attach1 2021 Misty Barge Towing PWS.pdf

2021 Misty Barge Towing Services Performance Work Statement

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

Purpose:

The US Forest Service, Alaska Region, requires marine towing services to move a barge from Prince of Wales Island to Wrangell, Alaska. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to a single vendor.

Background:

Misty Fjords Barge is a 3-compartment steel hull with a two story, wood framed barracks mounted on the deck. The bilge houses fuel tanks, an electrical generation system, a water treatment system, a MSD, and a wastewater treatment system. The MISTY was constructed in 1979.

The hull is 61’ long by 26’ wide by 6’-6” deep. Overall height of hull and barracks is 28’-2”. The draft of the barge is approximately 2’-4”. There is no known asbestos or lead containing materials in the barge hull.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies for the following tasks:

3.1 Tasks

A. Move the Misty Barge to Wrangell, Alaska (55˚ 28' 8.7'' N, 132˚ 22' 57.2'' W) for drydock services:

Period of Performance for this task: September 15, 2021 through September 30, 2021.

i. Secure all floats currently attached to the Misty barge (three 20’ X 20’ and one 25’ X 25’ floats) together, and leave at El Capitan for duration of dry dock work.

ii. Moor the barge based on direction from the drydock superintendent in the harbor.

iii. The delivery timing and handoff shall be coordinated with Forest Service Engineering. For drop off and pick-up at Wrangell Harbors, contractor shall communicate directly with Don Sorric at Superior Marine Services for coordination: (907) 874-4614 (Work) or (907) 305-0614 (Cell).

B. Return the Misty Barge back to El Capitan Bay, Alaska (56˚ 9' 39'' N, 133˚ 19' 17'' W):

Period of Performance for this task: December 1, 2021 and December 15, 2021

i. All applicable aspects of tasks under 3.1A apply for return trip

ii. Reattach all floats staged at El Capitan to the Misty barge (three 20’ X 20’ and one 25’ X 25’ floats).

iii. The barge shall be moored in the same way as when it was removed, based on the attached site development plan.

C. Tasks for both towing services:

i. Coordinate the tow schedule

ii. Disconnect all lines and anchors securing the Misty Barge. Secure all lines, anchors, and zincs on deck prior to departure. Re-secure all lines, anchors and zincs upon arrival.

iii. Contractor shall schedule the tow to coordinate with weather conditions sufficiently good to allow for controlled towing of the barge.

iv. Secure all stored items on deck and on the associated attached floats prior to tow. Close all hatches and vents prior to towing. All anchor cables shall be wound onto the barge anchor winches. Any lost or damaged items will be replaced by the contractor.

v. Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the cables and zinc anodes during tow. Secure zincs on the deck prior to towing and re-submerge after final moorage. Any cables and/or zinc anodes lost or damaged during the tow shall be replaced in kind at contractor’s expense.

vi. Contractor is responsible for proper moorage of the barges. Contractor must adhere to moorage defined in attached site development plans.

vii. After final moorage, clean off deck of all ocean debris including, but not limited to crustaceans, kelp, and seaweed.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

Key Deliverables Item No. Deliverable Objective Due 3A Misty Barge to Wrangell, AK Tow Misty Barge to Wrangell

No later than Sept 30th

3B Misty Barge to El Capitan Bay Return Misty Barge to El Capitan Bay

No later than Dec 15th

3C(i) Tow Schedule

Coordinate the tow schedule. COR gives final approval for commencing with tow.

48 hours prior to transportation

7.0 Submit certified licensing for

captain and vessel to perform the tasks outlined in this requirement

Compliance with U.S.C. Title 46 With quote

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

The Contractor’s Key Personnel authorized to perform services under this contract:

1. Captain: shall have an active endorsed license

2. Towing Vessel: current USCG registration.

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

Performance Objective

Required Task or Deliverable

Performance Standard Method of Surveillance

Positive/Negative Incentive % for NOT meeting the Task

Delivery of the Misty Barge to Wrangell Harbor, AK.

3.1A 100% delivered by Sept. 30th COR inspection and acceptance

Reperformance or completion of task

Return of the Misty Barge to El Capitan Bay, AK.

3.1B 100% delivered by Dec. 15th COR inspection and acceptance

Reperformance or completion of task

Attachment

Misty El Cap 2019 Site Development 1 Page