What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is soliciting a contract for maintenance dredging at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, specifically within the Reserve Basin and Schuylkill River Access Channel. This project involves removing approximately 96,611 cubic yards of sediment to ensure safe navigation for vessels. There is no set-aside for small businesses, making this opportunity open to all business types. Interested contractors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating a need to track the opportunity closely rather than submit a bid immediately.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PNY Reserve Basin FY26 Maintenence Dredging 1783178
[, and to serve as the [Level two][Level three] Site Safety and Health
Officer (SSHO) as detailed in Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS].[ In addition to implementing and managing the QC program,
the QC Manager may perform the duties of Project Superintendent.][ The
only duties and responsibilities of the QC Manager are to manage and
implement the QC program on this Contract.] The QC Manager must attend the
partnering meetings, QC Plan Meetings, Coordination and Mutual
Understanding Meeting, conduct the QC meetings, perform the three phases of
control[ except for those phases of control designated to be performed by
QC Specialists], perform submittal review and approval, ensure testing is
performed and provide QC certifications and documentation required in this
Contract. The QC Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the
three phases of control and documentation performed by[ the QC
Specialists,] testing laboratory personnel and any other inspection and
testing personnel required by this Contract. The QC Manager is the manager
of all QC activities.
1.6.1.2 Qualifications
The QC Manager must be an individual with a minimum of [5][10][_____] years
combined experience in the following positions: Project Superintendent, QC
Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on
similar size and type construction Contracts which included the major
trades that are part of this Contract. The individual must have at least
[2][4][_____] years experience as a QC Manager. The individual must be
familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the
areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.
[ The QC Manager must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering,
architecture, or construction management, with[ a current professional
engineer registration and] a minimum of [10][_____] years construction
experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager,
Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar size and type
construction Contracts which included the major trades that are part of
this Contract. The individual must have at least [2][4][_____] years
experience as a QC Manager. The individual must be familiar with the
requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard
identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.
The QC Manager and all members of the QC organization must be capable of
reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language.
1.6.1.3 Construction Quality Management Training
In addition to the above experience and education requirements, the QC
Manager Alternate QC Manager, Superintendent, QC Specialist, and DQCM must
have completed the CQM for Contractors course. If the QC Manager does not
have a current certification, obtain the CQM for Contractors course
certification within 90 days of award. This course is periodically offered
by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command and the Army Corps of
Engineers. Contact the Contracting Officer for information on the next
scheduled class.
The Construction Quality Management Training certificate expires after 5
years. If the QC Manager's certificate has expired, retake the course to
remain current.
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PNY Reserve Basin FY26 Maintenence Dredging 1783178
photographic or video equipment or both. Diver(s) must be equipped to
maintain two-way communication with QC personnel during diving operations.
Prepare and submit a report including photographs or videos or both with
the QC report after each dive. Frequency of underwater surveillance and
inspection will be [_____] during installation and including final
inspection. The UWQC Team must be an independent third party hired
directly by the Prime Contractor, and must not be involved with the design,
preparation of Contract, or installation of work.
1.6.5.2 Fire Protection QC Specialist (FPQC)
Provide a Fire Protection Quality Control Specialist (FPQC) within the QC
organization to perform quality control related activities as specified
herein on fire protection and life safety systems installed under this
Contract.
1.6.5.2.1 Qualifications
The FPQC must have the following qualifications:
a. Be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed by a Licensing
Board in the United States, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto
Rico, having passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering
and Surveying (NCEES) examination specifically in the discipline of
Fire Protection Engineering.
b. Have a minimum of 5 years of Fire Protection Engineering experience on
projects of similar relevance and complexity to the fire protection
work specified under this Contract.
c. Other than the contractual obligations with the Prime Contractor, the
FPQC must have no other business relationship (i.e., employee, owner,
partner, operating officer, distributor, salesman, technical
representative, family relationship, or financial investment) with the
Prime Contractor or subcontractors.
d. Be employed by an independent engineering firm or company. The firm
may identify multiple, to a maximum of five, licensed Fire Protection
Engineers for the performance of the duties under this Contract but
must submit the names and qualifications for Government approval for
all individuals identified prior to them performing any work under this
Contract. These individuals may not be substituted without prior
approval from the Contracting Officer.
1.6.5.2.2 Responsibilities
FPQC duties and responsibilities:
a. Assist in the development of the QC Plan including the Testing Plan and
Log and executing the three phases of control for work involving the
installation and testing of fire protection and life safety systems as
an extension of the QC Manager.
b. Participate in project QC Meetings. Participate in Preparatory and
Initial Phase meetings and perform and F…
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