Sol_No._70Z04018QP3038400_A00001_(cont'd).pdf

Sol No. 70Z04018QP3038400 A00001 (cont’d)

QUESTION: -Section (vi) states STA Ocean City (47221), however the solicitation is for 47267 Golden Gate. Can I assume this is just a typo?

ANSWER: Yes, this is a typo.

QUESTION: -General Welding D-0001 3.3 Bidding: Please specify where the first 4 items are to take place. OR are these supposed to be general, if needed, costs?

ANSWER: The top four items are general for bidding purposes. The green highlighted sections is actual work that needs to be completed. I will make sure that is made more clear on future specifications.

One linear foot of welding/brazing.

Four square inches of clad/overlay welding.

One hour of fabrication.

One square foot of plate renewal.

Aux Space: Clad weld 20 deep pits

Tow Bit: Crop and renew deck approx 120” around tow bit

Anchor Locker: Clad Weld approx 25 deep pits

Ladder (02): fabricate external ladders to bridge

Line Locker: Clad weld approx 15 deep pits.

Hand Rail Port FWD: Renew/fabricate new handrail and stancions from the deck up.

Hand Rail Stdb FWD: Renew/fabricate new handrail and stancions from the deck up.

Visor: clad weld approx 18 deep pits. Possibly grind and re-weld visor.

Lazarette vent renew (unit has GFP)

Crop and Renew Lazarette Vent flange.

Ladder (02): Fabricate 2 ladders, just 1? Are there drawings or sample pictures of what you want fabricated? Aluminum or steel?

47B-MLB_623_10_3_

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Answer: See attached drawing. The Ladder (01 qty) needs renewed, complete fabrication. Sorry if there was confusion, It was originally (02) because the sections are bolted together in the middle. Renewal will include both the ladder and handrail above the ladder. Aluminum ladder

Handrails port/stbd fwd - You need the whole rail/stanchion unit above the baseline between frames 12 & 16 on both sides? What is the condition of the deck attachment points? Are the existing handrails damaged?

47B-MLB_612_10_1_

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ANSWER: Handrails PORT/STBD unit above the baseline between frames 12 & 16 on both sides needs to be renewed. Conditions of the Doubler Plates where the stancions are mounted are in good condition. The Current handrails have had multiple repairs done to them. All points where they were welded are heavily damaged and cracked. Bid for Complete Renewal from the Deck up.

QUESTION: -Hull Plate, Renew 3.2.2 UT Measurement - Do we need to provide this cost twice. Already on the SOW as a separate item D-002.

ANSWER: You do not need to provide the cost twice. You are correct it is identified in D-002

QUESTION: -Accessible Spaces 3.2.1 Inspect - The last 6 items on this inspection list have state renewal, welding, etc. Is the intention to have us inspect these items to see if the work should be performed with a CFR. Or to price out the renewal and welding projects. The wording is not clear.

Answer: Yellow sections are general inspection items. Green Items have already been identified as being needed to be completed bid accordingly

Corrosion

Failed paint

Cracks, holes or anything that could compromise watertight integrity

Broken or missing fixtures (i.e. hold-back hooks, door stops, dogging handles, etc)

Non-tight cableways or pipe penetrations

Anything that may adversely affect the overall material condition of the boat

Condition of plating under compass base

Condition of hull plating under battery boxes

Remove battery boxes, inspect bilge area, clad weld as needed.

Engineroom Bilge; Inspect coated bilge area, remove existing failed coating, clad as needed.

Re-coat bilge area IAW TCTO TQ2000.0

Renew all Frame 5 R/G R/W cooling fittings to include all 4 through-bulkhead flanged pipe fittings.

Renew 03 hydraulic fittings in the STBD Electronics box (pilot house)

Renew all deck grating on the drop down rescue decks. Procur grating and cut to fit. Renew all clips and hardware. Clad weld all hardware holes and redrill for proper alingnment/fit.