Kahauiki Stream Maintenance Dredging Phase 2, Fort Shafter Flats, Oahu, Hawaii
ID: W9128A25RA005Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SN ENDIST HONOLULUFORT SHAFTER, HI, 96858-5440, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for the Kahauiki Stream Maintenance Dredging, Phase 2 project located at Fort Shafter Flats, Oahu, Hawaii. This design-bid-build project involves dredging and clearing two sections of Kahauiki Stream, cleaning two existing concrete culverts, and potentially replacing one culvert, with a focus on environmental compliance and best management practices throughout the process. The work is critical for maintaining the integrity of local waterways and ensuring proper drainage, which is vital for the surrounding infrastructure. Interested small businesses are encouraged to reach out to Kristin Schultz at kristin.e.schultz@usace.army.mil for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Phase 2 maintenance dredging of the Kahauiki Stream at Fort Shafter Flats, Hawaii, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project involves dredging the existing stream and cleaning two culverts as the base bid. It also includes potential bid options for demolishing and replacing the culverts and concrete headwalls and installing new guardrails. The document specifies responsibilities for contractors, including maintaining safety during excavation, coordinating with utility services, and complying with environmental regulations such as NPDES for stormwater discharges. Geotechnical reports indicate subsurface conditions, whereas benchmarks for construction and specific operational notes guide project execution and compliance with local and federal regulations. The summary emphasizes the project's significance in maintaining local waterways while ensuring environmental and public safety, critical in federal and state project evaluations. Overall, this RFP illustrates the careful planning necessary for construction activities to protect both infrastructure and natural habitats.
    The Kahauiki Stream Maintenance Dredging Phase 2 project involves dredging specific segments of Kahauiki Stream and its tributary, as well as unblocking and potentially replacing two concrete drainage pipes near designated sites in Honolulu, Hawaii. The project outlines various administrative, safety, and operational requirements for contractors, including necessary governmental approvals for submittals, adherence to strict work restrictions, and compliance with environmental standards. Additionally, it mandates coordination with military installation access policies, including personnel identification and vehicle registration. The contractor must also ensure waste management practices, manage environmental impacts related to invasive species, and perform regular reporting and documentation of ongoing work. Safety protocols, including training requirements for explosive safety, waste disposal, and asbestos prohibition, are emphasized to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance. This project reflects the government's emphasis on careful environmental stewardship while undertaking infrastructure improvements and is crucial for restoring waterway functionality and enhancing local ecosystems.
    The document outlines a logistical plan for visiting specific stream locations, namely Kahauiki Stream 'A' and 'B', indicating designated parking areas and briefing spots. Visitors are instructed to park in a gravel area at the main gate for initial guidance and then proceed to Kahauiki Stream 'A'. After this, attendees should relocate to either the Firestone parking lot or a grass area to view Kahauiki Stream 'B'. The structure consists of clear instructions for navigating the site, emphasizing orderly parking and sequential visits to the streams. While brief, these details suggest a planned environmental or observational assessment involving multiple stakeholders at these locations.
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