Waste removal from Sauvage Bayou

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, as required by the Davis-Bacon Act. It specifies the minimum hourly wage and fringe benefits for various construction trades.

• General Decision Number: LA20260041
• County: Orleans County, Louisiana
• Construction Type: Building Construction Projects (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories).
• Trades and Rates: Lists specific wage rates and fringe benefits for trades such as Asbestos Worker, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic, Ironworker, Painter, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Carpenter, Laborer, and others.
• Executive Order Notes: Includes information on Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations.
• Appeals Process: Details the procedure for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals on federal construction projects in Orleans Parish. Compliance with these rates and associated Executive Orders is mandatory for covered contracts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Price Schedule intended for bidders to provide their pricing for various line items associated with the opportunity. Bidders are expected to fill in the "Amount" column for each item.

• Phase 1: Site Preparation and Mobilization
  • Secure property lease agreement
  • Submittal of plans (safety, QC, stormwater, pollution control)
  • Secure permits
  • Site layout, staking, office trailer, and equipment mobilization
  • Utility locates
  • Erosion and sediment controls
• Phase 2: Earthwork and Hydrological Controls
  • Swamp mat placement
  • Construction/installation of coffer dam
  • Waste sorting and removal
  • Excavation and dewatering
  • Soil filling and decompaction
  • Substrate management
• Phase 3: Site Restoration (after site investigation by others)
  • Wetland seeding
  • Removal of temporary controls
  • Site closeout

This price schedule is critical for bidders to calculate and submit their total bid amount. It outlines the specific tasks and phases for which pricing is required, allowing vendors to structure their cost proposals accordingly.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires waste removal and remediation services at the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans, LA. The objective is to remove APHIS-regulated waste and commingled materials, requiring deep burial at a landfill. The contractor will need to take over a temporary lease of the private property used as the entry spot to the dump site.

• Removal and remediation of APHIS-regulated waste.

• Deep burial of waste at a designated landfill.

• Contractor must secure a lease for the private property entry point.

• Work must commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and be completed within 60 days after NTP.

• Performance and payment bonds are required.

• Anticipated contract type: Not specified, but award will be made on Standard Form 1442.

• Estimated magnitude: $5M - $10M.

• Period of Performance: 60 days after NTP.

• Quotes are due no later than May 13, 2026, at noon CT.

• Submit quotes to james.g.roloff@usda.gov.

• Complete quote package must include the RFQ cover page, price schedule, demonstration of relevant experience, and past performance information.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on the approach: “highest technically rated with a fair and reasonable price.” Tradeoffs between price and non-price factors will not be considered.

• Evaluation factors: Price, Technical Capability (including Technical Approach), and Past Performance.

• A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 2 p.m. CT. Attendance is required for quote consideration.

• Questions due by May 8, 2026, at noon CT.

• This acquisition is open to all responsible small businesses.

• The applicable NAICS code and small business size standard are not specified in the provided text.

• Attachments include: Price Schedule, Federal Construction Wage Rates, Specifications, and Aerial Photo of Site.

• The appropriate Department of Labor wage determination for construction applies.

• USDA is exempt from sales tax.

• USDA Ombudsman Program details for agency protests are provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an aerial photograph illustrating estimated waste removal areas at Bayou Sauvage, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It serves as a visual aid to identify the locations and estimated volumes of regulated and unregulated waste, as well as a proposed cofferdam location.

• Waste Removal Areas: Outlined and color-coded areas indicating the estimated extent of waste.
• Waste Types: Differentiated between 'Regulated Waste' (red outlines) and 'Unregulated Waste' (orange outlines).
• Estimated Volumes: For each area, the estimated depth (H) in feet and volume (V) in cubic yards (yd3) are provided.
• Proposed Cofferdam Location: A yellow line indicates the proposed location for a cofferdam.
• Aerial Photography Source: Google Earth, with imagery dated October 18, 2025.
• Map Scale and Location: Includes a scale bar in feet and a map of Louisiana highlighting Orleans Parish.

This attachment provides critical visual information regarding the physical scope and estimated quantities of waste to be removed. Bidders should use this to understand the site conditions, the nature of the work involved, and to inform their cost estimations and logistical planning for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Exhibit A – Technical Specifications for Contract Number 12639521D0055, Task Order 12639526F0100, Specifications For Waste Removal at Bayou Sauvage," provides the technical specifications for the waste removal project at the United States Department of Agriculture, Bayou Sauvage, New Orleans, LA. It is issued for bid, Revision 1, dated March 2026.

The document includes a Table of Contents outlining various specification sections related to the project, such as:

• General Requirements (Summary of Work, Work Restrictions, Special Procedures, Temporary Environmental Controls, Construction Waste Management)
• Facility Construction Subgroup (Existing Conditions, Excavation and Handling of Contaminated Materials, Transportation/Disposal of Hazardous Materials)
• Site and Infrastructure Subgroup (Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Steel Sheet Piles, Seeding)

Key sections detail the scope of work, including removal, transport, and disposal of materials for deep burial and landfill, procurement of permits, and site restoration. It also outlines work sequences, contractor responsibilities, safety protocols, and specific requirements for handling contaminated materials, waste management, and environmental controls.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the technical requirements, scope of work, and specific conditions for the waste removal project. It details the types of materials to be removed, disposal methods, safety and environmental regulations, and operational procedures. Bidders must review these specifications thoroughly to understand the project's demands and to prepare an accurate and compliant proposal.