Att_002_SOW_2023_Haul_Out_OR_and_SR.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK

M/V OCEAN RANGER and SEA RANGER ll HAUL OUT

RFQ # 140P8423Q0113

1 – Introduction

The National Park Service (NPS), Channel Islands National Park (CHIS), has a requirement for dry-docking two boats, the Ocean Ranger and Sea Ranger II, located at Ventura Harbor, California for inspection, repair, and cyclic painting.

2 – Background

The Ocean Ranger is a 100’ crew boat that provides transportation of park staff and cargo between park headquarters in Ventura, CA and the five islands comprising Channel Islands National Park. The Sea Ranger is a 58’ fiberglass hulled cabin crew boat that primarily runs 5-day live aboard research trips with divers for Kelp Forest and Shipwreck Monitoring. It also fills in for the Ocean Ranger serving transportation needs when the Ocean Ranger is in the boatyard.

Ocean Ranger characteristics:

Length 100 ft. (approx.)

Beam 23 ft.

Draft (full load) 6 ft. (max.)

Cruise Speed (at full load displacement) 16 knots Cargo Space (main deck) 720 sq. ft.

Cargo Area Length 40 ft.

Deck Cargo Capacity 25 tons SS Electric Plant 2 ea. 40kw Propulsion System Geared Diesel Number of Shafts 3 Construction Aluminum

Sea Ranger characteristics:

Length 58 ft. (approx.)

Beam 18.5 ft.

Draft (full Load) 3.5 ft.

Cruise Speed (at full load displacement) 12 knots

Deck Cargo Capacity 20 tons Number of Shafts 2 Construction Fiberglass

3 – Scope

The Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, and equipment to accomplish the boat haul out, maintenance, and repairs on the vessel as specified herein. The Government will provide items such as paint and replacement parts as specifically outlined in summary in Section 5 below and in detail under the Line Items in Section 4. Only one boat may be out of the water at any given period. See Section 7 below for period of performance detail.

The Contractor shall ensure all areas exposed on the boats throughout the contract performance are protected from damage due to environmental conditions, which include but are not limited to rain, condensation, wind, dust, overspray and debris.

The NPS reserves the right to perform routine maintenance or ship’s work on the vessel during the contract performance. Government personnel will not interfere nor delay the Contractor’s execution of the contract and will refer to the Contractor’s performance schedule in planning such work to prevent conflicts with Contractor performance.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make changes to this solicitation/contract. Approved changes will be issued via amendment/modification to this solicitation/ contract.

4 – Tasks

The work under this contract includes:

Items 0001-0011 apply to the Ocean Ranger.

Item 0001 Haul/Launch, Block, Pressure Wash Bottom Item 0002 Paint Bottom Item 0003 Remove and Replace Propellers

Item 0004

Fabricate Two Battery Trays in Lazarette Starboard Item 0005 (option item) Pull Shaft, Remove and Replace PSS Pro Shaft

Seals, Remove and Replace and Shaft Bearings ( ti ) Item 0006 (option item) Remove Rudder (2) Replace Packing

Item 0007 (option item) Remove and Replace Bow Thruster Propellers Item 0008 (option item) Additional Welding

Item 0009 (option item) Additional Preparation/Painting/Sandblasting Item 0010 (option item) Additional Mechanical and Machining

Items 0012-0020 apply to the Sea Ranger II.

Item 0012 (option item) Haul/Launch, Block, Pressure Wash Bottom Item 0013 (option item) Paint Bottom Item 0014 (option item) Remove and Replace Propellers Item 0015 (option item) Repair Deep Scratches on Starboard side hull Item 0016 (option item) Remove and Replace Bow Thruster Propellers Item 0017 (option item) Remove and Replace Shaft Seals and Bearings Item 0018 (option item) Welding Item 0019 (option item) Mechanical or Machining Item 0020 (option item) Additional Preparations/Painting/Polishing

The Government, at its discretion, may award any single item, any group of items, or no items, subject to budgetary or scheduling restraints. If an out of water inspection by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) reveals additional work is beneficial to the Government, one or more “option items” (i.e., welding, additional painting, machining, repair and or replace shaft seals) may be exercised via modification to the contract if approved by the Contracting Officer.

For items 0002, 0005, 0006, 0013, 0016 and 0019, areas requiring painting or polishing shall be prepared, primed and painted under the following Specifications for Painting/Preparations/Polishing:

All coatings shall be applied according to manufacturer's recommendations. The contractor is responsible for all protective measures to the vessel while sanding, painting, and polishing, and is responsible for the repair of any and all damage occurring as a result. The contractor shall mask, tarp, etc., to prevent over spray or accidental application, as well as clean up any unintended paint, polish or non-skid that may occur, without causing damage or alteration to the surface, in a timely manner to prevent tape or overspray from sticking to surfaces. Contractor shall remove any tape residue that may occur on surfaces. All areas not previously painted, including but not limited to rub rails, cap rail, swim step, stairs, crane, deck hatches, cleats, vents, handrails, life rafts, ladders, hardware, fixtures, windows, gel coat and anchor shall be masked to prevent being painted. Any previously existing lettering such as the vessel name and arrowhead logos shall also be masked and protected.

Item 0011 (option item) Bilge Cleaning

All preparation and painting shall be inspected by the designated National Park Service COR or Project Inspector for compliance with the requirements specified herein. Quality issues such as holidays, bubbles, excessive streaking, puddles, drips and similar conditions discovered by the inspector shall be cause for rejection and repair/renewal.

Contractor shall seal all openings to interior spaces and hull including, but not limited to, ventilation intakes, doors and other openings, to preclude entry of sandblast material, overspray, moisture or debris. Contractor shall clean up if entry does occur, and remove all sealant, masking, etc. before launching vessel.

If polishing is awarded, all areas with chips or dents shall be filled and sanded smooth before polishing. 3M Marine Rubbing Compound shall first be applied to all surfaces and buffed out, followed by Meguiar’s Flagship Premium Marine Wax. All filling, buffing and waxing shall be done to manufacturer’s recommendation and industry standards. Contractor shall supply filler, rubbing compound and wax.

Items 0001 – 0011 apply to the M/V Ocean Ranger.

Item 0001 – Haul/Launch, Block, Pressure Wash Bottom (Base).

Remove vessel from water for complete inspection of the hull and appendages prior to painting. Haul shall be accomplished in accordance with standard commercial practice, providing adequate blocking to evenly support the vessel and prevent strain. The Contractor shall be responsible for shifting the vessel or the blocking where necessary to affect repairs to the hull, and in order to access all areas for renewal, repairs, preparation and painting. The Contractor shall use pressurized water, with or without additives, to clean and prepare the bottom of the vessel for inspection by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Item 0002 - Prepare and Paint Bottom (Base). The Contractor shall clean the bottom of the vessel of all marine growth before painting with black Ameron ABC #3 anti-fouling paint. The sea screens shall be removed, cleaned, holes reamed of growth, painted with anti-fouling paint on both sides, and reinstalled prior to launching the vessel. Thru-hull openings shall also be cleaned of growth as far up as possible and painted with a minimum of 2 coats of anti-fouling paint. The Contractor shall paint lightly sand bottom with 60 grit sanding disc. Roll 2 coats over all and 3 coats from the waterline to the chine with Ameron ABC #3. Sand and spot prime aluminum swim step below waterline. Apply 2 coats Pettit Vivid anti-fouling to swim step below water line. All manufacturers’ recommendation for storage, handling, preparation, and application of the coating system shall be strictly adhered to. All manufacturers’ requirements for surface preparation and weather conditions must be met prior to paint application. After the hull bottom is completely dry and free from any potential damage to newly applied paint, the Contractor shall remove/relocate dry-dock blocks and cradles to expose unprepared/unpainted bottom areas for proper preparation and painting of these areas. The entire bottom shall be painted with two coats before the boat is refloated. The Government will provide bottom paint.

The Contractor shall remove existing zinc plates prior to painting and reinstall after painting.

The Government will determine if plate zincs need to be replaced and if so, will provide all zincs.

Item 0003 - : Remove and Install Three (3) Propellers (Base). The Contractor shall furnish labor and material to complete the removal of the propellers on the Ocean Ranger. The removed set will be returned to Channel Islands National Park. The propellers are then to be replaced by the Contractor with a Government provided set. Contractor shall use the industry standard for removal and replacement of propellers.

Item 0004 - Fabricate Two Battery Trays in Lazarette Starboard (Base)

Item 0005 - Pull Shaft, Remove and Replace PSS Pro Shaft Seals, Remove and Replace and Shaft Bearings (option)

Item 0006 - Remove Rudder (2) Replace Packing (Option)

Item 0007 - Remove and Replace Bow Thruster Propellers (Option) Contractor shall remove bow thruster propellers and then either sandblast, pressure wash, or hand sand as needed to remove all growth and corrosion on propellers and inside thruster tube. Any areas on propellers or tube devoid of bottom paint shall receive 3 coats of Ameron-235 primer, each coat a different color, followed by 3 coats of black Ameron-ABC 3 anti-fouling bottom paint.

The Government will decide whether to have the Contractor install the original set of propellers after painting or whether to replace with a new set, depending on the condition of the existing set after an out of water inspection.

Contractor shall make a recommendation to the COR and will provide a written Condition Found Report to the COR/Contracting Officer with a brief description of work. Upon review, Item 0005 (option) may be exercised via contract modification, with the Contracting Officer making the final approval of the work.

Item 0008 – Additional Welding (Option): This work item is defined as any structural deficiencies to the vessel or components that may be deemed necessary to be repaired.

Contractor shall ensure that the ECM’s are disconnected prior to welding. All materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with the applicable American Bureau of Shipping rules for fitting, forming and welding.

Repairs will be specified by the COR following an out of the water inspection of the vessel.

The Contractor shall verify the COR’s recommendations by providing a written quote to the COR/Contracting Officer with a brief description of work and the number of hours required for the additional welding. Upon review, Item 0008 (option) may be exercised via contract modification, with the Contracting Officer making the final approval of the work.

Item 0009 - Additional Preparation/Painting/Sandblasting (Option) As work progresses, or in case of rain/weather delays, or as funds become available, additional painting or polishing may be awarded. The Government will provide necessary paint. Contractor shall provide polishing materials.

Areas in need of additional painting or polishing under this Item 0008 (option) shall be prepared, primed, and painted under the specifications for preparations/painting/polishing described above.

Contractor shall identify these areas to the COR and will provide a written quote to the COR/Contracting Officer with a brief description of work and the number of hours required for the additional painting. Upon review, Item 0009 (option) may be exercised via contract modification, with the Contracting Officer making the final approval of the work.

Item 0010 – Additional Mechanical and Machining (Option) ). This work item is defined as any parts that require mechanical or machining to be cleaned and made free from rust and all impaired, defective, or substantially worn parts restored to a sound condition or replaced with new, rebuilt, or unimpaired parts; and such other operations performed by the mechanical or machining shop as are necessary to put the item in sound working condition, performed to industry standards.

Contractor shall identify these areas to the COR and will provide a written quote to the COR/Contracting Officer with a brief description of work and the number of hours required for machining. Upon review, Item 0010 (option) may be exercised via contract modification, with the Contracting Officer making the final approval of the work.

Item 0011 – Bilge Cleaning (Option)

Items 0012 – 0020 apply to the M/V Sea RangerII.

Item 0012: Haul/Launch, Block, Pressure Wash Bottom (option). Remove vessel from water for complete inspection of the hull and appendages prior to painting. Haul shall be accomplished in accordance with standard commercial practice, providing adequate blocking to evenly support the vessel and prevent strain. The Contractor shall be responsible for shifting the vessel or the blocking where necessary to affect repairs to the hull, and in order to access all areas for renewal, repairs, preparation and painting. The Contractor shall use pressurized water, with or without additives, to clean and prepare the bottom of the vessel for inspection by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Item 0013: Prepare and Paint Bottom (option). The Contractor shall clean the bottom of the vessel of all marine growth before painting with black Ameron ABC #3 anti-fouling paint. The sea screens shall be removed, cleaned, holes reamed of growth, painted with anti-fouling paint on both sides, and reinstalled prior to launching the vessel. Thru-hull openings shall also be cleaned of growth as far up as possible and painted with a minimum of 2 coats of anti-fouling paint. The Contractor shall paint lightly sand bottom with 60 grit sanding disc. Roll 2 coats over all and 3 coats from the waterline to the chine with Ameron ABC #3. Sand and spot prime aluminum swim step below waterline. Apply 2 coats Pettit Vivid anti-fouling to swim step below water line. All manufacturers’ recommendation for storage, handling, preparation, and application of the coating system shall be strictly adhered to. All manufacturers’ requirements for surface preparation and weather conditions must be met prior to paint application. After the hull bottom is completely dry and free from any potential damage to newly applied paint, the Contractor shall remove/relocate dry-dock blocks and cradles to expose unprepared/unpainted bottom areas for proper preparation and painting of these areas. The entire bottom shall be painted with two coats before the boat is refloated. The Government will provide bottom paint.

The Contractor shall remove existing zinc plates prior to painting and reinstall after painting.

The Government will determine if plate zincs need to be replaced and if so, will provide all zincs.

Item 0014: Remove and Install Two (2) Propellers (option). The Contractor shall furnish labor and material to complete the removal of the propellers on the Sea Ranger. The removed set will be returned to Channel Islands National Park. The propellers are then to be replaced by the Contractor with a Government provided set. Contractor shall use the industry standard for removal and replacement of propellers.

Item 0015: Repair Deep Scratches on Starboard Side Hull (option). The Contractor shall repair the deep scratches on the Starboard midship hull. The Contractor shall remove material, fiberglass, if necessary, flare out repaired area, prime and then sand. Polish area around the repair, spray topcoat with Alcraft 2000 then sand with 3000 grit to a high gloss.

Item 0016: Remove, Prep, Paint and Replace Bow Thruster Propellers (option).

Contractor shall remove bow thruster propellers and then either sandblast, pressure wash, or hand sand as needed to remove all growth and corrosion on propellers and inside thruster tube.

Any areas on propellers or tube devoid of bottom paint shall receive 3 coats of Ameron-235 primer, each coat a different color, followed by 3 coats of black Ameron-ABC 3 anti-fouling bottom paint. The Government will decide whether to have the Contractor install the original set of propellers after painting or whether to replace with a new set, depending on the condition of the existing set after an out of water inspection.

Contractor shall make a recommendation to the COR and will provide a written Condition Found Report to the COR/Contracting Officer with a brief description of work. Upon review, Item 0016 (option) may be exercised via contract modification, with the Contracting Officer making the final approval of the work.

Item 0017: Pull Shaft, Remove and Replace PSS Pro Shaft Seals, Remove and Replace Shaft Bearings (option). Either of two shafts may need to be pulled and recoupled to the engine to replace either the shaft seal or cutlass bearings. This job shall include pulling one shaft, replacing the shaft seal, and replacing both bearings. Shafts are tapered at the engine.

The propellers will already be removed and replaced as part of base item 0014 and should not be included in the price of this job. If only a final bearing needs to be replaced it is not necessary to pull the shaft and replace seals or intermediate bearing on the Sea Ranger. If required, replacement of a final bearing only shall be bid under additional mechanical, Option Item 0019.

The Contractor shall follow PYI’s recommendations for replacing the PSS Pro Shaft Seals on either of two (2) 3” shafts. If inspection reveals excessive wear on either of two intermediate shaft bearings, the Contractor shall remove existing shaft bearings and replace with Government-provided equivalent shaft bearings. If one shaft is pulled both bearings per shaft will be replaced. Two (2) or four (4) bearings may be replaced. Upon completion the Contractor shall ensure that that each engine is aligned in the water to within .005 or less of an inch tolerance. The Contractor shall quote this job per removal and replacement of one (1) shaft, (1) one shaft seal, and two (2) bearings. The Government will supply the shaft seals and bearings.

On the Sea Ranger the intermediate bearing is fiber shell and the final bearing is bronze or brass for the stainless struts.

The Contractor shall identify shaft seals or shaft bearings needing replacement to the COR and will provide a written Condition Found Report to the COR/Contracting Officer with a brief description of work and the number to be replaced. Contractor shall quote this as a lump sum job per shaft. If the COR determines this is required, Item 0017 (option) may be exercised via contract modification, with the Contracting Officer making the final approval of the work.

Item 0018 Welding (option). This work item is defined as any structural deficiencies to the vessel or components that may be deemed necessary to be repaired. Contractor shall ensure that the ECM’s are disconnected prior to welding. All materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with the applicable American Bureau of Shipping rules for fitting, forming and welding.

Repairs will be specified by the COR following an out of the water inspection of the vessel.

The Contractor shall verify the COR’s recommendations by providing a written quote to the COR/Contracting Officer with a brief description of work and the number of hours required for the additional welding. Upon review, Item 0018 (option) may be exercised via contract modification, with the Contracting Officer making the final approval of the work.

Item 0019: Mechanical or Machining (option). This work item is defined as any parts that require mechanical or machining to be cleaned and made free from rust and all impaired, defective, or substantially worn parts restored to a sound condition or replaced with new, rebuilt, or unimpaired parts; and such other operations performed by the mechanical or machining shop as are necessary to put the item in sound working condition, performed to industry standards.

Contractor shall identify these areas to the COR and will provide a written quote to the COR/Contracting Officer with a brief description of work and the number of hours required for machining. Upon review, Item 0019 (option) may be exercised via contract modification, with the Contracting Officer making the final approval of the work.

Item 0020: Additional Preparations/Painting/Polishing (option). As work progresses, or in case of rain/weather delays, or as funds become available, additional painting or polishing may be awarded. The Government will provide necessary paint. Contractor shall provide polishing materials.

Areas in need of additional painting or polishing under this Item 0020 (option) shall be prepared, primed, and painted under the specifications for preparations/painting/polishing described above.

Contractor shall identify these areas to the COR and will provide a written quote to the COR/Contracting Officer with a brief description of work and the number of hours required for the additional painting. Upon review, Item 0020 (option) may be exercised via contract modification, with the Contracting Officer making the final approval of the work.

5 - Government-Furnished Property

The following Government-Furnished Property is provided for the Contractor’s use on this contract. A brief description of the Government-Furnished Property is listed in association with the Line-Item number it is provided under, as follows:

For the M/V Ocean Ranger:

Item 0002 – Replacement propellers Item 0003 – Primer, Paint and (if needed) Zincs

Item 0005 – PSS Pro Shaft Seals and Cutlass Bearings Item 0007, 0008 and/or 0009 – Primer and Paint

For the M/V Sea Ranger II:

Item 0013 – Primer, Paint and (if needed) zincs Item 0014 – Replacement Propellers Item 0015 – PSS Pro Shaft Seals and Cutlass Bearings Item 0016 – Paint and (if needed) Thruster Propellers

6 - Place of Performance

Work is anticipated to occur at the Contractor’s facility.

7 – Period of Performance

The work on the Ocean Ranger is anticipated to take no more than weeks to (6) weeks. The work on the Sea Ranger II is anticipated to take no more than three (3) weeks. Only one boat may be out of the water at any given period. The period of performance for either vessel can begin any time after award of contract, pending funding.