Appendix 2-Route F2H - updated.docx

MBTA Water Transportation Services

Route F2H: Hingham/Hull Ferry

MBTA Water Transportation Services Appendix 2: F2H Route-Specific Technical Specification Table of Contents

Table of Figures

Attachments

MBTA Water Transportation Services Page i Appendix 2: F2H Route-Specific Technical Specification Introduction Document Overview This Route-Specific Technical Specification contains the scope of work that is applicable to Service Provider(s) of the following route only:

Route F2H: Hingham-Hull Ferry The Service Provider is required to comply with the requirements of this Route-Specific Technical Specification in addition to the requirements of Appendix 0: General Technical Specification.

Definition and Terms See General Technical Specification

SCOPE OF WORK

Passenger Service Route and Schedule Route Description The passenger ferry routes are as follows, and as depicted in Figure 1.

Long Wharf, Boston and Logan Airport

Figure 1: Route Map F1:

F6:

F6:

F2H:

F2H:

F4:

F3 F5:

Operating Season Service Provider shall operate this service year-round.

Passenger Service Schedule Current operating schedule is as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 below:

Figure 2: 2024 Passenger Service Schedule - Weekdays

Figure 3: 2024 Passenger Service Schedule - Weekends

Days of Service Service Provider is required to operate this service on the following days as follows:

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

to Columbus / Indigenous People's Day Weekend*

Sunday

* inclusive of both weekends

Holiday Service Holiday service shall be operated as follows:

For all other holidays, the normal service levels for that route will be provided, based on whether the holiday falls on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.

Passenger Ferry Vessels – Supplied by the Service Provider Not Applicable.

Passenger Ferry Vessels – Supplied by the MBTA MBTA Vessels The Authority currently owns four (4) 149/150-passenger catamaran ferry vessels that are equipped for bow loading (see Descriptions in Attachment A and Attachment B). Three (3) of these vessels will be provided to the Service Provider for operation of Route F2H. The fourth vessel, MV Lightning, is offsite undergoing a mid-life overhaul. The Service Provider will be expected to provide expert input into the ongoing design and engineering document review tasks associated with the overhaul.

The current F2H schedule requires two (2) vessels to operate, plus one (1) spare. Service Provider shall utilize the two newer vessels (Glory and Champion) as Primary Vessels to operate the F2H service. Flying Cloud shall primarily be used as a Back-up Vessel, but shall be periodically scheduled into revenue service to ensure that it remains operable and service-ready. Service Provider shall propose a schedule for incorporating Flying Cloud into regularly scheduled, but infrequent service, a minimum of once every two weeks.

Service Provider shall ensure that all Primary Vessels are cycled so that their hours of operation during the contract remain within 10% of each other. Further, both Champion and Glory contain two generators each, although a single generator can supply the needed power for each vessel. Service Provider shall alternate the use of each vessel’s generators so that the hours of operation for the two generators on a vessel remain within 10% of each other.

After overhaul of MV Lightning, the Authority shall have the right to temporarily, or permanently provide the Service Provider with Lightning in place of its non-overhauled sister ship MV Flying Cloud, or in addition to MV Flying Cloud.

Should either Lightning or Flying Cloud be provided to the Service Provider after overhaul, they shall be added as Primary Vessels and service operations shall be divided evenly between all Primary Vessels, including Champion and Glory.

However, all vessels provided to the Service Provider shall be kept in a service-ready condition.

4th Vessel The Authority shall have the right to temporarily, or permanently increase the number of vessels available to the Service Provider to four (4), via a Fleet Service Change (see General Technical Specification).

Service Provider shall therefore provide prices in the format provided in Form D of the RFP based on operating and maintaining Glory, Champion, and one (1) of either Flying Cloud or Lighting.

Service Provider shall provide a separate add-on price in the format provided in the RFP’s Form D that includes the difference in cost to operate and maintain the fourth vessel (Flying Cloud or Lighting) per the contract requirements.

MBTA Spare Parts See General Technical Specification MBTA Tools and Equipment The following MBTA tools and equipment may be provided to the Service Provider:

· Special tools for vessel maintenance

· Lawn mower

· Snow blower

· Any other items identified during the Delivery Inspection (see General Technical Specification).

Fuel Type See General Technical Specification Manufacturer’s Warranties See General Technical Specification Vessel Monitoring and other New Onboard Equipment See General Technical Specification Vessel Maintenance General Requirements See General Technical Specification Maintenance of Service Provider-Supplied Vessels Not Applicable Maintenance of Authority-Supplied Vessels See General Technical Specification Preventive Maintenance See General Technical Specification, also see Attachment B for general maintenance intervals and major components on these vessels.

Unscheduled Repairs See General Technical Specification Capital Maintenance See General Technical Specification Additional Maintenance Considerations - First Haul out After Overhaul Service Provider shall notify the Authority 30 days in advance of the first haul out for any vessel after completion of overhaul (anticipated to include Lightning followed by Flying Cloud). The Authority may coordinate with the overhauler to ensure that a representative of the shipbuilder can be available to witness and inspect the vessel once out of the water. If requested, the Service Provider shall cooperate with the Authority to set a mutually agreeable date and time for these activities.

Cleaning of Vessels See General Technical Specification Fuel Type See General Technical Specification Vessel Maintenance Plan (VMP) See General Technical Specification Maintenance Management System – Helm Connect Maintenance See General Technical Specification Docks and Facilities

Docking Facilities The Authority shall provide all docking facilities for use by the Service Provider during operation of passenger service. The Service Provider shall abide by and fulfill the obligations of the Authority’s docking agreements at the following locations:

· Hingham, Hewitt’s Cove

· Hull, Pemberton Point

· George’s Island

· Logan Airport

· Long Wharf North

· Quincy Layover Facility Docking and Layover Assignments The Authority will provide layover space for the Authority-owned vessels at the Authority’s layover facility. Service Provider may not layover vessels at Pemberton Point, George’s Island, Logan Airport, or Long Wharf.

Due to the limited amount of dock space at Hewitt’s Cove, the Authority cannot guarantee the Service Provider layover berths in Hingham.

The Authority will provide docking space at Hewitt’s Cove, Hingham, Monday through Friday, during operating hours only, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Dock Space Availability – Hewitt’s Cove, Hingham Hewitt’s Cove, Hingham

During the summer months – approximately Memorial Day through Columbus Day – berth 4 may be used by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) or its contractors for the provision of the Harbor Island Service

When available and approved by the Authority, a Service Provider using a berth at Hewitt’s Cove for layover purposes is responsible for providing and paying for their own utilities (e.g. shore power, water, sewage).

Quincy Layover Facility The Authority currently leases a facility in Quincy, MA that can be used for minor routine maintenance of the Authority-owned vessels and storage of material and/or equipment required by the contract Service Provider to carry out the contracted services. The use of the facility for Service Provider-owned vessels, storage or activities not related to the contracted services is strictly prohibited without specific Authority approval.

The facility in Quincy, MA contains:

· 3,600 square feet of warehouse/shop space

· 1,000 square feet of office space

· 2,200 square feet (approximately) of exterior storage space

· 200-400 Amp 120/240 V electrical connection

· Paved parking with 16 spaces (including 1 handicapped)

· Shore power connection

· Water and sewer connections at the bulkhead, including a pump-out shed

· Berthing space for the Authority’s four (4) vessels.

All special tools, support equipment and parts supplied and purchased by the MBTA shall be stored and used at the Quincy facility unless other arrangements are approved by the Authority.

The Service Provider will be required to assume all obligations, duties, terms, and conditions of the Authority’s lease agreements for the Quincy facility. Service Provider shall be responsible for all utilities at the layover facility and dock (e.g. water, sewage, electricity, heat, shore power, etc.).

Hingham Intermodal Center The Hingham Intermodal Center is an 8,400 square foot, two floor facility, opened in 2017. The facility includes a ticket office, work rooms, public restrooms, public waiting area, offices and an elevator. See Attachment C for a floor plan. The building contains a geothermal heating and cooling system. The Hingham Intermodal Facility and associated dock/gangway system will be utilized by Routes F1 and F2H.

Docks and Facilities Maintenance Responsibilities at Shared Facilities Service Provider should be aware that some facilities used by Route F2H are shared with other MBTA contracted Service Providers, particularly in Hingham and Long Wharf. The Authority has endeavored to develop a division of assets and responsibilities between Service Providers, as defined in the General Technical Specification.

Maintenance of Docking Facilities See General Technical Specification in addition to the following:

Floating Barge and Gangway System Preventive Maintenance - Hingham The Service Provider will furnish all labor, personnel, material, replacement parts, components, tools, equipment, and supplies to provide and perform full and complete preventive maintenance, inspection/testing and repairs on the Authority’s floating barge and gangway system at the Hingham Intermodal Center. Service Provider may be required to perform major repairs such as force account work as described in the General Technical Specification.

The Service Provider shall maintain the Authority’s floating barge and gangway dock systems under this contract in a condition equal to or better than the condition documented in the receiving inspection (see the General Technical Specifications). Service Provider shall complete all preventive maintenance recommendations of the OEM and best practices and shall ensure that the Authority’s floating barge and gangway dock system is maintained in accordance with applicable codes, laws and regulations prior to and throughout the contract period. Service Provider shall maintain the floating barge and gangway system in a manner that ensures the safety of the Authority’s ferry customers.

All workmanship associated with the maintenance, service, repairs, inspections and tests shall be consistently of the highest quality. Workmanship shall conform in all respects with OEM and marine industry practices to assure peak performance and to protect the docks and gangway system from premature deterioration. The deferral of maintenance, service, repairs, inspections and tests will not be accepted.

The Authority shall have the right to stop, alter or in any way affect the progress of the Service Provider’s work on Authority-owned assets if they are not being performed in strict accordance with the contract requirements and obligations. The Authority reserves and if need be, shall exercise this right without incurring any additional costs or claims at any time throughout the duration of the contract.

The Service Provider shall fully comply with the terms and conditions of any manufacturer’s warranty. Service Provider shall cooperate with the Authority regarding the fulfillment of any warranty obligations and shall provide the Authority with any information or support services necessary for the administration of any such warranty. The Service Provider shall provide this service at no additional cost to the Authority.

Floating Barge and Gangway System Preventive Maintenance - Quincy Layover Facility As part of the Service Provider’s obligations related to the Quincy Layover Facility (see Section 2.6.2), the Service Provider shall fulfill the Authority’s obligations for maintenance of any docks utilized for the Authority’s ferry service and vessels at the Quincy Layover facility.

Maintenance of Quincy Layover Facility As part of the contracted services, the Service Provider shall maintain all assets (facilities, buildings, docking facilities, property and associated support systems and equipment) owned or leased by the Authority and provided for use under this Contract at the Quincy Layover Facility.

The Service Provider’s obligation to maintain these assets includes stocking and keeping all assets in a clean, safe, operational and reliable condition at all times and in a state of good repair. All repairs and maintenance shall be performed in compliance to industry standards and per applicable codes and regulations. The Service Provider will comply with all requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and at a minimum, provide the following:

· All servicing tasks

· All inspection tasks

· All maintenance tasks

· All routine inspection and servicing of facility equipment as recommended by the equipment manufacturers

· Payment of all utility bills and permit fees

· Preventive maintenance and upkeep of:

· Lighting

· Electrical systems

· Plumbing systems

· HVAC systems

· Fire suppression systems

· Parking areas

· Fencing and gates

· Security systems

· Signage

· Doors and windows

· Ramps, stairs, and canopies

· Exterior finishes

· Interior finishes

· Benches

· Landscaping

Service Provider shall also perform for the following:

· Canopies and Curtain Panels – Service Provider shall maintain the canopies and curtain panels. If the Service Provider makes temporary repairs to curtain panels, the Service Provider must subsequently provide a permanent repair within a time period mutually agreed upon by the Authority and the Service Provider. Long term repairs shall retain an appearance equal to or better than the appearance prior to the damage, or shall be replaced with new.

· Gangway Canvases – The Service Provider shall maintain all gangway canvases in a state of good repair. If the Service Provider determines that the canvases are not needed, the Service Provider shall have the option to remove the canvases within 14 days of NTP and safely store them for the term of the contract. If the Service Provider opts to remove and store the canvases, the Authority will have the right to use these canvases at any time during the contract and shall not be responsible for the purchase, installation or maintenance of a gangway canvas system in Quincy.

· Cleaning of Interior Spaces –- The Service Provider shall perform all cleaning and housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean and safe work environment. Service Provider shall perform all cleaning in a professional manner to industry standards. All interior spaces shall be swept to broom clean condition. All offices, bathrooms, break rooms, and locker rooms shall be vacuumed and/or mopped weekly. All tiled floors shall be striped and re-waxed annually, carpeted surfaces shall be shampooed on a bi-annually.

· Cleaning of Exterior Spaces – The Service Provider shall keep the grounds clean and orderly at all times. Storage of parts, liquids and machinery shall be limited to designated areas.

· Trash – Service Provider shall empty all trash receptacles daily and arrange and pay for weekly trash and dumpster collection, at a minimum.

· Waste – Service Provider shall maintain all toilet pumping equipment, hoses and storage tanks in a state of good repair. All toilet waste and biohazard material shall be disposed of in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations at the Service Provider’s expense.

· Supplies - The Service Provider shall purchase and stock facilities for daily operation. The Service Provider shall also provide all cleaning supplies and tools needed to carry out all facility cleaning and housekeeping tasks.

· Snow Removal – The Service Provider shall be responsible for all snow removal around the facility. The Service Provider shall also remove snow form the parking areas, gangway and docks.

Maintenance of Hingham Intermodal Center The Hingham Intermodal Facility will be utilized by Routes F1 and F2H.

The Service Provider of Route F2H shall be the primary party responsible for additional maintenance actions at the Hingham Intermodal Center; however, the Service Provider of Route F1 shall perform any maintenance activities directly related to the provision of Route F1 only.

Each Service Provider will be responsible for costs associated with maintaining its own designated office and ticketing space, including water, sewer, heating, cooling, telephone service (required), cleaning, trash collection and all other costs. Any additional furnishings desired by the Service Provider in their designated space shall be the Service Provider’s responsibility.

The operator of Route F2H shall also perform the following activities at the Hingham Intermodal Facility:

· Trash Removal – Cleaning services shall include trash removal from the entire building, with the understanding that users of spaces not accessible to the Service Provider (used by other MBTA contractors, the Hingham Harbormaster and the DCR) will be responsible for placing their trash, fully contained in trash bags, outside of their space.

· Utilities – Service Provider will pay for costs associated with water, sewer, heating, cooling, and trash collection for common and public areas.

· Weeding – The Service Provider shall regularly weed the entire planted area immediately outside the Hingham Intermodal Center and adjacent to all pedestrian walkways leading from the street to the Intermodal Center and the docks located at Hewitt’s Cove Marina in Hingham. “Weeding” shall mean cutting down high growth and uprooting significant low growth and removing all leaves and debris at an interval that prevents the formation of significant growth and keeps the area visually pleasing to customers.

Dock and Facilities Maintenance Plan (DFMP) See General Technical Specification General Maintenance Requirements – Quincy Layover and Hingham Intermodal General Maintenance Requirements – MBTA-Supplied Vessels, Docks and Other Assets In addition to the requirements of the General Technical Specification, the Service provider shall perform the following:

Maintenance Management Approach See General Technical Specification Alterations to Authority-Supplied Assets See General Technical Specification Configuration Control and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) See General Technical Specification Corrosion Management Plan See General Technical Specification Seasonal Preparation Plans See General Technical Specification Winter Weather Plans Winter Preparation Plans In addition to the requirements of the General Technical Specification, the Service Provider shall perform the following:

Hingham Intermodal Center:

· Maintenance, testing and activation of heating systems and generators

· Procurement of and/or mobilization of winter tools and materials (shovels, de-icers, or other winter specific parts and materials)

· Testing and maintenance of Authority-provided snow clearance equipment.

· Winterization and/or storage of equipment not in use or prone to freezing in the winter Authority’s Layover Facility:

· Maintenance, testing and activation of heating systems and generators

· Procurement of and/or mobilization of winter tools and materials (shovels, de-icers, or other winter specific parts and materials)

· Winterization and/or storage of equipment not in use or prone to freezing in the winter

· Layover plugins Summer Weather Plans Summer Preparation Plans In addition to the requirements of the General Technical Specification, the Service Provider shall perform the following:

Hingham Intermodal Center:

· Maintenance and testing of air conditioning and ventilation system

· Maintenance and testing of exterior landscaping equipment (lawn mowers, etc.)

Capital Projects Plan See General Technical Specification Accessibility See General Technical Specification Ticketing, Fares and Revenue Collection Passenger Fares See General Technical Specification Fare Revenue See General Technical Specification Ticket Sales Locations In addition to the requirements of the General Technical Specification, the Service Provider will provide ticket sales on as follows:

Hingham The MBTA shall make office and ticketing space in the Authority’s Hingham Intermodal Center, located at Hewitt’s Cove available to the Service Provider.

This ticket office is to be operated between the hours of 5:30 am and 7:15 pm on weekdays when weekday service is operating. The ticket office is to be operated between the hours of 7:30 am and the departure time of the last vessel from Hingham on weekends when weekend service is operating. Service Provider shall be responsible for sale of tickets for all MBTA ferry routes that depart from Hingham, including the Route F1 and any future routes.

Long Wharf Ticketing services can be provided in a Boston ticket office or kiosk located at Long Wharf by one individual. It is the Service Provider’s responsibility to make arrangements with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) for the Boston ticket office or kiosk location. All costs associated with operation of a Boston ticket office or kiosk will be incurred by the Service Provider.

Supply of Tickets and Passes See General Technical Specification Control and Accounting See General Technical Specification Fare Collection and Verification See General Technical Specification Cash Management See General Technical Specification Theft Insurance See General Technical Specification Monthly Reconciliation Report See General Technical Specification Expenses and Compensation Expenses See General Technical Specification Compensation Fixed Cost Per Trip See General Technical Specification Route-Specific Fixed Cost per Unit Maintenance of 4th Vessel The Authority will compensate the Service Provider for each day in which a 4th Authority-owned vessel is maintained, per the daily rate provided in the Service Provider’s Cost Proposal.

Fuel See General Technical Specification Invoices Fixed Cost Per Trip Invoice As part of this invoice, the Service Provider shall submit the following under item 2. Route-Specific Fixed Cost per Unit:

Maintenance of 4th Vessel per Day – Service Provider shall submit a list of all days in which the Service Provider was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Authority’s 4th vessel. This includes all days on which the Authority provided the vessel for the Service Provider’s use, regardless of whether specific maintenance activities were performed on that day, or whether the vessel was used in revenue service on that day.

Service Provider shall submit a calculation of other fixed unit costs detailed in the Route-Specific Technical Specifications (if any) multiplied by the number of units for that month.

Fuel Invoice See General Technical Specification Performance Assurance Metrics (PAM) Assessments See General Technical Specification Management and Operations Management and Operations Plan See General Technical Specification Local Office See General Technical Specification Personnel Crew Requirements Minimum crew requirements are as follows for each shift, for each vessel proposed for service:

· One (1) licensed captain, and

· Two (2) crew members.

Staffing Levels See General Technical Specification

For all subsequent sections of the Technical Specification:

See General Technical Specification

Attachments

: Authority-Owned Vessels – Information Sheets

MBTA Water Transportation Services Appendix 2: F2H Route-Specific Technical Specification

VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET

Vessel Identification

2 Deckhands

Technical Information

24.6m (at waterline)

Vessel Usage

Description of Accessibility Features

Other Special Features

Commissary, containing a sink, coffee maker, microwave, beverage refrigerator, and cash register. A ticket counter is located next to the forward doors, with a cash register located under a lockable lid. Bicycle racks provided on the bow.

VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET

Vessel Identification

2 Deckhands

Technical Information

24.6m (at waterline)

Vessel Usage

Description of Accessibility Features

Other Special Features

Commissary, containing a sink, coffee maker, microwave, beverage refrigerator, and cash register. A ticket counter is located next to the forward doors, with a cash register located under a lockable lid. Bicycle racks provided on the bow.

VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET

Vessel Identification

2 Deckhands

Technical Information

Bow loading Freeboard:

Side Loading Freeboard:

6’8”

5.5 feet

Vessel Usage

VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET

Vessel Identification

2 Deckhands

Technical Information

Bow loading Freeboard:

Side Loading Freeboard:

6’8”

5.5 feet

Vessel Usage

MBTA Water Transportation Services Page i Appendix 2: F2H Route-Specific Technical Specification : MBTA Vessel Maintenance Requirements

Required Maintenance Intervals – Flying Cloud and Lighting

Hour-based Maintenance

Date-based Maintenance

Gen Set

daily daily

weekly weekly

monthly

3 months

6 months

6 months

2,000 hrs or 2 years

5,000 hrs or Annually 5,000 hrs

2 years at drydock inspection 2 years at drydock inspection

Major Overhaul 7,000 hrs*

10,000 hrs

12,000 hrs or 4 years 4 years

*Major engine overhaul can be rescheduled as late as 12,000 - 15,000 hrs, per results of borescope inspections, conducted every 3,000 hrs.

Required Maintenance Intervals – Champion and Glory Hour-based Maintenance

Date-based Maintenance

Gen Set

daily

50 hrs weekly weekly monthly monthly

100 hrs

375 hrs

3 months

500 hrs

6 months

2000 hrs

3,000 hrs

4,500 hrs

5,000 hrs[footnoteRef:2] [2: or annually]

8,000 hrs

5,000 hr

12,000 hrs or 4 years 4 years

MBTA Water Transportation Services Page i Appendix 2: F2H Route-Specific Technical Specification : MBTA Hingham Intermodal Center

MBTA Water Transportation Services Page i Appendix 2: F2H Route-Specific Technical Specification : Dock Agreement – Pemberton Point, Hull There is no dock agreement in place for the use of the Pemberton Point dock in Hull at this time.

MBTA Water Transportation Services Page i Appendix 2: F2H Route-Specific Technical Specification : Dock Agreement – Logan Airport There is no dock agreement in place for the use of the Logan Airport dock at this time.

: Dock Agreement – Long Wharf North Please see the file named:

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