BG-8505 Barge Tank Cleaning SOW R2.docx

BG-8505 Fuel Tank Cleaning

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 accomplish the work specified herein. All work shall be in compliance with the latest Regulatory Body requirements. The term, “Regulatory Bodies” includes the United States Coast Guard, United States Public Health Service, the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the State of California.

3. The work specified herein deals with an over-the-water transfer of diesel fuel and wash water with residual diesel fuel. The contractor must possess a United States Coast Guard-approved Facility Response Plan and Operations Manual.

4. Any repairs or other work resulting from recommendations or other discoveries after work begins are to be brought to the attention of the COR 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.

5. 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 COR before beginning work on the repairs. Initial Certificates are to be issued by a Certified Chemist, as will re-certifications if conditions change which will affect the Certificate. Gas-Free Certificates shall be updated daily by competent persons.

6. 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 work package.

7. The BG-8505 is a liquid cargo barge, steel construction, of the U.S. Army BG-type, built by AK-WA Shipyard in Tacoma, WA, in 1990. The vessel is classed by ABS, Load Line Only. Vessel particulars are as follows:

· Length, overall: 120 feet

· Breadth, molded: 33 feet

· Depth, molded: 12 feet 6 inches

· Displacement, light: 185 long tons

· Displacement, loaded: 763 long tons

· Draft, light:

· Forward: 2 feet 3 inches

· Mean: 2 feet 6 inches

· Aft: 2 feet 9 inches

· Draft, loaded:

· Forward: 7 feet 6 inches

· Mean: 8 feet 0 inches

· Aft: 8 feet 6 inches

· Freeboard, mean:

· Light: 8 feet 2 inches

· Loaded: 2 feet 6 inches

· Capacity, cargo:

· Deck: 578 long tons

· Liquid: 4160 barrels (rated)

· Cargo tank # 1 Stbd: 28,233 gallons

· Cargo tank # 2 Port: 28,233 gallons

· Cargo tank # 3 Stbd: 37,742 gallons

· Cargo tank # 4 Port: 37,742 gallons

· Cargo tank # 5 Stbd: 28,233 gallons

· Cargo tank # 6 Port: 28,233 gallons

· Total Capacity: 188,416 gallons

8. To the maximum extent possible and consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 23, the Government requires during the performance of the work under this Statement of Work (SOW) the Contractor to provide or use products that are: energy efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMA)-designated); water-efficient; biobased; environmentally preferable (e.g., EPEAT-registered, or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives); non-ozone depleting; or made with recovered materials. Unless otherwise identified in this SOW, each recovered materials or biobased product provided and delivered must meet, but may exceed, the minimum recovered materials or biobased content of an EPA- or USDA-designated product. The sustainable acquisition requirements specified herein apply only to products that are required to be: (1) delivered to the Government during contract performance; (2) acquired by the contractor for use in performing services (including construction) at a Federally-controlled facility; (3) furnished by the contractor for use by the Government; or (4) specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.

9. The Government will provide the following services if needed by the contractor:

· Fresh water for washing (from the pressure main on the pier)

· Compressed air, 150 psig, 210 cfm

· Electrical power, 110 vac 20 amps

· Restroom facilities

0001.1 Core Services

The core services are to clean two fuel tanks aboard the barge BG-8505. The barge previously held CARB #2 ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.

Work is to be accomplished at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet pier. The barge will be tied up at floating dock #2.

0001.1 Tank Cleaning

A. Drain down fuel pipeline into tanks #3 and #4.

B. Remove and dispose of residual fuel from tanks #3 and #4. It is estimated that approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel remains in each tank. All other tanks aboard the barge are empty, clean and dry.

C. Thoroughly flush the pipeline with fresh water.

D. Clean tanks #3 and #4 using detergent or other approved cleaning agent. Remove any residue from interior shell plating, frames, bulkheads and piping. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water.

a. Note: Tanks #3 and 4 were only filled about halfway, therefore, no staging/scaffolding should be required to accomplish the cleaning.

E. Provide Marine Chemist services to certify tanks #3 and #4 safe for hot work, even though no hot work is to be done aboard after cleaning.

F. Dispose of all hazardous waste generated.

0002.0 Supplemental Work

The Contractor shall provide additional labor and materials, if requested by the Government, to address any emergent work which may arise throughout the contract period. These supplemental requirements shall be identified by a “Request for Pricing” issued by the COR or by a “Condition Found Report” issued by the Contractor. If a fair and equitable price can be agreed upon by both parties to perform the supplemental work, the COR and/or Contracting Officer (CO) may issue a Delivery Order to the Contractor which authorizes the Contractor to perform that work.

The total amount of Supplemental Labor and Materials/Subcontractor labor/services ordered shall be at the discretion of the COR and/or CO.

0002.1 Supplemental Labor

Supplemental Labor is considered labor performed by direct employees of the Contractor. (It does not include subcontracted labor/services). The Government has estimated a not to exceed of 50 supplemental labor hours for this service. The Contractor shall propose a fully burdened hourly labor rate to perform supplemental labor. This rate shall be applicable 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week and shall not be increased for overtime or penalty time and will be utilized in negotiating a fixed price Delivery Order for subsequent supplemental labor.

0002.2 Supplemental Material/Subcontractor Requirements

Supplemental Material/Subcontractor Requirements are materials and/or subcontracted labor or services which either the Contractor or the Government requires. The Government has provided a not to exceed amount of $5,000.00 for supplemental materials. All costs for supplemental materials and supplemental subcontracted labor/services shall be a pass-through cost without any markup by the Contractor. (Note: Labor which the Contractor provides, using their own personnel, to procure and deliver supplemental materials aboard the ship or in support of subcontracted labor/services, is considered Supplemental Labor). All supplemental material and supplemental subcontracted labor/services which exceed $200.00 shall be supported by hard copies of vendor quotations, paid invoices and/or receipts, if requested by the COR.