140P8621Q0039_-_ATTACHMENT_10_-_UPDATED_SOW_-_2021_Alma_Haulout_Rev_3_0002.pdf

NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK (NHL) SCOW SCHOONER ALMA

2021 DRYDOCKING

STATEMENT OF WORK and SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK (NHL) SCOW SCHOONER ALMA

NHL Scow Schooner Alma –Scope of Work – 2021

San Francisco Maritime NHP

2021 DRYDOCKING

STATEMENT OF WORK and SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS 4

VESSEL PARTICULARS — NHL SCOW SCHOONER ALMA 4

HULL CHARACTERISTICS 4

GENERAL SUMMARY OF WORK 4

DATE TO EXAMINE VESSEL 9

PERFORMANCE PERIOD 12

SECTION 2: BASE BID ITEMS 13

PART 1: TRANSPORTING, HAUL OUT AND TEMPORARY SERVICES 13

ITEM 1.01 VESSEL TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY 13

ITEM 1.02 TEMPORARY SERVICES 14

ITEM 1.03 HAUL OUT AND BLOCKING 16

PART 2: COATING PREPARATION AND APPLICATION 18

ITEM 2.01 BOTTOM CLEANING AND DRAINING 18

ITEM 2.02 COATINGS FOR UNDERWATER SURFACES 20

ITEM 2.03 COATING OF TOPSIDE, BOWSPRIT, AND BULWARKS 23

PART 3: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 26

ITEM 3.01 MAX-PROP PROPELLERS, INSPECT AND GREASE 26

ITEM 3.02 REPLACE SACRIFICIAL ZINC ANODES 27

ITEM 3.03 SHAFT PACKING GLAND INSPECTION 28

SECTION 3: OPTIONAL ITEMS 29

ITEM 4.01 BUMP AND CAULK SELECT DECK SEAMS 29

ITEM 4.02 HULL AND DECK CAULKING 31

ITEM 4.03 RENEWAL OF PLANKS AND DESIGNATED CAULKING 33

ITEM 4.04 TRANSOM AND BULWARKS REPAIRS 36

End Table of Contents

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

VESSEL PARTICULARS – ALMA: The National Historical Landmark (NHL) Scow Schooner Alma was built in 1891 using wood from Douglas fir trees. The NHL Scow Schooner Alma is an operational/open museum vessel of the San

Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (SAFR), National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior (DOI) located at Hyde Street Pier.

HULL CHARACTERISTICS

Year Built 1891

Length Overall 80 feet

Length on Deck 58 feet

Maximum Beam 22 feet 6 inches

Draft (centerboard up) 04.3 feet

Gross Tonnage 46 tons

Construction Douglas Fir

GENERAL SUMMARY OF WORK

1. GENERAL SUMMARY: The work specified herein includes routine hull preparation and coating. The hull will need cleaning, repairs, preparation and coatings applied. The areas are considered to be in fair condition with localized areas of severe deterioration.

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, blocking, staging and tools necessary to accomplish all the stated tasks. The Contractor shall also provide any necessary temporary support for structures or equipment that may be affected by the requirements of this specification and shall pursue all notes of caution or conformance with environmental and safety laws or regulations unless stipulated otherwise.

B. UNIQUENESS OF WORK: The subject vessel is owned by the United States of America, Department of

Interior, National Park Service, hereinafter called NPS, and operated by the San Francisco Maritime National

Historical Park hereinafter referred to as the “Park”.

1. The vessel and all associated components has been designated a National Historic Landmark and as such shall be treated with utmost consideration and respect. Reference the “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for

Historic Vessel Preservation Projects.”

2. The vessel is subject to historical compliance within Federal and State codes, including, but not limited to 16

U.S.C. 470 and 36 CFR Part 800. All historical compliance shall be administered by NPS and the Park.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HISTORIC VESSELS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MARITIME NHP

1. INTENT: This section invokes general requirements applicable to “Historic Vessels” repair contracts, both for performing in dry dock or dockside. The Contractor is responsible for understanding and complying with all requirements established in the specifications.

2. REFERENCES:

The following references are cited in the general requirements:

1. Code of Federal Regulations, 29 (CFR) 1910, 1915, and 1926

2. Military Standard, MIL-STD-1625D(SH), US Navy (USN) Safety Certification, Dry-docking Facilities

3. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation Projects -http://www.hnsa.org/standard.pdf

3. DEFINITIONS: The intent of this part is to define terms used throughout the specification.

A. “Historic Fabric” is original or previously replicated elements of the ship, as received by the Contractor, including but not limited to the hull, rig, and ship’s gear. All “Historic Fabric” is to be considered as an irreplaceable artifact and is to be treated with utmost care.

B. Product equivalent (implied when the term “or Equal” is used) is a product that is of similar size and geometry, makes use of similar materials and serves the same intended purpose as the product listed. If the Contractor wishes to make a substitution, the product specifications for both the listed product and the substitute, shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to usage. The Contracting Officer may reject any substitute if it is deemed inadequate for the purpose or if the Contractor fails to produce adequate specifications for the proposed substitute.

C. ”Renew” or “renewal” - To remove the old or defective material and install a new material of the same design, specification or standard”, unless otherwise defined.

D. ”Furnish”, “install”, “fit”, or “provide” are used with respect to any item specified herein, it is understood to mean

“furnish, install and connect in proper order” unless otherwise defined.

E. “Remove/Reinstall” - To remove the original item and to and then later install the same original item back in its original location after performing specified work. It implies the reverse of all the operations necessary for removal namely fastening, bolting, welding, fitting and coating as necessary and reassemble of all ancillary equipment or components disturbed upon removal.

F. “Restoration” - Applies to structures in which the original Structural Historic Fabric is to be retained and the basic components are repaired in a manner that retains the original appearance and structural details.

G. ”Replicate” - Applies to structures that are to be rebuilt but must remain identical to the replaced structure in material, arrangement, and fabrication details such as material thickness and layout.

H. “Replacement” - Applies to grossly deteriorated structures that need to be rebuilt in order to serve their intended purpose. The prime concern is to restore the structures to its original load bearing capacity. Historical appearance is of equal importance.

I. “Underwater body” includes the external hull, all appendages, and sea chests from the bottom of the keel up to and including the upper edge of the boot-topping area.

J. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is the person delegated by the Contracting Officer as the on scene representative for matters concerning the performance of work. This includes technical correctness, timeliness, and quality of the Contractor’s work.

4. DRY DOCK/VESSEL LIFTING FACILITIES: The Contractor shall provide a dry dock or lifting system, which is safe to handle the vessel’s displacement and hull form. The Contracting Officer will make the determination concerning adequacy of facilities as part of the pre-award survey. The Contractor upon request from the Contracting Officer shall submit current information concerning the safety and capacity of their facility and lifting system to the Contracting

Officer for inclusion in the SAFR facilities file. Examples of such information can include inspections of the facilities by the Contractor or his agents, historical performance on recent dock work for other customers, or insurance capacity ratings or limitations. Current safety certification in accordance with MIL-STD-1625B is not required, but can be submitted as evidence of approved dry dock facilities.

5. ALMA HULL REPAIRS AND COATING: The intent of this item is to describe general conditions and definitions of this specification.

A. All work described in these specifications is for the routine maintenance, preparation and coating of the ship’s hull. All of the foregoing repairs, preparation and coatings shall be accomplished in accordance with all the provisions of this contract and specification. Any additional repairs or other work resulting from the recommenda-tions of Park employee’s, the regulatory authorities, manufacturer’s representatives or service engineers are to be brought to the immediate attention of the COR. Such additional work which will result in added costs will be carried out only when authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

B. Details not specifically mentioned in these specifications, but which are usual and necessary for this type of work, shall be furnished by the Contractor.

C. The Contractor shall refer to the specifications for guidance and particulars of repairs but shall get their own measurements and will be responsible for same.

D. The Contractor will be required to develop detailed shop or working drawings for the repairs to the ship.

Drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to repairs. When said drawings are required, the originals or reproducible copies are to be submitted to the COR at the end of the Contract.

E. The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to reduce air and water pollution that may be caused by any materials or equipment used during the course of the work. The Contractor shall keep the site clean of hazardous waste and debris. Hazardous trash and debris shall be kept in approved containers and shall be disposed off the site weekly, at a dump site approved for disposal of such material.

F. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure full compliance with all Federal, State and local statutes, regulations and rules during the Contract performance period. Any discrepancies or violations of such statutes, regulations or rules by the Contractor, or by NPS or their representatives shall immediately be brought to the attention of the

COR. All work performed by the Contractor is to be conducted in full compliance with all Federal, State and local statutes, regulations and rules.

G. The Contractor shall provide temporary shelter over all spaces of the ship opened to the weather at the time of delivery or for the purpose of accomplishing the work specified herein. The shelter shall be properly secured to exclude rain, permit ready access to the work areas and permit the specified interior work to proceed during inclement weather. Items of equipment or machinery that are exposed to the weather as a result of work specified herein shall be further protected to prevent damage from sea spray, wind swept rain, sand, dirt and other contaminants that may affect its service life or performance.

H. The Contractor shall comply with all instructions of the COR consistent with provisions of the contract, including, without limitation, safety instructions. Such instructions shall, if the Contractor so requires, be confirmed in writing by the COR. However, the COR may not issue instructions which are inconsistent with the Contractor’s rules, policy or procedures pertaining to the safety of its personnel or equipment.

I. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the operation of equipment, including without limitation supervising moving operations, as well as such operations as may be necessary or desirable for the safety of the operation and equipment.

J. The Contractor shall furnish qualified supervisors for all phases of the work performed. All work shall be inspected to the satisfaction of the Contractor’s Ship Superintendent or the Contractor’s Quality Control

Department prior to presenting to the COR for acceptance.

K. Except as otherwise specified, all reports required by these specifications shall be delivered to the COR within five (5) working days of completion of the work on the item. All drawings, sketches and reports prepared by the

Contractor in conjunction with the work items specified shall become the sole property of NPS, including the design and engineering pertaining thereto. Reports include test and inspection reports.

L. The Contractor shall prepare progress reports and schedules for the Park which shall be in a suitable form and submitted at weekly intervals to satisfactorily show that the work is progressing in a systematic and orderly manner.

M. All material, equipment and machinery furnished as required by these specifications shall be of good quality, suitable for a marine environment and, where applicable, meet the requirements of American Bureau of Shipping

(ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG), acceptable industrial standards and grading rules, and the COR.

N. The Contractor shall submit their proposed documentation procedures to the COR for Park review and approval prior to removal of any equipment.

O. Should the specification require removal of any part of the ship’s ballast or equipment, same shall be photographically documented via digital color photographs in place, labeled as to location and submitted to the

Park in .TIFF format on a digital gold CD prior to the removal of items. Removed items shall be stored in a dry, safe and secure place which is available to the COR for inspection at any time. The removed items shall be replaced as original, and any damage resulting there from shall be restored by the Contractor at no cost to the

Government.

P. Notations in the specifications of any staging requirements are given for guidance. The Contractor is responsible for providing staging, man lifts or other means of access for all specified work.

Q. Contractor shall be responsible for replacement, reinstallation, or re-adjustment of any structure or gear removed, damaged or altered during the work specified. Acceptance of the work by the COR does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for insuring that all the work has been completed, and items affected by the work have been restored or corrected prior to delivery of the vessel to the NPS.

R. Contractor understands and accepts that NPS survey teams and ship’s crew will be conducting surveys and routine maintenance on the vessel during the period of this contract. The Contractor’s work shall have priority.

The Contractor shall provide advance warning and regard for safety when performing tasks which may endanger the safety of any personnel.

S. Where shipboard equipment, materials or machinery is specified to be removed and scrapped, the Contractor shall provide disposal in accordance with all applicable regulations.

6. INTERFERENCES: Interferences are any part of the vessel which must be moved to accomplish the specified work.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to document, remove, reinstall and replace any interference required to accomplish any and all of the work described in these specifications. Due to the historical significance of the vessel, all ships fabric is considered to be an artifact and of national historical significance; care and consideration is mandatory. The following steps are required:

A. DOCUMENT INTERFERENCES:

1. Prior to removing any interference, the Contractor shall photograph them in place via digital color photography and then submit copies of the photos in .TIFF format on a digital gold CD along with a list to the

COR of all items that need to be removed or disturbed along with the method of removal. No removals shall be made without the approval of the COR for both the item and method of removal.

2. Examine interference prior to and during removal. Make a list of damaged or deteriorated items or items rendered unsuitable for re-installation during their removal. Provide the list to the COR within five (5) working days of the removal.

B. REMOVED INTERFERENCES:

1. Protect items of interference from damage and loss.

2. Label items of interference with their identity, location and name of the vessel via the method approved by the

COR.

C. RE-INSTALL INTERFERENCES:

1. Install items of interference which were neither reported as previously damaged or deteriorated or rendered unsuitable for re-installation during removal.

2. Install reported items of interference in the as found condition or after authorized repairs have been made.

3. Install new material for material rendered unsuitable during removal or storage.

4. New material shall be equal in composition, design, type, and size of the existed material prior to its removal.

5. Install new fasteners, gaskets and bedding compound when re-installing items of interference.

6. Align and reinstall items of interference to the satisfaction of the COR.

7. EXAMINATION OF THE SITE:

A. All bidders are urged to be at the ship’s walk-through with the COR. The ship shall be available for detailed ship checking to examine existing conditions before submitting bids. All bidders shall be held to have the same knowledge concerning the ship and the onboard conditions as if they had attended the ships walk-through inspection and conducted a ship check of the ships. Ship inspection will be held at Hyde Street Pier, San

Francisco, CA aboard vessel June 24, 2021 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PS).

B. All questions concerning the specifications or work to be performed shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for clarification. Any verbal responses made by the Park during the ship’s walk-through inspection or ship checking must be documented and verified by the Contracting Officer.

8. ACCIDENT PREVENTION:

A. DESCRIPTION: The work of this part consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

B. SUBMITTAL:

1. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM: Contractor shall submit at the post award meeting an accident prevention program. The program shall include:

a. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

b. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

c. First aid procedures.

d. Training, both initial and continuing.

e. Planning for possible emergency situations.

f. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

2. TEST REPORTS: Submit a copy of certificates and test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

3. MEETING AND INSPECTION REPORTS: Submit a report of safety meetings and of inspection.

4. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES:

a. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

b. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment.

Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

c. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

5. ACCIDENT REPORTING: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

6. FIRST AID FACILITIES: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

7. PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Meet requirements of National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and OSHA, where applicable, as well as American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

8. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

C. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

1. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

2. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. Change liners before reissuing hats.

4. Safety Meetings: As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute “toolbox” safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all personnel at the work site.

5. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling, disposing and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

Contractor shall furnish material safety data sheets (MSDS) sheets for all hazardous materials, as applicable.

9. SUBMITTAL: The intent of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during the project.

A. SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES:

1. If specified in the individual sections, forward submittal to Contracting Officer for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit five (5) copies of each shop drawing and five (5) copies of all other submittal requested.

2. After approving submittal, Contracting Officer will return one (1) copy to the Contractor.

3. If submittal is not approved, Contracting Officer will return all copies to Contractor with reasons for rejection.

Contractor shall resubmit, identifying changes.

4. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor’s own risk.

B. APPROVED EQUALS: A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with inter-facing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

10. PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. DESCRIPTION: The intent of this section consists of the Contractors final cleanup, close-out submittal, and final inspection procedures.

1. CLEANING: The Contractor shall remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish from the ship.

Restore or refinish surfaces of existing ship hull/bulkhead/overheads of ship or equipment that are marred, scratched, or damaged due to the work of this Contract to match original condition. Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from interior and exterior finished surfaces. Perform fresh water wash down of the entire vessel using low pressure, potable water. Vacuum clean interior spaces on the ship where work was performed, and where dust and dirt has migrated due to the work. At the time of final inspection, the vessel shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

2. AS-CONSTRUCTED DRAWINGS: Show all changes and revisions to the original design that affect the permanent structures and will exist in the completed work.

3. MATERIALS: Submit tally sheets for all materials used within 5 days of project close-out to COR.

4. Contractor shall submit invoices to the IPP system. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). Further instructions can be found in Section G.3 of Terms and Conditions (Contract Clauses).

11. PERFORMANCE PERIOD

The work described within this statement of work must be completed and vessel delivery to take place no later than October 31, 2021.

END SECTION

SECTION 2: BASE BID ITEMS

PART 1: TRANSPORTING, HAUL OUT AND TEMPORARY SERVICES

The Contractor shall furnish details that may not be mentioned but are necessary to accomplish the stated intent of the specification.

ITEM 1.01 VESSEL TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY

1. INTENT: The intent of this item is the transportation, delivery and receiving of the Alma by the Contractor and NPS staff. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and materials to safely receive the Alma. The Contractor shall replace, reinstall, or readjust any structure or gear removed, damaged, or altered during the course of the work specified.

2. REFERENCES AND MATERIALS:

A. References: None

B. Materials: As required for ship mooring.

3. REQUIREMENTS:

A. SAFR personnel, following coordination with the Contractor, will deliver the Alma to the Contractor’s facility within the San Francisco Bay area. The Contractor shall be given notice at least 48 hours prior to the delivery.

B. If the Alma is to be docked alongside at the Contractor's facility, the Contractor shall provide all necessary fending and moorings to secure the vessel. The Alma shall be moored to prevent damage to the vessel's hull or coatings. In no case shall another vessel be allowed to raft alongside Alma without direct consent of the COR.

C. Upon completion of all work, and acceptance by the COR, Alma shall be turned over to the SAFR crew at the

Contractor's facility. The Contractor shall provide NPS 48-hour notice prior to returning Alma to allow NPS to arrange for a crew. Contractor return of the vessel shall occur Monday through Friday unless previously approved by the Contracting Officer.

4. TESTING: NONE

END ITEM 1.01

ITEM 1.02 TEMPORARY SERVICES

1. INTENT: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and materials to provide temporary services and protection while Alma is located at the Contractor's facility.

A. References: None

B. Material: as required to provide services.

A. The Contractor shall develop procedures for and maintain a fire watch as required. The Contractor shall also provide the ready response organization and equipment necessary to protect the ship from fire damage. The fire watch and response procedure shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to commencing any work.

B. The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, roped-off areas, warning signs, and take all necessary precautions to protect the workmen and others aboard the vessel during the course of the work.

These precautions shall also include lighting of vessel at night.

C. The Contractor shall provide the following services at a minimum:

1) Safe access/egress to/from ship.

2) Lifelines or safety barriers for the deck perimeter of the ship. (Existing lifelines may or may not be installed at the time of shipyard services).

3) Decking protection, in the form of a physical barrier material, from paint, overspray, sanding and grinding residue or any other damage or staining.

4) Secure office space with telephone service and devoted line for computer use.

5) Daily debris and trash removal.

6) Electrical power, 120 VAC, 30 amp and portable lighting.

7) Sanitary facilities near ship.

8) Water and hoses for ship fire protection.

9) 24 hour site security for prevention of theft, vandalism or fire. Security includes barriers, flood lighting, and security patrol.

10) Crane and rigging service for park assist up to two (2) hours.

11) Manlift and operator for Park assist for up to (4) hours.

12) Adequate moving scaffold to inspect and service bowsprit for up to (2) days.

13) Fire watches at all times during any burning or welding operations.

D. The Alma crew will carry out routine maintenance on the vessel during this contract. The Contractor's work shall have priority.

E. When service interruption is necessary for shifting the vessel, the services shall be restored as soon as possible after shifting is completed.

4. TESTING/INSPECTION:

A. Fire hose shall be tested and certified to hold required fire main pressure when fully charged.

B. Fire extinguisher shall be fully charged and hold the required pressure.

END ITEM 1.02

ITEM 1.03 HAUL OUT AND BLOCKING

1. INTENT: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to haul Alma on a drydock, marine lift, or marine railway which provides even and closely spaced support for the entire length and breadth of the flat of the hull bottom (approximately 40’), and along port and starboard chines. Alma’s barge shaped hull will not allow straps and/or travel-lift type conveyance. At time of hauling, the vessel shall have support for the length of the flat sections of the hull.

SAFR shall provide the Contractor with copies of the hull bottom plan, and hull profile to assist in mooring and dry-docking of the vessel. Contractor must have experience successfully drydocking vessels of similar hull characteristics with similar structural limitations as ALMA.

REFERENCE:

1. NHL Scow Schooner Alma Hull/Deck Plan. (attached)

A. The vessel shall be placed in a dry-dock facility in accordance with standard practice, setting blocks at locations and in a manner that will allow accomplishment of the planned work without interference, including adjustment of blocking, and placement of shores as necessary to allow access for all repair and paint work.

B. The Contractor shall supply a blocking plan including basic measurements of the vessel and locations of the blocks. The vessel shall be fleeted or shifted during the haulout to coat and repair all areas of the underwater hull.

Care shall be exercised in order to avoid landing the blocking on the through hull strainers. Adequate space shall be left along the centerline for lowering the centerboard for inspection and repair and for cleaning and coating the interior of the centerboard trunk.

1) The blocking plan should call for three blocks on each chine, supporting the full length of the flat portion of the bottom, three blocks on the centerline aft (one under the skeg) and two on either side of the centerboard trunk, for a total of 13 blocks. Set bottom blocks in a manner that shall provide adequate support for the weight of the vessel and distribute weight as evenly as possible at time of hauling.

2) Additional bracing shall be installed once the vessel is in position. One brace shall be installed under the aftermost end of the skeg, and another under the forward most flat portion of the hull on the centerline.

3) Shift the vessel and/or the blocking where necessary to perform the specified hull work as required to access all portions of the hull for preparation and application of coatings. The vessel shall not be refloated without permission of the COR unless the refloat is to facilitate the requirements of this scope of work.

Do not remove more than one (1) block at a time and use sister keel blocks as may be required. Do not leave any portion of the hull unsupported while removing blocking – install the new block prior to removal of the old.

4) The Contractor shall note any inconsistencies found in the blocking plan and shall revise the blocking plan accordingly. Three (3) copies of the revised plan shall be delivered to the COR.

5) The areas under the foremast, mainmast, engine beds and chines must be supported at time of hauling and throughout the haul out period. These locations are in addition to any other necessary support blocking.

C. The docking blocks shall have a 3-inch minimum soft cap to permit the docking load to be evenly carried on all the blocks.

Diver shall spot locations of blocks in relation to ship's docking plan.

END ITEM 1.03

PART 2: COATING PREPARATION AND APPLICATION

Following completion of any repairs, Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and materials to prepare and coat the vessel according to the following specifications and the general requirements.

Prior to commencing any work on this item, a conference shall be held by the Contractor with the paint manufacturer's representative, the COR, and the Contractor's Ship Superintendent and Paint Foreman in attendance. The purpose of this conference is to establish criteria and agreements pertinent to surface preparation and paint application. Subjects of discussion shall include the method of measuring coating thickness, and procedures of inspecting each surface prior to its being painted.

NOTE: Hazardous materials may be encountered when draining the bilges and removing old paint. The

Contractor shall be responsible for handling and disposal of any hazardous material generated by the contract.

ITEM 2.01 BOTTOM CLEANING AND DRAINING

1. INTENT: The intent of this item is to clean the bottom of Alma from the flat bottom to the water line; to provide drainage holes to allow bilge’s to drain, allow the bottom to dry prior to applying surface coatings below the water line, minor repairs to centerboard and worm damage repairs.

A. REFERENCES: NONE

B. MATERIALS:

1. Softwood plugs;

2. Sheet lead patches, sized as required to cover plugs

3. Copper nails, #10 x 2"

4. Marine epoxy and fillers such as West System or equivalent.

A. Immediately after vessel is free of the water and secure after hauling, the Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean the bottom and open bilges for drainage.

1. High pressure water wash hull from keel to cap rail and manually remove all remaining growths, coatings or loose fillers, for examination by COR.

2. At two (2) locations on the hull bore holes through the bottom to allow the bilge’s to drain. Locations will be specified by the COR.

3. After all draining has ceased, install new softwood plugs. Paint the new plugs with anti-fouling paint before installing.

4. Tightly fit all plugs into drain holes and glue with a marine epoxy following manufacturer’s recommendations for handling. Cover with sheet lead patches fastened with copper nails. A bedding compound shall be placed between the wood hull and lead patch.

B. Remove centerboard; clean the centerboard and interior of the centerboard trunk. Reinstall the centerboard following the application of anti-fouling paint to the centerboard and centerboard trunk. The removal of centerboard from the bottom of the trunk requires approximately six (6) feet of clearance from the bottom plank to bottom of the dock. The centerboard can be removed from the top of the trunk. Either method of removal is satisfactory and shall be determined by the Contractor and approved by the COR.

1. Centerboard weight is approximately seventeen hundred pounds (1700 lbs).

2. For removal from above, the following are required;

i) Two (2) twenty foot (20’) fiber lifting straps

ii) One (1) four foot (4’) fiber lifting strap

iii) One (1) twenty foot (20’) chain fall

iv) Misc. shackles

C. Treat worm infestations with a torch and thoroughly coat openings with anti-fouling paint. Fill all checks and hollows, other than seams, with "Portland Cement". Use close fitting wood inserts in worm damaged areas, which extend more than 1/2 inch into the planking or centerboard.

D. Clean the propeller stern tubes with high-pressure wash. Clean any remaining growth from the stern tubes by hand sanding. Mechanically sand the propeller struts to free from any growth, and loose paint. Clean the entire propeller shafts from the exit of the hull to the propeller tip end.

E. Remove, clean and paint with bottom paint all intake screens; reinstall when all hull work and painting is completed.

A. Inspect bottom surface after cleaning; no foreign growths, loose coating or fillers are acceptable.

B. Inspect the installation of bottom plugs for proper installation, no leakage around the plugs are allowed.

C. Inspect wormhole burning prior to filling.

D. Inspect bottom for smooth surface.

F. Inspect center board and centerboard trunk for cleanliness, no foreign growths, loose coating or fillers are acceptable.

END ITEM 2.01

ITEM 2.02 COATINGS FOR UNDERWATER SURFACES

1. INTENT: The intent of this work item is to prepare and paint all underwater surfaces, from the flat bottom to the waterline. Prepare and paint all underwater areas including centerboard and centerboard trunk. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to apply coatings per manufacturer's specifications.

NOTE: Manufacturer's recommendations for paint storage, preparation and application of specified coatings shall be strictly followed.

After all underwater repairs and examinations are completed, Contractor shall arrange a meeting with the COR, Painting

Foreman, and Contractor's Representative for the purpose of inspection and approval of surface preparation prior to each coating.

A. REFERENCES: Manufacture’s Product Guide

1. Anti-Fouling paint ABC-3 or approved equal, final color is to be Oxide Red.

2. Portland Cement seam compound

A. The Contractor shall provide supervision of all aspects of surface preparation and paint application.

1. All coatings are to be applied following the direction of the paint manufacturer's recommended application of bottom paint.

2. The Contractor shall arrange an inspection by the COR prior to the initial coating application, and at each subsequent over coating.

3. Areas found to contain runs, overspray, inadequate film thickness, roughness, impregnated dust or grit, or any other film or surface preparation irregularities are to be sanded and recoated.

4. No application of coatings is to be made until the prepared surfaces are approved by the COR.

B. Mask and protect all hull openings to prevent damage and ingress of dust, sanding grit and water. Remove all mask and protection of hull openings upon completion of preparation and painting.

C. Mask the propellers and propeller shafts prior to preparation and painting the hull, stern tubes and propeller struts.

Remove masking from the propellers and propeller shafts when painting is completed. Mask the depth finder transducer and remove masking tape when coatings are completed.

D. Prepare all bottom surfaces and appendages for coating by removing all dust, debris, oily film, loose coatings and frayed wood fibers. The prepared surfaces shall be clean and dry at time of inspection and coating.

a. Bottom paint shall be removed from the bottom by power tool cleaning (SSPC-SP-3). Remove all loose paint, rust scale, mill scale and loose rust. Wood surfaces shall be smooth without frayed wood fibers.

Prepared surfaces shall be smoothed by feathering the existing painted surface.

CHECK POINT: Arrange an inspection by the COR.

E. Contractor shall carefully remove loose seam compound, ensuring no damage to plank edge and caulking bevel.

Inspect caulking to determine if repair is necessary and repair to specifications noted under CLIN 4.02.

F. Apply prime coat or thinned anti-fouling bottom paint in accordance with manufacturers specifications to any bare wood or reefed seam.

G. Fill reefed seams or damaged seam compound (existing cracked, loose or missing Portland cement) with pure

Portland cement flush and smooth with plank surface.

H. Apply two (2) coats of anti-fouling bottom paint in alternating colors – first coat black and final coat red, in accordance with manufacturer's specification, to the centerboard and centerboard trunk.

I. The Contractor shall apply a total of two (2) coats of anti-fouling bottom paint in alternating colors – first coat black and final coat red, to bottom surfaces up to the boot top including the rudder, propeller struts and shaft stern tubes. Each coat shall be a minimum of six (6) mil dry film thickness (MDFT) or according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Cleanly cut in paint at the boot top.

1. The COR and the Contractor's paint foreman shall conduct MDFT test, prior to applying the next coat.

2. Application instructions of the paint manufacturer shall be strictly adhered to.

3. Paint must be completely mixed prior to and during application to insure that all solids are in full suspension.

4. Coating shall not be done under unfavorable weather conditions. No coatings shall be applied when there is moisture or condensation present on the surface.

5. Thinning shall not be done without the specific authorization of the COR. If authorized, thinning shall be done in accordance with the recommendations of the paint manufacturer.

6. The paint manufacturer's recommendations for drying, recoating and re-immersion times are to be strictly adhered to.

J. Contractor shall shift the vessel, or the blocks, in order to access entire hull for coatings.

4. TESTING:

A. Mil Film Dry Thickness (MFDT) after each coat has been applied and dried.

B. Inspect dryness prior to next coat. Dry times between coats and before launching shall be taken from manufacturers specifications.

C. Inspect paint for bubbling. All bubbling paint shall be removed, the adjacent paint and surface prepared and recoated at no additional cost to the Government.

END OF ITEM 2.02

ITEM 2.03 COATING OF TOPSIDE, BOWSPRIT AND BULWARKS

1. INTENT: The intent of this work item is to prepare and paint the topsides and bulwarks from the water line up including full length of the bowsprit, rudder and cap rail. Iron fittings, chains, chainplates and other steel or iron appurtenances on the bulwarks and bowsprit are to be included as well. COR shall approve the paint used. Paint scheme shall match existing paint lines, draft marks, the name, homeport and stern “squiggle.” No inboard paint is required except in way of optional work items.

NOTE: Manufacturer's recommendations for paint storage, preparation and application of specified coatings shall be strictly followed.

After all repairs surface preparation and examinations are completed, Contractor shall arrange a meeting with the COR, Painting Foreman, and Contractor's Representative for the purpose of inspection and approval of surface preparation prior to each coating.

A. REFERENCES:

• Manufacturers’ specifications and instructions.

• Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) latest standards

• Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation Projects

1) Marine grade wood-fairing filler.

2) Oil based marine grade wood primer.

3) Two part epoxy metal primer.

4) Rusty metal preparation such as Ospho, 10% solution of tannic acid or approved equal.

5) High solid content, Oil based (alkyd), semi-gloss marine enamels of colors matching existing.

i) Kirby’s #8 Sea Red Semi-gloss

ii) Epifanes #62 Green

iii) Petit/Z-Spar #100 Semi-Gloss White

iv) Yellow to match Name Carvings and elsewhere

A. PREPARATION and PRIMER COATS:

1) All interferences shall be documented, removed and reinstalled in accordance with Section 1, Part 6 of this contract. Interferences include but are not limited to; the ½ oval on the caprail, lifeline, stanchions, the anchors and anchor chain.

2) Protect the decking of the vessel by installing a barrier surface impermeable to paint and solvents.

Employees shall wear Tyvek shoe coverings in areas not covered with barrier surface.

3) Prepare paint on wood:

i) Sand all surfaces to be painted. Intact paint shall be sanded to accept new paint in accordance with paint manufacturers’ specifications. Damaged paint, (including bubbled paint, dings or bare wood showing), shall have affected paint removed to where it is well adhered and shall be feathered into surrounding well adhered paint.

a. Substantial dings shall be filled and faired with marine grade wood-fairing filler following manufacturer’s directions for application.

a. Before applying any sealers or primers, wipe down and tack all surfaces to be coated so that they are clean and free of dust.

a. Apply a coat of thinned primer and a full thickness coat of primer to the bare wood surfaces. Alternately, a coat of clear wood sealer can be used in place of the thinned primer. The full thickness coat of primer would follow that coat of clear wood sealer. Primer and sealer shall be used in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines and compatible with topcoat paints.

1) Ironwork shall be prepared.

a) Intact paint shall be sanded to accept a new coat of paint.

b) Loose rust scale shall be removed to an SSPC-SP3 standard. Prepared ironwork shall be treated with metal prep such as Ospho, or approved equal. Metal prep shall be in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines.

c) Two part epoxy, high zinc anti-corrosive metal primer shall be applied to bare metal in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines.

B. PAINT: The paint shall be applied in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications in respect to application method, atmospheric conditions, preparation and dry times. The paint shall match the existing color and pattern.

Current paint manufacturers and colors can be obtained from the COR. Colors must be approved by the COR.

1. Apply two coats of green paint to the boottop, from the water line extending up eight inches. The eight-inch strip shall be painted around the boat patterned after the existing stripe. Also apply two coats of green paint to the caprail.

2. Apply two coats of white paint on the exterior of the topsides from the underside of the caprail to the boottop, to the bowsprit, and to the exterior of the bulwarks. Repaint Name on both sides and stern, including homeport and scroll work using matching color scheme. Do not paint the rubrail. By careful painting or by masking, ensure that no paint gets on the rubrail.

3. Apply two (2) coats marine, flat (non-gloss) penetrating oil, such as penetrol or Le Tonkios to the rubrail.

4. Apply two (2) coats of appropriate color (white or black) marine enamel to metal surfaces.

5. Between coats, sand surface in accordance with paint manufacturers specifications.

6. All lines where colors join shall be neatly cut-in.

7. Application instructions of the paint manufacturer shall be strictly adhered to.

8. Paint must be completely mixed prior to and during application to insure that all solids are in full suspension.

9. Coating shall not be done under unfavorable weather conditions. No coatings shall be applied when there is moisture or condensation present on the surface.

10. Thinning shall not be done without the specific authorization of the COR. If authorized, thinning shall be done in accordance with the recommendations of the paint manufacturer.

11. The paint manufacturer's recommendations for drying, recoating and re-immersion times are to be strictly adhered to.

A. Mil Film Dry Thickness (MFDT) shall be measured after each coat has been applied and dried.

B. Inspect surface dryness prior to each coat. Dry times between coats and before launching shall be taken from manufacturers specifications.

C. Inspect decking ensuring no overspray, splatter or other damage.

D. Any surface sustaining damage, staining or paint splatter shall be repaired at no additional cost to the Government and at the direction of the COR.

END ITEM 2.03

PART 3: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

ITEM 3.01 MAX-PROP PROPELLERS, CLEAN, REPAIR, GREASE AND REINSTALL

1. INTENT: Contractor shall clean, inspect, grease and fill pits or chips found in the propellers. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to achieve the work required in this item.

Max-Prop Instruction Book, PYI INC., Three Blade Propeller

1. Grease, type "A", that is salt water resistant

2. Zinc anode, cone shape with screw holes to mount on propeller end cap.

NOTE: The propellers are factory balanced and parts are not interchangeable. Care shall be taken to keep propellers separated when disassembling or assembling, maintaining all parts from each propellor remain and are reinstalled with the correct propellor.

A. Clean the propellers to a shining surface. The propellers shall be free of all foreign matter and materials.

B. Inspect the propellers for free movement and damage. Provide a report to the COR on as found conditions.

C. Grease the two (2) Max-Props using Marine Lubricating grease that is salt water-resistant.

1. Remove plug set screws on the props and install grease fittings.

2. Upon completion of greasing the props; remove grease fittings and reinstall plug set screws.

D. All pitted areas and chips on the propellers shall be repaired, ground smooth and polished. Check the propellers balance after repairs.

E. Replace the two (2) coned shaped zincs mounted on the end of the propeller end cap. Safety wire the mounting screws.

A. Test the propellers for proper operations. Operate propellers forward/reverse/forward; stop engines and check for feathering.

END ITEM 3.01

ITEM 3.02 REPLACE SACRIFICIAL ZINC ANODES

1. INTENT: Contractor shall inspect the existing zinc anodes, bonding wires and replace all zincs. Inspect the condition of the wood in the area where the zincs are located.

B. MATERIAL:

1. Zinc anodes, oblong 8-inch x 4-inch, quantity four (4) (estimated size of zincs located on struts).

2. Zinc anodes, round for shaft, quantity four (4).

NOTE: All new anodes shall be attached to the hull and fittings in the same manner as the existing anodes. Care shall be taken to assure proper bonding of anodes to metal structures being protected. All anodes are to meet MIL-A-18001 specification.

A. Inspect and report the "as found" condition on the sacrificial zinc. COR shall determine the zinc anodes to be replaced based on "as found" conditions. All zincs are expected to require replacement.

B. Install new zinc anodes on the port and starboard shaft.

C. Install new zincs on the port and starboard propeller struts. Use new fasteners to fasten zinc anodes to the struts.

D. Replace broken or deteriorated bonding straps.

Inspect zinc anodes bonding prior to floating the Alma, the bonding straps shall be attached to the hull and zinc anode.

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ITEM 3.03 SHAFT PACKING GLAND INSPECTION

1. INTENT: Contractor shall open, inspect and repack both main engine propeller shaft packing glands.

New GFO packing of the appropriate size. ½” is required on the port side. 7/16” is required on the starboard side. Sizes to be confirmed by contractor.

NOTE: Port and starboard gaskets are of different sizes.

A. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and tools to open for inspection, and re-pack both main engine shaft packings. Depending on amount of packing already installed, contractor may add to existing packing material or remove existing packing material and start with all new packing material.

B. Provide COR with written report on packing thicknesses and condition of packing glands.

END ITEM 3.03

SECTION 3: OPTIONAL ITEMS

ITEM 4.01 BUMP AND CAULK DECK SEAMS

1. INTENT: To repair loose caulk and pitch in deck seams as necessary.

A. References: None.

B. Materials:

1. Jeffrey’s #2 Black Marine Glue.

2. Caulking oakum.

3. Preservation Coating of wax/varnish suspended in mineral spirits.

NOTE:

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