866-B730-02_Rev 1_RECEPTACLE PLAN.pdf

This document outlines a federal contract opportunity for a new crane barge. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids to procure one crane barge to replace an existing vessel in its fleet. The new barge must be built and classed to ABS standards for Maltese Cross A-1 Steel Barges for Great Lakes service. Key specifications include a length of 150 feet, beam of 50 feet, depth of 10 feet, and design waterline of 5 feet. Contractors are to fabricate and deliver the completed barge to the St. Mary's Falls Canal in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Liquidated damages and bonding requirements apply to the contract. Bids are due by August 29th at 10:00am EDT and are to be emailed to the address provided.