W912LP-18-Q-7205_Q&A.pdf

W912LP-18-Q-7205 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Description of Services states: “Conduct environmental cleanup to IAW applicable directives” Is the contractor required to meet specific post-treatment criteria on the soil and ensure that processed soils are less than 5.0 mg/l for TCLP Pb?

No, it is not a requirement to get below 5.0mg/l for TCLP Pb

2. Is the contractor required to clean-up to specific Total Lead requirements? If so, what is the criteria?

No, there is no clean-up specific total lead requirements.

3. Who owns the lead for recycling – the Contractor of the IA National Guard?

The contractor will be the recipient of the lead.

4. Description of Services states the soil replaced on the berm must be free of rock. Is gravel/rock less than ¼ inch acceptable? Where should rock be returned that is greater than ¼ inch in size?

Soil replaced on the berm should be free of rock and debris to the extent that it’s possible, trace amounts of gravel/rock less than ¼ inch is acceptable. Rock greater than ¼ inch will be returned to the 185th at a specified location.

5. Does the contract have specific growth requirements for the vegetation after demobilization? If so, what are the requirements to establish vegetation?

The requirement for vegetation is to seed and provide a stabilization cover.

6. Are there specific schedule dates that need to be implemented?

Work is requested to be completed prior to UTA, September 8-9th. Project may be started after this date if unable to complete prior to the September UTA.

7. Is it just one firing range which has 16 firing stations that is included in this contract?

The scope of work includes only one firing range with 16 firing points.

8. How many periodic de-leading events are included in this contract?

No other periodic de-leading events are included in this contract.

9. The Performance Work Statement calls for complete removal of lead buildup. Is the requirement to just sieve/screen the backstop and floor soils to remove bullets of a certain caliber and larger or is this effort intended to also remove smaller bullet fragments, fine lead pieces, and meet a soil standard for lead content?

The requirement is to sieve/screen the backstop and floor soils to remove as much lead and bullet fragments as possible, so as to reduce or eliminate potential ricochet hazards.

10. Has lead previously been removed from this firing range? If so, approximately when and is a report available?

There are no records of lead removal on file. It is unknown if there has been any prior lead removal done on this firing range.

11. What is the approximate age of the firing range?

Firing range dates to WWII era, was originally used to test fire weapons mounted on aircraft. It is thought to have been used as a small arms firing range since the early 1970’s.

12. What caliber bullets may be found at this range?

20mm, 5.56mm, 9mm, 00 buck and 7.62mm

13. Are berm dimensions (length, height, side-slope) or a scale drawing of the berm available?

Length 80', Width 15' to 20' back in to the berm from the front edge. Height of berm 25' firing area is about 15'. There is a 3 foot front edge retaining wall made of railroad ties. Slope varies angle is about 60 degrees at the steepest works it way down from the at the firing positions.

14. Are dimensions of the active bullet impact zone available?

Length 80', Width 20’, Height 25’

15. Is re-vegetation of the active bullet impact zone required?

The requirement for vegetation is to seed and provide a stabilization cover.

16. Is a description of the berm soil type(s) available?

Soil type looks to be a clay material

17. Have areas been designated for accessing the range and conducting the lead reclamation process? If so, where are they?

Contractors will be escorted to the site by Security Forces Personnel. The area surrounding the firing range has been designated as the area for conducting the lead reclamation process.

18. Will it be possible to receive incremental approval of lead removal completion from 185th ARW officials such that processed soil can be replaced on one end of the berm while reclamation is ongoing at the other end of the berm?

Yes, incremental approval of lead removal completion will be approved.

19. Is it correct that application of amendments is not required for stabilization or sequestration of lead in soil as part of this contract?

Application of stabilization is required.

20. Is it correct that soil washing is not required as part of this contract?

Soil washing is not required.

21. The Performance Work Statement calls for conducting lead clearance sampling to satisfy occupational health protection requirements following project completion. Is the requirement for air sampling following project completion? If so, how many samples are required as part of this contract? If not, what media is intended and how many samples are required?

Air sampling is not required to be performed. The contractor must follow regulations for cleanup purposes and removal of any generated dirt/debris from surfaces after project completion.

22. Are we reusing the wood that is there?

Current wood will be reused, if wood is damaged and can’t be reused the 185th will be responsible for replacing.

23. Are we replacing all of the wood or just the damaged sections?

The 185th will be responsible for replacing any damaged sections.

23. If we are replacing the wood what are the dimensions of the wood,

1. Overall width and height of the wall?

N/A The 185th will be responsible for replacing any damaged sections.

2. Size of the wood pieces used to build the wall? (for example 6"x6"x8') N/A The 185th will be responsible for replacing any damaged sections.

24. If we are replacing the wood who will be handling the disposing of haz-mat?

The 185th will be responsible for disposing of the damaged wood that can’t be reused.