TULE PROPERTY CLEARING

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the 26QA002 Tule Property Clearing opportunity.

• Zone 3 Access: Access to Zone 3 is from the highway, involving a hike with steep areas. A residence on Success Valley Dr may grant access. Pictures are provided for visual reference.
• Well Abandonment: Bidders should follow state standards for well abandonment. This generally involves demolishing the pump and slab, and then grouting the well. Specific details for wells are provided in a table, including APN, owner, removal items, and property coordinates. Some wells are identified as domestic and active.
• Fence Removal: Approximately 7000 linear feet of fence removal is required across various zones. Some fencing work is already completed, and some is expected to be in place by contract award. Fence posts embedded in concrete are to be cut flush below grade.
• Debris Disposal: Contractors are responsible for finding their own disposal sites for debris such as concrete, trash, and metal.
• Hazardous Materials: The expectation is that no hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, PCB) will be encountered. However, contractors must submit plans for handling them if found. Work will stop and be addressed via contract modification if hazardous materials or differing site conditions are realized.
• Cultural Artifacts: If cultural artifacts are discovered, work will stop, and standby time may be compensated via modification, though contractors are expected to move personnel to other tasks if possible.

This document clarifies details regarding access, well abandonment procedures, fence removal scope, debris disposal, and potential site condition issues, which may impact bidder understanding and proposal preparation.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the original solicitation (W9123826QA002) dated December 9, 2025.

• Offer Due Date: Extended from January 27, 2026, to February 11, 2026.

• Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0007 and 0008: The quantity has been changed from one (1) Job to three (3) each.

  • CLIN 0007: The description now includes "Three (3) wells open to the aquifer, with electricity served to pumps. Demo Well Pump and Slab. Demolition, water wells, well screen & Casing (6" to 16" diameter). Purchase material and equipment required for grout placement. Place grout." All work is to be completed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
  • CLIN 0008: The description now includes "Removal of three (3) domestic wells. Demo Well Pumps and Slabs. Selective demolition, water wells, well screen & Casing. Purchase material and equipment required for grout placement. Place grout." All work is to be completed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

• Solicitation offer due date.

• Quantities and detailed descriptions for CLINs 0007 and 0008.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to February 11, 2026.

• The scope and quantity for CLINs 0007 and 0008 have been updated.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a sign-in sheet for a site visit related to the "Tule Property Clearing" opportunity. It records the attendees, their companies, and contact information.

• Company Name
• Attendee Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address (for some entries)

This document provides a list of companies and individuals who attended the site visit. This information can be useful for understanding potential competition, identifying teaming partners, or noting key personnel involved in the opportunity.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by changing the offer due date.

• The offer due date has been changed.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended from January 13, 2026, to January 27, 2026.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the objectives for clearing encumbrances on select properties adjacent to Lake Success. The goal is to ensure the Tule River Spillway Enlargement Project can operate as designed post-construction.

• Removal of old perimeter fencing, water troughs, concrete blocks, irrigation piping, and capping of wells.

• Tasks include reporting and cleanup.

• Specific sites and the items to be removed are detailed in Table 1, Site Locations.

• The contract period will consist of a base period of 9 months (274 days) from the date of contract award.

• All work will be performed during daylight hours and scheduled in coordination with the Government.

• The construction sites are located around Lake Success in Porterville, CA.

• Performance will be evaluated based on Attachment B – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Minimum Acceptable Levels (MAL) of performance are defined in Attachment A, Performance of Work Requirements Summary.

• The Contractor must develop a "Performance Work Plan" detailing solutions to meet objectives.

• The Contractor must prepare and submit several plans, including:

  • Quality Control Plan (QCP)
  • Accident Prevention Plan (APP), in accordance with EM 385-1-1
  • Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for all operations
  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) if disturbing over one acre.

• Obtain all necessary permits for removal and access.

• Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion and dust control.

• Verify site conditions and monitor for cultural resources.

• Use of tracked equipment is permitted but must not traverse paved roads, driveways, bike paths, or levees. Repair any damage caused.

• Portable internal combustion equipment must be CARB registered.

• Monitor for cultural resources and coordinate with the Corps' Archeologist if artifacts are found.

• Layout and establish site boundary lines, maintenance roads, and infrastructure locations.

• Set up staging areas, roads, signs, and fences.

• Protect existing native vegetation.

• Provide and maintain access and maintenance roads, ensuring proper drainage and no erosion.

• Install project work signs at site entrances.

• Maintain firebreaks to prevent fire hazards.

• Prepare and maintain records of work activity, including monthly activity records and as-built drawings.

• Prepare an annual report at the end of the contract period.

• Continuously keep the project site clean, organized, and secure, removing trash and debris.

• Key personnel include a Supervisor/CQC Systems Manager and a Jobsite Foreman.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains maps and aerial views of the Lake Success area in Tulare County, California, illustrating existing and abandoned wells, as well as various zones and fence lines. It also includes detailed photographic documentation of refuse and existing conditions within different zones, along with their corresponding GPS coordinates.

• Maps: Aerial views showing the general layout of the area, including water bodies, roads, and property boundaries.
• Zone Delineations: Identification of specific zones (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 4) with associated parcel numbers and descriptions of existing conditions (e.g., old perimeter fence removal, relocated fence line).
• Photographic Documentation: Images depicting various types of refuse (scrap metal, concrete, tires, wood, old structures) and existing features (wells, fences, water troughs, cisterns) within designated areas.
• GPS Coordinates: Specific latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many of the documented refuse locations and features.
• Legends: Keys explaining symbols used on maps, such as fence lines, well locations, and property boundaries.

This document provides critical visual and locational information about the project site. Bidders can use this to understand the scope of work related to site cleanup, fence removal, or other land management activities. The detailed photographic evidence and GPS coordinates are essential for site assessment, planning, and execution of any related tasks, particularly for identifying and quantifying the extent of refuse and existing infrastructure.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5657, Revision No. 24) that establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. It is relevant to bidders as it outlines the labor costs that must be factored into their proposals for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Applicable Executive Orders: Details the applicability of Executive Order 14026 (effective Jan 30, 2022, or for renewals/extensions) and Executive Order 13658 (for contracts awarded between Jan 1, 2015, and Jan 29, 2022, that are not renewed or extended after Jan 30, 2022).
• Minimum Wage Rates: Lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for numerous occupations, categorized by occupation code and title.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and Paid Sick Leave ($5.09/hour or $203.60/week under EO 13706) are detailed.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Special Differentials: Describes hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) and uniform allowances.
• Conformance Process: Explains the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs. It specifies the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under a contract subject to the Service Contract Act. Failure to comply with these rates can lead to contract violations. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Tule Property Clearing Contract II / Lake Success." The government is procuring services related to property clearing.

• Plan Preparation

• Layout and Site Setup

• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) preparation and Best Management Practices (BMPs) installation

• SWPPP Inspections, Sampling, and Reporting

• Obtaining Permits

• Fence Removal

• Demo Well Pump, Well Slab, Well Screen, Well Casing, and Fill Well

• Well Removal on Babcock Property (APN: 284-251-017)

• Haul and Disposal

• Seed Disturbed Area

• Scattered Refuse Clean-up

• Monthly Activity Records (7 Each)

• Restoration and Clean-up

• Annual Report #1 (1 Each)

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Period of Performance: March 31, 2026 to December 31, 2026 for all listed line items.

• Solicitation Issue Date: December 09, 2025

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM

• Evaluation is based on "Price Only."

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 238910

• Size Standard: USD 19,000,000.00

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects of contract terms, conditions, representations, and certifications.