Amendment_0004_W912P8-15-B-0039.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Reference Solicitation No. W912P8-15-B-0039 for New Orleans to Venice Hurricane Protection Project, NOV-NF-W-06a3 West Pointe a la Hache to St. Jude Levee Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The Bid Opening Schedule remains the same at 10 May 2016, time 2:00pm CST. The subject solicitation is amended as follow s:

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-May-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912P8-15-B-0039

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Apr-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05-May-2016

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VICKSBURG DISTRICT CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY ST.

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

W912EE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W912P8-15-B-0039

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 04

PROJNET QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Final ProjNet questions and answers are incorporated by this amendment.

SPECIFICATIONS

The below section is revised and replaced in its entirety with this amendment:

“Section Table of Contents Division 31 – Earthwork Section 31 11 00.00 12 Clearing and Grubbing”

Specifications revised by this amendment have the notation "Revised by Amendment 0004" at the bottom of the page. Text added by this amendment is shown as underlined. Text deleted by this amendment is shown as overstruck.

(End of Summary of Changes)

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Bid Inquiry Contractor Report All Inquiries

Project: NOV-NF-W-06a.3 Review: Bidder Inquiry W912P8-15-B-0039 (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 36 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 6470914 Contracting 00100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders under Section entitled "Special Notices", it appears this solicitation is being treated as a "Request for Proposal" based on the information required with the bid stated in paragraph 2)c. Is the information listed in this section required with the proposals?

On: Apr 08 2016.

Government Response. . Amendment forthcoming On: Apr 11 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6470920 Contracting Contract Clauses Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The "Contract Clauses" section immediately after Section 00100 begins with Page 11 of 46. Were pages 1 through 10 of 46 purposely omitted? If so, who is the point of contact for site visits?

On: Apr 08 2016.

Government Response. . Amendment forthcoming On: Apr 11 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6470953 Construction Phasing 31 24 00.00 12 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Specification Section 31 24 00.00 12, Paragraph 3.2.1 requires the first or bottom lift of embankment to be placed in a 6 inch lift prior to compaction. The levee will be constructed in areas containing standing water and highly saturated soils, making the placement and/or compaction of the first lift impossible. In addition, the first sentence of this section states "Compacted fill shall not be placed in water". Can a provision be added to this section which would allow the contractor to place an uncompacted "brige lift" in areas containing standing water or saturated soils?

On: Apr 08 2016.

Government Response. . Section 31 24 00.00 12, Paragraph 3.2.1 will be revised and language added by amendment to address this comment. Amendment forthcoming. On: Apr 26 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6470961 Engineering Support Construction Control Manual Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In Chapter 2 "Soils", Paragraph 8 of the Construction Control Manual, you are requiring a Soil Electronic Conductivity and Total Soluable Salt Analysis to determine the total salinity of the embankment soils. Samples obtained to conduct these test shall be 12,500 grams or roughly 27.5 pounds taken from 5 separate representative 2,500 gram samples. Testing laboratories typically require only 2 pounds of material to conduct these test. Please consider reducing the sample size to 5 pounds or less.

On: Apr 08 2016.

Government Response. . The specification requiring sample size will not change. Our objective with 12,500 gram sample is to essentially get a 5 gallon bucket of material. This will ensure that we are obtaining a representative sample of material that can be processed and spilt correctly prior to testing.

There may be a concern about shipping the 5 gallons of material for testing.

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Incorporated by Amendment 0004

The contractors QC Lab could sample and process the embankment material.

After the material is processed thru the #4 sieve a representative portion (minimum 200 gram) could be collected as specified. That sample could be shipped to the lab for salinity testing.

In the past we have been collecting small zip lock bags of embankment material. This does not provide a representative sample. On: Apr 26 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6473277 Cost Engineering 00700 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In Section 00700, Paragraph 5)e of the specification it is stated that estimated quantites of certain items which bids are being solicitated on a job basis may be available to the bidders. Please provide us with a copy of these quantity estimates.

On: Apr 11 2016.

Government Response. . Estimated Quantities are provided by written response to the contract specialist, at Kelly.A.Turcotte@usace.army.mil On: Apr 19 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6473455 Contracting 00100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that the description of the project listed in "Special Notice 1" of Section 00100 of the specifications is in error.

On: Apr 11 2016.

Government Response. . Amendment forthcoming On: Apr 12 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6473456 Contracting 00100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

We are unable to locate Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 noted in "Special Notices 10" of the specifications. If these attachments are required to be submitted with the proposal, please provide the forms.

On: Apr 11 2016.

Government Response. . Amendment forthcoming On: Apr 12 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6473457 Cost Engineering 00700Inserts Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please provide a copy of the Government's estimate for the "lump sum job" line items on the Bidding Schedule, as indicated by Item 5(e) of Section 00700Inserts.

On: Apr 11 2016.

Government Response. . Estimated Quantities can be requested by email to the contract specialist at Kelly.A.Turcotte@usace.army.mil On: Apr 19 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6473463 Contracting 00100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that the items listed in "Special Notices 2C through 2C8" of Section 00100 of the specifications are listed in error and are not to be submitted with the proposal. This project is a competitive IFB and the items listed do not seem appropriate.

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On: Apr 11 2016.

Government Response. . Amendment forthcoming On: Apr 12 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6474106 Engineering Support C-13 33 40 01.00 12 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Specification Section 33 40 01.00 12, Paragraph 3.1.4 requires the pipe to be backfilled with granular material on both sides and to 1 foot above the pipe. This requirement is typical when pipe is to be installed in a trench. However, Drawing C-13, Section A shows the pipe to placed in the newly excavated ditch and then backfilled with compacted fill, the same material used to construct the ramp. If granular backfill is required, please provide us with a detail of how it is to be placed around the pipe.

On: Apr 12 2016.

Government Response. . Section 33 40 01.00 12, Paragraph 3.1.4 will and contract dwg C-13 will be revised by amendment to address this comment. Amendment forthcoming. On: Apr 26 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6474190 Construction Phasing C-13 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The project requires the construction of 3 permanent ramps constructed across the new levee. These ramps require both asphalt and limestone surfacing. Since the USACE has up to 400 calendar days to award the optional work which includes placement of additional embankment material on the levee, will the contractor have to wait until that decision is made to apply these permanent surfacing materials?

On: Apr 12 2016.

Government Response. . Additional spec language will be added to 01100-21 by amendment to address this comment. Amendment forthcoming. On: Apr 26 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6475652 Contracting SF1442 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The SF1442 issued with the bid doesn't list the date or time for sumbission of bids. Further, the specifications list the wrong description.

1) HUBZONE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. W912P8-15-B-0039

FOR: NEW ORLEANS TO VENICE,(NOV) WEST BANK HURRICANE PROTECTION

PROJECT,NOV-06B, CITY PRICE TO EMPIRE,UPGRADES TO FRONTING

PROTECTION AT TENNESSEE GAS, PIPELINE AND HAYES AND GAINARD

WOODS PUMP STATIONS, PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LOUISIANA

PROPOSAL DUE: 3 MAY 2016 1400 HOURS

On: Apr 12 2016.

Government Response. . Amendment Forthcoming On: Apr 13 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6478414 CAD-BIM Construction Drawings Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Government please provide CAD files for this project to help aid with quantity take-off?

On: Apr 14 2016.

Government Response. . CADD files are not provided to prospective bidders. On: Apr 19 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6478429 Contracting Solicitation, Offer, and Award

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Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Both the drawings and specifications list the New Orleans District as well as the Vicksburg District. Please clarify which USACE District will be handling this project?

On: Apr 14 2016.

Government Response. . This will be clarified in a forthcoming amendment On: Apr 19 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6486034 Contracting 01100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 00100, Item 9, states that contractors are required to complete Form UFC-DISB-4 and FAR 52.232-38 (page 12 of 46) seems to indicate that it should be submitted with the bid. The information on this form is already contained on SAM and available for the Government's use. Is Form UFC-DISB-4 required to be submitted with the bid?

On: Apr 19 2016.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will remove this requirement. On: Apr 26 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6486037 Contracting 00100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is a Bid Bond required for this IFB? We have searched the documents and do not find the requirement, which is a bit unusual. If one is required, please indicate the Form and penal amount.

On: Apr 19 2016.

Government Response. . Yes, a Bid Bond is required. A forthcoming amendment will address this issue.

On: Apr 26 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6486041 General 01100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 4 of Specification Section 01100 states that the Inspector's Field Office will be located at the site of the construction. Where do you want it? There doesn't seem to be a location available outside of the construction footprint, yet still within the right of way.

On: Apr 19 2016.

Government Response. . See 01100-4(e). Staging area is shown in PLAN VIEW, Sh. C-01. X,Y coord's of same are shown in Table, Sh. G-04. On: Apr 26 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6492470 Construction Phasing 00100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will audited financials be required by the offerer?

On: Apr 25 2016.

Government Response. . No. This is a sealed bid procurement. A forthcoming amendment will address this issue. On: Apr 26 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6492757 Contracting 31 23 00.00 12 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Specification Section 31 23 00.00 12, Paragraph 3.1.2 last sentence states "For borrow areas which contain all high salinity content soils, the contractor shall obtain the encapsulating material from another Government-furnished

Page 4 of 9ProjNet: Logged In User borrow source, which will be provided if needed". Is it the Governments intent to furnish low salinity borrow material for the project if the contractor is unable to provide it?

On: Apr 25 2016.

Government Response. . Borrow required for this contract will be Contractor Furnished. A list of potential clay sources can be found in Section 01100-12, entitled Clay Sources. On: Apr 27 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6493354 Construction Phasing 01100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In Specification Section 01100, Paragraph 21 "Construction Sequence", the Government requires in Sub-Section 1 under the heading "Levee" that the contractor expedites placement of Phase 1 embankment in two locations (which are on both sides of the pipeline). Since this work is located in the northern portion of the project, the contractor will concentrate his efforts and likely complete the levee embankment and all other features of work on northern half of the project first. However, under the heading "New Ditch", the contractor is required to excavate and complete the southern ditch prior to excavating the northern ditch. Should the construction sequence described in the specifications remain as stated, the northern half or 5,000 linear feet of the project within the right of way limits will be cleared and grubbed for levee construction along with the entire length of the southern ditch to a width necessary to perform the excavation. Since these ditches don't appear to connect to any outside drainage feature, why is the order they are excavated important to the project? Additionally, where is the existing parish pump station that shall remain operational as stated in Sub-Section 3 under heading "New Ditch"?

On: Apr 25 2016.

Government Response. . The construction sequence for the excavation of the "New Ditch" was mandated by our CEMVN-ED-H office and will not be altered. The existing pump station in question is the parish's West Pointe a Hache P.S. located in close proximity to the job site. Additional clarification spec language regarding this will be included in "01100-21 New Ditch Item 3" portion by amendment. On: Apr 27 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6494752 General Special Notices, Item 2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Offeror Should Submit the following information in the proposal and furnish the same for all prospective subcontractors.

Are item 1 thru 8 required for all prime bidders?

All and subcontractors?

For all Base Bid Items?

For all bid options?

Since this is a unit priced proposal, this information would not be of any use due to lump sum fixed amounts.

Please confirm.

On: Apr 26 2016.

Government Response. . Please check FBO.gov for available amendment to this solicitation. This amendment removes the above questioned requirement. On: Apr 27 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6496036 Cost Engineering C-15 Benching 31 24 00.00 12 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Specification Section 31 24 00.00 12, Paragraph 3.2.2 added by Amendment No. 1 clearly states that benching into the levee will be required during Phase 2 Compacted Fill placement. The detail shown on Drawing C-15 furture describes the procedure. With control testing (density, classification, etc.) required separately on each slope of the levee, the contractor will perform twice the amount of testing during Phase 2 construction as compared to Phase 1 construction. Since as little as one foot (or less) of embankment will be added to the levee during Phase 2 construction, can the frequency of testing be changed or the requirement for benching eliminated completely?

On: Apr 27 2016.

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Government Response. . CEMVN-ED anticipates two (2) feet of settlement between Phase I and Phase II levee lifts. Cross Section Dwgs C-28 thru C-52 reflect this anticipated 2 ft settlement. Therefore, benching will not be eliminated in Phase II. On: Apr 28 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6496925 General 00010 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

We are requesting a time extension of 2 (two) weeks in order to assemble the bid.

Please advise.

On: Apr 28 2016.

Government Response. . Any changes to the solicitation and/or bid opening date will be processed by an amendment. Please continue to check FBO for updates to this solicitation. On: Apr 28 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

6501294 Civil 1100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

During the 1 year wait period, please expand on the contractor obligations. Are trailers and associated services (gov and contractor) to remain on site? Is mowing of grass required for the duration? If so, what frequency? Is QC/Superintendent required to be committed to the job? Can additional line items be added to the option items for these purposes?

On: May 02 2016.

Government Response. . The Govt does not anticipate that there will be any significant interruption of work in satisfying the 1 year wait between completion of a specific reach of Phase I and initiation of the same reach of Phase II levee. The one year wait applies to specific reaches of levee as described in Section 01100-21 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE. The Contractor may choose what to do with the Contractor's trailer but the Govt trailer must be on site for the duration of the contract work. Grass mowing shall continue as specified in Section 32 92 19.04 12, paragraph 3.7. Contractor QC, Superintendent, and SSHO personnel shall be on site whenever work is performed. No additional line items will be added to the bid schedule. See Amendment 0003 for clarification to NOTE 6 beneath the SECTION 00010 BIDDING SCHEDULE. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6501364 Civil 32 15 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

With regard to the surfacing measurement the specifications conflict. 1.3.1 states "measured by the cubic yard satisfactorily placed"; 1.3.1.1 states "Measurement will be made by cubic yard in approved vehicles..." Please clarify.

On: May 02 2016.

Government Response. . It is intended that measurement for the surfacing material will be made by the cubic yard in approved vehicles at the site of work and that, obviously, only that material which is satisfactorily placed in the work will be eligible for payment. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6503628 Civil 31 24 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1.3.1.1- Phase I Compacted Fill Measurement- states that cross sections will be taken "PRIOR" to Phase I clearing, grubbing and vegetation removal.

We understand this is the typical way of measuring for embankment on USACE projects. However, a significant amount of this project is in marsh and wet areas (unlike a typical levee enlargement). The contractor has no way to determine how deep to base his clearing and incidental fill qtys on in these marsh/wet areas. This places a significant amount of risk on the contractor to determine the incidental fill. We would suggest measurement should be

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On: May 03 2016.

Government Response. . The procedure of measurement type cross sections taken "prior to clearing, grubbing and vegetation removal" is standard practice for numerous contracts in our area. The Contractor is required to clear and grub the foundation as specified and the Govt is aware that some base material will be removed as a part of this operation. The "risk" associated with this operation is across the board amongst all the bidders and should be so reflected in their bid price. Para 1.3.1.1 will remain as specified, however, the Govt did determine that Para 1.3.1.1 conflicts with 31 11 00.00 12-3.2.3. Therefore, amendment 0004 will delete Para 3.2.3 in its entirety. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6503725 Civil C-02 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Contractor be allowed to access the work area from Highway 23 at the natural gas lines (approximately Sta.

37+80)?

On: May 03 2016.

Government Response. . Not allowed by contract. This location has not been granted as a Temporary Access Easement On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6503728 Civil C-05 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Contractor be allowed to access the work area from Highway 23 at the south end of the levee (approximately Sta. 118+00)?

On: May 03 2016.

Government Response. . Not allowed by contract. This location has not been granted as a Temporary Access Easement. Also, there may be work by others ongoing at this location. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6504585 Civil 01100-22, 21 Construction Sequence, Levee: Item 1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Since the priority is to expedite the placement of Phase I embankment, what is the purpose of the timber matting?

The elevation and slope of the embankment at the matting location will prohibit vehicle travel across the matting. If the Timber matting is for protection of the gas line, then the continuous matting would need to run perpendicular to the embankment and to the limits of construction.

Please advise.

On: May 04 2016.

Government Response. . The timber matting is for pipeline protection. Note 3 on Dwg C-14 requires the Contractor to coordinate construction activities with facility owner before beginning installation of the pipeline mat. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6504603 Civil 32 92 19.04 12, 2.1.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please advise on the scope of work for the existing cannels which will be inside the limit of work. Are the cannels filled to existing elevation at the embankment limit? Filled to existing elevation and the overall construction limit of work then fertilized and seeded? Please advise on which line item(s) this work needs to be assigned to for payment.

On: May 04 2016.

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Government Response. . By "cannels", the questioner means the existing lateral ditches traversed by the new C/L levee, embankment fill shall be placed in compliance with 31 24 00.00 12 EMBANKMENT, Para

3.2.1 of Amend 1. EMBANKMENT Para's 1.3.1.1 & 1.4.1.1 in Amend 1 are the applicable M & P para's.

On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6506148 Civil 32 82 19.04 12, 1.2 measurement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

On the Bidding Schedule, there is 50 acre amount figured for the unit cost but the payment is based the theoretical gross cross section on the embankment. The embankment cross section area acre is less than the 50 acre. How is this difference to be compensated in the payment?

On: May 04 2016.

Government Response. . The Limits of Fertilizing and Seeding are depicted on the Typical Sections C-06, C-07 and C-08. Phase I and Phase II bid quantities (Items 0009 and 0019) were computed accordingly. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6506611 Civil 01100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can the temporary access roads constructed parallel to the levee remain in place until the decision is made as to whether or not the Phase II Option will be exercised?

If the Option is exercised, can the temporary access roads remain in place until they are no longer needed?

Will those areas need to be removed to the extent necessary to establish truf?

On: May 05 2016.

Government Response. . Temp access roads constructed by the Contractor to facilitate his/her work plan may remain in place thru out the duration of the contract. Temp roads shall be removed prior to Contractor leaving the site and area fertilized and seeded. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6506616 Civil 01100-21, Gap Closure Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

For Gap located at C/L Sta 38+10 to C/L 40+10 (Gas line area), What are the requirements or limitations to fill the gap over the gas line? What type access road is required or allowed for the installation the HESCO baskets? Are we to assume a timber matting for the access road to the gap area?

For the Gap at C/L Sta 119+65, what is the size of the gap to be closed? There is an existing ditch which appears to need closed? Does this gap continue to the adjacent NOV Reach 5A?

On: May 05 2016.

Government Response. . See Para 01100-18. Contractor shall prepare and submit his/her Emergency Gap Closure Plan for review and approval by the Govt. Facility Owner and Local Sponsor contact info can be found in 01100-9 and 01100-20, respectively. The ditch should be temp closed and the gap tie into NOV-5A Reach (currently under construction). On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6506617 Civil 01100 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Base Bid includes the cost for the Silt Fence installation and maintenance for Phase I work. If the Phase II Option is exercised, will maintenance for one year be required? If yes, where would this cost be assigned since there is not a Silt Fence line item in the Option work.

On: May 05 2016.

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Government Response. . The silt fence bid quantity and maintenance thereof is all inclusive for both the Base Work and Option Work durations. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6507869 Construction Phasing 00010-5 Note 6 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Assuming Phase II is accepted, does the one year warranty period start at the end of the Phase I contract time (500 days plus any weather/mod days), or does the one year warranty period start upon final acceptance of Phase I?

On: May 05 2016.

Government Response. . Regarding FAR Clause 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction, the 1 year warranty period begins on the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Option Work is not exercised final acceptance will occur at the conclusion of the Base Work. If the Option Work is exercised, final acceptance will occur at the conclusion of both the Base and Option Work. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6509756 Contracting 00010 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

At the bottom of page 2 of Amendment 0004, there is a note stating "The following have been deleted: AMENDMENT 03".

Amendment 0003 incorporated a new bidding schedule and ProjNet Q&A--Is this a clerical error?

On: May 06 2016.

Government Response. . Currently, there are four amendments issued to the solicitation. The above questioned note is a clerical error. All four amendments are applicable. On: May 06 2016 Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The clerical error in Amendment 0004 will be corrected on the FBO posting. On: May 06 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

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CLEARING AND GRUBBING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.2.1 Clearing And Grubbing (Phase I)

1.2.2 Clearing (Phase II)

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL

1.4 REFERENCES

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 Clearing and Grubbing, Embankments

3.1.2 Clearing and Grubbing, New Drainage Ditches

3.2 CLEARING

3.2.1 General

3.2.2 Merchantable Timber

3.2.3 Reserve

3.2.4 Vegetation

3.2.5 Miscellaneous Structure Foundations and Debris

3.2.6 Areas to be Cleared

3.2.6.1 Phase I

3.2.6.2 Phase II (Optional Work)

3.2.6.3 Borrow Areas

3.3 GRUBBING

3.3.1 General

3.3.2 Areas to be Grubbed

3.3.2.1 Embankments and Structures

3.3.2.2 New Ditch

3.3.2.3 Phase II (Optional Work)

3.3.3 Borrow Areas

3.3.4 Filling of Holes

3.4 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

3.4.1 General

3.4.2 Burning

3.4.3 Removal From Site of Work

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SECTION 31 11 00.00 12

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, and materials, and performing all operations necessary for the clearing and grubbing of the areas specified herein or indicated on the drawings, for the removal and disposal of all cleared and grubbed materials, and for the filling of all holes caused by grubbing operations, as specified herein.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.2.1 Clearing And Grubbing (Phase I)

No measurement will be made for Phase I clearing and grubbing. Payment for Phase I clearing and grubbing will be made at the contract job price for "Clearing and Grubbing (Phase I)". Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all operations necessary for clearing and grubbing of the areas specified herein or indicated on the drawings, for removing and disposing of all cleared and grubbed materials, and for filling holes resulting from grubbing operations.

1.2.2 Clearing (Phase II)

No measurement will be made for Phase II clearing. Payment for Phase II clearing will be made at the contract job price for "Clearing (Phase II) - OW", if Optional work is exercised. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all operations necessary for clearing, removing and disposing of all cleared materials of the areas specified herein or indicated on the contract drawings.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for clearing and grubbing operations to assure compliance with contract requirements, and maintain records of his/her quality control for all construction operations including but not limited to the following:

(1) Clearing. Station to station limits transverse clearing limits from applicable centerline; percentages of area complete; type of material.

(2) Grubbing. Station to station limits, transverse grubbing limits from applicable centerline; percentage of area complete; type of material.

(3) Disposition of Cleared and Grubbed Materials. Method and location of disposition; damage to timber or improvements which are not to be

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The original and two copies of these records of inspections and tests, as well as the records of corrective action taken, shall be furnished the Government daily. Format of the report shall be as prescribed in Section 01 45 04.00 10 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL.

1.4 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

40 CFR 76 Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Emission Reduction Program

STATE OF LOUISIANA, AIR CONTROL COMMISSION (LACC)

Act 1964, No. 259 (Title 40, Section 2201) Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Emission Reduction Program

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 Clearing and Grubbing, Embankments

All clearing and grubbing work for embankments shall be completed at least 500-feet in advance of embankment construction. If regrowth of vegetation or trees occurs after clearing and grubbing and before placement of fill, the Contractor will be required to clear and grub the area again prior to embankment construction, and no payment will be made for this additional clearing and grubbing.

3.1.2 Clearing and Grubbing, New Drainage Ditches

All clearing and grubbing work for new drainage ditch shall be completed at least 1000-feet in advance of the required excavation. If regrowth of vegetation or trees occurs after clearing and grubbing and before the ditch excavation, the Contractor will be required to clear and grub the area again prior to ditch excavation, and no payment will be made for this additional clearing and grubbing.

3.2 CLEARING

3.2.1 General

Clearing, unless otherwise specified, shall consist of the complete removal above the ground surface of all trees, stumps, down timber snags, brush, vegetation, old piling, loose stone, abandoned structures, fencing, existing drainage structures,and similar debris.

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3.2.2 Merchantable Timber

Merchantable timber remaining within the areas to be cleared on or after the date of award of this contract may be disposed of as the Contractor sees fit, as long as such merchantable timber is either removed from the right-of-ways indicated on the drawings or is satisfactorily disposed of in accordance with the provisions of paragraph "DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS".

3.2.3 Reserve

3.2.3 Government Surveys

The Contractor shall clear the baseline traverse, centerline traverse, and ranges at all P.C.'s, P.I.'s, P.T.'s, 100-foot centerline stations and tie-in stations to facilitate the taking of original cross-sections by the Government. This clearing shall consist of the removal to within 6-inches of the ground surface of all trees, brush and vegetation. This clearing shall be completed in 5,000-foot increments and in advance of embankment construction by a minimum of 1,000 feet.

3.2.4 Vegetation

Vegetation to be removed shall consist of crops, grass, bushes, and weeds.

Close-growing grass and other vegetation shall be removed from areas to receive embankment or road fill to provide a complete bare earth surface immediately prior to foundation preparation. Removal of vegetation from the side of existing levees shall be limited to 1,000-feet in advance of embankment placement. Acceptance of the vegetation removal operation shall precede the initiation of foundation preparation in the area from which vegetation has been removed.

3.2.5 Miscellaneous Structure Foundations and Debris

The Contractor shall also remove all abandoned foundations, debris, and other materials which remain after buildings or other structures have been removed by others.

3.2.6 Areas to be Cleared

3.2.6.1 Phase I

The entire area within the right-of-way limits shall be cleared.

3.2.6.2 Phase II (Optional Work)

The entire area to be occupied by the Phase II (Optional work) embankment and ramp fill, together with strips 5-feet wide contiguous thereto, shall be cleared.

3.2.6.3 Borrow Areas

Borrow areas shall be cleared to the extent necessary to provide materials free from unsuitable matter as described in Section 31 24 00.00 12 EMBANKMENT, paragraph Materials. Only those portions of borrow areas from which borrow material will actually be obtained under this contract shall be cleared to the extent necessary to provide materials free from unsuitable matter as described in Section 31 24 00.00 12 EMBANKMENT, paragraph Materials.

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3.3 GRUBBING

3.3.1 General

Grubbing shall consist of the removal of all stumps, roots, buried logs, old piling, old paving, old foundations, pipes, drains, and other unsuitable matter as described in Section 31 24 00.00 12 EMBANKMENT, paragraph Materials.

3.3.2 Areas to be Grubbed

3.3.2.1 Embankments and Structures

Phase I only. Grubbing shall be performed within the limits of the embankment together with the 5-foot strips contiguous thereto. All roots and other projections over 1-1/2-inches in diameter shall be removed to a depth of 3-feet below the natural surface of the ground and to a depth of 3-feet below the subgrade for the foundation of structures. The areas to be grubbed are those specific areas within the limits specified herein above from which trees, stumps, down timber, snags, old piling, abandoned structures, and other projections have been removed.

3.3.2.2 New Ditch

All stumps and exposed roots and other obstructions shall be removed from within the limits of the new ditch to be constructed.

3.3.2.3 Phase II (Optional Work)

No grubbing is required for Phase II (Optional work) embankment placement.

3.3.3 Borrow Areas

Grubbing of borrow areas will be required to the extent necessary to provide materials free from unsuitable matter as described in Section 31 24 00.00 12 EMBANKMENT, paragraph Materials. Only those portions of borrow areas from which borrow material will actually be obtained under this contract shall be grubbed to the extent necessary to provide materials free from unsuitable matter as described in Section 31 24 00.00 12 EMBANKMENT, paragraph Materials.

3.3.4 Filling of Holes

All holes caused by grubbing operations, excluding holes in borrow areas, and new ditch shall be backfilled with suitable material in 12-inch layers to the elevation of the adjacent ground surface, and each layer compacted to a density at least equal to that of the adjoining undisturbed material.

3.4 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

3.4.1 General

All debris resulting from clearing and grubbing operations at the construction site shall, at the Contractor's option, be disposed of either by burning, or removal from the site. The Contractor shall make a reasonable effort to channel merchantable material into the commercial market to make beneficial use of materials resulting from clearing and grubbing operations.

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3.4.2 Burning

The Contractor shall comply with the applicable pollution restrictions of 40 CFR 76 and Louisiana Air Control Commission, effective 17 July 1972, amended November 1972 (Act 1964, No. 259). Subject to such restrictions and obtaining any permit which may be required by said commission, the Contractor may burn material within the contract area, and at any time within the contract period. Burning operations shall be conducted so as to prevent damage to standing timber or other flammable growth. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to life and/or property resulting from fires that are started by his/her employees or as a result of his/her operations. The Contractor shall furnish, at the site of burning operations, adequate fire fighting equipment to properly equip his/her personnel for fighting fires. Fires shall be guarded at all times and shall be under constant surveillance until they have been extinguished.

3.4.3 Removal From Site of Work

The Contractor may elect to remove all or part of the debris from the site of the work. Such disposal shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws. The Contractor shall, at his/her option, either retain for his/her own use or dispose of by sale or otherwise, such materials of value. The Government is not responsible for the protection and safekeeping of any materials retained by the Contractor. Such materials shall be removed from the site of the work before the date of completion of the work. If debris from clearing operations is placed on adjacent property, the Contractor shall obtain, without cost to the Government, additional right-of-way for such purposes. Such material shall be so placed as not to interfere with roads, drainage or other improvements and in such a manner as to eliminate the possibility of its entering into channels, ditches, or streams. The Contractor shall submit written evidence to the Contracting Officer that he/she has obtained from the property owner permission for disposal of material on the owner's property. The written evidence shall consist of an authenticated copy of the conveyance under which the Contractor acquired the property rights and access thereto, prepared and executed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana. If temporary rights are obtained by the Contractor, then the period of time shall coincide with the requirements in the Contract Clause in Section 00700 entitled, COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10), plus any extension authorized under the Contract Clause entitled, DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (FAR 52.249-10), subparagraph (b) (1). However, delay resulting from acquisition of additional rights-of- way for alternate disposal areas will not qualify as excusable delays if suitable Government-furnished disposal areas are available.

Approved disposal sites in the vicinity are as follows:

River Birch Landfill 2000 Hwy. 90 Avondale, LA 70094

Jefferson Parish Landfill 5800 Hwy. 90 Avondale, LA 70094

Industrial Pipe-Plaquemines Parish 11266 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037

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Amid Landfill, Orleans Parish 11005 Almonaster Ave.

New Orleans, LA

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