Appendix 5-Route F5~1.docx

MBTA Water Transportation Services

Route F5: Lynn Ferry

MBTA Water Transportation Services Appendix 5: F5 Route-Specific Technical Specification Table of Contents

Table of Figures

Attachments

MBTA Water Transportation Services Page i Appendix 5: F5 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 F5: Lynn 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 current passenger ferry route is depicted in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Route Map F1:

F6:

F6:

F2H:

F2H:

F4:

F3 F5:

Figure 2: Route Map - Detail

Operating Season Service Provider shall operate this service approximately May 1 to October 31, with the specific start and end dates to be determined by the MBTA.

Passenger Service Schedules Current operating schedule is as shown in Figure 3 below:

Figure 3: 2024 Summer Schedule

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

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

to Labor Day Weekend*

Sunday

* inclusive of both weekends

Holiday Service Holiday service shall be operated as follows:

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

The Authority currently owns one vessel & leases another 149 passenger catamaran ferry vessels. These will be provided to the successful Bidder for operation of Route F5.

As this route is a seasonal service, Service Provider shall provide custodial service to maintain the vessels in service ready condition outside of the Operating Season (see Section 2.1.2) in accordance with industry best practices and, in full compliance with the Lease where applicable.

Service ready will be defined as able to be put into revenue service within 24 hours of notification from the MBTA.

MV Ava Pearl The Authority leases the MV Ava Pearl for use by Service Provider as the primary vessel for the operation of Route F5. The MV Ava Pearl is a 33.1m, 150 passenger USCG Subchapter T vessel approved for operation in exposed waters. See Attachment A for additional information.

The lease (with financial information redacted, the “Lease”) is provided as Attachment B to this RFP. In connection with MBTA’s performance under the Lease, the Service Provider will operate and maintain the Vessel in accordance with the requirements of the Lease. Additionally, the Service Provider agrees to specifically cooperate with and assist MBTA in the following respects:

· Compliance with subsections 16.8, 22.1, 22.4, and 22.5 of the Lease; and

· Prevention of any Lien (other than a Permitted Lien, as such terms are defined in the Lease) being filed against the Vessel or causing any such Lien to be discharged as required by subsection 16.9 of the Lease.

MV Schoodic Explorer The Authority owns the MV Schoodic Explorer for use by Service Provider as the back-up vessel for the operation of Route F5. The MV Schoodic Explorer is a 29.97m 149 passenger USCG Subchapter T vessel approved for operation in exposed waters.

Contract may request, or the MBTA may require, that the MV Schoodic Explorer be used as the primary vessel for the F5 route at any time.

During period when the MV Schoodic Explorer is not in revenue service it is expected that the vessel will be maintained in a service ready condition. Service ready will be defined as able to put into revenue service within 24 hours of notification from the MBTA.

MBTA Spare Parts See General Technical Specification MBTA Tools and Equipment Not Applicable Manufacturer’s Warranties See General Technical Specification Vessel Monitoring and other New Onboard Equipment See General Technical Specification Vessel Maintenance See General Technical Specification, and:

· requirements of the vessel lease for MV Ava Pearl, contained in Attachment B

· maintenance intervals recommended for MV Schoodic Explorer in Attachment C – the Service Provider must at a minimum, meet these requirements, as well as the minimum standards included in the General Technical Specification.

Maintenance Management System – Helm Connect Maintenance See General Technical Specification

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:

· Blossom Street Dock, Lynn (see Attachment D for the dock agreement)

· Charlestown Marina (See Attachment E for dock agreement) Docking and Layover Assignments Blossom Street Dock in Lynn: The MV Ava Pearl is docked at the Blossom Street dock the during the Operating Season. The dock is equipped with shore power and a water connection; there is no sewage connection.

Charlestown Marina: The Authority currently provides year-round dock space for the MV Schoodic Explorer at the Charlestown Marina and space for the MV Ava Pearl outside of the Operating Season. The Service Provider will use the Charlestown Marina for layover and storage only, no passenger service. The Charlestown Marina is equipped with shore power and a water connection; there is no sewage connection.

Service Provider-Supplied Dock The Service Provider must provide or obtain rights to use a docking facility in Boston for operation of the scheduled passenger service. The dock must be located between the northern face of Central Wharf and the northern limit of Christopher Columbus Park.

Maintenance Facility See General Technical Specification Other Facilities Not Applicable Dock and Facilities Maintenance See General Technical Specification General Maintenance Requirements – MBTA-Supplied Vessels, Docks and Other Assets See General Technical Specification Accessibility See General Technical Specification Ticketing, Fares and Revenue Collection See General Technical Specification Expenses and Compensation 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

MBTA Water Transportation Services Appendix 5: F5 Route-Specific Technical Specification Attachment E: Vessel Information Sheets - Authority-Supplied Vessels

VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET

Vessel Identification

2 Deckhands

Technical Information

Vessel Usage

Description of Accessibility Features

The pilothouse is fitted with 12V DC emergency marine battery, with a Pro-Marine 30 ampere battery charger installed for use of navigation and communication equipment in case of a power loss. The vessel is also provided with public address system located in the pilothouse, with Bose 32SE weatherproof speakers mounted throughout the interior and exterior decks.

VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET

Vessel Identification

3 Deckhands

Technical Information

3.58 feet (light)

Bow Freeboard:

Vessel Usage

Description of Accessibility Features

Bridgeplate:

Bathrooms:

Passenger Information:

Other features:

Other Special Features

MBTA Water Transportation Services Appendix 5: F5 Route-Specific Technical Specification Page 16 Attachment E: Vessel Lease - M/V Ava Pearl Please see the file named:

· Attachment - Vessel Agreement - Ava Pearl

: Vessel Maintnance Intervals – Schoodic Explorer

Schoodic Explorer

Engines, Gears, Jets

Generators

Auxilary Systems

Attachment D: Dock Lease – Blossom Street, Lynn

· Attachment - Dock Agreement - Lynn

: Dock Leaese – Charlestown Marina

· Attachment - Dock Agreement - Ctown Marina image1.jpeg image2.jpeg image3.png image4.png