Waste removal from Sauvage Bayou

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation "12639526Q0091, RFIs and Responses."

• Lease Details: The current USDA lease is in holdover ($1,000/month payment to lessor) until a new lease is in place. The transaction will go through the lessor's realtor, to be provided upon award. An increase in lease cost is anticipated.
• APHIS-Regulated Garbage: Defined as animal and plant material from outside the U.S., or material commingled with it at the site (18950 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129). Requires burial at a minimum of three feet. Vehicles transporting it must be secured.
• Discarded Tires: Disposal at Colt Scrap Tire Center (9300 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans). Estimated fees: $2.50 (regular), $11.00 (large truck).
• Insurance: No insurance requirements as work is not on a government installation.
• Security Clearance: None required. However, clear photos of government-issued IDs (front and back) must be submitted in advance for site access.
• Wastewater Testing: Refer to Section 02 61 13, Part 3, Subpart 3.03 A for specifications on wastewater management during trash removal, including GAC units. Contractor must adhere to applicable permits.
• Dewatering Wells: Required if water is present in the borrow canal; water is currently present.
• Hazardous Materials License: Not required, as the material is not considered hazardous or infectious.
• HAZWOPER: 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate is not required for employees working within the exclusion zone or potentially contacting waste.
• Regulated Waste Scope: Disposal requirements apply exclusively to materials in supersacks; other materials can be managed as non-regulated waste.
• Value Engineering: The clause FAR 52.248-3 is included, encouraging bidders to submit Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs).
• On-Site Security: Minimum requirement is a padlock on the gate; specific measures are at the Contractor's discretion.
• Backfill Volume: Clean fill: 9,835 CY; Topsoil: 1,736 CY.
• Concrete Riprap: Should be removed and taken to the landfill; does not require deep burial.
• APHIS Disposal Capacity: The landfill does not require an APHIS permit but must document the site origin and ensure deep burial (3 ft minimum) for APHIS-regulated material.
• On-site Staging: Addressed in Section 02 61 13, Part 3, Subpart 3.05. Must maintain site operations and safety standards.
• APHIS Field Classification: The incumbent was on-site during all active work. COR duties will be contracted.
• Excusable Delays: Circumstances affecting the performance period will be considered.
• Performance Period: 60 days was discussed and not objected to at the site visit.
• Graphical Representation: Attachment 4 (aerial photo) is the referenced "Attachment 1 — Figure 1" for work area limits, etc. It is the only graphical representation of project scope.

These clarifications provide specific details on waste handling, disposal, site access, and project scope, which bidders should consider when preparing their proposals. No changes to deadlines or submission rules were indicated.

Amendment / Modification

• The closing date for receipt of quotes has been extended.

• The closing date for receipt of quotes is now May 29 at noon CT.

• The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to May 29 at noon CT.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the prevailing wage rates for heavy construction projects in specific Louisiana parishes, as required by the Davis-Bacon Act. It is intended to inform bidders of the minimum wage requirements for various labor categories on federal construction contracts.

• General Decision Number: LA20260005
• Effective Date: 01/30/2026 (Supersedes LA20250005)
• Geographic Area: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St Bernard, St Charles, St James, St John the Baptist, and St Tammany Counties in Louisiana.
• Construction Type: Heavy (includes flood control, water & sewer lines, water wells, and elevated storage tanks, excluding industrial construction).
• Labor Categories & Rates: Lists specific trades (e.g., Millwright, Carpenter, Electrician, Cement Mason, Plumber, Laborer, Pipefitter, Power Equipment Operators, Truck Drivers) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Executive Order Information: Details applicability of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these prevailing wage requirements can lead to contract violations. The document specifies which parishes and types of construction are covered, helping bidders determine if this wage determination applies to their specific project scope and location.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment replaces "attachment 2--wage rates" which was under the "building" category with a revised "attachment 2--wage rates" under the "heavy" category.

• Attachment 2 (Wage Rates)

• The amendment does not appear to modify proposal deadlines or submission requirements. It primarily updates wage rate information.

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation closing date has been extended to May 22, 2026, at noon.

• Item 11 (This item only applies to amendments of solicitations) is marked as "is extended."

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to May 22, 2026, at noon.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a list of attendees for a site visit related to the "Waste Removal at Bayou Sauvage, 12639526Q0091" opportunity. It serves as a record of companies and individuals who participated in the site visit.

• Name of attendee
• Company represented
• Phone number
• Email address

This list can help potential bidders identify other companies that have expressed interest in the opportunity and may have attended the site visit. It can also be used to verify attendance if required for future steps in the procurement process.

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.