PF-613_MERLIN_DDX_2017.docx

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION

PF-613 MERLIN Hauling and Coating

1. The subject vessel is owned by the United States of America acting through the Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation (herein after called Marad).

2. The contractor shall provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to make all removals and restorations; remove and replace interference’s; rig and unrig; make all disassembles and subsequent reassemblies to accomplish the work specified herein. All work shall be in compliance with the latest Regulatory Body requirements. The term, “Regulatory Bodies” includes the American Bureau of Shipping, United States Coast Guard, United States Public Health Service, the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

3. If, in the performance of any work required in these Specifications, it becomes necessary to remove or disturb any structural part of the vessel, the contractor shall, upon completion of that work, reinstall or renew if necessary any affected structural part and restore to original conditions of durability, appearance, and seaworthiness. All temporary removals in the way of the work are to be replaced in good order.

4. Any and all removed equipment or parts remain the property of the government and is to be left aboard the vessel. The contractor shall re-deliver the vessel in the same clean and orderly condition as when received.

5. All work specified shall be accomplished and completed in conformity with the highest standards of shipbuilding practices. All items contained in these Specifications must be proved to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. The term “or equal” means that components, equipment or material shall be equivalent in terms of performance, services required, compatibility with interrelated systems and arrangements and supportability over the service life of the components or equipment. In the case of component or equipment substitution for those components or equipment noted on the Contract Guidance Drawings or Specification, the Contractor shall submit a written request delineating the design and the performance data on both the specified and substituted piece of equipment for COR approval and if approved, the Contractor shall take full contractual and technical responsibility for ensuring installation of components or equipment’s or both and compatibility with interrelated systems.

7. The terms “Replace” or “Renew” mean to remove the existing unit, equipment, or systems, including all interferences and to install a new unit, equipment or system which is either identical to or equal to that which was removed; the installation shall include at a minimum all hook-up, supports, and adapters which are required to effect a fully operational installation complete in all respects.

8. Any repairs or other work resulting from recommendations or other discoveries after the vessel is docked are to be brought to the attention of the COTR immediately by use of a contractor generated inspection report. Any such additional work will be subject to a delivery order. Additional work to be accomplished ONLY WHEN AUTHORIZED IN WRITING.

9. Because this craft is not considered deep-sea worthy, all work must be performed on this vessel in the San Francisco Bay area, such area to include the up-river areas of Sacramento and Stockton. The craft will be delivered to the contractor’s/sub-contractor’s work site prior to the commencement of work and picked up at the same facility upon completion of work by the Maritime Administration’s Reserve Fleet personnel. The contractor shall be responsible for shifting the vessel to and from drydock/travel-lift/marine railway and within the contractor’s facility during the course of work.

10. The contractor shall gas-free or inert all spaces affected by the work described in this Specification and is responsible for determining all spaces requiring gas freeing. All safety precautions contained in the United States Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repairing, Title 29 CFR Parts 1501.10, 1501.11, 1501.12, 1501.14, and 1501.15 must be strictly observed. A copy of the gas-free certificate is to be presented to the COTR before beginning work on the repairs. Initial Certificates are to be issued by a Certified Chemist, as will recertification if conditions change which will affect the Certificate. Gas-Free Certificates shall be updated daily by competent persons.

11. All welding shall meet ABS and USCG requirements and conform to American Welding Society (AWS) standards. All welds shall be cleaned prior to painting. All surfaces which have been cut, drilled, welded, or otherwise modified shall be cleaned, free of grease, slag and foreign matter; and painted in accordance with the coating sections of these Specifications. Prior to any surface preparations the contractor will conduct a joint inspection of the welding repairs with the COR.

12. All dirt and debris resulting from the work required by these Specifications shall be removed from the vessel and disposed of at contractor’s expense. All affected areas shall be left clean and in good order at the end of the dry-docking period.

13. The PF-613 MERLIN is an ex-US Coast Guard 41 ft. UTB built in 1977. The hull and deck are of aluminum construction. The cabin and cuddy are a single fiberglass unit bolted to the deck. The boat was re-engined to Tier 3 requirements in 2015. Vessel particulars are as follows:

a Twin Disc MGX-5065A Marine Transmission and a Michigan Wheel Dyna-Quad 26” x 26” NIBRAL propeller

· Existing coating above waterline: International Intershield 300V, Interthane 990HS

· Existing coating below waterline: International Intershield 300V, Interspeed 6400NA

Specifics for the PF-613 MERLIN

Intent

The intent of this specification is to haul out the vessel, prepare hull surfaces for recoating by sanding, recoat hull, and renew all anodes.

0001.1 HAUL OUT AND LAUNCHING

A. Haul out the vessel for inspection, coating and service as described herein. Provide suitable blocking and support under the hull. At the completion of the required work, launch the vessel. Inspect interior to assure there is no leakage.

B. Fleet the vessel for 100% coverage of new coatings.

0001.2 BATTERIES

Maintain a charge on the four (4) starting batteries aboard. The batteries may be charged where they are installed in the engine room, or at the contractor’s option, they may be removed and charged ashore, then reinstalled just prior to launching. Remove and clean and reinstall all battery posts and clamps.

0001.3 BILGES

Open all engine room hatch covers and flush deck hatches. Pump bilges and all voids. Clean bilges of all oil and residue, leaving dry. Dry out all voids.

0001.4 HULL CLEANING AND INSPECTION

A. Secure all openings to prevent the ingress of wash water, including doors, hatches, vents, windows, speed sensor, transducer, engine cooling water intakes, overboards and wet exhausts. High pressure water-wash the hulls and topsides using high-pressure fresh water at a minimum of 3000 PSI to remove dirt, growth and salts. Exercise care to not remove any intact coatings. Examine the hulls and topsides for apparent damage and coating failure. Submit a written report within one day of conditions found showing discrepancies found and their location to the COR.

B. Handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste, if any, generated as a result of the cleaning operation shall be the responsibility of the contractor, as being the generator. Disposal of any hazardous waste shall be at the contractor’s expense and in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

0001.5 SURFACE PREPARATION, HULL

A. Remove 4 ea. zinc anodes from the transom, clean, and reinstall after completion of coatings. Renew 2 ea. clamp-on anodes from each propeller shaft.

B. Protect the interior of the boat from the ingress of dust and particles from the sanding process.

C. Sand the hull (both submerged and freeboard) with a dual action sander. Remove remnants of marine growth on submerged hull. Feather edge areas where coating has failed. Assume 10% of hull coatings exhibit failure.

D. Solvent wipe the sanded coatings to remove sanding dust.

E. Upon completion of sanding, the Contractor is to make a visual inspection of the entire hull. Contractor is to submit a written report of the conditions found during this inspection and make recommendations, if any to the COR.

F. Handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste, if any, generated as a result of the blasting operation shall be the responsibility of the contractor, as being the generator. Disposal of any hazardous waste shall be at the contractor’s expense and in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

0001.6 FREEBOARD COATING

Contractor shall accomplish all coating processes in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s recommendations and under the supervision of the coating manufacturer’s representative. Final color scheme shall match original as delivered.

A. Mask the waterline and fendering.

B. Apply one (1) spot coat of a metal etch primer to any bare metal areas.

C. Apply two (2) spot coats of International Intershield 300V or equal to any bare metal areas. Use contrasting colors to assure complete coverage of each coat.

D. Apply one (1) full coat of Interthane 990HS or equal, Caribbean Blue.

0001.7 UNDERWATER HULL COATING

Contractor shall accomplish all coating processes in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s recommendations and under the supervision of the coating manufacturer’s representative. Final color scheme shall match original as delivered.

A. Mask the waterline.

B. Apply one (1) spot coat of a metal etch primer to any bare metal areas.

C. Apply two (2) spot coats of International Intershield 300V or equal to any bare metal areas. Use contrasting colors to assure complete coverage of each coat.

D. Apply two (2) coats of International Interspeed 6400NA antifouling or equal, first coat Red, second coat Black.

0001.8 CABIN and CUDDY

Clean, degrease, and polish the cabin and cuddy fiberglass gelcoat. Finish with wax.

0001.9 VESSEL MARKINGS

Vessel’s name on the transom is in exceptionally good condition. Prior to sanding and coating, neatly mask off this area to protect the vinyl lettering. If masked area color is terribly different than new coating, renewal of the lettering may be warranted and will be the subject of a change order.

0001.10 SIDESCAN SONAR INSTALLATION

Provide and install a Garmin GPSMAP 7610xsv Multi-Function Display with U. S. inland and coastal charts. Include and install the following accessories:

A. Garmin GT51M-THP thru-hull ClearVu and SideVu 12-pin transducer pair.

B. Garmin GPS 19x NMEA 2000 receiver.

C. Any required cabling, extenders, connectors and materials needed to complete the job.

Perform a sea trial to demonstrate proper operation of the system.

0002 SUPPLEMENTAL

The contractor shall provide the cost of 100 hours of supplemental repair work and $3,000.00 in materials exclusive of those already specified herein.