A24_-_Solicitation_Number_W912P9-16-Q-0059_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Question and Answers 13 July 2016

Indian Creek Marina Breakwater Removal Solicitation Number: W912P9-16-Q-0059

(previous Solicitation Number: W912P9-16-Q-0003)

Question 1: Does the Contractors quote require a bid bond?

Answer 1: No. Note: This is not an Invitation to Bid, this acquisition is being done as a Request for

Quote.

Reference: FAR Part 28 Bonds and Insurance (Federal Acquisition Certification 2005-83) (1 October 2015) and FAR Part 14 -- Sealed Bidding.

Question 2: Will the contractor who receives the award be required to provide performance and payment bonds?

Answer 2: No. Note: This is not an Invitation to Bid, this acquisition is being done as a Request for

Quote.

Reference: FAR 28.103 – Performance and Payment Bonds for Other than Construction Contracts and

FAR Part 14 -- Sealed Bidding.

Question 3: What wage should the divers be paid?

Answer 3: Wages should be paid according to the Wage Determinations for Monroe County, Missouri for Divers Reference: Reference the Wage Determination for Divers in the attachments for this FBO Post titled A20 – Wage Determination for Diver Services (Monroe County)

Question 4: The specifications state that the Quality Control Manager can also be the SSHO. Can they have other duties as well such as project superintendent?

Answer 4: The Government does not see an issue with the Quality Control Manager serving as SSHO and Superintendent on a small project like this.

Question 5: The specification states the Notice To Proceed (NTP) will be given by August 15, 2016.

All work is to be completed by 9/30/2016. That is only 45 days. How much time will the government have to review submittals?

Answer 5: According to the specifications all timelines indicated should be met by the US Army Corps of Engineers to allow for the August 15, 2016 NTP should with work completion no later than (NLT) September 30, 2016.

Question 6: Looking through the rates I did not see any rates for commercial diving. Is this something you can provide?

Answer 6: Wages should be paid according to the Wage Determinations for Monroe County, Missouri for Divers Reference: Reference the Wage Determination for Divers in the attachments for this FBO Post titled A20 – Wage Determination for Diver Services (Monroe County)