SPECIAL NOTICE 2.pdf

ATTENTION – ATTENTION - ATTENTION

TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS!!!

CONTRACTOR'S INQUIRIES:

THIS OFFICE WOULD APPRECIATE IF ALL BIDDERS WOULD PROVIDE

THEIR QUESTIONS, IN WRITING, PRIOR TO 6:00 P.M. CDT ON 3

SEPTEMBER 2009 TO MS. SIMPKINS AT FAX # 312-886-5475. THE BID

OPENING WILL NOT BE EXTENDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Questions that have been responded to are as follows and will be incorporated into a forthcoming Amendment.

Questions Submitted on August 22, 2009 by Schaefges Brothers Incorporated

Question #1. “Sheet C-02 shows a typical detail for both electrical and water trench’s. Is the detail typical for exterior and interior applications? Sheet E-03 shows an interior electrical conduit bank but we could not locate a similar detail for interior water trench's.

Does note 3 on sheet C-02 apply to interior trench's as well?”

USACE Response to Question #1: The trench detail on Drawing Sheet C-02 can be used for exterior and interior applications. As shown on Drawing Sheet S-03 the interior trench is excavated thru solid rock below the building floor slab.

Question #2. “Sheet A-04 Foundation plan. What is the extent of the canal edge sidewalk (section C & E on sheet S-05)? Does it end at the building corners, extend to the 257'-4" dimension or extend to the areas beyond the 257'-4" dimension? Is the cross section for the remaining sidewalks similar to the canal edge or as described in detail 2 on sheet S-05?”

USACE Response to Question #2: The canal walk extends the entire length along the canal as shown on Drawing Sheet A-05 and it’s detailed in Detail 8 on Drawing Sheet S-01. See Drawing Sheet S-01 for more detailed dimensions of the canal walk and sidewalks at the ends of the building.

The sidewalk that runs down the sides of the building and under the equipment pads butts up to the canal walk as shown in Detail 2 on Drawing Sheet S-05.

Question #3. “Sheet E-03 indicates where the diesel generator & utility transformer are to be located but does not provide details for the pads/foundations. Can pad/foundation drawings be provided? If no, what are we to be base our proposal on?”

USACE Response to Question #3:Refer to Drawing Sheet E-03 which was revised, by way of Solicitation Amendment 0003, which was posted on FedBizopps.gov on August 27, 2009.

Question Submitted on August 24, 2009 by F.H. Paschen, S.N. Neilson & Assoc. LLC

Question: “Sheet G-04 of the drawings has various notes and arrows referring to new fence lines and gates, however there is not a new fence layout shown.

Please provide a layout of where the new fence line is to run, and showing the locations of new gates to be installed.”

USACE Response: Refer to Drawing Sheet G-04 which was revised, by way of Solicitation Amendment 0003, which was posted on FedBizopps.gov on August 27, 2009.

Questions Submitted on August 31, 2009 by F.H. Paschen, S.N. Neilson & Assoc. LLC

Question #1. “Please confirm that there is no Phase III on this project, and …”

USACE Response to Question #1: Line Item 0005 of the Bid Schedule contains a typo. By way of this Amendment 0004 the description of Line Item 0005 is revised to read “PHASE III – REMAINING WORK ITEMS”.

Question #2. “Section 52.211.10, on page 35 of 48, lists Phase II – On Site Coordination Efforts as Item #5, and also lists Phase IIII – Remaining Work Items as Item #6. Please Clarify which is correct.”

USACE Response to Question #2: Specification Section 00700, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.211-10 “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)” will be revised by way of Amendment 0004 to correct the language of this clause to state the following:

“Bid Item 0004: PHASE II - ON-SITE COORDINATION EFFORTS The Contractor will be required to complete the work under this stage of the Contract from March 31, 2010 thru June 30, 2010.hese efforts, the contractor shall ensure that it will have personnel and equipment available for testing of the work performed by others.

Bid Item 0005: PHASE III - REMAINING WORK ITEMS Under this stage of the Contract, the Contractor is required to complete all remaining work (INCLUDES final testing and construction tasks related to project completion). Final completion of all remaining work shall be accomplished by July 30, 2010. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. “

Questions Submitted on August 26, 2009 by Schaefges Brothers Incorporated

Question #2. “01 57 20.01 03 page 3 paragraph 3.1 Permits - Can the Gov provide a list of the permits that are required for this projects? Have any permits been applied for? Will the length of time required for initial permit review, drawings revisions, resubmitted to various agencies and review process for various agencies be added to the contract days? Will permit fees be waived?”

USACE Response to Question #2: As stated in Specification Section 01 57

20.01 03, Part 3 Execution, Paragraph 3.1 Environmental Permits and Commitments, “…The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all building permits, well permits, or other permits needed for the project and not specifically stated in the specifications.” No list of required permits will be given. The government has not applied for any permits. No additional time will be added to the contract period of performance for the review and or application process for permits. No permit fees will be waived. Also see Clause 52.236-7 “Permits & Responsibilities”.

Question #3. “01 52 02 page 5 paragraph 3.3. Temp Field Office - Is there an existing electrical service we can utilize for the temp field office? If yes where is it located?

Is there an existing phone service we can utilize for the temp field office? If yes where is it located? If no can we meet the requirements using cellular service for both phone & internet?”

USACE Response to Question #3: There is no existing electrical service.

The use cellular phone is acceptable if they are reliable and can do other functions such as FAX, telephone conference, access the internet and etc.

Question #4. “Sheet G-04 - There are fence notes which point to nothing. Can a sketch be provided showing the requested layout and location of fence to be included?”

USACE Response to Question #4: Refer to Drawing Sheet G-04 which was revised, by way of Solicitation Amendment 0003, which was posted on FedBizopps.gov on August 27, 2009.

Question #5. “Sheet C-01 - Is the fence around the staging area intended to be temporary or will need to be removed at the conclusion of the project?”

USACE Response to Question #5: On Drawing Sheet C-01 the line surrounding the entire site is actually the work limits, which is labeled at the corners with WL#. The permanent fencing is within the work limits and is called out. Specification Section 01 52 02, Paragraph 3.3.5.2 describes temporary fencing requirements.

Question #6. “Has Comed been consulted on this project with regards to the installation of electric service to the site? Has the Comed waived service fee's? If no, is the contractor expected to include service fees? If yes please provide an allowance as Comed will not provide pricing for the service hook-up to contractor during the bidding phase.”

USACE Response to Question #5: ComEd is aware of the power requirement at the Fish Barrier 2B site. All fees regarding these services must be discussed with ComEd.

Question #7. “01 22 00.00 10 page 3 paragraph 1.1.3.1. Foundation Preparation bid item 0003 - As part of the description of work this paragraph refers to "dental mortar". We can not locate a description of this work in the specifications or on the drawings. Please provide either a location of where this work occurs and what it is or indicate where in the documents this exists.”

USACE Response to Question #7: Refer to Specification Section 31 60 00

FOUNDATION PREPARATION.