Appendix A RFP 91-26 On-Call Marine Services Scope of Work.pdf

On-Call Marine Services

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 General

2.1.1 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) seeks qualified vendor(s) to establish a service agreement for on-call marine services. Services may include, but are not limited to, metalwork fabrication and repairs for steel barges and floating docks, gangways, piers, and other marine terminal structures. Work may involve welding, fabrication, patching barges that are taking on water, salvage operations, and other marine related tasks. The vendor(s) shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform the required services.

2.2 Term

2.2.1 Three (3) year fixed term

2.2.2 Two (2) 1-year renewal options at the sole discretion of the MBTA. Six-month notification from MBTA for contract extension.

2.3 Coverage Area

The following docks which MBTA owns and/or leases are to be included in the scope:

Dock Name Location / Municipality

Squantum Point Park / Marina Bay Terminal

Quincy

Quincy Layover Facility Quincy

East Boston (Lewis Mall) Boston

Seaport (Fan Pier) Boston

Seaport (Commonwealth Pier) Boston

Rowes Wharf Boston

Central Wharf (Aquarium) Boston

Long Wharf South Boston

Long Wharf North Boston

North Station (Lovejoy Wharf) Boston

Charlestown (Navy Yard) Boston

Winthrop Winthrop

Hingham (Hewitts Cove) Hingham

Hull (Pemberton Point Pier) Hull

Lynn (Blossom St. Pier) Lynn

Georges Island Boston

The MBTA reserves the right to add, remove, or modify dock locations included in this Agreement at any time during the contract term. Any changes to the list of docks shall be communicated in writing to the vendor(s), and such locations shall be considered within the scope of this Agreement upon notification.

2.3.1 Examples of Services

Examples of services include, but are not limited to:

1. Marine related metalwork fabrication and repair, including but not limited to welding or otherwise fabricating steel barges, gangways and other marine related metalwork and welding and/or patching repairs to barges that are taking on water. Requested work may also involve the following:

• ADA compliant access ways

• Wave Attenuators

• Dock Repair and Relocation

• Access Stairs and ladders

2. Marine salvage, repair & dive inspections, including removal and installation of pilings and the removal of underwater debris, mooring installation/removal, fender system maintenance, anode replacement, etc.

3. Repair of any pier components including decking, stringers, lighting, pilings, etc.

4. Installation, removal, maintenance and storage of piers, floats, gangways and barges but not limited to removal and placement of floats, gangways and barges and/or storage for storm events.

5. Other unspecified marine related services, including all supplies and equipment related to services listed above.

All work under this agreement shall meet all government regulations and be in accordance with maritime navigational rules. The vendor is responsible to notify the MBTA in case weather or tide conditions prevent safe work.

All work shall be performed by qualified personnel and must meet industry standards for marine construction, repair, and salvage. Vendor to submit related licenses and certifications for marine services:

• Diving

• Under water welding

• Navigation

• OSHA compliance

• Coast Guard Certification and Differential GPS System for all Barges

Subcontractors may not be used without prior written authorization from MBTA.

2.3.2 Rules of Engagement for Services

Non-Urgent Work Requests

• The MBTA will contact the vendor via phone or email to request marine-related services, providing a preliminary description of the required work.

• Upon receipt, the vendor shall acknowledge the request within forty-eight (48) hours.

• The vendor shall coordinate with the MBTA to review the scope, conduct a site visit if necessary, and provide an estimated schedule, work plan, and cost proposal prior to commencement of work.

• Work shall not begin without written authorization from MBTA.

Emergency Work Requests

• Emergency work refers to any situation posing immediate threat to safety, safe navigation, environmental compliance, or the operational integrity of MBTA ferry infrastructure.

• The MBTA will contact the vendor via emergency contact line(s) provided at contract execution (the vendor shall maintain updated 24/7 emergency contact information with MBTA).

• The vendor shall provide acknowledgment of the emergency request within one (1) hour of contact.

• The vendor shall mobilize personnel and equipment for on-site response as soon as safely possible, and no later than twenty-four (24) hours from the initial MBTA notification unless otherwise agreed upon due to conditions or location of emergency work.

• The vendor shall communicate status updates to the MBTA throughout the emergency response until the situation is stabilized.

• Emergency work may proceed immediately upon verbal direction from the MBTA, with written confirmation to follow.

Note all service requests performed under this Agreement, including non-urgent and emergency work shall be billed at a minimum of four (4) labor hours per job. The vendor’s approved unit rates as submitted and incorporated into this Agreement shall apply to all labor, equipment, and services performed. Materials and subcontractors shall be provided at cost plus vendor’s approved markup as submitted incorporated into this Agreement.

2.3.3 Documentation Requirements

After completing any work, the vendor shall submit a detailed written report, including all findings and actions taken, materials used, photos, and recommendations for further work, if applicable. The MBTA reserves the right to request supplemental documentation as needed.