2024_06 _ IFB _ CAT HYBRID FERRY VESSEL _ Pac.pdf

CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY

INVITATION FOR BIDS

PROJECT NO. 2024-06

CAT HYBRID FERRY VESSEL

February 6, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Invitation for Bids No. 2024-06

CAT HYBRID FERRY VESSEL

Notice is hereby given that the CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CAT) is seeking responses for the following:

Description: Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is soliciting responses from qualified vendors to manufacture of hybrid ferry vessels

Proposals: Proposal Packages are available at 900 E. Gwinnett Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401, online at https://www.catchacat.org/about-cat/doing-business/procurement/procurement-opportunities/, or by email at victor.colon@catchacat.org.

Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing by: Friday, March 08, 2024 to

Victor Colon, Procurement Manager, Chatham Area Transit Authority, 900 East Gwinnett Street, Savannah, GA 31401, or by email at victor.colon@catchacat.org

Submittal Deadline: Friday, April 05, 2024 at 2 p.m. EST , CAT Central, 900 E. Gwinnett

Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements:

CAT, in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26, has an obligation to ensure nondiscrimination of DBE’s in all aspects of competition, award and administration of federally funded contracts. Notice to all proposers is hereby provided, that in accordance with

State and Federal laws, CAT will ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit offers and responses to this solicitation, and to participate in any contract consummated pursuant to this advertisement. Compliance with Federal and State laws on Equal

Opportunity will also be asserted in consideration for the award of this contract. No proposer will be discriminated against because of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicapping conditions.

CAT reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses submitted. CAT also reserves the right to award a contract based on the submissions alone.

https://www.catchacat.org/about-cat/doing-business/procurement/procurement-opportunities/ https://www.catchacat.org/about-cat/doing-business/procurement/procurement-opportunities/ mailto:david.stearns@catchacat.org mailto:david.stearns@catchacat.org

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2023-04 Schedule of Events

EVENT DATE

IFB Issued and Advertised February 6, 2024

Vendor Inquiry Deadline March 8, 2024

IFB Submission Deadline April 5, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EST

Evaluation Committee’s Recommendation To Board of Directors April 23, 2024

Notification of Award to Proposer April 24, 2024

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Chatham Area Transit Authority

IFB 2023-04 CAT HYBRID FERRY VESSEL

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

I. General Information & Instructions

1.1 Introduction 6

1.2 Response Submission 6

1.3 Response Form Requirement 6

1.4 Inquiries 6

1.5 Ethics and Lobbying Statement 7

1.6 Indemnification 7

1.7 Interest of Members of, or Delegates to, Congress 7

1.8 Ethics 7

1.9 Conflict of Interest 7

1.10 Privacy Act Requirements 8

1.11 Exclusionary or Discriminatory Specifications 8

1.12 Geographic Restrictions 8

1.13 Contractor Assurance 8

1.14 Confidentiality 9

1.15 Government Wide Debarment and Suspension

(Non-Procurement) 9

1.16 Subcontracts 9

1.17 Contract Termination: Debarment 9

1.18 State and Local Disclaimer 10

1.19 Submittal of Protests 10

1.20 Response Offer 10

1.21 Response Award 11

1.22 Response Withdrawal 11

1.23 Single Response Situations 11

1.24 Certifications & DBE Policy Statement 11

1.25 Taxes 12

1.26 Contract Termination 12

1.27 Assignments 12

1.28 Addenda 12

1.29 Prohibited Interest 12

1.30 Audit & Inspection 12

1.31 Notice to Proceed 12

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1.32 Scope of Services 12

1.33 Evaluation of Responses 13

1.34 Federal Regulatory Requirements 13

1.35 Additional Response Requirements 13

II. Attachments

A. Scope of Services 14

B. DBE Certification 15

C. References 16

D. Addendum Acknowledgement 17

E. Offeror’s Checklist 18

F. Proposer Information Form 19

G. Federal Regulatory Requirements 20

Outline Scope Of Services 21 Federal Clause Receipt Certification 68 Lobbying Certification 79 Government-Wide Debarment and Suspension 80 Bus Testing Certification 81 Pre Award Certification Requirement for Procurement of Rolling Stock Recipient 82 Pre Award Certification FMVSS Compliance Certification 83 Pre Award Certification Purchasers Requirements Certification 84 Certificate of Compliance with Buy America Rolling Stock Requirements 85 On Site Manufacturer Inspection Compliance Certification 86 Transit Vehicle Manufacturer (TVM) Certification 87 Post Delivery Buy America Certification 88 Post Delivery FMVSS Compliance Certification 89 Post Delivery Purchaser’s Requirements Certification 90

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is soliciting bids from qualified professionals to provide Manufacture of Hybrid Ferry Vessels. Award of any contract will be made to the firm whose bid is most advantageous to CAT. CAT reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any parts thereof, when necessary for the protection of the interest of CAT. All proposers are notified that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) are encouraged to submit responses to this request.

The vendor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.

1.2 RESPONSE SUBMISSION

CAT will receive responses until 2 pm EST, Friday, April 05, 2024. Any response delivered to CAT after the time specified will not be considered.

One (1) unbound original, three (3) copies, and an electronic copy of the response must be mailed or hand delivered to:

Victor Colon, Procurement Manager Chatham Area Transit Authority

900 E. Gwinnett St.

Savannah, GA 31401

(912) 651-0453

If there are inconsistencies in the copies provided, the controlling document will be the original response submitted by proposer.

1.3 RESPONSE FORM REQUIREMENTS

All responses must state the full and correct name, address, and capacity of the proposer. If the proposer is an individual doing business under another name, the response shall so state. Partnerships, joint ventures, and corporations shall sign as is appropriate for their type of business. Any erasures, corrections, or other changes appearing on the response forms must be initialed by the persons signing the response.

Except as otherwise provided herein, CAT cannot accept any material marked confidential, trade secret or proprietary. Proposer understands that any material pertaining to this procurement is likely subject to disclosure through the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A.

§ 50-18-70.

1.4 INQUIRIES

Should a proposer have questions, please contact in writing:

Victor Colon, Procurement Manager Chatham Area Transit Authority

900 E. Gwinnett St.

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Savannah, GA 31401

(912) 651-0453 victor.colon@catchacat.org

Questions should be submitted to CAT by Friday, March 08, 2024. Communication via email will be considered a written inquiry. ANY VERBAL COMMUNICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY CAT AS AN INQUIRY. All received inquiries will be responded to in writing after the question submission deadline and will be presented as an addendum to the solicitation and distributed to respondents.

1.5 ETHICS AND LOBBYING STATEMENT

CAT maintains a written code of ethics that governs the conduct of its employees and subcontractors. Any debarment and suspension pertaining to the proposer must be disclosed by attaching a copy of each to the response. Additionally, the successful proposer must complete the appropriate certifications relating to lobbying activities.

1.6 INDEMNIFICATION

(1) Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CAT and its officers, directors, and employees from and against all allegations, claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, costs and expenses (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs) which arise out of, relate to, or result from any act or omission of Contractor.

(2) Contractor acknowledges that it is prohibited under the Laws of Georgia for a governmental entity to indemnify Contractor for any loss arising out of the provisions of this Contract. Accordingly, CAT does not make any indemnification to Contractor whatsoever under this Contract.

1.7 INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF, OR DELEGATES TO, CONGRESS

In accordance with 18 U.S.C. Subsection 431, no member of, or delegates to, the Congress of the United States shall be permitted to a share or part of this contract or to any benefit arising there from.

1.8 ETHICS

It is CAT’s policy that all contractors shall be expected to have complied, and in the future to comply, with all ethics laws of the State of Georgia and to be free of conflicts of interest (as described in the following section) if awarded a CAT contract. Each proposer shall be deemed have acknowledged said policy. Any indication that a proposer has violated or given the appearance of violating an ethics law or is not free of actual or potential conflicts of interest will cause rejection of that bid. Any indication that, once awarded a contract, a contractor has violated or has given the appearance of violating an ethics law or is not free of actual or potential conflicts of interest may, in the sole discretion of CAT, constitutes grounds for termination of the contract.

1.9 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

mailto:victor.colon@catchacat.org

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No Board Member, employee, officer or agent, or employee of such agent of CAT shall participate in the selection, the award of, or the administration of a contract if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when:

a. A Board Member, employee, officer or agent, or employee of such agent;

b. Any immediate family member of those listed in (a) above;

c. A partner; or an organization which employs, or is about to employ any of the above, has a direct or indirect, present or future financial or other interest in the firm selected for award.

CAT Board Members, officer, employees or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential subcontractors or parties of sub-agreements.

1.10 PRIVACY ACT REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements apply to the Contractor and its employees that administer any system of records on behalf of the Federal Government under any contract:

a. The Contractor agrees to comply with, and assures the compliance of its employees with, the information restrictions and other applicable requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a. Among other things, the Contractor agrees to obtain the express consent of the Federal Government before the Contractor or its employees operate a system of records on behalf of the Federal Government. The Contractor understand that the requirements of the Privacy Act, including the civil and criminal penalties for violation of that Act, apply to those individuals involved, and that failure to comply with the terms of the Privacy Act may result in termination of the underlying contract.

b. The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract to administer any system of records on behalf of the Federal Government financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

1.11 EXCLUSIONARY OR DISCRIMINATORY SPECIFICATIONS

Apart from inconsistent requirements imposed by federal statute or regulations, CAT will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5323(h) (2) by refraining from using any Federal assistance awarded by FTA to support procurements using exclusionary or discriminatory specifications.

1.12 GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS

Except as expressly mandated, encouraged, or permitted by FTA or Federal Statute, CAT will refrain from using state or local geographic preferences.

1.13 CONTRACTOR ASSURANCE

The contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted

CAT IFB 2024-06 February 6, 2024 Page 9 contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to: (1) Withholding monthly progress payments; (2) Assessing sanctions; (3) Liquidated damages; and/or (4) Disqualifying the contractor from future bidding as non-responsible

1.14 CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor agrees that any and all information, in oral or written form, whether obtained from CAT, its agents or assigns, or other sources, or generated by Contractor pursuant to this contract shall not be used for any purpose other than fulfilling the requirements of this contract.

Contractor further agrees to keep in absolute confidence all data relative to the business of CAT, its agents or assigns. No news release, including but not limited to photographs and film, public announcement, denial or confirmation of any part of the subject matter of any phase of any program hereunder shall be made by Contractor without written approval of CAT.

1.15 GOVERNMENT WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 49 CFR Part 29. As such, the contractor is required to verify that none of the contractors, its principals, as defined at 49 CFR 29.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as defined at 49 CFR 29.940 and 29.945. If this contract is less than $25,000 this clause does not apply.

The contractor is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into. By signing and submitting its bid or response, the bidder or proposer certifies as follows:

The certification clause contained in Attachment B is a material representation of fact relied upon by Chatham Area Transit Authority. If it is later determined that the bidder or proposer knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to Chatham Area Transit Authority, the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment. The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The bidder or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.

1.16 SUBCONTRACTS

The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses contained in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1) through (10) and such other clauses as the FTA may by appropriate instructions require, and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the clauses contained in 29 CFR 5.5.

1.17 CONTRACT TERMINATION: DEBARMENT

A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR Section 5.5 may be grounds for termination on contract, and for Debarment as a contractor and a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR Section 5.12.

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1.18 STATE AND LOCAL LAW DISCLAIMER

The use of many of the Clauses herein are not governed by federal law, many of the clauses contained herein contain FTA suggested language in certain instances these clauses may be affected by State Law.

a. If contractor is to physically perform services on CAT’s premises, contractor will be required to affirmatively represent it’s use of the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify as required by O.C.G.A. §13-10-91(b)(1).

1.19 SUBMITTAL OF PROTESTS

Protests concerning these instructions, contract requirements, or the RFP procedures must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Manager not less than five (5) days before the scheduled receipt of responses. The protest must:

1) The name and address of the protestor.

2) The name and number of the procurement solicitation.

3) A detailed statement of the grounds for the protest, including all relevant facts and a citation to the Federal or State law, the provision of CAT procurement procedures, or specific term of the solicitation alleged to have been violated.

4) Any relevant supporting documentation the protesting party desires CAT to consider in making its decision.

5) The desired relief, action, or ruling sought by the protestor.

b. Post-Award Protests Protests concerning the award of this response must be submitted in writing to the

Procurement Manager within no later than 72 hours after the protestor’s receipt of CAT’s written notice of its decision or intended decision to award a contract.

CAT will have ten (10) working days after receipt of the formal protest package to evaluate, and issue a response, except in cases where the original response has been awarded by the Board of Directors. In such cases, the resolution of protest will be handled at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting, following completion of the staff review of the protest. The protest must:

1) The name and address of the protestor.

2) The name and number of the procurement solicitation.

3) A detailed statement of the grounds for the protest, including all relevant facts and a citation to the Federal or State law, the provision of CAT procurement procedures, or specific term of the solicitation alleged to have been violated.

4) Any relevant supporting documentation the protesting party desires CAT to consider in making its decision.

5) The desired relief, action, or ruling sought by the protestor.

1.20 RESPONSE OFFER

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Each response must be in CAT’s possession by the deadline for submission noted above. It is the proposer’s responsibility to ensure timely receipt by CAT of the response. The submitted response shall irrevocable offer for ninety (90) days from the solicitation due date.

1.21 RESPONSE AWARD

CAT reserves the right to reject any and all responses, and part or parts of a response, waive any -technicalities, and award any or the entire contract in a manner that is in the best interest of CAT. Contracts will be awarded to the highest ranked proposer when it is in the best interest of

CAT.

1.22 RESPONSE WITHDRAWAL

Responses may be withdrawn by submitting a written request to CAT before the time fixed for response opening. Withdrawal of an offer will not prejudice the right of the proposer to submit a new response, provided that the latter is timely received as provided above.

1.23 SINGLE RESPONSE SITUATIONS

In the event a single response is received, CAT will conduct a price analysis or a cost analysis of the response. The sole proposer must cooperate with CAT if a price or cost analysis is conducted.

1.24 CERTIFICATIONS & DBE POLICY STATEMENT

CAT reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses submitted. CAT also reserves the right to award a contract based on the submissions alone. The proposer, by signing the response forms, certifies that the response is offered by a business that is fully licensed to do the work relating to the specifications herein.

CAT, in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26, has an obligation to ensure nondiscrimination of DBE’s in all aspects of competition, award and administration of federally funded contracts. Notice to all proposers is hereby provided, that in accordance with State and Federal laws, CAT will ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit offers and responses to this solicitation, and to participate in any contract consummated pursuant to this advertisement. Compliance with Federal and State laws on Equal Opportunity will also be asserted in consideration for the award of this contract. No proposer will be discriminated against because of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicapping conditions.

CAT encourages the utilization of minority owned financial institutions, a list is provided below:

Carver State Bank (Savannah);

Citizens Trust Bank (Atlanta);

Metro City Bank (Doraville);

Quantum National Bank (Suwanee).

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1.25 TAXES

CAT is exempt from payment of federal excise and transportation tax and Georgia Sales and Use taxes. These taxes are not to be included in the response price. Tax exemption information, upon request, will be provided to the successful proposer upon award of the contract.

1.26 CONTRACT TERMINATION

CAT may terminate this solicitation and any corresponding contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor when it is in CAT's best interest.

1.27 ASSIGNMENTS

The proposer shall not assign this contract, wholly or in part, without the prior written consent of CAT. No assignment shall relieve the contractor of any obligations under the contract.

1.28 ADDENDA

Any changes in these instructions or other requirements will be accomplished by a written addendum sent to all prospective proposers. All such addenda shall become a part of the contract. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all addenda may cause the response to be considered non-responsive, and therefore rejected.

1.29 PROHIBITED INTERESTS

No member, officer, or employee of CAT and/or member of, delegate to, the Congress of the United States shall, during his/her tenure, or for one year thereafter, have either a direct or an indirect interest in this contract or the proceeds thereof.

1.30 AUDIT & INSPECTION

The proposer agrees to allow CAT, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, for the purpose of audit and examination:

1.31.1 Inspect all work, materials, payrolls, and other data/records associated with the project; and

1.31.2 Audit the books, records, and accounts associated with the project.

1.31.3 In addition, the contractor must also agree to maintain all required records for a minimum of three (3) years after CAT makes final payments and all other pending matters are closed.

1.31 NOTICE TO PROCEED

The successful proposer shall not commence work under this Invitation for Bids until a written contract is awarded, proof of insurance has been received, and a Notice to Proceed is issued. If the successful proposer does commence any work or deliver items prior to receiving official notification, the proposer does so at its own risk.

1.32 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The proposer shall provide a solution to the scope of the request described in detail in Attachment A – Scope of Services.

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In the case of goods, equipment, or services identified by a “brand name or equal” description, no preference will be given to responses offering to furnish the name brands over those offering accepted equal value and quality, and vice versa. Wherever in the specifications the name of a certain brand, make, manufacturer, or definite specification is utilized, these specifications are used only to denote the quality standard of product, style type, and character of product desired and do not restrict proposers to the specific brand, make, manufacturer or specification named.

Equivalent products, which have been designated "approved equals" by CAT or its agents, shall be acceptable. Proposer must submit to CAT a written request for approval of all equivalent products by the inquiry deadline.

1.33 EVALUATION OF RESPONSES

Responses received that are determined to be responsive and responsible will be evaluated by members of a CAT Evaluation Committee in accordance with the criteria set forth below. The criteria are weighted by their relative degree of importance.

Evaluation Criteria:

For any DBE subcontractor use, please provide a summary of the percentage of use that you are committing to the DBE contractor in your price proposal

1.34 FEDERAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Federal Regulatory Requirements applicable to this request are listed in Attachment G. Proposer must sign the individual clauses that require separate signatures as well as sign the certification at the beginning of Attachment G. Proposer must return these signed federal clauses with its response.

1.35 ADDITIONAL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Any response delivered to CAT that does not contain the following documents and/or information will be considered an unresponsive submission.

1.35.1 Most recent three (3) years comprehensive financial statements, audited version if your business structure requires such. These documents may be marked as “Trade Secret – Confidential Financial Data”, but must be accompanied by an attached affidavit affirmatively declaring that the specific information in the records constitute trade secrets pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Official Code of Georgia.

1.35.2 Statement regarding the staffing availability of your business to handle the scope of services in this solicitation.

1.35.3 Evidence of current Commercial General/Professional Liability insurance providing insurance for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and advertising injury, with limits of not less than $1,000,000.

1.35.4 Complete, sign, and return the pertinent portions of Attachments B – G.

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Attachment A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

SEE PAGES 21 – 67

ADDITIONAL TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES WE ARE REQUESTING TO ADD

SCREENS INSIDE THE PASSENGER AREA OF THE VESSEL, THAT WE CAN

PROGRAM AND PROVIDE INFORMATION TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

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DBE, Non-Debarment, and EPA Certification

The firm submitting this response _____IS or ____IS NOT a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

The firm submitting this response _____DOES or ____DOES NOT use Disadvantaged Business Enterprise subcontractors.

For any DBE subcontractor use, please provide a summary of the percentage of use that you are committing to the DBE subcontractor in your price proposal.

All offerors must certify that they are not on the Comptroller General’s list or any DOT List of Ineligible Proposers, List of Persons or Firms Currently Debarred for Violations of Various Contracts Incorporating Labor Standards Provisions, or that the facilities to be utilized in the performance of this project have not been listed on the Environmental Protection Agency’s List of Violating Facilities. By signing the Certification Form, this certification is completed.

The signature below attests that the offeror’s response is made with full understanding and acceptance of the provisions contained in this response.

Signature Witness Signature

Print or Type:

Name & Title of Signing Officer Company

Mailing Address Date

City, State, Zip Telephone

E-Mail Address

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Attachment C References

CAT may contact references in an effort to obtain more information about the proposer. The references listed should be companies and individuals with whom the proposer has supplied equipment and/or performed services similar to those specified herein.

1. Company Name: _________________________________

Contact Name: __________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________

Description of Work: ______________________________

2. Company Name: _________________________________

Contact Name: __________________________________

3. Company Name: _________________________________

Contact Name: __________________________________

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Attachment D

Addendum Acknowledgment

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda to the response documents.

NO ADDENDA WERE RECEIVED _____________

(Give number and date of each):

Addendum No. 1 Dated___________

Addendum No. 2 Dated____________

Addendum No. 3 Dated ___________

Addendum No. 4 Dated ___________

Addendum No. 5 Dated ___________

Failure to acknowledge receipt of all addenda may cause the response to be considered non-responsive.

Signature

Title

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Attachment E

OFFEROR’S CHECKLIST

(To verify that all necessary documents are included)

This form must be completed and returned with the response. Failure to return the completed form may be cause for considering your response non-responsive.

Responses must be clearly marked with the response number and title, date and time of response opening, and company name. Below is a list of all materials and responses required for this response.

Proposer CAT Check off Check off

Proposer Contact Information ________ ______

Financial Statement/Tax Return ________ ______

Evidence of Gen. Liability Insurance ________ ______

Attachment B – DBE Certification Form _______ ______

Attachment C – Proposer’s References _______ ______

Attachment D – Addendum Acknowledgment _______ ______

Attachment E – Offeror’s Checklist _______ ______

Attachment F – Proposer Information Form _______ ______

Attachment G – Federal Clause Certification _______ ______

Buy America Certification _______ ______

Lobbying Certification _______ ______

Signature

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Attachment F

PROPOSER INFORMATION FORM

All offerors are required to submit this information as a condition of submitting an offer to CAT. Offerors must insure that ALL sub-contractors at all tiers, which are proposed to be used under any agreement issued by CAT, have also submitted an executed copy of this form. CAT is required to maintain this information by the Federal Transit Administration and it is not subject to waiver.

Firm Name _______________________________________

Firm Address __________________________________

Telephone Number ____________________ Fax Number ____________________ DUNS Number ____________________

E-Mail Address ______________________________________________

Firm’s status as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Non- DBE _________________

Year Firm Founded ______________________________________________

Annual gross receipts of the firm:

___< $500K; ___ $500K - $1 million; ___ $1-2 million; ___ $2-5 million; ___> $5 million Prime or Sub-Contractor ________________________________________

NAICS code(s) _______________________________________

I certify to the best of my knowledge that the above information is true and correct:

Signature: ____________________ Name/Title: ________________________ Date: ________________________ CAT Project No.: _____________

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS FORM AS STIPULATED

HEREIN MAY PRECLUDE YOUR OFFER FROM CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD.

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Attachment G Federal Regulatory Requirements

CONTRACTOR MUST REVIEW THESE REQUIREMENTS, SIGN THE

CERTIFICATION & APPLICABLE FEDERAL REGULATIONS, AND SUBMIT THIS

SECTION AS PART OF THE RESPONSE.

FEDERAL CLAUSE CERTIFICATION

I have read and understand the federal clauses that are applicable to this solicitation and I am duly authorized to execute this Certification on behalf of the entity submitting this response.

Proposer Name

By Its: _____________________________

Sign Name

Printed Name

Date

State of County of ____________________

Signed and sworn to before me on _______________________, 20____ by __________________________________ the_____________________ of Contractor and duly authorized to execute this instrument on Contractor’s behalf.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires

Shipyard _______ Owner _______

Outline Specifications 65’x21’-4” Passenger Vessel

1. Principal Dimension

2. Capacity

3. Tankage

4. Certification

5. Gross Tonnage

6. Propulsion System

7. Generators

8. Steering

9. Hybrid System

10. Pumps & Piping

11. Structure

12. Anchor

13. Fire Suppression

14. Fire & Safety Equipment

15. Primary Lifesaving Equipment

16. Public Space Interior

17. Hatches & Manholes

18. Pilothouse Finishes

19. Paint

20. Railings

21. Windows

22. Doors

23. Thermal Insulation

24. Engine Room Sound Insulation

25. Machinery Space Ventilation

26. Pilothouse Electronics & Navigation

27. General Electrical

28. Lighting

29. HVAC

30. Miscellaneous

31. Engineering

32. Lofting and NC Data

1. Principal Dimensions:

Length Overall: 67’-10” Length (Waterline): 63'-10” Beam (molded): 21’-4” Beam (over guards): 23’-1” Depth at side Lowpoint of Sheer (to Keel): 5'-6½” Depth at side Lowpoint of Sheer (inside hull): 5'-6” Draft Amidships: 3’-0” Speed (maximum): 11 knots

2. Passenger Capacity: 150

Crew Capacity: 2

3. Tankage:

Fuel 800 gallons Potable Water None Sewage None Lube Oil None Dirty Oil None Fuel tanks to have USCG acceptable sight glass per USCG requirements.

4. Certification: U.S. Coast Guard, Subchapter T, Partially Protected Waters

& ASTM F3353-19 Shipboard Lithium-Ion Batteries

5. Gross Tonnage: Less than 100 GRT

6. Propulsion System:

Waterjet (2): Single stage, 12” impeller., weight not to exceed 415 Lbs (Dry), maximum input power 450 BHP, maximum drive speed 3,000 RPM w/controls, hydraulic pump, and PTO.

Propulsion Electric Motor: Permanent Magnet Traction Motor, IP67, 500 to 750V, 3- Ph, Peak Power 300 kW, Peak Torque 3,700 Nm (2729 ft/lbs) Continuous Power 205 kW, Continuous Torque 2,000 Nm (1475 ft/lbs)

7. Generators:

Engine (2): 6.7L Marine Diesel, 305MHP @2600RPM, rated for Hybrid Service by Engine Manufacturer.

Generator (2): Permanent Magnet Traction Motor, IP67, 500 to 750V, 3-Ph, Peak Power 300 kW, Peak Torque 3,700 Nm (2729 ft/lbs) Continuous Power 205 kW, Continuous Torque 2,000 Nm (1475 ft/lbs Tier 3 EPA Compliant

Keel Cooled Dry exhaust mufflers, Marine rated 12 V DC Start Switchboard manufactured to USCG Specifications Non-paralleling operation Shore Power: 100 amps, 240 V, 1-phase, plug and receptacle

8. Hybrid System, to meet USCG Regulations & ASTM F3353-19

Consisteing of:

Battery Packs (4): 98kHw each, Lithium-Ion, with BMS, Horizontal Mounted, not rack mount.

Modular Power Control System Integration Units (1) Port Side (1) Stbd. Side Modular Accessories Power System Units (1) Port Side (1) Stbd. Side Charger: 11kA 700V Propulsion Cables Battery Cabinets Chiller Units (2): MTDX36 36,000 BTUhr for electronic propulsion system

9. Steering:

WaterJet Hydro-Electronic Controls Integrated Wheel, follow Up, w/ multiple potentiometers Independent thruster position indicator

10. Pumps & Piping:

Fire Pump, (5HP, 50 GPM @ 70 PSI, Self Primining Bilge Pump (6): 3700GPH with Float Switches (2 each per pump) Chilled Water Circ. Pump (2): 1/3HP centrifugal, 29GPM @ 20ft head Condenser Circ Pump (2): 1/3HP centrifugal, 29GPM @ 20ft head Exhaust Cooling Mixer (2): 1/3HP centrifugal, 6GPM USCG approved CPVC piping systems where acceptable by USCG, DWV fittings for gravity drains. Stainless steel drain piping where CPVC not practical.

Aluminum piping at deck penetrations for CPVC piping.

All piping systems and materials to meet USCG requirements.

11. Structure:

Welded 5086/6061 Aluminum hull structure per Aluminum Construction Manual for

Allowable Stresses.

1’-6” Transverse Frame Spacing, 3’-0” Tonnage Frame Spacing 16” Longitudinal Panel Stiffener Spacing 15” Bulkhead Stiffener Spacing 1/4” Bottom Plate 1/4” W.T. Bulkheads

Main Deck Aluminum Deck Extrusion 1/4” Side Shell Plate and Tank Bulkheads 2nd deck canopy 3/16” Plate w/ double L3x3x1/4” truss 3/16” Main Deckhouse Sides 3/16” Pilothouse 3/16” Main Deck Fwd. Bulwark D-Type Solid Fenders sides and fwd, D-Type Hollow Fenders at corners 1/2”x4” plate keel Engine girders I-beam (AA) 10x10.28 Grind weld butts and seams on deckhouse and hull above waterline

12. Anchor:

(1) 100# Danforth –Style Workboat Anchor.

15 ft. of 1/2” galvanized anchor chain with 200’ ¾” Nylon Anchor Line.

13. Fire Detection and Suppression System:

Per USCG Subchapter T & ASTM F3353-19 requirements: located inside the Generator Compartments, Waterjet Compartments, and Energy Storage Compartments.

Commercial Fire Communications and Monitoring System:

dual path communicator that allows a fire panel to use the internet or cellular means to connect to a land based fire station.

14. Fire & Safety equipment per USCG Subchapter T requirements.

Life Jackets stowed in FRP deck boxes distributed throughout vessel in designated areas.

15. Primary Lifesaving Equipment: none required

16. Public Space Interior:

Walls: 3/8” aluminum honeycomb panels with Vinyl finish surface and anodized trim and joiners. Owner to specify color.

Ceiling: 2x2 Lay-In Ceiling Tiles.

Floor coverings for interior and Pilothouse: Vinyl Safety flooring or equal.

17. Hatches & Manholes:

Escape and Access Hatches: Mechanically Latched (hinged & pullout) watertight hatch, flush with knife-edge seal Fuel Tank Access: Bolt-on, raised manhole Soft patches above generator and waterjet: Yard fabricated

18. Pilothouse Finishes:

Console: metal frame with removable access panels.

Commercial Grade Helm Chair.

Ceiling similar to deckhouse.

19. Paint:

The following coating system shall be supplied by Builder and applied to the vessel:

1) Hull Keel to Underside of Spray Rail:

A universal anticorrosive epoxy scheme providing long term corrosion protection, with antifoulings being applied directly. A high performance Copper and TBT free polishing scheme. Surface Preparations: Where necessary remove all weld splatter, smooth weld seams and sharp edges. Fresh water wash to remove all dirt and contamination, as necessary. Degrease according to SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. Ensure area is clean and dry prior to application. Blast to ISO 8501-1 Sa2½ or SSPC SP10. Apply the material before visible oxidation occurs. If oxidation does occur, the entire oxidised surface should be re-blasted to the standard specified above.

Coats Colour % Loss factor

Volume Solids (%)

VOC (lb/G) WFT (mil)

DFT (mil) PSR (ft²/G) Overcoating 77°F Volume (G)

Before Flooding

50°F Min Max

FC Red 30 80 1.6 6.3 5 182.54 10hrs 8wks 5.50

FC Light Grey 30 80 1.6 6.3 5 182.54 5.50

FC Black 30 58 3.2 8.6 5 132.42 6hrs ext. 7.60 20hrs

FC Red 30 58 3.2 8.6 5 132.42 6hrs ext. 7.60 20hrs

29.8 20 26.20

2) Spray Rail to Main Deck:

An epoxy anticorrosive scheme with Polysiloxane finish. Surface Preparations:

Where necessary remove all weld splatter, smooth weld seams and sharp edges.

Fresh water wash to remove all dirt and contamination, as necessary. Degrease according to SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. Ensure area is clean and dry prior to application. Blast to ISO 8501-1 Sa2½ or SSPC SP10. Apply the material before visible oxidation occurs. If oxidation does occur, the entire oxidised surface should be re-blasted to the standard specified above.

Coats Colour % Loss factor

Volume Solids (%)

VOC (lb/G) WFT (mil)

DFT (mil) PSR (ft²/G) Overcoating 77°F Volume (G)

Before Flooding

50°F Min Max

FC Red 30 80 1.6 6.3 5 182.54 10hrs 8wks 5.50

FC Light Grey 30 80 1.6 6.3 5 182.54 5.50

FC White 30 76 1.8 6.6 5 173.58 4hrs ext. 5.80

19.2 15 16.80

3) External Decks:

A lightweight nonskid decking system. Fresh water wash to remove all dirt and contamination, as necessary. Degrease according to SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning.

Ensure area is clean and dry prior to application. Blast to ISO 8501-1 Sa2½ or

SSPC SP10.

Volume Solids (%)

VOC

(lb/G)

WFT

(mil)

DFT

(mil)

PSR (ft²/G) Overcoating 77°F Volume (G)

Before Flooding

50°F Min Max

FC Red 30 80 1.6 6.3 5 182.54 24hrs 7days 5.50

FC Buff 30 100 0 20 20 57.04 12hrs 14days 17.50

FC Dark Grey 30 83 1.2 60.2 50 18.74 53.40

86.5 75 76.40

4) Wheelhouse Roof:

A universal anticorrosive epoxy scheme overcoated with polyurethane finish.

Broadcast aggregate into 2nd coat until refusal. Surface Preparations: Where necessary remove all weld splatter, smooth weld seams and sharp edges. Fresh water wash to remove all dirt and contamination, as necessary. Degrease according to SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. Ensure area is clean and dry prior to application. Blast to ISO 8501-1 Sa2½ or SSPC SP10. Apply the material before visible oxidation occurs. If oxidation does occur, the entire oxidised surface should be re-blasted to the standard specified above.

5) Superstructure:

A universal anticorrosive epoxy scheme overcoated with polysiloxane finish.

Surface Preparations: Where necessary remove all weld splatter, smooth weld seams and sharp edges. Fresh water wash to remove all dirt and contamination, as necessary. Degrease according to SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. Ensure area is clean and dry prior to application. Blast to ISO 8501-1 Sa2 or SSPC SP6.

Volume Solids (%)

VOC (lb/G) WFT (mil)

DFT (mil) PSR (ft²/G) Overcoating 77°F Volume (G)

Before Flooding

50°F Min Max

FC Red 30 80 1.6 6.3 5 182.54 10hrs 8wks 5.50

FC Light Grey 30 80 1.6 6.3 5 182.54 10hrs 8wks 5.50

FC Light Grey 30 80 1.6 6.3 5 182.54 10hrs 7days 5.50

FC White 30 57 3.5 5.3 3 216.77 6hrs ext. 4.60

24.2 18 21.10

20. Railings:

Aluminum square tube construction.

21. Windows:

aluminum frames marine windows.

Pilothouse windows opening, (1) on each side Tint to be Owner approved.

22. Doors:

Aluminum exterior doors with half height glass windows, Aluminum hinges and hardware Interior Doors to be aluminum Keying to be approved by Owner prior to purchasing hardware

23. Thermal Insulation:

All exterior boundaries to climate controlled spaces to be insulated with .8 PCF fiberglass thermal insulation, USCG approved under CG 164.009, nominal 4” thickness

24. Sound Insulation to be 8” thickness, with lead composite septum.

Installed on under side of access hatches and soft patches.

25. Mechanical Spaces Ventilation (Generator Compartment and Waterjet Compartment):

Generator compartment: 12”dia. 610CFM inline fan Waterjet compartment: 8”dia. 250CFM inline fan Energy Storage System compartment: Non-sparking (per ASTM F3353-19) 8”dia.

250CFM inline fan Closures as required for CO2 System discharge per USCG requirements

26. Pilothouse Electronics & Navigation:

Chart Plotter and GPS VHF Radio (2) Waterjet Controls:

Bucket Position, Thruster Reverse, Thruster Control, Status Indicator Bilge High Water Alarm ESS/Propulsion Monitors Steering Control: Wheel, Follow Up Control w/ multiple potentiometers Steering Angle Indicators (2) Two Trumpet air horn

Navigation Lights per USCG requirements

27. General Electrical:

See D&L Dwg. #22-1477-5001 & 5002 for Electrical System

28. Lighting:

Explosion Proof Lights in ESS Space.

LED ceiling can lights (8 ft. o.c.) in passenger spaces Standard LED Fluorescent-style tube lighting in Pontoon Generator Compartment, Waterjet Compartment, & Chiller Compartment, USCG acceptable Exterior fixtures on Main Deck, USCG acceptable

29. HVAC:

Approx. 10.75 tons required

Main Cabin: 8 tons Electronics Room (2): 0.75 tons each Pilothouse: 1.25 tons

Mini-split System, consisting of (2) 4 Ton Exterior Compressors, (1) 4 Ton Exterior Compressor, (9) Cassette Interior AHUs, and (1) Floor Mount AHU in Pilot House

Fancoil units mounted in overheads and closets Electric Heat Strips

30. Miscellaneous:

(15) 12 Pound bolt-on aluminum anodes with angle bracket mounts. Additional anodes at Seachests.

31. Engineering:

Engineering will be provided by the Owner to include plans and calculations as required to be approved by the USCG Marine Safety Center, except plans normally furnished by the Vendor for MSC approval such as switchboard, CO2 system, fire/smoke alarm & detection system, DVTP analysis for engine controls, etc. Any further engineering required should be provided by the shipyard. Naval will be responsible for calculations for the vessel to admeasure under 100 gross tons. The cost of the admeasurement fees and survey fees will be to the shipyard.

32. Lofting and NC Data:

The shipyard will be responsible for final digital lines fairing and NC cutting data.

VESSEL PARTICULARS .

SMALL PASSENGER CATAMARAN VESSEL (T)

LENGTH: 65FT

BEAM: 22FT

DISPLACEMENT: 45LT

PASSENGERS: 150

CREW: 2

G E N E R A T O R C O M P A R T M E N TP U M P C O M P A R T M E N T

W A T E R J E T C O M P A R T M E N T V O I D V O I D V O I D V O I D

W A T E R J E T C O M P A R T M E N T

P U M P C O M P A R T M E N T G E N E R A T O R C O M P A R T M E N T V O I D V O I D V O I D V O I D

W A T E R J E T C O M P A R T M E N T P U M P C O M P A R T M E N T G E N E R A T O R C O M P A R T M E N T V O I D V O I D V O I D V O I D

NOTES:

1. ALL MEASUREMENTS IN FEET & INCHES

2. FRAME SPACING IS 18 INCHES

3. KEEL COOLER INSETS INBOARD

DATE REV.

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CIRCUIT # DESCRIPTION ATTACHED LOADS (KW) Service factor

WINTER

LOAD

SUMMER

LOAD

SW1-1 Pilothouse Distribution Panel 19.99 7.7 7.7 SW1-2 HVAC Distribution Panel 18.18 10.5 10.5

TOTAL SWITCHBOARD kW 38.2 18.3 18.3 TOTAL AMPS @ GENERATOR (.8pf) 132.5 63.3 63.3

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SHIP'S ELECTRICAL PLANT LOAD ANALYSIS

DLI #22-1477

Summary of Loads Northern Lights 20kW 3Ph 120/208vac .8PF

8/12/2022 1279-5100 Electrical Load Analysis By: Christopher Duncan

August 12, 2022 1

CIRCUIT # DESCRIPTION

ATTACHED LOADS

(KW)

Service factor

Winter Loads

Summer Loads

1,3,5 Fire Pump (5 HP) 5.04 0.0 0.00 0.00 2 Main Deck Receptacles 0.72 0.3 0.22 0.22 7 Pilot House Battery Charger 0.24 0.6 0.15 0.15 4 Pilot House Receptacles 0.72 0.3 0.22 0.22 9 Battery System Cooling Pumps #1 0.19 0.6 0.11 0.11 6 Cabin Lights #1 0.75 0.7 0.53 0.53 11 Battery System Cooling Pumps #2 0.19 0.6 0.11 0.11 8 Cabin Lights #2 0.75 0.7 0.53 0.53 13 Battery System Chiller #1 4.49 0.5 2.25 2.25 10 ER Battery Charger 2.03 0.6 1.22 1.22 15 Battery System Chiller #2 4.49 0.5 2.25 2.25 12 Spare 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 17 Exhaust Cooling Pump #1 0.19 0.4 0.08 0.08 14 Spare 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 19 Exhaust Cooling Pump #2 0.19 0.4 0.08 0.08 16 Spare 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00

TOTAL PANEL kW 20.0 7.7 7.7 TOTAL AMPS 208/120v 3 Phase 69.4 26.8 26.8

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SHIP'S ELECTRICAL PLANT LOAD ANALYSIS

DLI #22-1477

Pilot House Dist Panel

August 12, 2022 1

CIRCUIT # DESCRIPTION

ATTACHED LOADS

(KW)

Service factor

Winter Loads

Summer Loads

1,3 AHU #1 4 Ton 5.52 0.6 3.31 3.31 2,4 AHU #2 4 Ton 5.52 0.6 3.31 3.31 5,7 AHU #3 Daikin 4 Ton 4.58 0.6 2.75 2.75 6 Port Generator Rm Intake & Exhaust Fans 0.89 0.4 0.36 0.36 9 Stbd. Generator Rm Intake & Exhaust Fans 0.89 0.4 0.36 0.36 8 Port Chiller Intake Fan 0.10 0.6 0.06 0.06 11 Stbd. Chiller Intake Fan 0.10 0.6 0.06 0.06 10 Port Lazarette Intake Fan 0.10 0.5 0.05 0.05 13 Stbd. Lazarette Intake Fan 0.10 0.5 0.05 0.05 12 Port Battery Room Intake & Exhaust Fans 0.19 0.6 0.12 0.12 15 Stbd. Battery Room Intake & Exhaust Fans 0.19 0.6 0.12 0.12 14 Spare 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00

TOTAL PANEL kW 18.2 10.5 10.5 TOTAL AMPS 208/120v 3 Phase 63.1 36.6 36.6

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SHIP'S ELECTRICAL PLANT LOAD ANALYSIS

DLI #22-1477

Pilot House Dist Panel

DEJONG & LEBET, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, INC.

SHIP'S ELECTRICAL PLANT LOAD ANALYSIS

DLI #22-1477

DATE REV.

August 12, 2022 1

12vDC

CIRCUIT # A AMPERES CIRCUIT # B AMPERES

1 Horn 0.83 4 Radio 2 Hailer/PA 5.50

2 NAV LIGHTS 10.00

3 Radio 1 Hailer/PA 5.50 5 P.H. Lights 5.80 6 Radar/Chartplotter Navnet T214w built in GPS 10.00 7 Cabin Light Backup Inverter (Direct from 40.00 8 Firepump Clutch 4.00

TOTAL COLUMN A 76.13 TOTAL COLUMN B 5.50

10% COLUMN B 0.55

LARGEST ITEM COLUMN B 5.50

Ships Service Battery Selection

TOTAL DC LOAD COLUMN A + LARGEST COLUMN B 81.63

Peukerts T=0.0292 x I^1.225 x 60 T= 434.14 T=battery reserve in minutes I=Total Current of Column A in Amperes Battery Bank Amp Hours(Reserve capacity) 360Ah(770ResCap)*

434.14<770 therefore acceptable reserve capacity.

Pilothouse DC Load Analysis

*2x 12V 4D AGM connected in Parralel (385Res Cap x 2 =770 Res Cap)

87.13 x 3hrs=261.4 Ah, 2x 180 Ah battery connected parallel=360 Ah. Rating @ 20Ah rating=(.5 x 360=180 useable Ah), therefore use Peukerts method for sizing Battery Bank

DEJONG & LEBET, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, INC.

SHIP'S ELECTRICAL PLANT LOAD ANALYSIS

DLI #22-1477

DATE REV.

August 12, 2022 1

12vDC

CIRCUIT # A AMPERES CIRCUIT # B AMPERES

1 Port Bilge Pump 5.50 4 P&S Engine Room Light 1.40 2 Starboard Bilge Pump 5.50 3 Port High Water Alarm 15.00 5 Starboard High Water Alarm 15.00 6 Starboard Bucket Controller 4.00 7 Port Bucket Controller 4.00

TOTAL COLUMN A 49.00 TOTAL COLUMN B 1.40

10% COLUMN B 0.14

LARGEST ITEM COLUMN 1.40

Ships Service Battery Selection

TOTAL DC LOAD COLUMN A + LARGEST COLUMN B 50.40

Peukerts T=0.0292 x I^1.225 x 60 240.49 T=battery reserve in minutes I=Total Current of Column A in Amperes Battery Bank Amp Hours(Reserve capacity) 579Ah(1185ResCap)*

240.5<1185 therefore acceptable reserve capacity.

Engine Room Panel DC Load Analysis (Primary Charge from Engine Driven Alt, Secondary from ER batt Charger)

46.4 x 3hrs=139.2Ah, 3x 193 ah battery connected parallel=579Ah. Rating @ 20Ah rating=(.5 x 579=289.5 useable Ah), therefore use either method for sizing Battery Bank

*3x 12V 4D AGM connected in Parralel (395Res Cap x 3 =1185 Res Cap)

ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS

1. Record Retention. The Contractor will retain, and will require its subcontractors of all tiers to retain, complete and readily accessible records related in whole or in part to the contract, including, but not limited to, data, documents, reports, statistics, leases, subcontracts, arrangements, other third party Contracts of any type, and supporting materials related to those records.

2. Retention Period. The Contractor agrees to comply with the record retention requirements in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.334. The Contractor shall maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under this Contract for a period of at not less than three (3) years after the date of termination or expiration of this Contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this Contract, in which case records shall be maintained until the disposition of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto.

3. Access to Records. The Contractor agrees to provide sufficient access to FTA and its contractors to inspect and audit records and information related to performance of this contract in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.337.

4. Access to the Sites of Performance. The Contractor agrees to permit FTA and its contractors access to the sites of performance under this contract in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.337.

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