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This document is a Technical Specifications Attachment for the National Park Service, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, outlining detailed requirements for the procurement of a 20-foot HDPE harbor boat. The vessel must be a partially enclosed center console design constructed from welded HDPE sheet material (PE 100, first use, gray, UV stabilized) with compliance to USCG and ABYC regulations. Key hull specifications include a minimum 20-foot length, 8.5-9 foot beam, 10-12 degree transom deadrise, 22-25 degree entry deadrise, and minimum plating thicknesses of 20mm for bottom and deck and 15mm for sides. The vessel requires minimum three structural bulkheads (forward collision bulkhead watertight; aft bulkheads limbered), inspection hatches, five cleats, a double padeye on the bow centerline, and 316 Series Stainless Steel fastening hardware throughout.

The vessel specifications include hull outfitting with a self-bailing main deck, heavy-duty rub rails, tow post, engine crash guards with bull horns, dive door, anchor roller, splash board, anti-skid coating, and trim tabs. A non-integral fuel system with 200-mile minimum cruising range must include a catch basin with cover, fuel filter/water separator with WIF alarm, and compliance with U.S. diurnal emission standards. The wheelhouse features a partially enclosed walk-around design with angled control console, grab rails, bench seat with integrated storage, footrest, and low-profile radar arch. Electrical systems must be 12VDC per ABYC E-11 (2023) standards with marine-grade copper tinned cables, IP67-rated switches, 12V position distribution panel, battery switch, self-parking windshield wipers, 12V trumpet horn, two 1500 GPH bilge pumps with float switches, and a two-group 29 lead acid battery bank. Lighting includes USCG-standard LED navigation lights, one LED red/white dome light, and four 900-lumen LED flood lights on the wheelhouse roof. Electronic navigation comprises a government-supplied Furuno package, DSC-capable VHF radio, and 12-volt power circuit for BK Radio KNG-M150 Federal radio system. Propulsion consists of twin Mercury 75 HP SeaPro outboards with Mercury Vessel View engine display and hydraulic steering. Additional requirements include a 10lb B2 fire extinguisher, integrated handrails, telescoping boat hook storage, vinyl graphics, and a galvanized bunk trailer rated for vessel dry weight plus 25%.

Deliverables must include one copy each of Operators Manual, Parts Manual, and Shop Repair/Service Manuals, as-built boat drawings, and electrical system drawings. The builder must conduct seatrials (speed, maneuvers, backing, beaching, endurance) prior to shipping, with tests documented and delivered with the craft, and certify the vessel's weight using certified scales. A 3-year extended full-coverage engine and control system warranty begins from the delivery date, FOB Gustavus, Alaska. Delivery must be completed no later than 240 days after contract award to Alaska Marine Lines in Seattle, with the vessel ultimately destined for Glacier Bay National Park, Gustavus, Alaska, attention Daniel Sprague.

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National Park Service, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Technical Specifications Attachment, Sections 1 – 6.

Describing the Equipment Requested for Purchase:

20’ HDPE Harbor Boat

1. General Description of the Equipment: 20’ harbor boat shall be an HDPE, partially enclosed center console design. The crafts’ design and construction (hull, machinery, and electrical systems) shall comply with USCG and ABYC regulations where applicable. Detailed drawings will be submitted for approval prior to construction. Unit shall be delivered as a completed, fully functioning response vessel. The vessel shall be constructed with emphasis on accessibility to systems for long-term ease of maintenance as well as purpose suitability. To qualify for consideration each of the following Salient

Characteristics (Section 2: 2.1 through 2.6) shall be met or bettered.

2. Equipment Salient Characteristics:

2.1 Hull shall be constructed from welded HDPE sheet material.

Material shall be first use material (no recycled material), color gray. UV stabilized & weldable.

PE 100 (or equal). Hull Package:

2.1.1 Length: 20’minimum approximate

2.1.2 Beam: 8.5 – 9 feet

2.1.3 Transom Deadrise: 10-12 degrees

2.1.4 Enry Deadrise: 22-25 degrees

2.1.5 Bottom plating: 20mm, minimum

2.1.6 Side Plating: 15mm minimum

2.1.7 Deck Plating: 20mm minimum

2.1.8 Frame Spacing 24” maximum

2.1.9 Hull shall include a minimum of three (3) structural bulkheads; the forward collision bulkhead shall be watertight; the aft bulkheads shall be limbered for drainage via bilge pump.

2.1.10 Inspection hatches shall be installed to provide access to all below deck bilges and tanks

2.1.11 Five (5) cleats shall be installed. (2 aft, 2 amidship, 1 at bow)

2.1.12 A double padeye shall be welded on centerline of the bow.

2.1.13 All fastening hardware used shall be 316 Series Stainless Steel

Technical Specifications Attachment, Sections 1 – 6.

2.2 Hull Outfitting:

2.2.1 One (1) 1/4" x 4" (minimum dimension) Beaching wear plate shall be installed on the forward keel section.

2.2.2 Open scuppers installed flush with the deck, shall create a self-bailing main deck. Drains and scuppers shall be sized and installed in accordance with ABYC deck drainage requirements.

2.2.3 Self draining storage and tie rails shall be incorporated into the gunnel along the port and starboard side of the main deck.

2.2.4 Bow step/anchor storage shall be installed forward to accommodate anchor system and be self-draining

2.2.5 4. Heavy duty rub rails shall be mounted along the top of the gunwhale

2.2.6 Heavy duty tow post shall be mounted on centerline as far aft as possible

2.2.7 Engine crash guards shall be mounted on the transom It shall have bull horns for towing

2.2.8 A dive door shall be provided on the fuel fill side of the vessel

2.2.9 A roller shall be provided on the bow in line with the forward cleat to keep the anchor line from chaffing

2.2.10 A Splash board or full transom shall be provided to prevent water coming over the stern

2.2.11 Vendor shall provide anti-skid coating or mat decking applied to deck and top of gunwhale from midship to stern

2.2.12 A pair of electric or hydraulic-actuated trim tabs shall be installed with controls at helm

2.4 Fuel System:

2.4.1 Tank(s) shall have a capacity to provide 200 miles cruising range minimum. Fuel tank(s) to be non-integral and shall be installed complete with fill, vent, 12V sender and fuel level gauge on console.

2.4.2 Fuel fill shall have a catch basin to prevent spills during refueling. Catch shall have a cover to prevent snow accumulation

2.4.3 Fuel filter/water separator shall be installed according to manufacturers recommendations. It should be complete with fuel tank suction/return valves for fuel management, selectable shut off valves for servicing without interruption and Water in Fuel (WIF) alarm.

2.4.4 Fuel system shall comply with U.S. diurnal emission standards.

2.5 Wheelhouse/ Center Consol:

2.5.1 A walk around wheelhouse shall be installed on centerline. It shall be partially enclosed and integrated into a leaning post aft. Access to decks will be to port and starboard

2.5.2 A control console with angled face and an overhead radio bar shall be installed in the wheelhouse. The design will allow the operator to easily steer while both sitting & standing. Access to the

Technical Specifications Attachment, Sections 1 – 6.

console shall be provided by an access panel on the forward side of the console for ease of maintenance and future upgrades. Integrated storage shall be provided in consol with at least one enclosed glove compartment.

2.5.3 One (1) Cup holder shall be installed at the console.

2.5.4 Grab rails shall be installed inside and or along the wheelhouse.

2.5.5 One (1) Bench seat/leaning post shall be installed for operator and deck hand. Vendor shall provide as much integrated storage as feasible

2.5.6 A Footrest shall be incorporated below seat or on console.

2.6.7 Water resistant wire/cable chase way from console to engine box shall provide spare room for future considerations

2.7.8 Roof shall have a low profile radar arch or mounting pad

2.11 Anchoring System:

2.11.1 Vessel will include Storage for a 20 lb anchor with 30’ of chain and 150’ of ½” line.

Anchor and rode will be provided and installed by government

2.13 Electrical system:

2.13.1 The vessel’s electrical system shall be 12vDC, electrical systems shall be constructed to meet or better ABYC standards listed in ABYC E-11, 2023 technical amendment

2.13.2 All electrical cable shall be marine grade copper tinned boat cable and labeled for each circuit at terminations. Cables should be routed in wireways wherever possible. Wherever exposed to potential damage, cables shall be protected with rubber. Electrical cable shall be sized in accordance with the American Boat & Yacht Council. All electrical cables shall be marked in accordance with the markings in electrical drawings.

2.13.3 All electrical switches shall be of a heavy-duty type and properly insulated and have a IP67 rating or better.

2.13.4 The electrical system shall be grounded. In any case the hull shall not be used as part of a galvanic feeding loop.

2.13.5 A 12V position distribution panel shall be installed on the console. The panel shall feature excess capacity for future growth with a minimum of 3 spares.

2.13.6 One (1) battery switches shall be installed located in the battery compartment.

2.13.7 One (1) 12V self-parking windshield wipers with Intermittent switch shall be installed on the forward windshield. Each wiper assembly consists of a fully sealed, marine rated wiper motor fitted with a heavy-duty pantographic wiper arm and matching blade.

2.13.8 One (1) 12V trumpet horn shall be installed with momentary push button on dash.

Technical Specifications Attachment, Sections 1 – 6.

2.13.9 Two (2) 12V 1500 GPH bilge pumps shall be installed with heavy float switches with power regardless of the position of the battery switch and manual dash mounted switches.

2.13.10 Battery bank- Bank includes two (2) group 29 (minimum size) lead acid batteries

2.14 Lighting system:

2.14.1 LED Navigation lights shall be installed to USCG Standards.

2.14.2 One (1) 12V LED red/white dome lights shall be installed in the wheelhouse.

2.14.3 4 (4) (900 lumen minimum) LED Flood lights shall be installed on the wheelhouse roof, these shall provide light in all directions. Controls shall be installed at the console.

2.15 Electronic navigation system:

2.15.1 The government shall supply a Furuno electronics package for installation. Vendor shall provide required cable lengths.

2.15.2 A DSC-capable marine VHF radio with antenna and stainless-steel hinged antenna mount will be installed.

2.15.3 12-volt power circuit for a BK Radio KNG-M150 proprietary Federal radio system shall be installed. (Radio will be installed by NPS after delivery)

2.15.4 A 4.5” – 5” lighted compass shall be installed in line with the steering wheel centerline at operator’s console.

2.16 Safety Equipment and outfitting:

2.16.1 One (1) 10lb B2 fire extinguishers shall be installed with mounting bracket.

2.16.2 Integrated handrails will be provided aft and amidship

2.16.2 Storage for (1) 4.5' - 12' telescoping boat hook shall be supplied with the vessel

2.17 Paint and graphics:

2.17.2 Vinyl graphics shall be applied. (Specifics to be determined after order has been received)

2.17.3 A U.S. Coast Guard rating placard shall be installed at the dash.

2.17.6 Fire extinguisher locations to clearly marked with red-backed placards. Any extinguishers located in lockers are to be clearly placarded on the outside of the locker.

2.18 Propulsion system

2.18.1Vessel shall have twin Mercury 75 HP SeaPro outboards

Technical Specifications Attachment, Sections 1 – 6.

2.18.2 A Mercury Vessel View engine display will be mounted on the center console in easy view of operator

2.18.3 Engine and steering controls shall be provided from Mercury steering shall be hydraulic.

2.19 Trailer:

2.19.1 Vessel shall include one (1) galvanized bunk trailer rated for the dry weight of the vessel

+25% with the following:

• 2” ball receiver, safety chains with latching hooks.

• Manual strap winch, safety chain with latching hook.

• Heavy duty tongue jack.

3. Warranties:

Extended - Full coverage 3-year engine and control system warranty shall begin from the delivery date of the unit, FOB Gustavus AK.

4. Documentation:

4.1 Builder shall provide one copy each at the time of equipment delivery; Operators manual, Parts manual, and the Shop Repair / Service manuals for all provided equipment. Electronic formats are only acceptable if they are fully equal in scope to these 3 manuals in book format.

4.2 As-built boat drawings and electrical system drawings shall be included.

5. Dealer Preparation:

5.1 Final prep before delivery shall include testing and operation of all onboard systems.

5.2 Vessel shall undergo seatrials prior to shipping. Builder shall perform speed, maneuvers, backing, beaching, and endurance trials. Seatrial tests shall be recorded and documented by the builder and shall be delivered with the craft.

5.3 Vessel shall be weighed by certified scales and documented by builder.

6. Delivery:

Shipping of the prepped vessel shall be to: Alaska Marine Lines 5615 W Marginal way SW

Seattle, Wash. 98106. Vessel shall be labeled with the following at time of delivery:

Glacier Bay National Park (Glacier.166)

Gustavus Ak.

Attn: Daniel Sprague

C/O Alaska Marine Lines

5615 W Marginal way SW

Seattle, Wash. 98106

The delivery of the completed unit and all attachments shall be made no later than 240 days after award of contract. Point of Contact for delivery: Daniel Sprague, Phone number provided post award.

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