Posted: Dec. 2, 2021, 9:00 a.m. EST
Attached are the questions submitted submitted by Industry in response to the Industry Day held digitally on 17 November 2021, and the corresponding Government responses.Please continue to monitor Sam.Gov for project status updates and information.
**Below Special Notice Amended to post Industry Day Slides that were presented during the Industry Day held 17 November 2021, and to notify Industry that any questions or comments based upon the Industry Day slide presentation should be submitted via email to Stormie.B.Wicks@usace.army.mil cc'd Eartha.D.Garrett@usace.army.mil as soon as possible, but not later than 1:00 PM EST 29 November 2021.
*****Below Special Notice has been amended to update the subject Industry Day start time from 17 November 2021 at 11:30, to 17 November 2021 at 2:00 PM EST The Norfolk District will provide a conference webinar link and conference call-in information to all interested participants who properly respond by the due date.*****
*****Below Special Notice has been amended to update the subject Industry Day date from 10 November 2021 to 17 November 2021 at 11:30, and to update Session Topics*****
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District would like to invite the Dredging Industry Contractors to participate in the Industry Day for the Norfolk Harbor Deepening project located in Norfolk, Virginia. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District is seeking qualified and experienced firms capable of performing dredging of this project.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this Industry Day will be held via webinar and conference line on November 17, 2021 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The Norfolk District will provide a conference webinar link and conference call-in information to all interested participants who properly respond by the due date.
Session Topics:
Opening Remarks
Project Background Presentation
Norfolk Harbor Navigation Improvements Project Overview
Norfolk Harbor Channel to Newport News Deepening Scope, Dredged Material Characteristics
Norfolk Harbor Inner Harbor Deepening Scope, Dredged Material Characteristics
Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area use and constraints
City of Norfolk water main
Restrictions adjacent to Naval Station Norfolk
Requirement for Subcontracting Plan
Environmental Considerations
Period of Performance
Proposed bid schedule and optional items
Contracting method - Invitation for Bids with Definitive Responsibility Criteria
Questions from Audience/Open Discussion
Wrap-Up
This event is not a marketing opportunity and will not promote upcoming projects. The purpose and focus of the event will be to seek Industry input and questions regarding best practices for the technical execution of the Norfolk Harbor Deepening project. The event will include a presentation by Norfolk District staff members giving current information regarding scope of work, safety, dredging restrictions and related topics.
All interested attendees must pre-register by e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Stormie Wicks, at Stormie.B.Wicks@usace.army.mil and copy Eartha D. Garrett, the Civil Branch Contracting Officer, at Eartha.D.Garrett@usace.army.mil referencing the Norfolk Harbor Deepening Project not later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), November 16, 2021. Email requests beyond the due date will not be accepted. Telephone requests will not be accepted. The registration email must include the name of all attendees, company name, day-time telephone number, email address, and your relation to the dredging industry as a reason for attendance. Registrants are encouraged to include suggested topics for discussion when registering.
Copies of draft technical documents and plans have been attached to this announcement. The Government will not be conducting one-on-one discussion related to any potential contract or on-going work under contract during this event. This announcement is not a contract solicitation, request for proposal, or a commitment to offer work of any kind on the part of the Government. The Army Corps of Engineers will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses for marketing efforts.
Description of Work:
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking eligible firms capable of performing maintenance and deepening (new work) dredging by hydraulic cutter-head dredge and potential clean-up operations with a mechanical dredge, in Channel to Newport News and the inner channels of the Norfolk Harbor. The Norfolk Harbor elements will include Channel to Newport News and Norfolk Harbor Channel (Portions of Norfolk Harbor Entrance Reach, Sewells Point to Lamberts Bend). These segments are being deepened to a required depth of -55 feet MLLW. No widening or other channel framework modifications are proposed at this time. One foot of advance maintenance and one foot of allowable overdepth dredging will be considered as part of the contract dredging pay prism.
Dredged material generated by the project is expected to be placed at Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area (CIDMMA). Dredging is estimated to generate approximately 2.7 MCY of pay volume for Channel to Newport News and 7.3 MCY of pay volume for the Inner Channels work.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the following: dredging within the designated areas to the proposed required and allowable pay depths, earthwork (spur and containment dike construction and management), discharging the material in the designated Government-furnished placement site, properly operating and maintaining the spillways within the CIDMMA, ensuring effluent water leaving the CIDMMA meets State water quality requirements, and communicating with the Port of Hampton Roads maritime users to minimize impacts to vessel traffic, adjacent utilities, and dredging operations.
In accordance with FAR 36/DFARs 236, the estimated construction price range for this project is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. NAICS Code 237990 applies. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.
Construction Time :
The contract will be structured with two (2) construction schedules. CNN work will be schedule 1 and NHIC work will be in schedule 2. Each schedule of work will include a stand-alone' mobilization and demobilization. CNN work will commence first with performance beginning within 21 calendar days of receipt of Notice-to-Proceed (NTP). The construction period of performance will be approximately 270 calendar days from issuance of the NTP. NTP for NHIC work will be issued once available capacity at the CIDMMA is verified for NHIC dredged material volumes. For NHIC work, performance will begin within 21 calendar days of receipt of Notice-to-Proceed (NTP). The construction period of performance for NHIC will be approximately 540 calendar days from issuance of the NTP. The official synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on SAM.gov inviting firms to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued.
*There are possible restrictions for use of certain areas within the placement site, CIDMMA between May and mid-August due to migrating bird species, so the contractor is expected to plan their work accordingly.
Definitive Responsibility Criteria:
This requirement will use Definitive Responsibility Criteria (DRC) which are specific and objective standards established to inform the Contracting Officer. In accordance with FAR 9.104-2. These criteria will be used to assess whether the apparent low bidder can demonstrate the expertise and specialized facilities needed for adequate contract performance. The inability of a contractor otherwise eligible for award to demonstrate minimally acceptable experience as measured by the DRC may result in the Contracting Officer determining the contractor is not responsible.
The Definitive Responsibility Criteria will be developed to assess the following work items:
Experience in hydraulic pipeline dredging.
- Experience in performing jobs similar in nature, complexity and magnitude to this project.
- Experience in managing the disposal facility during dredge material placement similar to the magnitude of this project.
