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OAKLAND CA 94612-5203

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200 MARITIME ACADEMY DRIVE

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GOLDEN BEAR

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1301 CLAY STREET SUITE 140N

MAR 3804

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The purpose of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for Potential Offerors to provide all labor and materials to accomplish drydock surveys and repairs onboard Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR located at the California Maritime Academy, 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590, in accordance with the Statement of Work.

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00001 MAPR61718000058 GLD 2018 DRYDOCK

00002 This OPTION CLIN is to perform the work as outlined in the attached pricing sheet under an expedited schedule with completion date of August

10, 2018 in lieu of the August 24th completion date. Option will be evaluated at time of award, and if determined to be in the best interest of the government, exercised at that time. Price listed in the attached sheet should only be those

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0 Days After Award

Period of Performance: 07/06/2018 to 08/10/2018

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

U.S. DOT – MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

TRAINING SHIP “GOLDEN BEAR”

Dry Docking and Repair

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE NO.

TITLE PAGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-3 PREAMBLE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 DRYDOCK ATTACHMENTS----------------------------------------------------------------- 3-4 VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5 DRYDOCK GENERAL REQUIREMENTS--------------------------------------------------- 5-9 COMPRESSED AIR ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-10 ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10-11 FIRE PROTECTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-12 GANGWAYS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 HOUSEKEEPING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 MARINE CHEMIST ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13-14 MOORING LINES------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 OFFICE FACILITIES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15-16 POTABLE WATER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-17 PRODUCTION – QUALITY CONTROL------------------------------------------------------ 17 SANITARY FACILITIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18 SEWAGE SERVICES---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 SHIPYARD SAFETY DEVICES ---------------------------------------------------------------- 19 SHORE POWER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19-20 STEAM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 TUGS AND PILOTS AND LINEHANDLERS ------------------------------------------------ 21 VENTILATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 WASTE WATER AND OIL --------------------------------------------------------------------- 22-23 WET BERTH ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23-24 DRYDOCK AND UNDRYDOCK--------------------------------------------------------------- 24-27 SUPPLEMENTAL – GUIDELINES FOR USE------------------------------------------------ 27 BLASTING AND COATING HULL AND MASTS------------------------------------------- 29-39

UNDERWATER HULL PREPARATION AND COATING ---------------------- 30-36

TOPSIDE PREPARATION AND COATING -------------------------------------- 37-41

MAST PREPARATION AND COATING ----------------------------------------- 41-42

BLAST AND COATING TANKS--------------------------------------------------------------- 42-54 3-154-1&2 BALLAST TANKS------------------------------------------------------ 42-48 5-15-0 BALLAST TANK------------------------------------------------------------- 48-54 HULL AND STRUCTURE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 54-123 DEPTH SOUNDER SERVICE ------------------------------------------------------ 55-56 SPEED LOG SERVICE -------------------------------------------------------------- 55-57

5-47-0 AND SONAR TRUNK CRACK------------------------------------------- 57-58

HULL AND SEACHEST GAUGING ---------------------------------------------- 58-60

SEA VALVE INSPECTION AND REPAIR---------------------------------------- 60-65

SEACHEST MARINE GROWTH SYSTEM--------------------------------------- 65

SEACHESTS AND OVERBOARD FITTINGS------------------------------------ 66-67

STERN TUBE SEALS---------------------------------------------------------------- 67-68 STERN TUBE EAL OIL ------------------------------------------------------------- 68-69

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ZINC ANODE RENEWAL----------------------------------------------------------- 70-71 CATHODIC PROTECTION --------------------------------------------------------- 71-73 5-104-0 CONVERT TO SEWAGE ------------------------------------------------- 73-80 ANCHORS AND CHAINS ---------------------------------------------------------- 80-82

CHAIN LOCKER INSPECT AND REPAIR---------------------------------------- 83-84

TAILSHAFT -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 84-86 PROPELLER POLISH---------------------------------------------------------------- 86-87

RUDDER AND STERN FRAME AND BILGE KEELS -------------------------- 88-92

BILGES AND DRAIN WELLS ----------------------------------------------------- 93-94

MAIN AND EMERGENCY SWITCHBOARD CLEANING--------------------- 95-96

ABS & USCG TANK INSPECTION ASSISTANCE------------------------------- 96-97

HELI-PORT DECK PREP AND COAT-------------------------------------------- 97-100

RUDDER POST VOID GAUGE AND COAT------------------------------------ 100-101

SHOREPOWER CONNECTION BOX ------------------------------------------- 102-103

P/S MAIN DECK SERVICE CONNECTIONS ----------------------------------- 103-105

POST DRYDOCK VIBRATION AND THERMOGRAPHY---------------------- 106

INCLINE TEST ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 107-120

BALLAST TANK STEELWORK (OPTIONAL)----------------------------------- 120-122

STEEL RENEWAL AND HULL WELDING (OPTIONAL)---------------------- 122-123

LAY DAYS – HAUL DAY, WET BERTH, DRYDOCK (OPTIONAL)---------- 123-124

Preamble

Training Ship Golden Bear (TSGB) is due for her out of the water (drydock) inspection as of August 31, 2018 per US Coast Guard and ABS requirements. The last drydock was conducted at Vigor Shipyard in Portland Oregon July 15, 2013 to September 2, 2013. The primary work will be to clean and blast the hull and coat same plus inspect all underwater fixtures and attachments plus blast and coat some ballast tanks that are due based upon recent ABS surveys. Additional repairs as stated in the statement of work to be performed including blasting and coating of ballast tanks and creation of sewage holding tanks from part of selected ballast tanks and repairs to one fuel tank.

Dry Dock Attachments

The following are the attachments and references that are associated with the Dry Dock:

MARAD Coating Guidelines Docking Plan Scantling Shell Expansion Drawings General Arrangement Drawings – 3 each Wartsila Shaft Seal and EAL information Wartsila Flushing information for EAL oils

Original Shaft Seal Information 1988 Survey for Load Line – Commissioning Stern Tube Casting Lube Oil Leak – 2013 Drydock Repairs and Follow-up UWILD drawings – 16July2015 Revision Propeller Shafting Details Propeller Cap and Hub Details Stern Tube Details Corrected Drawings from 2013 Drydock – Gudgeon, Pintle, Rudder

• 161-6251438 1of 5 Rev G

• 161-6251438 1of 2 Rev G

• 161-6251438 1of 3 Rev G

• 161-6251438 1of 4 Rev G

• 161-6251438 1of 5 Rev G Thordon Bearing upgrade from 2013 Drydock – Pintle and Lower Rudder Post

• 161-6252590 1of 1 Rev D Zinc Anodes and Details Rosenblatt ABS approved Incline Test Statement of Work Vessel Particulars Photo – Thordon Neck Bearing Photo – Thordon Pintle Bearing Photo – Stern Casting plugged jack bolt holes List of Ballast Tanks, Voids and Cofferdams and locations Tank Arrangement and Capacity State of Maine – ABS approved Sewage Holding Tank Installation

Vessel Characteristics

Vessel TS GOLDEN BEAR

Previous Name USNS MAURY (T-AGS 39)

Shipbuilder BETHLEHEM STEEL CO SHIPBUILDING DIV

Hull Number 8834407

Year Built 1986-89

Registered Gross Tons 10930

Registered Net Tons 4189

Deadweight - Summer Draft 6864

Main Engine Maker ENTERPRISE

Horsepower 7202

Work Items

DRYDOCK GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- SR No 0302016

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR DRYDOCK SERVICES and DRYDOCK OPERATIONS

• Contractor must supply all necessary fendering and protection to prevent any damage to the ship’s hull during the time the ship is being moved in and out of the drydock and at the wet berth. This is especially true if the drydock is a Graving Dock design with a current running across the access to the sill.

• Contractor must provide a pilot and tugs for the move from the wet berth to the drydock and there must be enough horsepower and sufficient bollard pull with proper number of tugs to prevent the ship from hitting the drydock or access to the drydock.

• Watchman at the gangway may be deleted if yard can insure that access to the ship is restricted to the ship’s crew and MARAD and authorized persons from the yard and contractors and that yard has adequate protection surrounding the drydock facility to prevent any unauthorized persons from boarding the vessel and all coming and going persons are logged in for future reference. This will be an applied credit if cancelled.

• Contractor must insure that the wet berth and access to the drydock have adequate draft to allow the ship to move in and out of the drydock without touching the bottom.

If dredging is required, it must be done and verified prior to the time the ship is being drydocked. Minimum draft for TS Golden Bear is 25’6”

• Contractor to provide information to MARAD how they intend to get full coverage on the bottom of the vessel using whatever type of block movement or block arrangement difference from the previous dry dockings. This requirement should be discussed and agreement upon prior to the time the ship is set on the blocks and prior to block inspection.

• Stern Tube Seal is to be changed to a 5 year guaranteed seal with EAL-type oil which will require flushing of the old DTE 16 type mineral oil to displace same. All necessary steps must be taken to prevent contamination of the new EAL-type oil by flushing and cleaning of the tank to insure proper operation and life of the EAL-type oil and the new seal. All aspects of the seal change and the EAL oil flushing and filling must me the requirements of the attending Wartsila Technician. Contractor must show proof of having completed previous flush and seal change jobs on at least five (5) ships at time of solicitation. Substitution of the seal rep must be made with owners approval.

• At the time the ship is to be drydocked, the Contractor must provide proof that the Drydock pumps (main and standby) are both operable to insure the capability of the yard to drydock and undock the ship. If only one of the pumps are operable at the time of the solicitation, Contractor must state that fact and when the inoperable pump will be repaired and be operable before the ship is drydocked

• At time of solicitation, Contractor must prove that they have drydocked (at the facility that will be used in their bid) at least three (3) ships of the same size as the TS Golden Bear (500ft length and 72ft Beam and 30.5ft depth) and completed Underwater (46,000 sq ft) and Top Sides (24,000 sq. ft.) full sweep blasting to SSPC-SP6 and Coating of same.

SERVICES

To provide all necessary services for the duration of yard period that are necessary for all work specified including the estimated supplemental work, unless otherwise negotiated and documented by delivery order or modification to the contract.

SERVICES

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 To provide all necessary services for the duration of yard period that are necessary for all work specified including the estimated supplemental work, unless otherwise negotiated and documented by delivery order or modification to the contract but not limited by the afore mentioned.

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5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 WATCHMEN

5.1.1 Contractor shall furnish 24 hour services of bonded, uniformed security guards on board the vessel three (3) shifts of eight (8) hours each from vessel’s arrival at Contractors facility until redelivery.

5.1.2 Guards are to be instructed that Contractor personnel are forbidden access to any part of vessel other than necessary to complete work items, except under emergency conditions such as fire or storm or force majure, etc.

5.1.3 Security guards are to provide and keep a log book and record conditions found while checking the vessel at periodic (minimum one every four (4) hours) intervals and log in all visitors with their respective affiliations and time on and off the vessel.

5.1.4 Contractor shall furnish a phone line at the quarter-deck capable of making local calls and having an inside (shipyard) line.

5.1.5 At any time on request and specifically on departure day of the ship, provide the COR with a copy of the deck visitor’s log.

5.2 STAGING

5.2.1 Contractor to furnish and erect staging necessary to access work as specified, and remove upon completion. Staging costs shall be included within each CLIN item in which it is required.

5.3 CRANE SERVICE

5.3.1 Contractor to provide crane service necessary to accomplish all work specified.

5.3.2 In addition to the above described crane service; provide the ship’s force with eight

(8) separate crane lifts per week with a credit for unused lifts. A lift shall normally encompass a pallet or triwall, not to exceed 2000 pounds.

5.3.3 The lift shall include services of three riggers, one truck and/or forklift, as necessary to move material on and off the ship.

5.3.4 MARAD COR will give the Contractor 4 hours’ advance notice or at the daily production meeting for each lift.

5.3.5 The Contractor is responsible for developing a chit system for lift accountability to keep track of the number of lifts.

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SHIP DELIVERY

This item describes delivery of the ship by the Government to the contractor’s facility, and the requirement of the contractor to provide services to accommodate the delivery.

SHIP DELIVERY

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 This item describes delivery of the ship by the Government to the contractor’s facility, and the requirement of the contractor to provide services to accommodate the delivery.

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

5.1 Delivery of the Ship:

I. The U.S. Government shall deliver the ship to an agreed upon point just off the Contractor's Plant for the purpose of the accomplishment work as specified in these specifications. The ship shall proceed to the Contractor's plant under its own power.

II. The Contractor shall furnish tugs, pilots, and line handlers to receive position and tie up the ship, upon arrival, at a wet berth or in a drydock.

III. Contractor shall remove and stow ships lines in order to tie up vessel with contractor’s lines within 24 hours of first line at arrival to yard. Ship shall then be signed over to the shipyard for their responsibility and possession for the entire contract duration.

SHIP REDELIVERY

This item describes the ship being redelivered by the Government from the contractor’s facility, and the requirement of the contractor to provide services to accommodate redelivery.

SHIP REDELIVERY

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 This item describes the ship being redelivered by the Government from the contractor’s facility, and the requirement of the contractor to provide services to accommodate redelivery.

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4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

5.1 Redelivery of the Ship:

5.1.1 Upon completion and acceptance of all work specified in these specifications the ship shall depart from the Contractor's Plant with Contractor assistance as specified in this item.

5.1.2 The Contractor shall redeliver the ship to the COR at Contractor's Facility, after successful tests, dock trials and sea trials (if required), complete and ready for service in full accordance with the Contract and this specification.

5.1.3 The ship shall depart from the Contractor's plant under its own power. The Contractor shall provide line handlers, labor, equipment, tugs and pilots to assist the ship in its departure.

COMPRESSED AIR - SR No 0302023

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 Contractor to provide compressed air to operation all pneumatic equipment and for blasting and painting at the appropriate pressure and volume to complete the work as per contract

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

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5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Contractor to supply compressed air for operating pneumatic equipment as needed during drydock period in lieu of ship operating their compressors to supply air

5.2 Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary compressed air for blasting and coating and blowing off hull plus to operate pneumatic equipment needed to complete the contract

5.3 Contractor’s air supply to be properly filtered and air pressure controlled to meet the specifications of the contract in pressure and volume. LIST MINIMUM PRESSURE REQUIRED.

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING PROVIDE- SR No 0302024

1.1 Contractor to provide all necessary electrical power and lighting wherever on the ship work is being done to complete the contract. This power and lighting will supplement any lighting and power that the ship may have for any one location and in some cases will be the only power and lighting available

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

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4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Contractor to provide all necessary labor and equipment to provide portable lights for all workspaces specified and drop lights and/or flood lights adequate to illuminate the space(s) being worked in a safe and nonhazardous work environment.

5.2 Contractor may have to power and light a complete working space especially during times when the ship’s power is turned off such as when the Contractor is cleaning the Main and Emergency Switchboards

5.3 Contractor to provide adequate cable size and length of cable to reach from Contractor provided power supply to the location(s) where the work is being performed

5.4 Contractor to make sure that all power and lighting is properly grounded to prevent any shock to shipyard personnel or MARAD personnel or Shipboard crew or Technicians

5.5 Contractor to provide proper types of explosion-proof lighting in spaces that have combustible fumes or airborne materials

5.6 List vessel daily power requirements then daily document ship’s consumption which then can be used for a credit if vessel uses less than the bid.

FIRE PROTECTION PROVIDE– SR No 0302025

1.1 Contractor to provide all labor and material and transportation and rigging and crane lifts to supply ship with proper fire protection during the time that the ship is in drydock and ship’s fire-fighting capability is affected

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

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4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Contractor shall provide qualified and trained fire watch person(s) and supply portable fire extinguishers at all times in each area/compartment, properly equipped, where burning or welding is being done on contract items.

5.2 Provide a shore line to ship’s fire main deck riser. Charge to 100 psi at 300 gpm for the duration of the yard package.

5.3 On a daily basis, a contractor’s safety representative shall conduct a walk-through of the ship with the ship’s Chief Mate or designate. This will be reported daily at the production meeting.

5.4 In all areas where there is hot work being done, the fire watch will stay a minimum of 30 minutes after the completion of hot work to make sure that any debris or materials do not cause any spontaneous combustion . Fire watch must be supplied a portable extinguisher to put out any fires that are found and be able to alert the shipyard fire department, ship’s Crew, COR and Shipyard personnel assigned to the ship

GANGWAYS – SR No 0302026

1.1 Contractor to provide gangways for ship during Wet Berth and Drydock periods to guarantee safe access to and egress from the ship. Gangways must have proper safety devices to prevent any falls from the gangways. Ship must be supplied with at least two gangways to insure emergency egress in the event that that one or the other is blocked or has a condition that might cause injury to personnel

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Provide a sturdy gangway of adequate length for safe access to and from vessel during contract period whether vessel is afloat or on drydock.

5.2 Gangway shall have adequate safety railings, safety net, and suitable lighting.

5.3 An additional gangway shall be installed for emergency egress at all times the ship is at the contractor’s facility

5.4 Gangways to be provided by Contractor at Wet Berth and Drydock and any other location where ship is docked for the duration of the contract. The yard’s gangways are to be put in place within 24 hours after arrival at the contractor’s facility. The ships gangway is not to be used during the contract period.

HOUSE KEEPING – SR No 0302027

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 To provide all necessary services for the duration of yard period that are necessary for all work specified including the estimated supplemental work, unless otherwise negotiated and documented by delivery order or modification to the contract.

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION –

Though out ship

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Contractor is responsible to return the vessel to the government in as clean a condition as when the vessel arrived at contractor’s facility.

5.2 A joint walk through inspection with a video is to be made at vessel’s arrival to ascertain general condition of vessel and a final walk through prior to vessel’s departure.

5.3 Contractor is to remove, on a daily basis all generated trash in each workspace and properly dispose of it.

5.4 Document the cleanliness of the ship upon arrival at the contractor's facility by videotaping all areas of the ship to be worked and transited by workers this yard package.

5.5 Contractor will protect all flooring necessary for ingress and egress to accomplished specification work items.

MARINE CHEMIST CERTIFICATE – SR No 0302028

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 The Contractor must provide the services of a Marine Chemist to inspect and pass all spaces and supply a Certificate “Safe for Entry” Safe for Men” or “Safe for Hot Work” in all areas requiring burning or welding or that are a confined space entry. The inspection must be done daily to insure safe work conditions for all shipyard workers, MARAD personnel, Ship’s crew and Regulatory personnel inspecting the ship

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5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Contractor shall provide gas-free certificate, “Safe for Men, Safe for Hot Work”, daily for each area requiring burning or welding.

5.2 Certificates shall be issued only by a certified “Marine Chemist” or “Competent Person” as defined by USCG Regulations and OSHA requirements as applicable.

5.3 Contractor to provide “Safe for Entry” certificate for those tanks that are being inspected and/or repaired such as Blasting and Coating. Maintain and test the certificates on a daily basis.

MOORING LINES – SR No 0302039

1.1 Shipyard will NOT use any of the ship’s mooring lines during any part of the wet berth or drydock period. Shipyard will provide all necessary mooring lines to tie up ship during berthing at either the Wet Berth or Drydock.

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Contractor shall provide all mooring lines.

5.2 Vessel’s lines will not be used.

5.3 The Contractor shall also provide the services of line handlers and labor necessary to handle and move all mooring lines for all vessel movements.

5.4 Rat guards shall be provided by contractor and be properly secured and maintained to all mooring lines, service hoses, and cables while at the contractor’s facility.

OFFICE FACILITIES PROVIDE– SR No 0302022

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 Contractor to provide a work space with all necessary facilities for the MARAD COR and his Administrative assistant , Independent paint rep, Port Engineer and support Marine Surveyor for the duration of the contract and 2 days prior and two days after the completion and when the ship has left the facility .

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Provide the MARAD Representatives (2 surveyors and Administrative Assistant and Paint Technician) with office space and furnishings. Minimum furnishings include 5 each tables or desks and 5 each chairs and 3 each 120VAC outlets and internet connections for 5 persons. Overhead lighting and Restroom facilities within the building. Landline phone for 4 persons with access to yard personnel and outside lines

5.2 Provide office printer/copier or desk printer/copiers with access from each of the provided Office working stations and access to MARAD personal computers.

5.3 PARKING

5.3.1 Provide seven (7) parking spots outside the MARAD office for use by MARAD personnel.

The parking spots shall be marked as directed by the COR.

5.3.2 Provide 12 parking spots immediately outside the contractor’s facility for ship’s force parking. These spaces shall be marked accordingly

5.4 MISCELLANEOUS

5.4.1 Office space, hardware and software, and parking, shall be provided for the duration of the yard period, two days prior to the ship’s arrival, and two days after ship departs.

5.5 SHIPBOARD TELEPHONES & INTERNET

5.5.1 Vessel’s crew will utilize personal cell phones and ship’s radios for primary communications. Shipyard shall provide one yard phone accessible to ship’s crew in or adjacent to yard watchmen security station onboard.

5.5.2 Vessel intends to use satellite internet communications during yard period. If there are restrictions on use, the vessel shall be notified prior to arrival and four (4) dedicated full access internet connections shall be provided at the following locations:

Chief Engineer Office (upper) Captain’s Office Chief Mate Office Chief Engineer Office (lower)

5.5.3 Provide the COR with 6 copies of the shipyard’s telephone directory upon arrival of the ship.

POTABLE WATER - SR No 0302030

1.1 Contractor to supply all necessary potable water at the correct volume and pressure for the application(s) needed during the Wet Berth and/or Drydocking periods

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

5.1 Contractor to furnish temporary bottled water or refrigerated cooler and services aboard vessel in chief engineer’s office, Mate’s office, and engineers’ log office. For estimating purposes, 30 gallons per week total

5.2 Provide hook up of potable and sanitary water to ship’s riser. Minimum of 60 psi supply pressure.

5.3 In the event that ballast tanks have to be emptied for repairs then ship will need potable water to fill the emptied tank(s) at the end of the drydock or to fill or top off tanks for the incline test. Need approximate amount of ballast to be emptied and amounts to be replaced or empty tanks before dock is completely dry with the permission of the dock master. Need certification of water source for ballast log.

5.4 Contractor to supply ship with certificate showing source of the potable water used for ballast purposes to the Chief Mate to be used for the Ballast Water Management Log

PRODUCTION/QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES – SR No 0302017

1.1 This item describes the services provided by the Contractor to oversee the routine tests that are conducted by the ABS and USCG on contract items to ensure that they have been completed according to regulatory guidelines. The results are to be supplied to MARAD on the same day or as soon after as possible and are considered to be a deliverable

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION – Numerous per contract

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS As noted in the contract

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

5.1 Contractor to supply quality control i.e. QA services and reporting services as it applies to all contract items that must be approved by ABS, USCG, MARAD and Chief Engineer. Results of each inspection must be reported on a daily basis at the production meeting and are considered a contract deliverable.

5.2 Contractor to supply the results of the production control on a daily basis to the Administrative Assistant in hard copy and electronic copy daily to the COR.

6.0 DELIVERABLE

6.1 Contractor is obligated to have on staff a Production or QA Quality Control person to coordinate the routine testing of the individual contract items. The results of the testing are to be recorded and sent to MARAD’s Administrative Assistant to be entered into the NS5 data base of the Drydock Module plus an electronic copy to be sent directly to the COR

6.2 Contractor is obligated to have sent a complete set of the test results for all ABS, USCG and Shipyard contract item test results. The contract for the drydock will NOT be considered completed until all test results are forwarded to MARAD. Call outs to ABS & USCG shall be coordinated daily with the approval of the Port Engineer/ COR.

SANITARY FACILITIES PROVIDE SR No 0302031

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 Contractor to supply sanitary facilities so that shipyard workers do not have to use ship’s toilets or restrooms

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Contractor to supply adequate numbers of port-a-potty and wash stations aboard ship during drydock period so that shipyard workers do not have to use the ship’s toilets or restrooms

SEWAGE SERVICES PROVIDE – SR No 0302032

1.1 Contractor to supply a sewage connection to the ship at the MSD overboard connection on the Main Deck aft and Potable water for Flushing ship’s toilets

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

5.1 Provide sewage connection to attach to the ship’s MSD Overboard connections on the

Port side of the Main Deck aft.

5.2 Provide 60 psi water connection for ship’s flushing water system – Refer to Potable Water Supply

SHIPYARD SAFETY DEVICES – SR No 0302020

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 Shipyard must supply the MARAD personnel and Shipboard personnel with personnel safety devices that are normally required for anyone entering the shipyard or conducting any work in the shipyard

2.0 REFERENCES Shipyard Safety plan

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1. Contractor to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is required while working in the shipyard to the MARAD personnel and Shipboard crew and technical people

5.2 The normal PPE that should be provided includes but is not limited to:

• Ear protection

• Hard hats

• Safety glasses

5.3 Contractor shall not run any service hoses or cables through vessels water tight doors or fire screen doors without providing adequate means of quick disconnect. If utilizing capped pipe pass-throughs, the caps shall be detached and reinstalled on delivery.

5.4 Contractor to supply ship and MARAD with their list of safety practices and a list of emergency numbers and primary contact persons to be used on the first day the ship is in the drydock facility.

SHORE POWER – SR No 0302033

1.1 Contractor to supply a firm 800amp, 450 VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz power supply to the ship’s shore connection when the ship enters the drydock and disconnect same when the ship leaves the drydock

5.1 Contractor shall provide heavy-duty shore power cable in good condition, connect and disconnect as necessary, and supply shore power to vessel (800 amp, 450 volt, 3 phase, 60 Hz) while the vessel is in Contractors facility, with phase protection.

5.2 The A/C electrical power shall be maintained and monitored continuously at a maximum of 460v, with a minimum of 440v at ships power connection.

STEAM PROVIDE - SR No 0302036

1.1 Contractor to pipe up to the ship’s deck connection 100 psig steam supply and a condensate return to be used for heating the Main Engine and associated equipment approximately 3-5 days prior to the ship leaving drydock. Steam will not be required for heating domestic water for the drydock period

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION

Location: Main Deck – After Port-Stbd side Steam connection Description: Shipyard to supply flexible steam hose connection to ship’s deck connection with 100psig and also supply a condensate return for the 3-5 days prior to the ship leaving drydock to heat the main engine and associated other equipment. Steam will NOT be required for the drydock period to heat domestic water

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Provide 100 psi steam and condensate return to vessel’s deck risers on port side.

5.2 Steam to be used for warming up the main engines and will be used during the 5 days prior to ship being floated off the drydock. This should be a dead tow off the dock.

5.3 Steam heat for heating domestic hot water is not required

TUGS, PILOTS, LINEHANDLERS – SR No 0302018

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR TUGS AND PILOTS AND LINEHANDLERS

• Ship’s Lines are NOT to be used for tying up the ship to the wet berth or drydock or for maneuvering between wet berth and drydock. There is an item in the contract for the shipyard to supply all mooring lines for the drydock period

• The Pilots and Tugs and Line handlers are to be furnished:

1. Arrival and Departure at the pilot station or at the channel that connects to open water

2. Arrival and Departure at the Wet Berth adjacent to the Drydock

3. Drydocking and Undocking the ship

4. Any necessary shifting of the ship during the contract period for the contractor’s convenience.

1.1 To provide all necessary Tugs and Pilots and Line handlers for the duration of yard period that are necessary for all work specified including the estimated supplemental work.

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Contractor shall provide tugs and pilots for arrival, departure, and as required to shift vessel for performance of work during the contract period, and shall provide labor to handle lines and gangways for all vessel movements.

5.2 The Contractor shall furnish tugs, pilots, and line handlers to receive, position and tie up the ship, upon arrival, at a wet berth or in a drydock.

5.3 The ship shall depart from the Contractor's plant under its own power. The Contractor shall provide line handlers, labor, equipment, tugs and pilots to assist the ship in its departure.

VENTILATION- SR No 0302034

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 Contractor to provide all necessary ventilation for all work spaces where contracted work is being done to ensure that any fumes or byproducts of the work is exhausted from the ship and the work area is ventilated properly for shipyard workers, ship’s crew, MARAD personnel, and Regulatory.

2.0 REFERENCES N/A

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Contractor to provide all necessary labor and equipment to provide ventilation for all workspaces specified.

5.2. Contractor to provide both supply and exhaust ventilation so that work areas are properly prepared for hot work, repairs, inspections in tanks, voids and other areas where contracted work takes place

WASTE WATER AND OILS – SR No 0302021 This item describes the requirements for the proper disposal of all liquid waste collected or removed from the vessel throughout the Contract.

WASTE WATER AND OILS

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 This item describes the requirements for the proper disposal of all liquid waste collected or removed from the vessel throughout the Contract.

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 None

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION

3.1 Location: Tanks, voids and spaces throughout the vessel.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS: NONE

5.1 Immediately upon the vessel's arrival at the Contractor's facility, the Waste-Oil Tanks are to be completely emptied. Approximately 6,000 gallons of waste oil shall be pumped from the Waste Oil Tank. The waste oil shall be pumped ashore to suitable holding tanks and properly disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Federal, State and Local anti-pollution and public heath laws and regulations.

5.2 Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of any water or other liquids drained from any system or equipment or used for flushing, cleaning or testing by way of the contract.

6.0 NOTES: NONE

7.0 DELIVERABLES:

7.1 Contractor to supply a report with the Quantity of Waste Oil received from the ship to be used as a reference for the ship’s USCG Oil Record Book.

WET BERTH – SR No 0302019

1.1 Contractor to provide a wet berth capable of handling a ship 500ft long x 72ft beam and 30.5ft deep and 16,000 DWT. Berth must have enough depth to keep at least 3 feet of water between the bottom of the ship and the bottom of the berth for all tide conditions.

Berth must have all the facilities necessary to husband the ship including but not limited to:

• Fenders

• Bollards for tying off the mooring lines

• Freshwater supply at least 60psi

• Two gangways to get on and off the ship

• Lighting

• Fire Fighting capability

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

5.1 Provide a suitable berth with adequate fendering where vessel may lie safely afloat awaiting entering drydock and/or awaiting return to California Maritime Academy.

5.2 All berths must be suitable to berth the ship at full load displacement.

DRYDOCK – UNDOCKING - SR No 0302037

DRY-DOCKING

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to drydock the vessel.

DRY-DOCKING

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to drydock the vessel.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES

2.1 Docking plan, dwg no. 085-6253001 (latest revision)

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS N/A

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

5.1 Contractor shall submit COR intended docking plan showing location, size and height of blocks five days prior to docking. Calculations shall be submitted comparing block loading of contractor plan to that shown on the docking plan.

5.2 The contractor shall verify the soundings in order to insure proper blocking and loading. The Contractor shall supply clean, treated fresh ballast water as and if necessary for docking. “For estimation purposes suggest 655 tons or 188,300 gallons” but will await the Dock Masters report and recommendation for same.

5.3 The Contractor shall provide a suitable drydock, certified by a recognized Drydocking Certifying Authority (i.e. NAVSEA, Crandall, ABS Tec, and/or Lloyds).

5.4 A copy of the Drydock Certificate shall be submitted to the COR prior to award of the contract and the original shall be made available for inspection by the COR.

5.5 The Drydock Certificate is to show issue date, expiration date and lift capability. A material condition survey report will not be accepted in lieu of a certificate.

5.6 The vessel is to have exclusive use of the graving and/or floating drydock. Set dry-docking blocks in accordance with the builder's Docking Plan and dock the vessel in adequate fashion to perform underwater cleaning, hull inspection, coating, hull repairs and regulatory body inspection surveys as required by this work package. Blocking is to be fabricated out of hard wood blocks. Normal blocking is set at 6’ minimum and in any case shall be adequate for removal and reinstallation of rudder. At all times the dock is to safely support the vessel.

Blocks are to be in good condition without excessive checking. Blocks are to be capped with new or good condition soft blocks to be dogged or lagged together. No blocks are to be placed in way of sea chests, transducers, tank plugs or other hull appendages. The Contractor shall provide a suitable, stable working platform which will make the underwater hull accessible for viewing and repair. At least 24 hours prior to docking the vessel, the Contractor will arrange to meet with the COR on the drydock for a blocking check.

5.7 The Contractor shall hold docking and undocking conferences at least one day prior to docking and undocking the vessel. These conferences shall be attended by the COR, Master, Chief Engineer, and Dock Master who will be present during the docking/undocking evolution.

5.8 Submit to the COR at the time of the conference, a plan for the docking/undocking that includes at least the following information:

• Time of high tide and the amount of rise and fall and water depth over the blocks.

• Tug and pilot information.

• Line handling plan.

• Owner's requirements.

• Weight control procedures.

• Electrical shore power arrangement.

• Electrical grounding arrangement.

• Plan for the continuation of general ship's services.

• Transfer of liquids to facilitate drydocking.

• Blocking position report.

5.9 Ballast and trim the vessel as required for the docking and undocking. The Contractor shall be responsible for” removal and” storage of fuel oil and disposing of non-fixed ballast as necessary to drydock the vessel. (Must quantify this.) At completion of Drydock contractor is responsible for pumping ballast or fuel back on the vessel as needed for stability or use as in the case of fuel. Drydock the ship in position number three (3). By shipyard records vessel was docked in position #2 in 2013, position #1 in 2008, position #3 in 2002, and position #2 in 2000. Remove and shift “two (2)” blocks as required “by COR” to accomplish work required by other Work Items and to permit examination of all peak and double bottom tank drain plugs, fathometer diaphragms, and other underwater appurtenances by the ABS Surveyor, USCG, and COR.

Note:

Contractor to provide MARAD with a docking arrangement using position #3. This will be the first time in many years where the yard is being asked to full sweep the bottom to SSPC- SP6 to ensure a good surface for the coating application.

5.10 The Contractor shall in no case transfer ballast or fuel while the ship is in dock without specific permission of the COR and Dock Master.

5.11 NOTE: The Contractor shall return the vessel, upon completion of the contract, ballasted and trimmed to the condition as it was when received to perform the repairs required herein. Contractor to re-ballast vessel as necessary to arrival conditions utilizing clean treated fresh water ballast.

“Estimated amount is 655 tons or 188,300 gallons”

5.12 Upon completion of drydocking work items as set forth in the basic work specification, the Contractor shall notify the COR, ABS, and USCG 24 hours prior to undocking the vessel.

5.13 Trial float the vessel at a time and date mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the COR. Stop flooding at the point where the hull penetrations are submerged but before the ship lifts off the blocks. Perform a watertight integrity inspection of the hull, hull penetrations and sea valves below the water level in company with the attending ABS Surveyor, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector and the COR. Upon the mutually agreed satisfactory completion of the inspection and if it is safe to float the ship, continue flooding and complete the docking/undocking.

5.14 Undock the vessel upon completion of all repairs. Berth the vessel in a suitable berth for the accomplishment of all other specified work requirements.

Note: Contractor is to perform an Incline Test at the completion of the Drydock and therefore must berth ship where all the needed equipment is available to prepare ship for same.

5.15 Prepare and furnish to the COR four (4) copies of a MARAD drydocking report (MA-57) within five days of the undocking of the vessel. DUPLICATE-DELETE

6.0 NOTES

7.0 DELIVERABLES

7.1 Prepare and furnish to the COR four (4) copies of a MARAD drydocking report (MA-57) within five days of the undocking of the vessel. Provide same in electronic format to Chief Engineer, Master, Chief Mate and COR.

7.2 Supply the Chief Engineer, Master and COR with copies of the Docking Plan finally used in both hard copy and electronic format DUPLICATE-DELETE

SUPPLEMENTAL – SR No 0302064 Intent is to Supplement basic contract for unidentified and growth items

SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR (OPTIONAL)

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 It is the intent of this ITEM to provide supplemental labor to accomplish additional work if authorized.

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 MCL.H-2 Supplemental Work Requests

3.0 LOCATION / DESCRIPTION

N.A.

4.0 NOTES

4.1 See SR Number in OPTION Section that requires pricing from all vendors

5.1 Contractor shall furnish a unit price offer for 8,769 man-hours of supplemental labor. This shall be a fully burdened labor rate, and is applicable seven days a week (i.e. no overtime, penalty time or other escalations will apply). These hours will only be allocated for industrial labor. Supervision, management, QA, yard maintenance and other such labor is considered part of the rate burden.

When Supplemental Labor is required by MARAD, a Contractor-submitted Condition Report with fully documented price proposals shall be documented by a work structure breakdown on a Contractor-developed estimating form, as an attachment to the Condition Report.

Supplemental hours, if authorized, will be allocated by the COR via Delivery Orders. No oral directions shall be accepted by the Contractor or its personnel from any individual other than the COR.