70Z08026QMECP0018P0002 Q_A.pdf

70Z08026QMECP00180002

AMENDMENT 2 Q&A

1. In regard to the temporary services provided when grey water is disrupted in work item 5, does the customer require shower and head facilities together or will portable heads be sufficient?

A: If showers or toilets are to be disrupted the contractor is to provide as per referenced: STD SPEC 0000, para 3.2.11.1 Sanitary facilities for vessel-person-nel – due to disruption of grey water and sewage systems. When the shipboard grey water and sewage systems are disrupted due to repairs required by contract work, the Contractor must provide vessel-personnel with a sanitary facility, within a five minute walking distance from the vessel, to include the amenities listed in Table 2 (Sanitary Facility Amenities). Ensure the following:

Shower stalls are equipped with privacy screens.

Sinks are provided with fresh hot and cold water.

Electrical convenience GFI receptacles, in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code (NEC), are located in vicinity of sinks.

Toilets have doors or privacy dividers.

Lockers are capable of being locked.

2. Are there fuel tanks located below the deck of the aux machine room space that will impact the deck plating replacement PER para 3.4.1 and 3.4.2?

A: Please reference drawings called out in WI 14 of Spec.

3. What are the established work hours for the ship?

A: Normal Working hours are from 0800-1600, however this will be discussed and alternat schedules can be agreed to during the post-award arrival conference.

4. Is Overtime Authorized on the project?

A: No. Additional hours/work per work item outside of the original bid (firm fixed rate) will need to be requested via CFR and approved by the Contracting Officer.

5. Will the KTR be required to get additional access to the US Coast Guard Yard or will Dbids (NNSY, NOB) access be acceptable?

A: Yes, US Coast Guard Base Portsmouth has its own forms that will need to be filled out prior to start of contract for each vendor/person who will be onboard.

These forms will be provided once project is awarded.

6. Work item 7 for Sewage pipe cleaning does not provide a specific portion of the system to flush. Is it the customers intent to flush and clean the complete sewage piping system throughout the ship?

70Z08026QMECP00180002

AMENDMENT 2 Q&A

A: Yes. It is the intent to flush all sewage system piping as called out in the work item 7 see below:

INTENT: This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to clean the sewage piping system.

NOTE:

Coordinate scope of work with “Sewage Discharge and Transfer Pumps, Renew (OPTIONAL)” and “Sewage Holding Tanks, Clean and Inspect” work items in order to avoid duplicating efforts.

And para 3.6 Clean and flush. The Contractor must clean and flush all sewage system piping, using Coast Guard Drawings 905 WMEC 593-004, 905 WMEC 593-005, 905 WMEC 593-006, and 905 WMEC 593-007 as guidance.