140P8623Q0074_Answers_to_Questions_0003.pdf

RFQ 140P8623Q0074 C.A. Thayer Ques�ons & Answers

1. Pertaining to requirement for provision of drone videography in CLIN 2.1

a. Are there specific requirements or deliverables to be provided to the

Government as a result of this provision?

Final product will be uploaded to NPS digital archive at 1080p MP4 format, record at the highest bitrate your equipment can capture and store, all rights transferred to the NPS for all content generated and becomes property of the NPS. Content shall be transferred to NPS via external hard drive storage device.

The goal is to provide enough content to edit and produce a 15 minute film that conveys the process, experience, drama and feeling of raising sail and ge�ng underway on the NHL lumber schooner C.A. Thayer for the first �me since 1958.

It is an�cipated that this will be an 8-10 hour full day exercise on SF Bay and that the drone operator will need to be on the escort tug or another vessel in nearby proximity. Contractor shall obtain any necessary permits or perform necessary coordina�on with FAA, USCG and any other regulatory body with jurisdic�on to permit drone ac�vity.

2. Pertaining to requirement for “sailing” found in CLIN 2.2

a. Will Thayer be free of tugboat service during sailing opera�on?

We will require tugboat escort for the dura�on of the sailing evolu�on. The tug will not be physically connected or tethered to the C.A. Thayer while sailing but shall be close enough to render aid as necessary.

b. What is KTR responsibility for vessel during sailing opera�ons by others?

KTR responsibility is to assist and provide emergency support should a leak or other catastrophic failure occur to the vessel or components. It is understood that the KTR is not responsible for the ac�ons and/or results from NPS’ opera�on/sailing of the vessel, that responsibility will be transferred to the Thayer Captain from the KTR pilot for sailing and transferred back when sailing evolu�on is completed (to be coordinated between NPS captain and KTR pilot).

3. Pertaining to requirement for “sailing opera�ons” CLIN 3.2

a. What are the electrical requirements for generator to be provided?

208-volt power sufficient to power the vessel’s exis�ng DC pump and 110-volt for vhf radio, naviga�on equipment (standard marine radar and gps), temporary ligh�ng in the hold of the vessel

4. Pertaining to requirement for “temp services ” found in CLIN 3.1 “Fire watches at all times during, and for thirty (30) minutes two (2) hours after, any burning or welding operations.”

a. Is firewatch required for 30 minutes or two hours?

Firewatch is required for thirty (30) minutes.

5. Pertaining to requirement for “gangway transport” found in CLIN 1.2.2

a. Where is the expected loading point onto KTR provided truck of NPS gangway?

Hyde Street Pier, C.A. Thayer berth.

b. What is the condi�on of the pier between present loca�on and loading point?

Structurally compromised. The pier can accommodate an H5 truck adjacent to the gangway loca�on. A cradle/dolly will need to be fabricated to roll the gangway to the loading loca�on. (Recommend landing the gangway ini�ally on the cradle/dolly when being struck from the vessel).

c. Should KTY expect to bear costs for li�ing gangway on to KTR furnished truck?

Yes, all costs associated with the transporta�on of the gangway are part of this scope.

d. What are site condi�ons at MINSY temp berth for unloading gangway? Is site secured?

Yes, the site is secured with a security fence and there is an ac�ve contracted security presence.

6. Pertaining to requirement for “Gangway and turntable reinstall” found in CLIN 1.2

a. What are site condi�ons at MINSY temp berth for crane access to reship gangway and turntable?

The area adjacent to the MINSY berth can support a crane rated for the install of the gangway. Plywood pads will be required for any outriggers.

b. What is distance from crane landing to expected loca�on of Thayer The crane can be sta�oned immediately adjacent to the Thayer berth and gangway. The ship will be stood off the mooring bulkhead by pneuma�c fenders approximately 5’ diameter.

7. Pertaining to requirement for “U�li�es” found in CLIN 1.2.1

a. Will the “supplied u�liites” be like for like those found at HSP?

Yes.

8. Pertaining to requirement for “Dra� marks” found in CLIN 9

a. Are numbers and quan��es to follow as found condi�ons in 2004 (ie. marks 7-12 at 4 corners)?

Yes

9. Pertaining to requirement for “Worm shoe doubler” found in CLIN 13.2

a. Specifica�ons call for full width stock. (16”) Stock in that width is unlikely to be sourced. Can KTR install two (2) 8” boards to achieve width?

No

b. Specifica�ons call for a minimum of 20 foot lengths. Available stock is typically 19’6”. Would this be acceptable?

c. Irish felt is unavailable. Is standard roofing felt a suitable subs�tute.

d. Dolphinite is not prac�cal for this use. Is roofing tar (Blackjack roofing cement) a suitable subs�tute.

e. Specifica�ons call for a new piece of worm shoe to be affixed to the forefoot to renew thickness to original condi�on and allow doubler to be “nibbed in” per the historical drawing of the Metha Nelson. What is the quan�ty/ dimension of the material needed to meet this requirement.

Fir material is approximately 16” wide, 4” thick and 5’ long.

f. Specifica�ons suggest undocking Thayer to facilitate installa�on of wormshoe doubler at �me of redocking. This method would be imprac�cal. As an alterna�ve, KTR could remove two keel blocks at a �me (leaving less than 16 feet unsupported). Doubler could be installed in an approximate 10 foot length before being reblocked and proceeding to next two blocks. Would this be an acceptable alterna�ve?

No, this proposal would not allow for the full length wormshoe pieces to be installed (minimum 20’ lengths [previously modified per 9.B to accept 19’6”])

10. Pertaining to requirement for “Replacement hull planking” found in CLIN 12.2

a. In the event that the “owner furnished material” op�on is exercised, what are the KTR rights/ responsibili�es in the event of material cracking, breaking or becoming otherwise unusable?

KTR is not responsible for the quality or suitability of GFM. Should the GFM op�on be selected and a material failure is detected, the GFM would be returned and a suitable KTR furnished replacement sought (following contract modifica�on).

11. Bidder requests an extension of one week for proposal deadline for incorpora�on of informa�on on forthcoming answers to the above ques�ons.

12. Pertaining to requirement for “worm shoe repairs repairs ” found in CLIN 13.1

a. In the requirements for CLIN 13 it states “addi�onal wormshoe replacement shall be bid in ten lineal foot increments

b. In the requirements for CLIN 13. it states: “government has right to exercise at the per unit cost per the Contract Price Schedule.” Price schedule indicates cost request for 10 Board Feet. Which cost value is required?

c. Worm shoe repair item (13.1) is similarly confusing and may be best to price by the board foot. Please review and advise.

CLIN 13.2 – Worm shoe Replacements – Bid sheet is amended to reflect one (1) linear foot (LF) bid increment. (See atached).

Specifica�ons are amended:

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 13 – WORM SHOE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

The Contractor must provide the management and all labor, materials, and equipment to repair or replace damaged areas of the worm shoe and install a new, hardwood double worm shoe to match historical information. All work is to occur after cleaning and inspection has occurred following the initial haul out. The work may require refloating the vessel temporarily to set a new worm shoe on the keel blocks and haul the vessel again with the new shoe in place. For the purpose of assembling a bid, the Contractor must assume no more than a combined total of 30 linear feet of worm shoe repair (approximately 2 BF each totaling 60 BF) and 20 linear feet of replacement (approximately 80 BF). Repairs shall be bid per linear foot. If additional quantities are needed, the government has the right to exercise at the per unit cost through a modification per the Contract Price Schedule. Additional worm shoe replacement shall be bid in ten-foot (10’) one linear foot (1’) increments. The double worm shoe is greenheart (Chlorocardium rodiei) (heartwood), approximately 125 LF, running from a nibbed butt on the forefoot aft to the end of the existing worm shoe at the aft perpendicular (AP), (approximately 500 BF). Repairs and/or replacements of the douglas fir shoe must be completed and the shoe coated per CLIN 8.1 prior to the installation of the hardwood double worm shoe. Prepare as-built drawings for all affected areas per Section 2.7. Wood defects such as sapwood checks, shakes, and wormholes shall not be present prior to use. Material found to be unsuitable to the use shall be replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 13 – WORM SHOE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS