866-B660-02_Rev 2_BILGE AND BALLAST SYSTEM.pdf

This document summarizes a federal contract solicitation for the procurement of a new crane barge. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Marine Design Center, on behalf of the Detroit District, is seeking to replace an existing crane barge currently in operation at their Sault Ste Marie Area office. The new crane barge must be built and classed by the American Bureau of Shipping to Maltese Cross A-1 Steel Barge, Great Lakes Service standards. Key requirements include a hull length of 150 feet, beam of 50 feet, depth of 10 feet, and design waterline of 5 feet. The contractor will be responsible for fabricating and delivering the completed barge to the St. Mary's Falls Canal in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Bids are due by August 29th at 10:00am EDT and must be emailed to Amanda.Bellnier@usace.army.mil. Liquidated damages and payment and performance bonds will be required.