Attmt I SOW FB-211 DD 4-29-20.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

DRYDOCKING AND REPAIR

FB 211 (Crane Barge)

STEEL HULL

LENGTH OVERALL 160'

BREADTH OVERALL 54'

DEPTH OF HULL 9'

DRAFT MEAN 2'

LIGHT SHIP WEIGHT 365 LONG TONS

HEIGHT TO TOP OF CRANE 56'

STATEMENT OF WORK

0001. SERVICES

Contractor is to provide all labor and material required to perform a dry docking of FB-211

Crane Barge according to the Statement of Work. Barring any weather related or unforeseeable delays, MARAD intends for the barge to be delivered and tendered to the contractor facility within three working days of notice to proceed. MARAD will deliver the FB-211 to the contractor’s facility which shall be located within 30 nautical miles of the James River Reserve

Fleet. The dry-docking PoP will be 45 days upon completion of delivery and tender. MARAD will assume custody and take re-delivery of the craft at the same contractor’s facility after all work is performed and accepted. MARAD intends to have a representative on site during most production days while the craft is at the contractor’s facility. MARAD will provide its own crew for operating the craft. The contractor will provide the following services to support this project:

1. Provide an office space near the dry dock or marine railway for use by the Owner’s representative or representatives during the course of this contract with a desk and three chairs.

Supply, install, connect and maintain for the duration of the shipyard period one separate telephone and FAX service line in the owner representative office. The line must have unrestricted long distance service capability. The Contractor shall provide all cables, fittings, jacks, telephones and FAX in order to install the complete system. Contractor shall include all costs involved with providing and maintaining the telephone and FAX including any service charges for the duration of the contract period. For estimating purposes, Contractor shall estimate

$50.00 per day for long distance telephone calls.

3. The Contractor shall provide all line handlers to moor the vessel upon arrival, to cast off the vessel during the final departure, and during all shifts within the Contractor’s facility. The

Contractor must supply all heaving lines and stoppers during the mooring operations. Note: The

Vessel crew will man the craft during arrival and departure from yard. The Contractor shall supply and secure in position at all times, one (1) gangway with proper handrails and security nets to allow easy access to and from the vessel. The gangway shall be set up at a location approved by the Owner’s Representative.

4. When required, the contractor shall provide the services of a crane, crane operator, and rigger to assist in the performance of all work items required by this contract. All costs incurred by the use of the crane will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. As a minimum, the crane should have sufficient capacity and reach to land a load on the main deck of the craft. The Contractor must supply all lifting gear (spreader bars, straps, etc.) and operators and riggers required to support all crane service.

5. The Contractor must provide fire protection to the vessel upon arrival at Contractor’s facility.

Fire Protection shall comply with the National Fire Protection Association, “Standard for Fire

Protection of Vessels during Construction, Repair, and Lay-up”, NFPA 312.

6. The Contractor shall furnish and ensure a trained dedicated fire watch is at the work site during the performance of any hot work operations throughout the period of performance of the contract. The fire watch shall have the sole responsibility of fire safety. The fire watch shall not perform other work while assigned to the fire watch. All fire watches must be equipped with appropriate fire extinguishers and/or other fire fighting gear. The Contractor will not be allowed to use the craft’s fire extinguishers. Strict adherence to rules and regulations of Certified Gas

Chemist and NFPA regulations shall be instituted during the entire repair period.

7. All new and disturbed steel or other surfaces on this vessel resulting from the performance of work items in this package shall be prepared and recoated per the coating requirements listed in this specification. Surfaces are to be prepared by sanding, grinding, blasting or mechanical scaling as may be specified. At a minimum, surface preparation for steel shall be to SSPC (Steel

Structure Painting Council) specification. All coatings used must be compatible to the existing coatings. As a minimum requirement for any painting, including touch-ups of damaged or otherwise affected areas, surfaces shall be prepared free of all loose rust, dirt, oil and grease.

Touch-up painting shall be done using similar coating materials and systems to that existing, and shall match the surrounding area to the maximum extent practical. Any existing system or equipment markings shall be protected or re-applied according to the above guidelines.

8. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm with the Owner’s Representative all or any sizes, shapes, types, dimensions, colors, materials, parts, technical requirements, data and/or processes required to effectively make associated repairs and/or modifications per these specifications prior to the commencement of work.

9. All material, equipment, etc., used in the performance of the specifications shall be at least equal to that of the original, be certified by an established industry-wide recognized standard for marine application. In addition, all Contractor furnished bolting shall be U.S. Thread National

Course or National Fine.

10. All equipment, machinery, systems, tankage etc. opened in the performance of these specifications, including all interference’s, removals etc., in way of; shall be closed-up, reinstalled, replaced etc., as original with new gaskets, packing, fasteners, etc. including caulking and washers to studs of manholes, access covers, etc. Said equipment, machinery, systems, tankage, etc. shall be tested in accordance with accepted practices to prove tightness and proper operations upon completion of work.

11. All new, disturbed and/or soiled materials, surfaces, equipment, etc., affected by the accomplishment of these specifications shall be properly cleaned, prepared, coated/recoated, re-lagged/re-insulated, etc., as applicable and original. All spaces, equipment, machinery, tanks, accommodations, affected by repairs shall be left in a clean and orderly condition and ready to serve their intended purposes. The vessel shall be re-delivered in a condition at least equal to when received by the Contractor. A mutual inspection of the entire vessel by the Owner’s

Representative, and the Contractor, is to be conducted before commencement and upon completion of contract. Owner’s Representative shall decide all disputed matters.

12. Except when specified in writing from the Owner’s Representative, the Contractor shall not use any of the vessel’s spare parts, equipage, material or equipment in the performance of specifications, including mooring lines, etc. Any spare parts, equipage, material, etc. authorized for use by the Owners Representative to the contractor are to be replaced, at the Contractor’s expense, prior to the completion of the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for all deficiencies and the prompt and proper restoration of same and all deficiencies arising from the

Contractor’s use of the vessel equipage, machinery, etc.

13. Some of the vessel’s crew will be onboard the craft periodically and shall have free access to and from shore. The vessels crew will not be feeding and sleeping aboard, but the crew shall be free to do regular maintenance and repairs to all machinery and equipment. By no means will crew work be allowed to interfere with contract work.

14. The Contractor shall provide the necessary labor, material and equipment to remove all garbage, trash, and debris from the ship on a daily basis. Dispose of the garbage, trash, and debris in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. The Contractor must clean up all work sites onboard the Craft on a daily basis. As a minimum, the clean up shall include the removal and disposal of all trash and debris. Upon completion of all work, the Contractor must ensure the cleanliness of the Craft is equal or better than the original condition found during the initial cleanliness inspection. The Owner’s Representative and Contractor’s Representative shall perform a final and joint inspection of the Craft before the vessel departs the contractor’s facility.

15. The Contractor shall supply sufficient compressed air during the entire period of performance of the contract. The compressed air shall be free of moisture and oil. As a minimum, the

Contractor must provide sufficient engine room and main deck air manifolds, as well as all necessary hoses and fittings, to meet the required needs of the Contractor and craft crew.

16. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment to set-up temporary lighting in all spaces and tanks where work is to be carried out. The temporary lights shall be installed to support shipyard personnel and the Craft crew. The Contractor will be responsible to provide and set up temporary lighting as directed by the Owner’s Representative.

17. The Contractor shall furnish labor and material to connect and supply power in quantity sufficient to light the vessel and operate any equipment needed to accomplish the specification while vessel is berthed at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor must provide all lugs and cable necessary to make all connections.

0002. DRYDOCK

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary labor, material and equipment to safely dock and undock MARAD FB-211 for cleaning, painting, examination and repairs as required. Docking blocks shall be arranged per Government furnished docking plan. Fleet the vessel or shift the blocks to accomplish complete cleaning and painting as specified in item 0006. The contractor is responsible for providing their proposed drydocking plan showing blocking arrangement prior to drydocking the vessel.

0003. GAS FREE CERTIFICATE

Provide services of qualified Marine Chemist who shall certify the engine room and all other tanks and spaces required to be opened or gas free "safe for men/safe for hot work". The certificate is to be maintained by Ship Yard Competent Person during entire period of availability. Prior to the start of all hot work or enclosed space inspections, the Contractor must provide the services of a Certified Marine Chemist to monitor the gas free state and to issue a gas free certificate (for all spaces where hot work or inspections are to be performed). No hot work shall be permitted, until the compartment involved and surrounding areas have received a “Safe for Men - Safe for Hot Work” certificate issued by the Certified Marine Chemist. All compartments must be re-certified and all gas free certificates must be updated every 24 hours or whenever conditions change in the vicinity of the hot work. A certified shipyard competent person may be used to re-certify a space only if the re-certification falls within the 24-hour limit and conditions have not changed in the space. The Contractor must provide the services of a

Marine Chemist to certify “Safe for Men” for all cofferdams, ballast tanks, void spaces, fuel tanks, water tanks, pressure vessels, etc., which must be entered during the period of performance of the contract. The tanks that must be certified include all tanks that are required to be opened for inspection and for shipyard repairs. The Contractor must remove all access covers to the tanks as necessary in support of this item and close all accesses as original after the work and/or inspections have been completed. The tanks must be closed in good order using all new gaskets and providing new fasteners, as required. The Contractor shall vent all spaces using forced ventilation to obtain the “Safe for Men” atmosphere required to obtain the certification of the tanks by the Marine Chemist. Three (3) copies of all Gas Free Certificates must be made available. Each copy must be delivered to the proper person, or location, before entry and/or start of hot work. Distribution of the certificate copies is as follows:

One copy to Owner’s Representative;

One copy for display at Gangway;

One copy to be posted at the work site.

The Contractor must develop a check-off list, which contains all tanks that are opened during the period of performance of the contract. The check-off list must include the name of the tanks, the location of the tanks, the date the tanks were opened, and the date the tanks were closed. Submit an updated copy of the check-off list to the Owner’s Representative at the end of the contract on a daily basis. The Contractor shall provide labor, material, and equipment to pump and maintain all bilges dry throughout the vessel (including holds and machinery spaces) for the duration of the shipyard period. The bilges must be left in a dry condition at the end of each workday. The

Contractor will be responsible to sample all bilge water suspected of containing contaminants and dispose of the water in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. The

Contractor shall provide oil boom retention as necessary during any oil or slops transfer operations.

0004. CATHODIC PROTECTION

Renew approximately eighty (80) twenty three pound 12" x 6" x 1¼", sacrificial anodes. Remove existing anodes and weld new anodes in place of each. Surface prep and paint any coating disturbed in during the replacement.

0005. HULL UT SURVEY

Take and record seventy-five (75) random UT readings, as designated by MARAD COR, of shell plates in five (5) belts at even intervals along the length of the hull. Submit a sketch showing the location and value of all readings. Accomplish hull gauging as soon as docking and washing of hull has been completed so that steel renewals can be identified if required. Shell expansion drawing and last set of readings will be furnished by COR.

0006. HULL CLEANING AND PAINTING

High pressure water wash (3,500 psi) using a sweep nozzle the entire hull including the rudder from the keel up to and including the bulwarks immediately upon docking to remove surface contaminants, marine growth and loose and flaking paint to SSPC-SP-6. Allow for one hundred and twenty square feet (120 sq. ft.) of uncoated area to be blasted to SSPC-SP-10. Remove all strainer plates, blast and coat strainers and sea chests as specified for underwater hull. Reinstall strainer plates using new properly sized stainless steel fasteners and hardware. Mask and plug all hull openings to prevent contamination of the vessels systems, mask the rubber fendering, cover and mask all deck equipment, port lights, hatches and openings to interior of craft.

CHECK POINT (aka Call Out) - Notify the MARAD COR that all surfaces are prepared and ready for inspection prior to applying coating system. Contractor to supply the services of the paint manufacturer’s representative, all paint and all materials to apply the following coating system:

A. Underwater Hull from keel to waterline:

-apply on spot coat and one full coat @ 4 mil DFT of PPG Amercoat 235 surface tolerant epoxy or equivalent for a total of 8 mil DFT.

- apply two (3) coats @ 4 mil DFT PPG ABC 3 anti-fouling or equivalent for a total of 12 mil

DFT. Each coat will be for a different color as follows bottom coat FS 35095, middle coat FS

31302, and FS 10076

B. Freeboard from waterline to top of rail:

- apply one (1) coat @ 2.5 mil DFT, PPG Amercoat 229T, color FS 37031 or acceptable equivalent.

C. Paint all draft marks in white paint.

The contractor is responsible for determining the square footage and quantities of all paint and materials to this item describes the hydro blasting and coating the exterior of the hull, from the keel to the deck edge. During this process, an Owner-furnished technical representative will monitor and advise the Owner’s Representative of all production efforts by the contractor. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to ascertain the correct square footage prior to submitting a bid for this item. The contractor should prepare his/her estimate accordingly. The contractor shall to high pressure fresh water wash the underwater hull from the keel to the water line. The contractor shall use a minimum of 5,000 PSIG, at the nozzle, of fresh water pressure.

The contractor shall also provide adequate staging or man-lifts to ensure that the operators can and do maintain a maximum distance of 6” from the hull with the water blasting nozzle or lance.

The intent of this item is to remove all marine growth from the underwater hull using scrapers as necessary. All areas of oil or grease are to be thoroughly cleaned to the requirements of

“SOLVENT CLEANING STANDARD SSPC-SP1”. All damaged and failed coatings shall be completely removed by hydro blasting to International Paint Standard HB 1/2. All areas to be hydro blasted as part of this item shall have edges properly feathered in to ensure tight adhesion of the intact remaining paint system and the new coatings. The Contractor is to make the necessary arrangements to protect the various parts of the hull and house from hydro blasting and painting residue. Temporarily blank, mask or plug all penetrations into the craft including, but not limited to, Port lights, light fixtures, windows, doors, manholes, scuttles, hatches, vent louvers, air escapes, sounding tubes, scuppers, drains, vents and vent ducting in order to prevent intrusion of any water, dirt, removed material or paint while hydro blasting and spray painting is in progress. Cover all areas not to be coated. Maintain the envelope until completion of all such work. Contractor shall schedule production work so as to limit entry into the craft during periods of blasting, and spray painting. Repair or replacement of any such structures/equipment not protected prior to blasting will be the responsibility of the contractor. Additionally, the contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all masking at painting completion and the cleanup of any overspray.

NOTE:

For blasting and coating purposes, sea chests are to be included as part of the “HULL

BLASTING & COATING” item of this specification. The craft’s propeller shall be wrapped or removed and kept protected during this evolution.

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAINTING

In addition to the guidelines that follow, all recommendations of Steel Structures Paint Council, the International Paint Manufacturer’s Representative and any and all environmental regulations shall be strictly adhered to. A conference will be held by the Owner’s Representative, the

Contractor, and the International Paint Manufacturer’s Representative for the purpose of establishing criteria and agreements pertaining to surface preparation and painting application.

Subjects of discussion shall include, but not limited to, the following: role of International Paint

Manufacturer’s Representative, method of measuring coating thickness, procedures for inspecting each surface prior to its being painted, and other aspects of this subject leading to maximum assurance that coating will be applied successfully and in accordance with this specification. Minutes of this meeting are to be taken by

Contractor and a copy forwarded to the Owner’s Representative. The meeting minutes shall be initialed by the Contractor, the Contractor’s Painting Subcontractor(s), and the Owner’s

Representative. Upon completion of the 3,500 PSIG water washing of the hull, a joint inspection of the hull shall be performed with the Owner’s Representative, The Owner’s Paint

Representative, and the Contractor in attendance. The purpose of the joint inspection shall be to identify the areas of failed coatings, which will require the hydro blasting to International Paint

Standard HB 2 1/2 and re-coating. The Manufacturers Paint Representative will prepare the formal coating schedule outlining the procedures, product designations, product data sheets and dry film thickness for all areas identified in these specifications.

The Contractor is responsible for determining the correct square footage for ordering the proper amount of paint and for bidding purposes. Contractor to furnish all equipment, materials, and

International coatings (paint). The grades of surface preparation to be used in conjunction with these specifications conform to the standards of the:

“Steel Structures Painting Council” (SSPC) outlined as follows:

(1) SOLVENT CLEANING STANDARD SSPC-SP-1

(2) POWER TOOL CLEANING STANDARD SSPC-SP-3

(3) International Paint Standard HB 2½ Hydro blasting

A. COATING SYSTEM APPLICATION GUIDELINES

All coatings shall be furnished by the Contractor and applied in compliance with “International

Paint Representative Recommendations for Maintenance of Existing Coating Systems”. No application of coatings is to be made until the prepared surfaces are approved by the Paint

Representative and Owner’s Representative. Areas found to contain runs, over-spray, roughness or any other film irregularities are to be repaired and/or re –coated as directed. Application instructions of the Paint Manufacturer and their on site representative shall be explicitly adhered

to. Coatings must be thoroughly mixed prior to and during application to ensure that all high solids inorganic zincs are continuously agitated during application to ensure proper suspension of solids. Thinning shall only be done in accordance with the Paint Manufacturer’s recommendations. Final dry film thickness shall be as designated in the appropriate coating schedule. This shall be confirmed in the presence of the Owner’s Representative by ultrasonic measuring instruments following each coating application and two (2) copies of all coating

Reports shall be furnished.

Excess thinning of coating will not be permitted. The contractor shall ensure that his equipment is suitably sized to ensure proper spray patterns within the allowable thinning range. All coatings shall be applied according to the coatings manufacturer’s technical representative. All technical information contained in the technical data sheet shall be strictly adhered to. Any deviations must be submitted in writing and pre approved by the owners representative. This is to include, but not be limited to:

(a) Minimum dry film thickness (DFT) required.

(b) Minimum and maximum surface/ambient temperatures.

(c) Minimum and maximum relative humidity.

(d) Spray equipment.

(e) Clean-up solvents.

(f) Minimum and maximum recoat times.

(g) Mixing and thinning.

All coatings will be applied by airless spray, with the exception of hand-striping as outlined hereafter. A copy of the manufacturer’s technical and safety data sheets will be provided to the

Owner’s Representative prior to the application of any coating. Staging for painting is to be absolutely free from abrasive grit, dirt and rust prior to application of coatings. Steel temperature to be a minimum of five (5) degrees Fahrenheit above the dew point of the surrounding air prior to the application of barrier coats and first coat of primer. No application is to be done when condensation is present on the surface or when the humidity is greater than 80%. Prior to each application of coating, the contractor shall hand-stripe all weld seams using a finger roller with the next coating to be applied. This is to include the first or prime coat. Coatings shall be allowed sufficient time to cure prior to commencement of subsequent hydro blasting operations in order to preclude dirt, grit and dust inclusion in the coating. Any areas found to have dirt, grit or dust inclusion shall be re-blasted by the contractor as directed by the Owner’s Representative or his designee. All costs associated with re-blasting will be borne by the contractor. Coating start and stop points shall be overlapped to avoid excessive build-up, especially on the side shell areas.

The contractor shall supply adequate lighting and wet film thickness gauges to the painters and will supervise the use thereof to ensure maximum quality. The Owner’s Representative or his designee will inspect all evolutions involved with this item. The contractor will provide as much advance notice as possible, but not less than six (6) hours. The Contractor shall develop a check point list based on the requirements of this specification, and furnish two copies to the port engineer. The Contractor shall present the check list at the initial paint conference for approval by the Owner’s Representative. A sign-off system shall be developed by the contractor for each check point listed. These sign-off slips shall contain the date, time, ambient temperature, surface temperature, dew point, relative humidity, and batch number of the coating, as well as the signatures of the contractor and Owner-furnished technical representative. Completed sign-off slips shall be provided to the Owner’s Representative. The basic color requirements are as follows:

(1) FREEBOARD - BLACK

(3) KEEL TO WATER LINE- DARK RED

(5) NAMES, DRAFTS, ETC. - WHITE

Each individual prime coat is to be tinted to a different shade for identification purposes. All coating to be cut in neatly to adjacent contrasting colors. Inspections: The following check points shall be established by the contractor and incorporated into the daily production schedule:

1. Vessel Protection: Prior to commencement of any abrasive blasting.

2. Surface Preparation: Prior to the application of coating, after blasting, and prior to each subsequent application of the coating system.

Prior to the prime or first coat of the coatings system and prior to calling for an inspection, all areas to be coated shall be blown down with clean, dry air, including keel blocks in way of areas to be coated. The same procedure is to be followed for each subsequent application of the coating system. Drydock Clean-Up: Prior to application of the second coat of the anti-corrosive on the vessel bottom, as described above. Mixing and Thinning of Coatings: Prior to mixing and thinning of any coatings, the Contractor shall ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s technical data sheet. Vessel Clean Up: After final acceptance of the coating system, the contractor shall fresh water wash down the entire vessel’s topside from the mast to the main deck, from the bow to the stern. During this evolution, the contractor shall prove all deck drains clear to the Owner’s Representative. Any deck drains not found to be clear will be the responsibility of the contractor to free up.

0007. CROP AND RENEW EXISTING WATERTIGHT HATCHES

Crop out and replace (weld) eleven existing water tight hatches with quick acting watertight steel hatches of similar quality to the installed hatches. Ensure proper fit, operation and seal of hatches. Surface prep and paint any coating disturbed in during the replacement.

0008. FUEL TANK

A. Remove and properly dispose of fuel tank (approximately 1000 gallon) located on the starboard side aft in the containment berm. The tank contains on residual fuel and sludge. The tank mounts shall be cropped flush with the deck.

B. Remove any residual fuel and clean the day tank located inside the engine room.

0009. DECK REPLACEMENT (optional)

Renew steel and underdeck reinforcement of working deck surface the width of the barge approximately twenty feet from the bow end to approximately fifty feet from the bow (section of deck the width of the barge and approximately 30 feet long, which is about 1800 square feet).

Replacement steel to match as built thickness.

0010. Deck Light Stanchion Removal (optional)

Remove and properly dispose of 3 unused deck lighting stanchions located at the stern. Deck shall be cropped flush with the deck upon removal.

0011. Electrical Panel Board Removal (optional)

Remove and properly dispose of Electrical panel board located at bow. Deck shall be cropped flush with the deck upon removal.

0012. SUPPLEMENTAL STEEL RENEWALS

Renew steel in various locations as designated by the Owner's Representative. Cut and remove steel, supply, fit and install new steel as per ABS and USCG rules and regulations. Sandblasting, priming, painting and testing shall be included in the price. All new and disturbed steel shall be prepared and coated as directed in Items 0005 or 0006 as appropriate. Interior surfaces shall be prepared and coated with 2 coats of surface tolerant epoxy. Repaired areas shall be tested with a vacuum box where practical or otherwise hose tested. Prepare disturbed areas after installation and testing and prime. Apply remainder of coating system. Submit unit price per pound for steel renewal as indicated below:

(A) FLAT STEEL - Price per pound to renew 0-500 LBS flat steel plate.

(B) SINGLE SHAPES - Price per pound to renew 0-500 LBS single shaped steel.

(C) FRAMES AND INTERNALS - Price per pound to renew 0 - 500 LBS. of frames and internals.

0013. SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR

The Government may have supplemental requirements due to emergent or additional work.

Contractor shall furnish a labor rate for 600 supplemental labor hours. This rate shall be a fully burdened labor rate, and is applicable seven days a week (i.e. no overtime, penalty time or other escalations shall apply). The government reserves the right to order any quantity as required at this price for the duration of the contract. The supplemental labor rate shall be a yard wide, composite straight time/overtime labor rate and includes the fully burdened composite labor rate applicable to all skilled, unskilled, management, supervision, overhead, G&A, profit, contractor and subcontractor, quality assurance, delay and disruption, bonding, insurance etc. The yard wide composite rate shall be binding during the entire period of this contract for all supplemental work.

0014. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL

The allowance for supplemental material is for direct costs only. Any allowance for handling, equipment, profit and overhead is to be included in the associated supplemental labor rate.

Supplemental material will be payable to the contractor only to the extent authorized as part of supplemental growth work. The Government will provide a Not to Exceed amount for supplemental material at time of purchase order issuance.