W912EQ22B0005 2097 West Park Questions and Answers .pdf

Questions and Answers

1) It looks like the quantities listed for electrical in the Bid Schedule only include the poles and MHU’s included on Sheet 3-1 E and does not include the poles or MHU’s on Sheet 3-2-E. Can this be confirmed for accuracy? See amendment 2.

2) There was a project similar to this for Rainbow Temporary Housing that included 99 units and had a completion time of 60 days. This project has double the units and double the size of the site.

Would the Government consider doubling the completion time to 120 days? Completion time will remain 60 days.

3) Do you anticipate the bid date to be pushed back? NO

4) Will a site visit be scheduled? Please reference your Instructions to Bidders “C. SITE VISITS” and clause 52.236-27 Alt I for instructions on arranging a site visit.

5) Will a delineation map be coming out to identify SDVOSB area? Affected Area: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Lafourche, Lower, Lafourche Upper, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa Northern, Tangipahoa Southern, Terrebonne Lower, Terrebonne Upper, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Amite County, MS, Pike County MS, Wilkinson County Ms., Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Helen, St.

Martin, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist. Terrebonne, Orleans, Jefferson, St. John, Acadia, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Iberia, St. Bernard, Washington,

6) The performance period for this project states begin 2 days following NTP with completion 60 days. Is this correct also? Yes, this is correct.

7) Is the price range of $10M-$25M listed on the solicitation accurate? Yes

8) When does the USACE expect to award? As soon as possible

9) The wastewater treatment facility has a lead time that does not fit the contract duration. WWTP will be finished by the government.

10) The solicitation was released on 4/18 and is scheduled to bid on 4/26, allowing only six full working days for Offerors to review the solicitation documents. Would the Government consider extending the bid date by at least two weeks to allow for more competitive pricing? No

11) Amendment 0001 specifies that the solicitation is set aside for SDVOSB firms “within the areas affected By Hurricane Ida.” Could you please provide more information as to which areas fall under this category? Affect Area: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Lafourche, Lower, Lafourche Upper, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa Northern, Tangipahoa Southern, Terrebonne Lower, Terrebonne Upper, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Amite County, MS, Pike County MS, Wilkinson County Ms., Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Helen, St. Martin, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist. Terrebonne, Orleans, Jefferson, St. John, Acadia, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Iberia, St.

Bernard, Washington,

12) Can firms that are registered outside of areas affected by Hurricane Ida still bid on this project, provided that they have an office within the affected area? Yes

13) Can refurbished transformers be used? Yes

14) Who is responsible for parish impact fees in regard to drainage and other utilities? The contractor is responsible for all fees associated with permitting. Refer to specification section 01100, Paragraph 3.3.

15) Provide a typical section of force main under bayou blue crossing? The force main does not cross under bayou blue. The intent is to lay the force main near the road edge, above the culvert pipe.

HDPE is shown due to the probability of settlement/movement of the fill section rather. The water main is to be installed in a similar manner, however due to the larger diameter the contractor may utilize restrained joint DIP or HDPE, as shown.

16) Clarify the erosion control measures needed at each of the live water crossings and who is responsible for any wetland mitigation issues that will arise. There is only one water body crossing at Bayou Blue. FEMA has obtained Nationwide Permit 14 authorization for the work. The contractor is responsible for compliance with the permit, including erosion control.

17) How are the contractors to address the site when the contractor experiences an area that fails a proof roll not caused by the contractor? The site is known to hold water. How will the failed areas be addressed? Lime, sand, rock, etc. Refer to specification section 02300 Paragraph 3.3 which references LDOTD standards for subgrade stabilization. Other methods may be considered if suitable for the type and degree or repairs required.

18) How will the failed areas be paid to the contractor to be fixed? Include all costs for subgrade stabilization and repairs in the contract price. No additional payment for subgrade repair or stabilization will be made.

19) Will time consideration be given for application and approval of permits? Delays caused by permitting authorities will be considered only if the Contractor can show prompt and complete submission of applications, prompt and complete communication with agencies, and notification of the Government promptly when delays are anticipated.

20) Clarify that geofabric, geogrid, and stone base under concrete is to be included in concrete bid item. Refer to specification section 01200.

21) Clarify that valves necessary for Wastewater Pump Stations can be above ground. Specification section 02532, Paragraph 1.4 is correct as written.

22) Provide quantity and/or detail for piping required for Wastewater Treatment Plant. Manufacturer’s shop drawings and installation instructions are provided. Interconnecting piping between components is shown on the shop drawings. Note the shop drawings indicate systems A and B, both are to be installed as generally shown on the plans.

23) Clarify that contractor is responsible for loading, hauling and unloading of Wastewater Treatment Plant from location in Baton Rouge per Spec Section 2.1.2. The note 6 on sheet 3-1-S states that contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading. The reference in specification section 01000, paragraph 2.1.2 does not apply to the wastewater treatment plant equipment. The referenced plan note as well as information contained in specification section 02533 Wastewater Treatment Plant – GFE should govern.

24) Clarify that stone required under Wastewater Treatment Plant is to be included in bid item for Concrete Pads under Wastewater Treatment Plant. Refer to specification section 01200.

25) Spec Section 1.2.2.e, Utility Bills states contractor will be required to set up accounts and pay connection/service fees. FEMA will pay monthly utility bill for the site. Clarify that this is only for the metered pole location. Provide duration that contractor is responsible for accounts and will contractor be responsible for any transfer fees of accounts over to FEMA. The intent is for FEMA to only pay for the primary site meter. The Contractor is responsible for all fees, including transfer fees. The contractor is not required to maintain an account for any specific time duration, i.e. the account can be initially set up in FEMA’s name. However, the contractor will be responsible for any temporary construction services not fed through the primary master meter.

26) Clarify Bid Item 40, Dumpster Pad is to include the concrete. Bid item 40 is correct as written:

Dumpster Pad (not including concrete). This item should include all features shown less concrete pad. Bid item 43, Concrete – Misc. would be used to pay for dumpster pad concrete.

27) Provide payment schedule for Bid Item 50, Overhead, Incidentals, and Other Cost. I.E. First Billing 40%, Second Billing 20% Etc. Payment schedule will be determined after contract award through a mutual agreement between the parties.

28) Could you confirm that Orleans Parish is NOT considered an area affected by Hurricane Ida?

Orleans Parish is an affected area.

29) Is there a list or a forecast that you could provide of other projects similar to this that will be solicited in the near future? No

30) Per RFI #3 below, should offerors remove the WWTP from their pricing and expect to just bring piping up to the location of the future WWTP? WWTP should not be removed from pricing. The CLIN is for you to list your pricing for installing the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

31) Will there be a public bid opening? Bid opening will be held via a conference phone line as mentioned in the ‘Conditions and Notices to Bidders’ section ‘F. Instructions For Uploading Files’

32) We are very interested in bidding on this project but getting pricing together on a project this size in roughly one week is proving very difficult. Would you consider extending the due date for offers another 5-7 days? Bid opening will not be extended past the current date mentioned in Amendment 0003.

33) Will time consideration be given for application and approval of permits? Delays caused by permitting authorities will be considered only if the Contractor can show prompt and complete submission of applications, prompt and complete communication with agencies, and notification of the Government promptly when delays are anticipated.

34) Is catwalk included in government supplied materials? Yes

35) Are Financials & Equipment List a bid requirement as stated on Pg. 5 of the solicitation? Yes

36) Can you specify the requirements for the financials part of the bid? See section ‘L Bidder’s Qualifications’ of the ‘Conditions and Notices to Bidders’

37) Do you have the shop drawings for the treatment plant? The wwtp notes on sheet 3-1s note 4 & 5, tell us to refer to the manufacturers shop drawings for install of the sewer treatment & recirculation pump station. The answers to some of the questions also refers to them too. Shop Drawings and Installation Manual have been posted.

The posting of these responses serves as the final question and answer period.