Appendix 6-Route F6~1.docx

MBTA Water Transportation Services

Route F6: Winthrop / Quincy Ferry

MBTA Water Transportation Services Page 1 Appendix 6: F6 Route-Specific Technical Specification Table of Contents

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Route F6: Winthrop/Quincy Ferry

MBTA Water Transportation Services Page i Appendix 6: F6 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 F6: Winthrop/Quincy 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.

Figure 1: Route Map F1:

F6:

F6:

F2H:

F2H:

F4:

F3 F5:

Operating Season Service Provider shall operate this service approximately May 1 to November 30, with the specific start and end dates to be determined by the MBTA.

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

Figure 2: 2024 Passenger Service Schedule - Weekdays

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

to November 30**

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

** inclusive of the entire week containing these dates.

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.

Additional Considerations The Authority is investigating options to provide more frequent and more direct service for its customers on this route. The Service Provider will cooperate with the Authority in implementing and operating any such future changes in routing or quantity of Authority-supplied vessels per the requirements of Section 2.15 (Service Changes and Amendments) in the General Technical Specification.

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

Passenger Ferry Vessels – Supplied by the MBTA MBTA Vessels The Authority currently owns one 75-passenger catamaran ferry vessel, M/V Valkyrie, that is equipped for bow loading (see Descriptions Attachment A and Attachment B). This vessel will be provided to the successful Service Provider for operation of Route F6.

MBTA Spare Parts See General Technical Specification MBTA Tools and Equipment See General Technical Specification Manufacturer’s Warranties See General Technical Specification Vessel Monitoring and other New Onboard Equipment See General Technical Specification Vessels Maintenance 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:

· Winthrop, Winthrop Landing (see Attachment D for lease agreement)

· Quincy, Marina Bay / Squantum Point Park (see Attachment E for lease agreement)

· East Boston, Logan Airport (see Attachment F for lease agreement)

· South Boston, Seaport / Fan Pier (see Attachment G for lease agreement)

· Boston, Central Wharf South/Aquarium (see Attachment H for lease agreement)

· Charlestown Marina (vessel layover and storage only, no passenger service, see Attachment I) Docking and Layover Assignments Service Provider may not layover vessels at Quincy/Marina Bay, Logan Airport, Seaport/Fan Pier or Aquarium.

Charlestown Marina: The Authority will provide layover space for the Authority-owned vessels at the Charlestown Marina. The Charlestown Marina is equipped with shore power and a water connection; there is no sewage connection.

Winthrop Landing: Daytime layover of vessels is available at Winthrop Landing. Winthrop Landing is not equipped with shore power, water connection or sewer connection.

Maintenance Facility See General Technical Specification Other Facilities Not Applicable Docks 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 Minimum Crew Requirements Minimum crew requirements are as follows for each shift, for each vessel proposed for service:

· One (1) licensed captain, and

· One (1) crew member For all subsequent sections of the Technical Specification:

See General Technical Specification

Attachments

MBTA Water Transportation Services Appendix 6: F6 Route-Specific Technical Specification : Authority-Supplied Vessels

VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET

Vessel Identification

1 Deckhands

Technical Information

Potable Water:

Sewage:

Fuel:

Vessel Usage

Description of Accessibility Features

Bridgeplate:

Passenger Information:

Other Special Features

Bicycle racks provided on the bow.

MBTA Water Transportation Services Page i F6 Route-Specific Technical Specification Attachment: Lease Agreement – Valkyrie and Winthrop Landing

Please see the file named:

· Attachment - Vessel and Dock Agreement - Valkyrie and Lewis Wharf

Attachment: Dock Agreement – Marina Bay There is no dock agreement in place for the use of Marina Bay (Squantum Point Park) dock at this time.

Attachment: Dock Agreement – Logan Airport There is no dock agreement in place for the use of the Logan Airport dock at this time.

attachment: Dock Agreement – Fan Pier (Seaport) There is no dock agreement in place for the use of the Fan Pier (Seaport) dock at this time.

Attachment: Dock Agreement – Central Wharf South (Aquarium) There is no dock agreement in place for the use of the Central Wharf South (Aquarium) dock at this time.

Attachment: Dock Agreement – Charlestown Marina

Please see the file named:

· Attachment - Dock Agreement - Charlestown Marina image1.jpeg image2.jpeg image2.png