A04_-_Performance_Work_Statement_(PWS).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office (LFWO)

22' Aluminum Center Console Skiff

1. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

The Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office (LFWO), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, requires one new 22-foot aluminum center console skiff, fully equipped with engine and trailer, to support biological sampling and monitoring activities in the California Delta and San Francisco Estuary as part of the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring Program.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, tools, supervision, and other resources necessary to provide, equip, test, and deliver the vessel in accordance with this PWS and the technical specifications below.

2. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

Place of Performance: Construction and testing shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility or other Contractor-arranged location.

Delivery: The completed vessel, engine, trailer, and all required equipment shall be delivered within 120 calendar days after award to:

Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office 850 S. Guild Avenue, Suite 105 Lodi, CA 95240

Government-Furnished Property/Equipment: None.

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Construct the vessel in accordance with the technical specifications in Section 5.

• Install the required engine, electronics, hardware, and associated equipment as part of the completed vessel.

• Perform a water/sea trial after construction is complete. The Contractor shall identify and correct deficiencies before delivery.

• Provide all applicable owner/operator manuals, warranty documentation, publications, and dealer software needed for future maintenance and operation.

• Deliver the complete vessel, engine, trailer, and associated equipment to LFWO within the required delivery period.

The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall ensure the completed vessel and all installed equipment comply with the contract requirements before delivery.

4. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Brand names and model numbers identified in this PWS establish the standard against which offered products will be compared. Equal products are acceptable when they meet the stated functional and performance requirements. Any alternative radar, electronics, communications, or other technology shall comply with FAR requirements and other applicable Federal requirements.

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

5.1 Vessel

• 22-foot aluminum outboard center console skiff with added offshore bracket, constructed for commercial use. Offshore bracket length is not included in the 22-foot hull length requirement.

• Center console station with hydraulic steering; center of steering wheel approximately 38 inches from deck; right-hand mounted throttle/shift control; gauges; windshield wipers; and control box.

• Fixed T-top with waterproof top, grab rails, grab handles, and radar arch; approximately 79 inches tall from deck.

• Powder-coated interior and gunwales.

• 8-degree tapered-radius deadrise.

• Beam: approximately 102 inches.

• Bottom width: approximately 78 inches.

• Bottom thickness: 0.250-inch minimum marine aluminum.

• Side thickness: 0.125-inch minimum marine aluminum.

• Transom thickness: 0.190-inch minimum marine aluminum, engineered for 200 HP.

• Six lifting/turning strakes.

• Gunwale height: approximately 23 inches.

• Fixed bumper rail, 3 to 4 inches wide and approximately 16 feet long, beginning at the transom and positioned as close to the gunwale as practical.

• Second fixed bumper rail, 3 to 4 inches wide and approximately 8 feet long, positioned approximately 6 inches below the upper bumper rail.

• Four deluxe pop-up extra-large stainless-steel cleats, approximately 8 to 10 inches, with reinforced backing plates.

• Diamond plate at bow sides and transom corners.

• Non-skid, non-glare finish on all walking surfaces, including top of gunwales.

• Self-bailing deck with non-skid coating.

• Self-sealing deck scuppers, flap-style preferred. Sock-style scuppers with cord are not acceptable.

• Bow deck with non-skid finish and lockable compartment hatch.

• Storage box seat in front of helm with fold-down back.

• Leaning-post seat at helm with folding back and storage below.

• Tow post at transom of sufficient height to clear a 100-foot line running to the water with net attached.

• Welded transducer brackets on both sides of transom.

• Zinc anode at transom.

• Smooth gunwales around the vessel with no railings, raised cleats, or other items that could snag nets deployed over the side or bow.

• Gunwale storage trays with weep drains.

• Two 2,000 GPH bilge pumps capable of automatic and manual operation.

• Two flush-mounted 12V receptacles.

• Two Group 27 marine batteries with four-position battery switch, mounted in non-conductive cases.

• Minimum 60-gallon internal fuel capacity with external fill port along stern or gunwale.

• External fuel/water separator near transom and readily accessible, Racor 320R-RAC-01 or equal.

• Removable navigation lights on posts at bow and stern.

• California boating-law and U.S. Coast Guard-required safety equipment installed, including mounted fire extinguisher, horn, Type IV throwable device, and other required items.

• Two transom tie-down eyes.

• Large transducer mounting flanges on both sides of transom.

• Lowrance HDS PRO 9 with transducer or equal.

• Lowrance Link 9 VHF radio with 8-foot antenna and ratchet mount or equal.

• Lowrance radar dome or equal.

5.2 Engine

• Honda 150 HP four-cycle outboard, model BF150DXRA or equal, mechanical connection (not iST), with aluminum propeller and full instrumentation installed by the builder.

• One spare aluminum propeller.

5.3 Trailer

• Welded galvanized-steel tandem-axle trailer, Karavan or equal.

• 14- or 15-inch tires and wheels.

• Five aluminum mag wheels, including spare.

• Disc surge brakes on both axles.

• Leaf-spring suspension with grease-loaded hubs.

• Foldable tongue jack.

• Winch.

• State of California DOT-approved LED lighting.

• Side guides.

• UHMW bunks and side guides.

• Lockable spare tire.

6. ACCEPTANCE

The Government will inspect the completed vessel, installed equipment, engine, and trailer for compliance with the contract requirements. Final acceptance will occur after the vessel has successfully completed the required water/sea trial, identified deficiencies have been corrected, required documentation has been provided, and the complete package has been delivered to LFWO.