RFI_Set_2_6_3_2026_Posted.pdf

Question #: Question: Spec Section USACE Response:

RFI Set #1:

Section 01 11 00 Section 1.2.1.c (Requirements) states “Material dredged from all Reaches 1, 2 to be disposed at SF-11 and all of Reaches 3, 4, 5 are to be disposed at SF-DODS.” However, Section 00 10 00 “Pricing Schedule” states that Reach 1, 2, 3 & 4A dredge spoils are to be disposed of at SF-11 and Reaches 4B and 5 are to be disposed of at SF-DODS. Can you please clarify which disposal site should be used for at each Reach?

See Amendment 0001, which removes spec section 01 11 00 1.2.1(c). See Amendment 0001, which removes spec section 01 11 00 1.2.1(c).

2 Is a grizzly screen required on this project? If a grizzly screen is required what screen size is to be used? NA A grizzly screen is not required for this project.

There seems to be a conflict between SF 1442 and Section 00 21 00 – Instructions. Please clarify the number of days required for Government acceptance.The 1442 indicates “ d. Offers providing less than STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) 5 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.”Section 00 21 00 – Instructions, Period for Acceptance of Bids (Apr 1984) 2014-05 2026-02 Effective Date 2023-03 2023-01 Effective Date 1984-04 Alternate Deviation Alternate Deviation SOLICITATION Variation Effective Date Variation Effective Date W912P726BA002 Page 17 of 820 In compliance with the solicitation, the bidder agrees, if this bid is accepted within 60 calendar days from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of bids, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are bid at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the Schedule.

See Amendment 0001, which updates block 13d of the 1442.

The 1442 erroneously listed "5" days for government acceptance. Please see the revised 1442 in Amendment 1 which corrects block 13(d) to "60 days".

RFI SET #2:

SECTION 35 20 23, 3.2 CONDUCT OF DREDGING WORK, 3.2.1 Order of Work states "The Contracting Officer or delegated representative will direct the Contractor on the order of work. The Government reserves the right to change the order of work at any time." Please provide the order of work or identify what criteria will the CO use to determine the Order of the Work? SECTION 35 20 23 Order of Work will be determined based on the needs of the Government after award.

SECTION 01 35 26, 3.5 UTILITIES, 3.5.1 Utility Locations states "All underground utilities in the work area must be positively identified by a third party, independent, private utility locating company in addition to any station locating service and coordinated with the station utility department."

•Please clarify for us this new requirement to identify existing utilities, why is it necessary now, when it has not been necessary in the past •Please provide Point of Contact for each utility agency that might be in the area.

•Please provide information on any existing utilities with Redwood Channel.

•What CLIN will the utility location be paid under?

See Amendment 0002, which updates Section 01 11 00.

New Utility Notes are standard for all FY26 Dredging projects. All known utilities within the project limits are shown in the Plan Set. The Contractor shall coordinate with 811 utility agencies prior to dredging operations. No separate bid item or additional payment will be provided for utility coordination. See Amendment 0002, which updates Section 01 11 00.

SECTION 35 20 23, 1.4 MATERIAL TO BE REMOVED states" The material to be removed is sandy material.

a. Navigation channel consists of 100 percent fines. b. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the characteristics of the materials to be dredged from the channel.

It appears that the material has been characterized for the site (USACE 2026 Maintenance Dredging; Redwood City Harbor; Test Results; DMMO, Serial Number: 26-010, DATE: March 10, 2026). It is requested that the requirement for the Contractor to verify the characteristics of the materials be removed.

See Amendment 0002 which updates Section 35 20 23. See Amendment 002 which has removed this requirement.

Please confirm that the USACE will provide a quality control inspector for scow certification for materials being delivered to SF-DODS. NA

No, the Government will not provide a quality control inspector for scow certification but will provide block 24 signature on the Scow Certification Checklist.

Requests for Information: Redwood City FY26 Dredge Last Updated:6/3/2026