Request_for_Clarification_1-10.pdf

Sol No. 70Z04020QP3000400

A00003 (cont’d)

Question No.

CUTTER & HULL Number: USCG ANT PUERTO RICO (55115)

RFQ Number: 0Z04020QP3000400

SOLICITATION SECTION: SPECIFICATION PARA NO.

DEFINITE/OPTIONAL ITEM NO. D-022 PARA NO. N/A

TITLE:

Decks – Exterior (Buoy), Preserve 100 Percent

QUESTION:

Is the contractor required to remove the Alaska Marine Crane and the two hydraulic deck winches as interference for deck preservation?

ANSWER:

Marine Crane will not interfere deck preservation. Preservation can be completed while crane is attached or removed.

DEFINITE/OPTIONAL ITEM NO. D-022 PARA NO. N/A

Decks – Exterior (Buoy), Preserve 100 Percent

Please confirm that the Buoy Deck to be preserved extends from approximately Frame 8 to Frame 15?

8 to 15 is identifeied as Bouy DECK.

DEFINITE/OPTIONAL ITEM NO. D-00000 PARA NO. N/A

Solicitation

Work items D-022, D-023, and D-027 have requirements which as a whole are confusing with regards to replacement of non-skid pads.

D022 Refrence 3.3.5 (around Bouy Deck). D-023 Fore Deck foward Frame 2 to Bull Nose with following interferaces

3.3.5. D-027 Replace exsisting non skid using povided kit NSN: 2040-00-NIB-0345

Is it the intent that all non-skid pads on the main deck of the vessel are to be replaced by the contractor? If not please identify the specific areas, i.e. "frame x" to "frame y", for each work item.

Replace all non skid on Main Deck of vessel

DEFINITE/OPTIONAL ITEM NO. D-027 PARA NO. N/A

Exterior Non-slip Pads, Renew

A) Work item references drawings 55 ANB 634-002 Rev O and 55 ANB 634-001 Rev O. Drawing 55 ANB 624-002 Rev O has not been provided. If drawing 55 ANB 634-002 Rev O is required, please provide, otherwise please confirm it is not required.

B) Item 27 has no identified quantity of exterior non-slip pads to be installed. 3M SAFTEY WALK DECK KIT does not specify number of pads, only provided as kit.

All requirements for surface preparation and installation of new pads is written "as designated".

If new non-slip pads are required to be insalled will all installation be authorized by Change Order? If not, which non-slip pads, by identification number, as shown on drawing 55 ANB 634-001 or 55 ANB 634-002 are to be replaced?

All Non SLIP Pads to be replaced VIA KIT

DEFINITE/OPTIONAL ITEM NO. D-023 PARA NO. N/A

Fore Deck, Preserve 100 Percent

Is "Fore Deck" the main deck weatherdeck surfaces forward of frame 8 port and starboard or frame 3 port and starboard? Please identify, by frame numbering, the deck area considered to be "Fore Deck" ?

Frame 3 to Bull Nose.

DEFINITE/OPTIONAL ITEM NO. D-027 PARA NO. 3.1

Exterior Non-slip Pads, Renew

Paragraph 3.1 states, "… combination of the following procedures in accordance with M10360.3."

Document M10360.3 is the USCG Coatings and Colors Manual.

M10360.3 identifies color selections for weather deck areas. It does not identify surface preparation methods or criteria.

Please identify the surface preparation requirement for work item 27, the area to receive surface prepartion.

Paragraph 4.1, Notes, has information regarding slip resistant sheets but does not identify how many or their location. In addition, paragraph 4.1 is a note, which is information only, and is not a directive to accomplish work.

ANSWER:

D-027 Exterior Non slip Pads, Renew, Prep/Installation of Non Skids, normally last step after decks painted. D-022 and D-023 are first before D-027 applied.

DEFINITE/OPTIONAL ITEM NO. D-033 PARA NO. 3.3

Interior Hull Insulation, Inspect

Item a written identifies that new pilothouse deck can be either carpet or "STEP 1 Poxy".

Is "STEP 1 Poxy" the same as SFLC 6310, Metal Decks – No application of deck coverings, which is two coats of High Build Epoxy? If not, please identify "STEP 1 Poxy".

Carpet is currently installed

DEFINITE/OPTIONAL ITEM NO. D-037 PARA NO. N/A

Handrails and Stanchions, Renew

Table 1 identifies the frame locations for stanchions to be replaced, Fr 78, 86, 98, and 112. Table 1 also identifies the diameter of the stanchions to be 3 inch.

The aft most frame number for this vessel is Frame 16.

Please identify the frame numbers and diameter of the stanchions to be replaced.

Replace stantions Via inspection and CFR

DEFINITE/OPTIONAL ITEM NO. D-037 PARA NO. 2

Handrails and Stanchions, Renew

The work item references two separate drawings by title, Level Plaing and Framing, and Rails, Stanchions and Lifelines.

These reference drawings are not included in the files received.

Please confirm and provide the reference drawings.

Drawing Povided, via attachments.

Work Item 14, paragraph 3.1.5.1 states to turn over cofferdam(s) to Coast Guard.

a. Vessel is to be located in a docked facility. Cofferdams are not required to perform the work requirements.

b. Contractor requests that cofferdam turnover requirement be removed from the work item.

c. Will cofferdam requirements be removed from the work item? If not, please identify why cofferdam/s are required.

Work Item 15, paragraphs 3.4 through 3.6 and 3.8

a. There are no valves identified in the work item to be repaired.

b. Contractor requests that all paragraphs related to repair of valves and installation of valve data plates be removed from the work item.

c. Will paragraphs related to valve repairs and data plates be removed from the work item? If not, please identify the intent of these paragraphs.

Work cannot be removed! Data plates are required on LO/HI Pressure are system including relief valves test dates as per NEM. The contractor will only double charge USCG on equipment that is already required to have data plates installed after test. Patrick they can remove these items. I can agree with 3.1.5.1 work item

14. Definitely not work item 15 which is a simple work item to begin with. V/R

3.6 Valve reinstallation/installation. Upon completion of all authorized work, the Contractor shall accomplish the following:

Remove and dispose of all blank flanges and associated gaskets.

Reinstall/install all overhauled and new valves with new gaskets.

Renew all missing or damaged valve label plates.

Renew all bolting hardware.

3.8 Data plates- valve. The Contractor shall affix an anodized aluminum test data plate with lock wire to each valve. The data plate shall be engraved with ¼-inch high letters, stating the following:

Valve number / designation

Set pressure (if applicable)

Date of inspection / test.