01 45

00 Resident Management System Contractor Mode (RMS CM).

o Contractor Quality Control Plan

• Accident Prevention Plan

• Work is not allowed to start until plans are approved and the 3-phase system for associated definable feature of work (DFOW) has been conducted

• Qualified Quality Control Manager with CQM-C certification and demonstrated experience.

• Three Phase Control System

• USACE Validated laboratory for QC Testing

• QC documentation and daily reports

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

• Contract duration is established in Contract clause 52.211-10, Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work

• Contract duration will commence once NTP is issued

• Contract includes section 01 32 01 Project Schedule

• Qualified Project scheduler must be submitted for approval

• Submit Preliminary Project Schedule (PPS) for the first 90 days within

15 days after NTP

• Submit Initial Project Schedule (IPS) within 42 days after NTP

• IPS must be developed utilizing Standard Data Exchange Format

(SDEF) codes for Resident Management System (RMS) transfers

• Submit Schedule of Values (SOV) along with the IPS

• Work cannot start until key preconstruction submittals are approved

• Monthly Periodic Schedule Updates

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

• Administrative procedures are outlined in contract section 01

30 00 Administrative Requirements

• Preconstruction conference

• Preconstruction conference submittals

• Submittal Register

• Coordination Meeting

• Weekly Progress Meetings

• Coordination with other contracts

• Do not anticipate starting work without having preconstruction submittals approved and 3-phase control system started