Z--REPLENISH PIER REVETMENT LANDING RIP-RAP AT FORT C

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to the solicitation revises several key due dates:

• Notification of Intent to Attend Site Visit: New due date is March 02, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

• Site Visit Date: The site visit will now occur on March 03, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

• Contractor Questions Due: The deadline for submitting questions is March 04, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

• Responses to Questions: Expected around March 05, 2026.

• Proposals Due: The new deadline for proposal submission is March 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

• The Period of Performance has been updated to 04/06/2026 to 05/21/2026.

• The purpose of these changes is to ensure contract award prior to the expiration of a U.S. Army Corp of Engineers permit.

• All proposal submission deadlines have been adjusted as noted above.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains various visual aids, including aerial photographs, site plans, and detailed drawings, related to the FOCA Riprap Replacement project at Fort Caroline National Memorial. It serves to illustrate the project area, staging areas, existing conditions, and proposed riprap replenishment.

• Aerial Views: Provide an overview of the project location, including the pier, surrounding vegetation, and water bodies. Specific areas for the project and staging are demarcated.
• Site Plans & Drawings: Detail the proposed riprap retaining wall, its dimensions, and its relationship to existing wooden piles and the pier. Includes cross-sections showing riprap, filter cloth, and bank slopes.
• Photographs: Document the current state of erosion at the East and West Side Piers, as well as the underside of the pier and the pedestrian walkway approach, highlighting undermining, sloughing material, and bank failure.
• Dimensions & Locations: Specific measurements for project and staging areas (e.g., 6' x 30', 25' x 100'), pile spacing (20'), and pier elevations (EL. 103.44) are provided.
• Technical Notes: Includes recommendations for maintaining slopes (2 to 1 as recommended by ACOE) and cleaning materials for riprap replacement.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope of the riprap replacement work, the specific locations requiring repair, the extent of existing erosion, and the proposed technical approach. The visual information aids in assessing the complexity of the site, the materials needed, and the overall effort required for accurate proposal development.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to the National Park Service authorizing a Department of the Army permit for bank stabilization activities at the Fort Caroline National Memorial pier. The permit, assigned file number SAJ-2000-03468, authorizes the replacement of approximately 30 linear feet of rip rap revetment around the base of the existing pier. The work involves placing rip rap at a 2:1 slope, filling approximately 0.01 acres of open water below the high tide line.

This document is a permit authorization, not a solicitation or SOW. It details the specific activities authorized, the location, and the permit's validity period (until March 14, 2026). It outlines general and project-specific conditions that must be followed, including reporting requirements, use of clean fill material, and conditions related to cultural resources and manatee protection. It also includes forms for permit transfer, commencement notification, and self-certification of compliance. While not a direct opportunity for bidding, it provides context on regulatory requirements for work in navigable waters and may be relevant for understanding the scope of work if this is part of a larger project or if similar permits are required for related activities.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replenishment of Pier Revetment Landing Rip-Rap at Fort Caroline National Memorial Site. It is a total small business set-aside.

• Replenishment of Pier Revetment Landing Rip Rap.

• Work must be completed within 45 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction.

• Magnitude of Project: Between $25,000 and $75,000.

• Bonding: Not Required.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to william_vazquez@nps.gov.

• Proposal Due Date: March 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

• Offerors must include a completed SF-1442, Technical Proposal, Capabilities and Experience, Subcontractor Use and Work History, Past Performance Questionnaires, and a Cost Proposal with a detailed breakout.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, Experience, and Technical Capability, and Cost Proposals.

• Total Small Business set-aside. Bidders must have a small business designation in their SAM.gov registration.

• Site Visit: March 09, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET at 12713 Ft. Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225. Contractors must confirm attendance by March 06, 2026.

• Questions Due: March 11, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. ET. Answers will be posted as an amendment around March 13, 2026.

• Past performance questionnaires are required from at least three previous clients.

• Contractors must provide a cost breakout including prime and subcontractor costs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire for Solicitation# 140P5426R0005. It is used by the National Park Service to gather feedback on contractor performance for the "Replenish Pier Revetment Landing Rip-Rap at Fort Caroline National Memorial Site" project.

• Contractor Information: Fields for the contractor's name, phone, and email.
• Contract Referenced: Details about the specific contract being evaluated, including contract number, value, period of performance, and a description of items provided.
• Questionnaire Completer: Information about the individual filling out the questionnaire.
• Evaluation Sections: Structured rating scales (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, N/A) for:
  • Performance against requirements
  • Timeliness and ability to resolve issues
  • Quality of work/shipments
  • Overall rating of contractor's performance (requirements, schedule, and price)
• Comments: Space for detailed narratives and general comments.

This questionnaire is sent to references listed by potential bidders. The responses will be used by the government to assess the past performance of the bidder on similar services. Bidders should ensure their listed references are aware of this solicitation and prepared to provide detailed, positive feedback.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To replenish the FOCA Pier Revetment Landing Rip Rap, addressing severe sloughing and erosion seaward of the existing Rip Rap from the shore-side base of the pier.

• Prepare the site, re-adjusting and stabilizing the current Rip Rap.

• Add up to an additional 60 cubic yards of Type III Granite Rip-Rap, centered 30 linear feet along the pier footing.

• Maintain a slope of 2:1 as shown on attached drawings.

• Install temporary safety measures (barriers, temporary fence) and soil retention cloth barrier along the waterside of the staging area.

• A sample of the Type III Granite Rip-Rap must be submitted for approval in advance.

• Clean and restore staging and work areas, disposing of all debris. A contractor dumpster may be located in the staging area.

• Remove temporary safety measures and soil retention cloth barrier.

• Demobilize.

• Not explicitly stated, but work is associated with the FOCA Pier.

• All work must be done in accordance with USACOE permit # SAJ-2000-03468.

• Slope of 2:1 must be maintained.

• Staging area, if needed, will be provided by the NPS.

• The government will remove the wooden Boardwalk prior to the start of the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for heavy construction projects in Duval County, Florida, including sewer and water lines. It specifies the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications required for federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Bidders must use these rates to ensure compliance with labor standards.

• General Decision Number: FL20260111, effective 01/16/2026.
• Geographic Area: Duval County, Florida.
• Construction Type: Heavy (Including Sewer and Water Lines).
• Labor Classifications & Rates: Lists specific rates and fringe benefits for trades such as Electrician, Operator (Oiler, Asphalt Paver, Backhoe Loader, Bulldozer, Crane, etc.), Ironworker, Laborer (Grade Checker, Pipelayer, Common or General, Landscape), Painter, Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, and Truck Driver.
• Paid Holidays: Lists holidays for which paid time off is required.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Details requirements for providing paid sick leave to employees on federal contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Outlines minimum wage requirements for covered workers on contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, with an adjusted minimum wage of at least $13.30 per hour for 2025.
• Appeals Process: Provides information on how to appeal wage determination decisions.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Failure to adhere to these prevailing wage rates and paid sick leave requirements can lead to contract violations and penalties. Bidders must incorporate these rates into their cost proposals.