Amendment 0002_with Enclosures_(SAM)_08-26-24.pdf

ED 20-060

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

The subject solicitation for Calcasieu River and Pass, LA, Channelside Stone Foreshore Protection, Confined Disposal Facilities 7, 10, & 11, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (ED 20-060) is hereby amended as follow s:

1) Provides Govt. responses to bidders questions submitted prior to the established Q&A deadline.

It is anticipated that this will be the last amendment for this requirement. No further questions will be addressed at this time. The bid submission deadline has been extended to 3 September 2024, 10:00AM, local time, as well as the virtual bid opening date and time of 3 September 2024, 1:00PM, local time. Please refer to Amendment 0001 to obtain call-in information.

***PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AMENDMENT AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR BID***

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 40

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Aug-2024

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 W912P822B0051

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Aug-2022

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 X is extended, 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 1 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

26-Aug-2024

CODE

CONTRACTING DIV- CHIEF

7400 LEAKE AVENUE, ROOM 172

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

W912P8 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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(Amendment 0002)

Bidders Questions and Government Responses W912P822B0051

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.pdf (PG 12 of the PDF) Note #4 states ‘The successful bidder is advised that performance and payment bonds shall be submitted in accordance with the time frame in block 12B of SF 1442 after Notice of award. The NTP will be issued immediately after verification of acceptable performance and payment bonds. Within 24 hours after issuance of the NTP, the Contractor shall initiate a meeting to discuss the submittal process with the Area or Resident Engineer or his authorized representative. Physical work cannot start until the Accident Prevention Program, Contractor Quality Control Plan, and other submittals which may be required, have been submitted and approved and all preliminary meetings called for under the contract, have been conducted. Related questions:

Questions:

Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for submittal time, submittal review time, material procurement time, material transportation, access, or dredging. The 185 calendar days referenced on (Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 2, paragraph 3) are inclusive of submittal, procurement, and access work.

Response: The 185 calendar days for completion of the work is inclusive of submittal, procurement, and access work. Contractor shall include the cost of this effort into their bid price. No additional compensation will be made.

• Please clarify how many days for review should be allocated for government review of submittals; should submittal review period match the 7-calendar day as shown on PDF PG 127, subparagraph 1.7.3.

Response: Please refer to solicitation section 01 33 00, p. 5, paragraph 1.9., which provides for a minimum 30-day submittal review time.

• Please confirm that contractor shall not proceed with any flotation dredging (where applicable) until the Contracting Officer has reviewed the before construction cross sections, determines final dike alignment, and furnishes this information to the Contractor with no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance and as further described in (Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 3, paragraph 9)

Response: Confirmed. Before Constructions surveys are for Government approval which is needed before beginning excavation.

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W912P822B0051.pdf, (PG 12 of the PDF) note #5, Option work items, states ‘If the government activates an Optional work item, the activation will occur

30 calendar days prior to completion of the current assignment. No additional mobilization / demobilization will be paid to the contractor for the optional work. Related Questions:

Questions:

• Please clarify if the bid price provided during time of bid is to be valid for optional items throughout the lifespan of the project until the 30 calendar days prior to the completion of current assignment.

Response: Confirmed. It is the intent to use the unit prices provided at time of bid opening through the life of the contract. Life of the contract is the base items and all option item work exercised under the contract. Interested bidders should consult with their legal counsel for advice on interpreting legal requirements of the solicitation and resulting contract.

• If optional items are selected would this further extend the pricing validity of remaining optional items through 30 days prior to the completion of the optional completion item?

Response: Interested bidders should consult with their legal counsel for advice on interpreting legal requirements of the solicitation and resulting contract.

• Can multiple iterations of options OW1 and OW2 be selected, and would these also increase the validity of optional items? If so, what would be the limit of pricing validity should contractor use for estimating purposes?

Response: Exercise of the option for either reach will be made to the final quantities calculated based on the before construction surveys. Notification of intent to construct an option reach will be given to the Contractor.

Within the Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 14, paragraph 5, – Variations in estimated quantities – Subline Items, sub paragraph b states “Where the actual quantity of work performed for items Nos 0002, 0005, and 0008 is less than 85% of the quantity of the first subline item listed under such item, the contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for that subline item for the actual quantity of work performed and, in addition, an equitable adjustment shall be made in accordance with the clause at FARS 52.21-18, variation in estimated quantity; Related questions:

Questions:

• Bid item 0002 shows a Quantity of 87,000 + 15500 TN = 102,500 TNS; 85% of this value 87,125 TNS or a delta of 15,375 TN. Will the contractor be responsible for additional transportation and material delivery / returns, if required, should these materials be deducted from the contract after material has shipped?

Response: CLIN unit prices for sub-divided items will include the cost for purchase, delivery, and placement of material. Interested bidders should consult with their legal counsel for advice on interpreting legal requirements of the solicitation and resulting contract.

• Confirm contractor to maintain unit price for %85 through %115 value of unit price items as further described on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 14, subparagraph c

Response: CLIN unit prices for sub-divided items will include the cost for purchase, delivery, and placement of material. Interested bidders should consult with their legal counsel for advice on interpreting legal requirements of the solicitation and resulting contract.

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W912P922B0051.PDF (PG 48 of the PDF) – Physical Data (APR 1984) states ‘Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the contractor. Related questions:

• Please confirm contractor responsible for determining variations of physical conditions on drawings and in specifications as the result of site investigations by surveys and soil borings from and note that the hydrographic surveys used were based on survey taken in September 2018 as further referenced on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 28, paragraph 4.a

Response: Confirmed. The P&S present the best available data at the time of design, the reference survey date is from July 2020. Contractor should verify conditions and bid accordingly.

• Please further clarify if contractor will be responsible for additional materials / efforts if required for the

Floatation channel access should apparent historical patterns differ from existing conditions (Job Items 0003, 0006, and 0009 shown on PDF PG 11) at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance.

Response: Flotation Channel Access is paid for per job and the Contractor shall make adjustments during the pre-bid site visit to determine quantity to be removed without variation in unit price for these CLIN's.

• Please confirm prior to submitting bid contractor is expected to understand the fact that future water stages, despite any apparent historical patterns, are independent upon vagaries of nature and may differ drastically at any time from any historical patterns that may be inferred and if no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance to be expected for water stages that vary significantly from historical patterns. Referenced Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 30, 3rd paragraph.

Response: Yes. Historical Data is included for reference. Significant variation in historical water stages on the Calcasieu River is undefined.

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W912P922B0051.PDF (PG 48 of the PDF) –Physical Data (APR 1984) subparagraph c states ‘Before submitting a bid, each bidder should obtain necessary data as to access conditions that can be affected by weather, bridges, lockage, weight limits, draft restrictions, etc. The unavailability of transportation facilities shall not be a basis for claims for damages or time extensions for the completion of work. Related questions:

• Please confirm contractor responsible for determining variations of water depth, surges due to typical tides in the area, fluctuations of available water depth, local lockage queue times, and seasonal draft restrictions if necessary or applicable and no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance related access variations from plan drawings and actual conditions.

Response: Correct.

• Please confirm unavailability of transportation facilities shall not be a basis for claims for damages or time extensions for the completion of work as further referenced on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 29, paragraph c

Response: Confirmed. Bid according to the Plans and Specifications. The referenced solicitation provision is self-explanatory.

• Please confirm should contractor fall behind on schedule, in the opinion of the contracting officer, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, day of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained and as further referenced on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08- 07-24, PDF PG 33, paragraph b)

Response: Confirmed. Bid according to the Plans and Specifications. The referenced solicitation provision is self-explanatory.

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W912P922B0051.PDF (PG 48 of the PDF) –Physical Data (APR 1984) subparagraph d states ‘Traffic in Calcasieu River Ship channel consists of tugs, heavy barge tows, ocean going vessels, LNG and LPG tankers and small boats. The US Coast Guard has issued special regulations concerning the passage of LPG tankers, which may result in construction delays.”

Related questions:

• Please confirm contractor responsible for determining appropriate measures to work and allow passage of LPG tankers and if necessary, reposition equipment to allow for passage of LPG tankers at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance, as well as other vessels as reference in the River and Harbor Act further referenced on PDF PG 49.

Response: Confirmed. Contractor shall coordinate LPG tankers with USCG and Lake Charles Pilots.

Is there an estimated amount of LPG tankers that will pass through this area available in a weekly or monthly time frame to assist potential relocations required?

Response: No estimate of frequency of passage of LPG tankers will be provided. Contractor may coordinate LPG tankers passage with USCG and Lake Charles Pilots.

• Please confirm contractor responsible obtaining latest information including special regulations with Supervisor of Coast Guard Marine Safety Department in Lake Charles prior to submitting bid and must be aware of Calcasieu Lake traffic impacts on construction as further referenced on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 28, paragraph d

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance to move contractor’s equipment on the approach of any vessel to such an extent as may be necessary to afford a practicable passage as further referenced on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 28, paragraph e

Response: Compliance with contract requirements shall be at no additional cost to owner and not subject to time extensions.

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W912P922B0051.PDF (PG 49 of the PDF) –Physical Data (APR 1984) subparagraph f states ‘Estimates of quantities involved in certain items of work for which bids are being solicited on a lump sum or job basis have been made for use of the Government.

Copies of these quantity estimates may be viewed or obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist for this contract.” Related questions:

• Can copies of estimate of quantities be provided in native files, PDF or Excel be provided to bidders?

Response: Copies of the survey data used for P&S formulation can be made available to the Contractor.

• Please confirm accuracy of estimates is no way warranted and information will not relieve responsibility to estimate quantities involved.

Response: The Government does not warrant the accuracy of the data provided under this provision of the solicitation and shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusions drawn from such data.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solication_W912P922B0051.PDF (PG 49 of the PDF) –Physical Data (APR 1984) subparagraph g states ‘The successful offeror is expected to understand the fact that future water stages, despite any apparent historical patterns, are independent upon vagaries of nature and may differ drastically at any time from any historical patterns that might be inferred. Related questions:

Question:

• Please clarify no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for vagaries of nature that may differ drastically at any time from any historical patterns that might be inferred or explain the intent of this statement.

Response: Correct.

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W9121_22B0051.PDF (PG 50 of the PDF) –Quantity surveys (APR 1984) states contractor shall conduct the surveys for any period for which progress payments are requested and shall make the computations based on these surveys.

• Please clarify rock payments are based on barge displacement tables while surveys are used to see if additional material will be required and paid by the TN, or if other means for measurement / payment are intended?

Response: Correct. Stone delivered by barge shall be measured based on barge displacement tables.

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W9121_22BB0051.PDF (PG 53 of the PDF) –states ‘work shall conform the to the contract drawing identified on the following index of drawings’: “Title Calcasieu River and Pass, H-16-48553, Drawing G-01 thru G-03” Related questions:

Question:

• Please confirm the H-14-48553 Drawing G-01 thru G-03 corresponds to the A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.pdf (PG 241 through PG 243 of the PDF)

Response: See Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24 for most up to date Plans.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 72 of the PDF) –Site Safety and Health Officer states: ‘in addition to requirements stated elsewhere in this specification, the SSHA shall be present at the project site, and shall be located so they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations, for at least (1) shift in each 24-hour period when work is being done. The SSHO, or Alternate SSHO, shall be available during all shifts for immediate verbal consultation and notification, either by phone or radio. The SSHO shall be a full-time, dedicated position, except as noted above.’ Related questions:

• Please confirm this project will require full time dedicated SSHO dedicated position and at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance.

Response: Confirmed.

• Please confirm Level 1 Full time site safety and health officer to function as the primary level 1 SSHO responsible for ensuring all site personnel are implementing Safety and Occupational Health requirements according to contract, EM 385-1-1, applicable federal, state, and local requirements with a minimum of meeting training and experience requirements listed in EM 365-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and that Level 1 SSHOs are not permitted to supervise non-safety personnel at the site of work as further referenced on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 43, paragraph 3

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 73 of the PDF) –Site Safety and Health Officer, sub paragraph b states: A DR (Designated Representative shall be appointed for all remote work locations more than 45 minutes travel time from the SSHO’s duty location, typically including dredged material placement sites, towing and scow operations, and other operations.’ Related

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for Designated representatives if required.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 74 of the PDF) Inspection a 1, 2 states: ‘The contractor shall furnish on request of the Contracting officer or any inspector: use of such boats, boatmen, laborers, and material forming a part of the ordinary and usual equipment and crew of the plant as may be reasonably necessary in inspecting and supervising the work. Suitable transportation from all points on shoe designated by the Contracting Officer to and from the various pieces of plant, and to and from the disposal areas.’ Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for providing boat, boatmen, labor, equipment, suitable transportation as reasonably necessary in inspecting and supervising the work.

• Please confirm contractor to furnish on requires of Contracting Officer or any inspector suitable transportation from all points on shore designated by the Contracting Officer to and from various pieces of plant, and to and from the disposal areas at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance as further referenced on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 47, paragraph a2.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 75 of the PDF) Accommodations and meals for inspectors (a) states ‘The contractor shall furnish regularly to inspectors on board the dredge or other craft upon which they are employed a suitable separate room approximately 150 square feet in size for a Corp of Engineers field office. The room shall be fully equipped and maintained to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer; it shall be properly heated, ventilated, air conditioned, and lighted, shall have sufficient electrical outlets with a power surge protection to power a laptop computer and computer… washing conveniences and daily janitorial services. Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost or schedule allowance for furnishing Corp of Engineers field office per requirements listed.

• Please confirm entire cost to the Contractor for furnishing, equipping, and maintaining the accommodations shall be included in the contract price as further referenced on (Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 48, paragraph a.

• Please confirm all meals shall be available for purchase, by the Government’s inspectors and agents, at the cost not to exceed $3.25 per person for each meal as further referenced on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 48, paragraph b.

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 78 of the PDF) Utilities and improvements sub paragraph b states: ‘the following pipelines, structures or utilities are located within the limits of the work. The vertical clearances listed below were furnished by the utility owners a the time permits were issued and/or from “As-Builts “and are not the result of a survey made by the Government.

The contractor shall verify these locations and clearances.’ Related questions:

• Can a copy of the referenced As-Builts be provided to the contractors or any additional information on the Elevation throughout the project area?

Response: Contractor may contact the pipeline company representative for As-Builts.

• Please confirm the requirements listed in this specification are not meant to limit the responsibility of the contractor and that all additional provisions listed within the reference documents and related federal, local requirements must also be adhered to at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance.

• Please confirm damage to all work (including temporary construction), utilities, materials, equipment, and plant shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting officer at the contractor’s expense, regardless of the cause of such damage as further described on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 42, paragraph 1.

• Please clarify if identification of pipelines beyond those referenced as owned by Calcasieu refining Co, Boardwalk Louisiana Midstream Pipeline Co, Targa Downstream, Targa Louisiana Field/Conoco not shown on drawings would be a changed condition or if contractor would be responsible for locating these prior to submitting bid

Response: The known pipelines are shown in the plans and listed in the specifications.

• Please confirm contractor to notify utility owner by certified mail 45 days, 15 days, and 72 prior to construction near utilities as further referenced on Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08- 07-24, PDF PG 42, paragraph 2.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 80 of the PDF) Radio and telephone communications states ‘contractor shall furnish and maintain the following radio and telephone equipment throughout the period of the contract. Final approval of the plant will not be made until this equipment is installed and in good working order: Maritime radio transceiver, satellite telephone. Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional schedule allowance or cost to owner to procure and install radio and telephone communications.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 81 of the PDF) Supervision states ‘At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted by the Government, the Contractor shall have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor. Related questions:

• Please confirm dedicated full-time on-site superintendent to be provided by contractor at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance throughout the duration of the contract.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG81 of the PDF) Work in the Vicinity of Other Government Contractors states ‘The contractor shall coordinate his/her operations, through the Contracting Officer’s Representative, with any other Government Contractors who may be working in the vicinity. The contractor shall coordinate his/her staging operations, access routes, and construction requirements with any contractor currently performing work in the general vicinity. Related

• Please clarify if there are any known government contracts that will occur within the project area which may affect the performance of this work that contractor should be made aware of and what the anticipated impact will be?

Response: We typically have a dredging contractor working in the vicinity of this project every other year. There will be another cutterhead contract awarded for this same reach towards the end of FY25 where the dredging contractor may be placing dredged material in CDF’s 7, 10 & 11 during FY26. The Port of Lake Charles, or an agent thereof, may also have a dredging contractor placing material into CDF 7 in FY25. The prospective contractors should contact the Port of Lake Charles for more information regarding this.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.pdf, (starting on PG 87 through PG 100 of the PDF) Stone sources list is dated April 2020. Related question:

• Is there an update stone source list available?

Response: A list of updated stone sources will be included as Enclosure 1.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitatoin_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 133 of the PDF) Subparagraph e states: ‘Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include the test name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested, test frequency, and person responsible for each test. (Laboratory facilities approve by the Contracting Officer shall be used) Related Questions:

• May a list approved laboratory facilities be provided to the bidders for this project?

Response: A list of approved laboratory facilities is for public access on the internet. The link can be found here:

http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/FactSheets/FactSheetArticleView/tabid/9254/Article/476661/materials -testing-center.aspx

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG134 of the PDF) CQC System Manager states ‘The contractor shall identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization who shall be responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC system Manager shall be a construction person with a minimum of three (3) years (full time) experience in related work. Related question:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for CQC System Manager, alternate CQC System Manager, and CQC Personnel as listed in the project specification.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitatoin_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 144 of the PDF) Responsibility, Compilation, and submittal of test results sub paragraph b states: “The Contractors’ QC Laboratory shall appoint a Registered Professional Civil Engineer to certify QC inspections and test results prior to the start of work. The certification shall state that the tests and observations were performed by or under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Civil Engineer and that the results are representative of the materials and conditions being certified by the tests. Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for contractor to provide the test results by or under direct supervision of Registered Professional Civil Engineer.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 145 of the PDF) Laboratory Facilities states ‘For work that involves aggregates, concrete, masonry, rock, or soil the QC Laboratory shall, at its own expense, obtain and maintain validation as an approved testing laboratory by the Material Testing Center (MTC) of the Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) This shall be done in accordance with ER 1110-1-8100 and ER 1110-1-261. Appendix B further describes this requirement.’ Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance to meet requirements listed in this specification.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 218 of the PDF) Professional Certification states ‘All Surveys shall be performed in the presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

All surveys shall be performed under the direction of and certified by a Professional Land Surveyor currently licensed by a state of the United States. In addition, the surveyor shall document at least three (3) years of experience in similar type construction project. Related questions:

• Please confirm all surveys on this project under direction of and certified by a Professional Land Surveyor at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solication_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 218 of the PDF) Survey Boat states ‘The contractor shall furnish diesel or gasoline-powered boat(s), twin screw, not less than 30’ in length, enclosed cabin space able to accommodate six (6) passengers, air conditioned and heated, fully operated, Coast Guard certified, radar equipped, and an operable radio. The Survey boat(s) shall be equipped with electronic positioning equipment for conducting channel surveys and a surveying lead line as described in EM 1110-2-1003, Chapter 8-2, and shall be capable of maneuvering to permit surveying within the tolerances specified. Related questions:

• Please clarify survey boat to be provided during any rock placement, access dredging channel operations to ensure adequate depths, and proper rock placement at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance or monthly for progress payments.

• Please confirm boat operator will require Coast Guard Motorboat Operator’s License as referenced on PG 73 of PDF, sub paragraph s and that the survey boat specification is intended to be in addition to the minimum requirements listed through specs and federal guidelines.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitation_W912P822B0051.PDSF (PG 228 of the PDF) Surface preparation states: ‘the contractor shall prepare the surface to receive the geotextile to ensure that the surface is relatively smooth and free of obstructions, depressions, or debris that could damage the geotextile during placement and stone placement. Anticipated debris to be removed prior to fabric placement could include stumps, log, remnant timber structures, etc. Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for removal of submerged tree trunks / debris which may be common to this area. Contractor to be familiar with historical and the local conditions in the area including the weather and tidal occurrences which may bring additional debris into the project location over the duration of the project.

Response: Geotextile installation was removed from the scope of work via Amendment 1. Site preparation now only includes the cutting of trees and vegetation to ground level where stone is to be placed. There is no separate measurement or payment associated with this work.

• Please confirm any trees or other landscape feature scarred or damaged by the

Contractor’s equipment or operations shall be restored as nearly as possible to its original condition at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance as further described in (Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 4, paragraph 1)

• Please confirm the work must also be performed from the open water of Calcasieu River and Calcasieu Lake, that contractor shall not ascend existing marsh with construction equipment, nor shall they store any material, equipment, backfill, or drive machinery over existing marsh while protecting monuments and markers as further described in (Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 3, paragraph 9)

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W912P822B0051.PDF (PG 228 of the PDF) Geotextile placement states: ‘All wrinkles and sags shall be stretched out immediately before stone is placed on the geotextile. When placing stone, the geotextile shall remain stretched by utilizing a spread bar, securing the geotextile’s edges or some other effective means. Work shall be scheduled so that all geotextile that is placed is covered with a layer of stone by the end of each workday, except that the required five (5) foot overlap may remain uncovered for lapping.’ Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for installing material sequentially, overlapping each workday or use of spreader bar during rock placement.

Response: Geotextile installation was removed from the scope of work via Amendment 1.

Within the solicitation document A21_Solicitatoin_W91P889B0051.PDF (PG 231 of the PDF) Stone – Measurement and payment states: ‘The contractor shall furnish with the barge displacement tables a drawing or sketch of each barge, dimensioned in sufficient detail to permit checking of the tables. The drawing shall show, as a minimum, the length, width, and depth of the barge, and dimensions of the rake or rakes. Each such table shall have its accuracy certified by a person or firm, other than the contractor, customarily performing this service and who has been approved by the Contracting Officer. Related

• May a list of the contracting officer approved individuals or companies be provided to the bidders for barge displacement tables and related work?

Response: Contractor shall submit the qualifications of the individual or firm that they wish to independently certify the accuracy of the barge tables. The Contracting Officer will review and approve or disapprove based on the submitted qualifications.

Within the solicitation document A21_Soliciation_W912P889B0051.PDF (PG 231 of the PDF) Stone – measurement and payment includes a link for the CEMVM Barge Computation Sheet. Related questions:

Question:

When clicking on the link for the barge computation sheet provide an error is received stating that the Site can’t be reached with error code: DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN. Please advise.

Response: An example barge computation sheet is included as Enclosure 2 for the contractors use. The existing link will need to be troubleshooted.

Within the solicitation document A21_ W912P889B0051.PDF (PG232 of the PDF) first paragraph on page states ‘Price and payment shall constitute full compensation furnishing, hauling, handling, testing, placing and maintaining the stone; all as specified herein and as shown on the drawings. No payment will be made for any unauthorized use of the stone. Related questions:

• Please confirm, no partial payment for purchase, transportation or testing of materials. Progress payments are based on barge displacement surveys & progress surveys showing proper placement of stone or clarify what is intended.

Within the solicitation document A21_W912P889B0051.PDF (PG232 of the PDF) 1.22 Flotation Channel and Access Corridor states: “No measurement will be made for construction of floatation channel(s) or access corridor (s)\. Payment will be made at the applicable contract job price for “Flotation Channel Access & CDF 7”, “Flotation Channel Access @ CDF 10 –OW1”, if Optional Work 1 is exercised, and “Flotation Channel Access @ CDF 10 – OW2” if Optional Work 2 is exercised. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for accessing the work; including excavating and maintaining the floatation channel and access corridor(s) placement of earthen material; stockpiling of materials, backfilling, light loading of barges, removing obstacles, segregating and disposing of debris, and other work incidental thereto; as specified herein. No payment shall be made for re-excavation of the floatation channel or access corridors.” Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance to remove subsurface obstacles, if encountered / required, to dredge flotation channel and access corridor.

• Please confirm anticipated debris to be removed may include but not necessary be limited to stumps, log, remnant timber structures, etc. as referenced further on PG 228 of specifications.

• Please confirm no landside access will be allowed / made available by owner and as further described in (Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 3, paragraph 3)

• Please confirm this bid item is to include both the initial access and maintenance throughout the life of the project. No additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for determining additional efforts if required due to variations of water depth, surges due to typical tides in the area, fluctuations of available water depth, and seasonal draft restrictions if necessary or applicable which may vary from plan drawings.

• Please clarify if side casting material in order to create flotation channel access will be acceptable and if side cast material must then be placed back into flotation channel access at end of project duration verified through professional survey or what is intended?

Response: In accordance with the updated Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, dredged material is to be placed within the CDFs. The language referenced in this comment was included in the original solicitation, but adjusted in the amendment.

• Please confirm methods and locations of handling, transfer, and disposal of materials, wastes, effluent, trees, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., within the right-of-way limits shall be such that harmful debris will not enter lakes, ditches, rivers, bayous, canals, groundwater, waterways, or reservoirs by erosion, and thus prevent the use of the area for recreation or present a hazard to wildlife at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance as further described in (Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 4, paragraph 4)

• Please clarify if the removal of wastes, effluent, trees, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals ,includes but not limited to, items created by contractor, existing items on site, and additional items that are added to the project location over the lifetime of the project from external sources or the environment.

• Please confirm material placed channel ward of the floatation channel will be required to be removed / degraded and placed into the adjacent floatation channel in order to restore areas as best as possible to pre-existing conditions as described on Addendum 1, PDF PG 78, General note 3

Response: Flotation dredge material is to be placed on the CDF sites, the option to store material channelward was removed from the scope of work via Amendment 1.

Within the solicitation document A21_W912P889B0051.PDF (PG234 of the PDF) 2.1.1.2 Stone Source and Evaluation Testing states ‘If the contractor proposes to furnish stone from a source not listed in “Stone Sources” the Government will make such investigations as necessary to determine whether acceptable stone can be produced from the proposed source. “Related questions:

• Please confirm samples to be shipped at contractor’s expense to US Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Mississippi with at least 90 days advanced time from anticipated placement to determine if source is acceptable as further referenced later on page and also subject to the additional testing requirements listed within the specifications.

Response: Confirmed. Bid according to the Plans and Specifications. The referenced solicitation provision is self-explanatory. Specification Section 35 31 19.03 12 Paragraph 2.1.1.2 states “The samples shall be shipped at the Contractor's expense to the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180-6199, at least 90 days in advance of the time of the placing of the stone is expected to begin.”

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance should the proposed stone source be determined unacceptable to government.

Response: Correct. As required in Section 01100 in Paragraph 24, the Contractor shall designate in writing only one source or one combination of sources from which he proposes to furnish stone. If the Contractor proposes to furnish stone from a source not listed in STONE SOURCES, he may designate only a single additional source for stone. Samples for acceptance testing shall be provided as required by Section 35 31 19.03 12 “STONE”. If a source for stone so designated by the Contractor is not accepted for use by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may not propose other sources but shall furnish the stone from a source listed in STONE SOURCES.

• Please confirm in addition to the samples, tests must be conducted including, but not limited to, petrographic analysis, specific gravity, abrasion, wetting and drying, freezing and thawing as well as other test as may be considered necessary by the Contracting officer.

Response: Confirmed. Bid according to the Plans and Specifications. The referenced solicitation provision is self-explanatory. As stated in Specification Section 35 31 19.03 12 Paragraph 2.1.1.2, “the Government will make tests to assure the acceptability of the stone. The tests to which the stone may be subjected will include petrographic analysis, specific gravity, abrasion, unit weight, absorption, wetting and drying, freezing and thawing and such other tests as may be considered necessary by the Contracting Officer.”

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance and contractor must be familiar with The Wetting and Drying (W&D) Stone Test, also known as the USDA Soil Thermometer Method, is a laboratory test performed to assess the durability of aggregate samples in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) specifications. The test involves repeated wetting and drying of the stone sample, typically for a period of 14 to 21 days.

Response: Confirmed. Compliance with contract requirements shall be at no additional cost to owner and not subject to time extensions. Bid according to the Plans and Specifications.

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance and contractor must be familiar with The Freezing and Thawing (F&T) test, also known as the stone test, is a durability test used for assessing the resistance of aggregate materials to freezing and thawing cycles. For the USACE (United States Army Corps of Engineers), the typical time frame for this test is 14-15 days, with 12 cycles of freezing and thawing. During each cycle, the stones are submerged in water, frozen, and then thawed.

Response: Confirmed. Compliance with contract requirements shall be at no additional cost to owner and not subject to time extensions. Bid according to the Plans and Specifications.

(Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 5, paragraph 3.1.5.1, Preliminary Dike C/L Profiles) states: A Center line profile is required prior to construction for each reach of stone dikes awarded for construction. The profiles shall extend a minimum of 50 feet beyond the ends, as well as along the centerline of the dike. The tie-in points to the ends of all existing rock protection shall be noted in this profile survey. Elevations shall be taken every 50 feet, as well as all abrupt changes in grade. In addition, the Contractor shall note any clearing required to properly dress / grade the bank in order to assure proper placement of stone required for the optional bank armoring / paving reach of work. Plotted profiles may be performed in reaches, but shall be made available to the Government Inspector at least seven (7) calendar days prior to flotation channel excavation in any respective reach of work. Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for any of the preliminary survey items including but not limited to prepare survey submittals, review submittals for survey, perform survey, prepare survey report, submit report, review survey report, or any of the additional requirements listed within 02 21 10.00 starting on PDF PG 217.

• Please confirm this survey to be performed under direction and certified by a Professional Land Surveyor currently licensed by a state of the United States with at least three (3) years of experience in similar type construction projects as referenced on PDF PG 218 paragraph 1.5.

(Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 30, paragraph 5, Layout of Work (FAR 52.237-17 APR 1984), 3rd sentence states: ‘The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer; Related

• Will contractor be paid for stone that settles below the lines shown on drawings?

Response: Contractor will be paid per ton barge measurement for all stone placed in section.

• Will contractor be responsible to reposition materials that moves outside of the lines and grades shown at no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance?

Response: Yes.

(Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 46, paragraph I, Cranes states: Calibration records or stamped date of required manufacturer inspection of proximity warning devices shall be kept on the crane. Additionally, prior to any work commencing an Activity Hazard Analysis) identifying and satisfying EM-385-1-1, Chapter 2-6, requirements shall be submitted and accepted by the Contracting Officer. Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance to install / maintain cage boom guards, insulating links, proximity warning devices, if required.

• Please confirm contractor to submit copy of certification and performance test of crane / derrick and dragline in accordance with EM-385-1-1 chapter 16-5 as referenced on (Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 30, paragraph m

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance for testing / certification of cranes.

(Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 48, paragraph 6, Seaworthiness Certification, states: All plants and quarter boats not subject to USCG inspection and certification or not having a current American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification shall be inspected in the working mode annually by a marine surveyor accredited by the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) or Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) and having at least five (5) years’ experience in commercial marine plant and equipment. Related questions:

• Please confirm no additional cost to owner or schedule allowance to maintain current inspection and keep copy on board vessel

• Please confirm inspection shall be appropriate for the intended use of the plant and shall, as a minimum, evaluate the structural integrity and compliance with NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft as further referenced on (Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 48, paragraph 6)

(Amendment+0001_(SAM)_08-07-24, PDF PG 55, paragraph 21a, Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say something), 3rd sentence states:

‘The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall receive locally developed training provided by the New Orleans District Security Office on the Local Suspicious Activity Reporting Program. Related questions:

• Can you confirm that all costs associated with the locally developed training provided by the New Orleans District Security Office, including travel and accommodation for subcontractors, to be included in bid at no additional cost to the owner?

• Where will the locally developed training sessions be conducted, and are there any specific facilities or locations designated for this purpose?

Response: The training presentation (currently 11 slides) can be delivered by the company representative at the job sites. There is no requirement to travel to any additional site for this specific training.

• What is the expected duration of the training program, and how many hours or days should contractors and subcontractors allocate for completion?

Response: This training can be done in about 15…