24-Foot_Service_Barge_Specifications.pdf

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

BARGE SPECIFICATIONS

(Specs):

Purchase 24-Foot Service Barge and Trailer

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Interior Region 2: South Atlantic/Gulf

Barge Specification (Specs): Purchase 24-Foot Service Barge and Trailer

The National Park Service (NPS) seeks to procure a new 24-Foot Service Barge and Trailer, built to American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) TP1332 small craft commercial standards and applicable International Organization for Standardization (IOS) standards, and provide delivery of the vessel.

1.0 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

• HULL

o Shallow flat or modified vee bottom construction o 24-Foot long of all welded aluminum construction; no wood o Beam shall be no more than 8’6” o The Draft no more than eight (8) inches o Antifouling bottom paint (aluminum hull compatible) o Center mounted, aluminum steering console with windshield, grab rail, T-top with support posts behind helm seat, console will incorporate storage compartment with access door.

o Watertight bilge and fuel sender access hatches o Weather tight leaning post/storage box for helmsmen and navigator. Two batteries in boxes to fit in helm seat o Eighteen (18) D ring type tie downs in front of console; two (2) rows in front of console;

first six (6) per side at 16” centers and last two (2) at 24” centers o Deck space in front of console will be 16’ o Boat rated at 225hp minimum.

o All 5083-salt water marine grade aluminum construction. Hull bottom and transom

¼” (0.250), sides and deck 3/16” (0.188) o Bow deck will have a removable watertight storage box 2’ x 4’ o Hull shall have two watertight separate damage control compartments with bilges and high-water alarms in each. High water alarms will be located at helm area proving visual and audible alerts o Transom shall have a 1” diameter drain plug o There shall be two transom eyes and one bow eye welded into place with appropriate structure o A minimum of two (2) zinc anodes shall be installed on hull o Hull shall have safety railings welded throughout vessel 36” high from the deck with a total of four (4) openings measuring 66” wide: One (1) opening allowing access to the engine and splash well at stern. Two (2) openings located in front of center console at port and starboard to allow operators to board the vessel from either side measuring. One (1) opening at the bow of vessel approximately 60” wide to allow loading and unloading of equipment. See Appendix 1: Photos for an example.

o Safety chains, 36” high from the deck on all openings of the safety railings that can be fastened and unfastened to allow entry and exit

• ENGINE

o Boat shall be pre-rigged with a Mercury Smartcraft with DTS harness compatible to accept a Mercury 225 4-Stroke outboard motor.

• STEERING

o Hydrologic steering with tilt helm installed.

• JACK PLATE

o 12 volt / hydraulic 6” vertical lift transom jack

• POWE POLE ANCHOR

o Two (2) power pole 8’ anchor systems to be mounted to the transom, one port and one starboard

• TRIM TABS

o 12-volt trim tabs

• FUEL TANK

o Boat will have a NMMA/USCG-compliant fuel tank built of 5052 marine grade aluminum and capacity of 80 us gallons o Factory new fuel separator shall be installed in the stern area o Fuel gauge and associated sending unit

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

o Hull shall include two submersible 1,500 GPH capacity 12-volt bilge pumps (Rule 1,500

GPH or comparable) each with through hull fittings. Each bilge pump shall be wired independently to separate batteries and operate in manual or automatic modes o A highwater alarm float switch shall also be installed. Alarm being mounted on helm with visual and audible alerts.

o 70 PSI wash down pump with pressure switch. Outlet for wash down hose mounted in front face of the console o Stern area shall have a four position (1,2, ALL, OFF) selector switch for dual battery use o Boat shall have a twelve-volt system with two heavy duty Marine 1000 MCA Batteries o Batteries each encased in a plastic battery box with battery isolation system o All wiring shall be insulated and enclosed in a fibrous loom, plastic loom, or flexible conduit for protection from external damage and short circuits. It shall be securely fastened at sufficient intervals to prevent sagging and ensure clearance of mechanical parts. Routing of the wiring throughout the boat shall be placed in such a manner so as not to interfere with normal operation and use or present a safety hazard o Marine navigation lights (red, green, and white navigation lights) o Switch panel to be rocker switch with resettable breakers

• INSTRUMENTS

o Speedometer and tachometer with all associated equipment to complete install o An emergency ignition kill switch system shall be installed • o Sounder/plotter/GPS install complete.

• LITERATURE

o Vendor shall include two detailed brochures and general arrangement drawings with bid.

• LINE SHEET

o Included with delivery shall be a line sheet describing the boat components (jack plate, console gauges, etc.)

• TRAILER

o Bidder will include, but price separately, the cost of a trailer specifically fitted to the boat.

o All Aluminum, I beam construction, tandem axle bunk trailer.

o Hydraulic surge brake axles o Bunks shall be poly on front half and carpet on the back.

o Tongue jack and stand, safety chains, spare tire, and mounting bracket.

o Bow and stern tie down straps shall be included with tie down points built into trailer.

Delivery Location Everglades National Park 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, FL 33034

Appendix 1: Photos Safety Railings Examples