2018_Palfinger_Annual_OEM_Lifeboat_Inspections_&_Repairs.docx

PALFINGER ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS

2018 SPRING VOYAGE REPAIRS

GENERAL STATEMENTS AND CONDITIONS

Provide all labor, materials and services to perform the following. All dimensions are estimated. Contractor is responsible for ship-checking and verifying dimensions prior to bid submission and notice to proceed.

Prior to work commencement and under the direction of ships staff, all davits shall have preventers rigged to prevent inadvertent release of davits.

Contractor shall, under the guidance of Manufacturers Technical Representative open and inspect Davit Brake and Freewheel Assemblies as per USCG/IMO guidance for SOLAS vessels. Additionally, inspection of the gear assembly shall be made.

Contractor shall completely disassemble, clean, provide a preliminary condition report and make assemblies available for inspection by Chief Mate and COTR or representative.

As determined by internal inspection, all components requiring repair or renewal in order to meet OEM requirement for fully functional and acceptable condition of assemblies will be covered under a separate item. Note: If damaged, gasket, seals and soft parts shall be renewed at no extra cost to the Government.

Assemblies shall be reassembled and new CRES fasteners shall be used where condition warrants as per joint inspection by vessel’s representative. All joint surfaces shall be sealed with new gaskets or sealing compound where appropriate.

Prior to returning davits to service, a final overall inspection will be carried out by Chief Mate, COTR or representative.

Full function testing of dockside davits may be problematic for inboard boats. A meeting between Manufactures Technical Representative, COTR or vessel representative (Chief Engineer or assignee) and Contractor shall be held to plan and execute function test.

Heater installations on the #5 and #6 Lifeboats to meet Palfinger OEM specifications and any applicable Regulatory requirements

Wire changes on the #2 and #4 and #6 lifeboats to be completed by the Palfinger OEM trained personnel who have completed that type of work on previous boats similar to the boats on TS Golden Bear.

This contract includes the following items:

· Annual OEM Solas-type inspection of all six (6) boats with any routine repairs

· Installation of heaters in Lifeboats #5 and #6

· Wire change on Lifeboats #2, #4 and #6

Item No 1 Palfiinger Annual OEM Lifeboat Inspection & Repair

ABSTRACT

Furnish all labor, material and transportation to perform SOLAS lifeboat inspection as per OEM inspection sheet and perform annual Davit Brake inspections and needed repairs Provide COTR and Chief Mate with results of inspection

REFERENCES

Technical manuals and drawings available on vessel.

ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION

Solas-type Inspection Location: Port and Starboard 01 Weather Deck, and 03 Aft House Weather Deck Port and Starboard Lifeboats.

Description:

Solas-Type Inspection Open and inspect all six (6) lifeboats and conduct an OEM SOLAS inspection of same. Note any deficiencies to be identified per Condition Found Report (CFR) to the COTR for review. All repairs to be dealt with on a separate supplemental item as approved by the COTR.

Annual Davit Brake Inspection and Repair Location: Port and Starboard 01 Weather Deck, 02 Deck Forward House Life Raft Stations port and starboard and 03 Aft House Weather Deck Port and Starboard Lifeboats.

Description: Open and internally inspect each of the six (6) Training Ship Lifeboat Gravity Davit Brake assemblies and each of the two (2) Training Ship’s Life Raft gravity davit and assemblies in the presence of the Gravity Davit Manufacturers Technical Representative.

1) Lifeboat Davits #1 through #4 are Model BE 5.52 - Supported by Schat-Harding (aka Harding Safety)

2) Lifeboat Davits #5 and #6 are Type SPG (L) 27/15 with Type_BE 11.5 Winch - Supported by Schat-Harding (aka Harding Safety)

3) Starboard Life Raft davit is manufactured by Welin lambie LTD., Davit Type 03-02 supported by Schat-Harding (aka Harding Safety)

4) Port Life raft Davit is manufactured by Welin Lambie Ltd.., Davit #RD21B -Supported by Schat-Harding (aka Harding Safety)

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL / SERVICES

None.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Perform SOLAS inspection per OEM standards and coordinate with the Chief Mate as to equipment inventory which is normally conducted by the Ship’s Crew.

Primary considerations to include the structural integrity and wear and tear of the fiberglass and other coatings.

Open and internally inspect each of the six (6) Training Ship Lifeboat Gravity Davit Brake assemblies and each of the two (2) Training Ship’s Life Raft gravity davit and gear assemblies in the presence of the Gravity Davit Manufacturers Technical Representative. Perform whatever necessary repairs or adjustments which will be paid via CFR process and Supplementary funds.

Contractor to make minor repairs to boats that found and within their capability such as fiberglass repairs, controls adjustments or repairs that make the boat operable, etc. Submit a Condition Found Report (CFR) for any item that is found in need of repair for review by the COR and approval. The CFR also becomes a deliverable and record for USCG review for the COI.

Note:

Engines for Lifeboats #1 and #2 will be changed by Palfinger under a different contract starting on December 1, 2017 and finishing by approximately the end of January 2018.

DELIVERABLES:

Complete Manufactures Technical Representatives report at the conclusion of the inspection to be used for the USCG COI Item No 2 – Install heaters in the #5 and #6 Lifeboats

ABSTRACT

These enclosed boats have a tendency to sweat which causes the controls and engine compartment to rush or sometimes malfunction. An electrical heater needs to be installed to provide enough heat to keep the moisture out of the boat and to prevent rust and mold accumulation. All labor and material to be supplied by Contractor

REFERENCES

Ship’s Instruction Books ITEM location and Description Location: O4 Deck After House – After end Port and Stbd sides Description: Provide labor and materials to install heaters in the #5 and #6 enclosed lifeboats to prevent moisture buildup and damage to boat interiors.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Contactor to provide all necessary labor and materials to install heaters in the #5 and #6 Lifeboats aboard TS Golden Bear. Heaters are necessary to prevent moisture buildup in the interior of the boat and engine compartment. Heater must be of a design acceptable to the OEM and also to any regulatory agency.

Power supply will be 120vac single phase 60cycles available from the charging circuit. If this power supply is not adequate to operate the heater, MARAD to supply a power supply outlet outside the boat to connect to for that purpose. If power is to be supplied outside the boat, Palfinger to supply the fitting for watertight pass through of the power cable to the heater Heater must have an On-Off switch and protection for personnel who will be working or operating the boat.

Once the heater is installed it will need to be inspected by Chief Mate and/or Chief Engineer for proper installation.

DELIVERABLES

Provide Chief Mate with two (2) instruction books that have ordering details for any parts or components that will be installed for the heater to allow the ship to maintain the heat in the future

Item No 3 – Davit wire change for Boats Nos 2, 4 & 6

ABSTRACT

Contractor to supply all necessary labor and materials to change the wires on the #2, #4 and #6 lifeboats. Last installation was done in 2014. Local USCG office requires wire changes each 4 years

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Location: Lifeboats located on the Port side of the ship - #2, #4 and #6

Description: Wire change is due on lifeboats #2, #4 and #6. Contractor to supply all necessary labor and materials to change the wires on those three (3) boats.

REFERENCES

Instruction books aboard ship

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

New Wires for #2 and #4 and #6 lifeboats

STATEMENT OF WORK

Contractor to supply all necessary labor and materials and transportation to renew Lifeboats 2, 4, and 6 Fall Wires and remove all davit fall wire sheaves for inspection.

Open Lifeboats #2 and #4 Renew fall GFE wires on lifeboat davits #2 & 4 with wires as specified.

1) 1 set for each davit consisting of 1 each 163' 10" x 3/4" 6 x 36 EIPS IWRC Bright Wire Rope, One end w/Closed Spelter Socket, One end Wire Seized.

2) 1 each 140' 02" x 3/4" 6 x 36 EIPS IWRC Bright Wire Rope, One end w/Closed Spelter Socket, One end Wire Seized.

3) Removal of existing falls to be performed by Contractor.

4) Installation shall be as such that there is even adjustability as close as possible and that each fall wire has no twists.

5) Removal of Lifeboat's #2 & 4 shall include weights for tests. Rigging and Cranes to be done under a separate contract

6) Wire Rope certificates shall be provided upon delivery and installation.

7) Contractor to open and inspect sheaves and perform any needed maintenance. Any repairs to be dealt with as a CFR item

Enclosed Lifeboat #6 Renew fall wires on lifeboat davit #6 with wires as specified.

1) 1 set consisting of 1 each 230' x 1" 6 x 36 EIPS IWRC Bright Wire Rope, One end w/Mechanical Splice & HD Thimble, One end Wire Seized.

2) 1 each 210' x 1" 6 x 36 EIPS IWRC Bright Wire Rope, One end w/Mechanical Splice & HD Thimble, One end Wire Seized.

3) Removal of existing falls to be performed by Contractor.

4) Installation shall be as such that there is even adjustability as close as possible and that each fall wire has no twists.

5) Removal of Lifeboat #6 shall include weights for tests. Rigging and Crane to be done under a separate contract

6) Wire Rope certificates shall be provided upon delivery and installation.

7) Contractor to open and inspect sheaves and perform any needed maintenance. Any repairs to be dealt with as a CFR item

ADDITIONAL WORK AND SUPPLEMENTARY

Contractor to submit a written Condition Found report (CFR) to the COTR for any additional work outside the contract. Approval for additional work must be approved by either the COTR ($5000 or less) or the Contracting Officer (over $5000) Contractor to provide cost breakdowns as they relate to labor, material, subcontractors and travel costs, if applicable. Supplementary costs must be approved by COTR by written CFR, RFQ, Quotation and Delivery Order process.

Supplementary Labor = 50hrs @ $____/Hr = Total $___________

Supplementary Material = $6,500