DRAFT_Design_File_1_or_3_6.pdf

The file appears to be a draft design document related to the National Park Service's Ranger IV vessel project for Isle Royale National Park. The document outlines a pre-solicitation for a vessel construction management services contract to replace the existing M/V Ranger III. The new Ranger IV will be a 182.5' long passenger and cargo ferry designed to transport visitors, staff, and cargo between Isle Royale and the park headquarters in Houghton, MI. The vessel features three large passenger areas and over 3,500 square feet of cargo space, capable of transporting power boats, hand-loaded boats, and passenger baggage. Phase I preliminary design was completed in October 2024, with the vessel dimensioned at 182.5' L x 36' B x 18' D and a design draft of 9 feet. The solicitation (140PS125R0009) is expected to be issued on or after 08/28/2025, with specific proposal submission instructions to be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation documents.