Tank_Work_Spring_2016.docx

TANK WORK – 2016 SPRING VOYAGE REPAIRS

GENERAL REQUIREMEMTS – TS Golden Bear (TSGB)

Intent:

The following general requirements apply to all work performed in the execution of this SOW including all Supplemental Labor and Supplemental Material ITEMS. Additional requirements are stated with each CLIN ITEM. The costs associated with implementation and accomplishment of these requirements during the planning and performance of each specification item and subsequent delivery orders shall be included in the pricing of each line item of the specification.

Work Description:

Definitions

The following terms shall be understood to have these meanings:

“As approved”, “for approval” - When used without further qualification, the decision of the Regulatory Body representative is intended. For items which are not covered by regulations, the decision of the COR is intended.

“Brand Name or Equal” - As used in this provision, the term "brand name" includes identification of products by make and model. Equal to Brand Name must be established prior to time of award

“Contract” - The agreement entered into between the Owner or Owner’s representative and the Contractor for the accomplishment of the work specified in the Specifications.

“Contractor” - The shipyard or ship repair firm acting as the prime contractor responsible for accomplishing the provisions of the subject Contract.

“COTR/COR” - Contracting officer’s technical representative overseeing the repair availability.

“Critical Path Items” – means any CLIN item that has specific time restrictions that might affect the completion date of April 1, 2015. The contractor must alert the COR and Contracting Officer as soon as they are aware of any condition that might affect the scheduled completion and identify the CLIN as a Critical Path item.

"Detach" - means that the Contractor shall unbolt, unpipe, and disconnect all attachments to the unit to enable the unit to be moved, and/or to unbolt, unpipe, and disconnect a fixed unit. All attachment points shall be tagged, identified, and protected to facilitate reinstallation. This definition also covers reinstallation of detached units.

“Deliverables” – means specific information or materials or services that are part of the contract and are a required part of the job that must be delivered to the Ship and/or COR before the job for CLIN number is considered to be completed.

“Gant Chart” – means a formalize chart (Gant Chart) which shows the exact start and completion for each CLIN item of the contract and pertinent steps for each CLIN with their start and finish dates. This is a deliverable and must be updated weekly.

“Government” - Means the United States Government, including the Maritime Administration (MARAD).

"Install", "extend", and "modify" mean that the Contractor shall provide the piece of equipment to be installed, and, in addition, shall provide the materials and labor to install, connect, test, remove and reinstall interferences, and effect a finished, fully operational installation. When "install" is used with reference to GFE, all conditions of the previous definition except the requirement to provide the piece of equipment are applicable.

“Owner” - The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), and authorized representatives.

“Provide” - Means to furnish and install all services, materials, equipment and systems to accomplish stated requirements.

“Regulatory Body” - Means the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or a Federal Government or international regulatory agency or an organization which is authorized by the agency to perform delegated regulatory functions on its behalf.

“Regulatory Body Requirements” - means the regulations, rules, requirements, and interpretations issued by Regulatory Bodies.

“Remove” - Means to take the existing off the ship without replacement.

“Repair” - Means to fix the existing thereby restoring it to its original capabilities.

”Renew” - Means to remove the existing then replace with new of similar or specified capability

“Specifications” - The document containing the Work Items that specifies the work requirements to be performed by the Contractor

“Substitution”- Means agreed upon change of OEM or specified Manufacturer’s parts by Chief Engineer and COR. The reason that this is necessary is to insure proper replacement parts for specific equipment manufacture to maintain warranty and reliability

“Unforeseen Growth Work and Supplementary” If additional work within the scope of the work is required the vendor must submit a condition found report with recommended change and obtain COR advance approval to the agreed change at a specific price before starting any work. The vendor works at company risk without COR or Contracting Officer’s advance authorization in accordance with FAR CLAUSE “MCL.H-2 Supplementary Work Requests”.

TSGB HR00- Contractor Familiarization

Each contractor who has been awarded a contract to work aboard TSGB must complete the TSGB HR00- Contractor Familiarization form prior to that time that they begin their work aboard the vessel. This must be completed with the Chief Mate or his designee and any stipulations that apply must be relayed to all contractor employees prior to the time the contracted work is begun.

Some of the following statements are a part of the TSGB HR00 but must be followed both in the Familiarization Form and any additional details cited below.

Accomplish the Requirements of the Contract

The Contractor shall satisfactorily perform all work and details therewith, to the required standards and shall provide all the necessary resources in that performance. Details that are not mentioned in these specifications, but which are usual and necessary for shipboard work shall be furnished by the contractor.

Noncompliance/nonconformance with the requirements of the Contract or Work Items, discovered by the Government will be reported to the contractor in writing.

Contractor shall respond in writing to the COR, indicating the corrective action taken and, where applicable, the action to be taken to correct the cause of the deficiency.

Written responses shall be within two (2) working days from notification. Payment as stated in FAR 52.212-4 is subject to requirement completion and acceptance.

Provide Labor, Material, and Equipment and Travel Provide all labor, material and equipment and travel required for the completion of the specifications, unless specifically identified as Government Furnished Material (GFM) in the individual work items.

Report Production Delays and Difficulties

In the event difficulty is encountered or anticipated in complying with the contract requirements or schedule dates, notify the COR immediately by verbal means, followed on the next work day, by written correspondence stating the pertinent details. Receipt of this notification by the COR is not to be construed as a waiver of the contract requirements or delivery schedule by the government; nor is it a waiver of rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract relating to jeopardy of the contract schedule. The contractor is responsible for identifying this type of problem as a “Critical Path” item that might extend the completion date.

Verify Dimensions

Any and all dimensions, measurements, size, shape, quantities, etc., in the specifications including drawings, sketches, etc., contained therein, are not guaranteed to be correct. The contractor shall be responsible for the tasking, determination, and ascertaining of any and all dimensions, measurements. The contractor should take full advantage of any ship check/inspection periods offered for this purpose.

Accomplish Joint Vessel Inspection.

Once issuance of the Notice to Proceed Modification is received, the Contractor and MARAD COR and/or Chief Engineer and Chief Mate shall meet aboard the TS Golden Bear for a vessel inspection.

A videotape with commentary shall be prepared by the Contractor concurrent with the inspection. The videotape and one copy shall be submitted to the COR with a serialized Condition Report within five working days. This requirement will be applied on a case by case basis depending upon the scope of the work for the individual contractor.

Provide Closures Against Weather and Service lines, hoses and cables

The contractor shall use existing closures and provide temporary closures as necessary to prevent intrusion of weather related elements (rain, snow, sleet, etc.), into the vessel. Temporary closures materials may include the use of plywood, canvas, herculite or other materials at the contractor’s option and expense to cover temporary access openings or the opening of doors, scuttles and cargo hatches for periods in excess of 24 hours. Additional protection from sandblast grit intrusion shall be provided per contract or a separate item.

Cargo hatches shall be closed at the completion of daily work unless work is scheduled in specific cargo holds around the clock.

Service lines, hoses and cables shall be run through a single door as mutually agreed upon by the contractor and COR. The service line access shall be separate from the primary personnel access. Electrical Cables shall be protected from being damaged by blocking the door or using special access if fitted.

Workmanship and Nondestructive Testing

Workmanship shall be of the highest quality commercial marine standard and shall be subject to the approval of the COR upon completion. Welding shall meet ABS and USCG requirements and conform to American Welding Society (AWS) standards. All welds shall be cleaned prior to painting. All surfaces which have been cut, drilled, welded, or otherwise modified shall be cleaned free of grease, slag, and foreign matter

All welding shall be in accordance with ABS requirements and Welders must be certified by the local ABS Representative. All Non-destructive testing of welds shall be in accordance with ABS requirements and certified by the local ABS representative

Welded connections of major items installed and modified by the Contractor shall be subjected to nondestructive testing as delineated for the particular items in this specification. All such testing shall be performed by qualified personnel and shall be in accordance with ABS “Rules for Non-Destructive Testing of Hull Welds Contractor Use of Vessel Equipment and Materials and Toilet Facilities

The Contractor shall NOT use, without explicit permission on a case by case basis, any vessel spare parts, equipage, equipment, special tools or materials.

Vessel’s machinery and equipment are NOT to be operated by the contractor’s personnel or subcontractors except as explicitly authorized on a case by case basis by the COR (or designated crew such as Chief Mate or Chief Engineer), or as explicitly required elsewhere in the specifications. The Contractor shall sign for all drawings and tech manuals deemed necessary for examination off site.

MARAD will supply Port-A-Potty and Wash Basins on the pier. Contractors should not use the Ship’s Toilets.

Cleanliness, Tests and Job Completion

Upon item and job completion, all interior and exterior spaces, equipment, machinery, tanks, cargo holds and accommodations affected by repairs shall be left in a clean and orderly condition and ready to serve their intended purposes. A joint redelivery inspection will be held by the COR (or his appointed Crew Member such as Chief Mater or Chief Engineer) and Contractor at least 2 days prior to scheduled delivery date and vessel acceptance by the Government. During this joint inspection, any further cleaning and outstanding deficiencies will be noted, which shall be completed prior to the delivery of the ship. No work may be deferred for accomplishment after the ship’s redelivery, unless it is shown to be advantageous to the Owner.

All new, disturbed and/or soiled materials, surfaces, equipment, etc., affected by the accomplishment of these Specifications and any Delivery Orders shall be cleaned, prepared, coated, recoated, re-lagged, reinsulated as directed in other applicable items in this contract.

Work that requires testing shall be completed in time to allow correction of deficiencies prior to any dock trials, sea trials, and other applicable milestones established in the contract.

The Contractor is responsible for disposal of all waste and debris generated as a result of any work performed. Use of shipboard or California Maritime Academy waste bins is prohibited. Coordinate with the Chief Mate for an acceptable place to place a contractor furnished disposal bin on the pier or the ship, if deemed necessary. All hazmat waste streams generated as a result of this contract are the responsibility of the contractor for lawful disposal, manifesting and transportation. No hazmat, including blasting debris, may be disposed of on ship or CMA premises.

Daily and Weekly Communications

The contractor, or his foreman representative, shall meet with the Chief Engineer/First Assistant Engineer and/or Chief Mate at the beginning of each day they will be onboard to discuss the day’s work plan, number of workers aboard, hot work anticipated, ship’s systems affected, and other ship coordination issues. This shall be a formal meeting and must take place before work begins, at the same time daily. The representative for the Contractor shall be the same individual for the duration of the voyage repair package.

Once a week or as dictated by the COR, the ship superintendent shall walk each onboard job with the COR.

Contractor is responsible for all of their required loading operations and activities including opening/closing of hatch and operating ship’s crane (when available) under the authority and permission of the Chief Officer. CMA may be able to assist contractor with forklift and crane services. Contractor must arrange for crane and forklift services 24 hours in advance.

Contractor will at all times (each day) coordinate with Chief Officer on pier and ship access and availability, including vehicle parking. In the absence of the Chief Officer, coordination shall be conducted with PIC of the boathouse.

Hotwork and Co-ordination with Ship for same Hot work will only be allowed during normal work hours on weekdays. The Chief Mate or Chief Engineer shall be notified before any hotwork is commenced so that fire detection systems can be temporarily disabled. All hotwork will be done with proper fire watch and fire extinguishers on hand. Fire watch to stay on site for a minimum of 30 minutes after any hotwork is performed. Contractor must get permission for doing hotwork outside of normal work hours after 1700hrs and on weekends or holidays and it must be approved by the Chief Engineer and/or Chief Mate.

Designated work hours and Weekends, Holidays including School Breaks Regular working hours are weekdays from 0700/0800 until 1700.

All work, tests, and inspections shall be performed in this time frame.

COR may authorize work outside these hours on a case by case basis.

No work will be allowed to take place during campus breaks, unless approved in advance by the COR.

Bidders should request an academy calendar from the COR one week before bid submissions.

Contractor Log and Contractor’s ID

The contractor shall maintain a log of all persons on board the ship, who are employees, agents, or subcontractors for work being performed. Daily, all personnel are to sign the logbook upon arrival onboard, and to sign out upon departure. The logbook is a deliverable, separate from the ship’s log book, and shall be provided and maintained by the contractor. The contractor is responsible for its accuracy and content. Each week during the contract performance period, provide the COR with a copy of the previous week’s log or more frequently if requested. At the end of the contract, provide the COR with a complete copy of the logbook (or the original). These deliverables are to be attached to a serialized condition report.

All onboard workers, including subcontractors, must wear a badge identifying themselves as contractor employees. Those persons without badges may be escorted off the ship

Painting and Paint Inspection All painting shall be approved by the First Engineer and/or Chief Mate to insure proper procedures and products are used for each location.

ABS Surveyors Payment and Scheduling and USCG Inspectors The Contractor is responsible for scheduling all ABS and USCG inspections, surveys and checkpoints cited in the CLIN’s. The contractor shall pre-inspect and pretest prior to making these arrangements to assure successful completion of checkpoints. The Contractor must alert the COR and/or Chief Engineer and Chief Mate regarding USCG or ABS inspections at least two (2) days in advance of their arrival.

MARAD pays for the local ABS Surveyor under a separate purchase order.

The Contractor is responsible for any review or approval by ABS outside the Oakland ABS office.

Parking Permits and Pier Access Contractor is responsible for all employees and sub-contracting employees to purchase valid parking permits when on campus and to be briefed on waterfront and pier parking regulations. Pier access for work trucks is by permission of Chief Mate only. All contractor personal vehicles shall be parked in either Lots E or F and ferried down by others or parked outside the gates and similarly ferried. Any parking citations received are the contractor’s responsibility. Any ferrying for employees is the contractor’s responsibilities. The Waterfront parking lot has limited parking and a monthly pass is required from the Cashier’s office in the Administration Building to use this parking lot. Waterfront parking lot is on a first come first serve basis for Ship Superintendents only. Contractors are requested to use other parking if available.

MARAD Warehouse and Transfer of Articles to/from same When a CLIN tasks the contractor to transfer articles to the MARAD warehouse, the Contractor shall perform the following steps:

· Assist the ship storekeeper in entering a property transfer into NS-5.

Notify warehouse in advance of delivery. POC is Mike Streblow at (510) 337-5084.

· Transfer article with the form.

Provide COR with a copy of the form with both signatures (warehouse and storekeeper).

The address for the warehouse is:

MARAD SBS Warehouse 1651 Viking St.

Alameda, CA 94501

Substitutions and General Criteria Costs and Technical Representatives Substitutions for specific materials and equipment cited in CLIN’s must be pre-approved by the COR prior to Notice to Proceed (NTP).

When cited in a CLIN, The contractor and applicable tech reps shall attend the ship’s one-day sea trial, date to be determined.

The requirements within this General Criteria are not to be separately priced. Cost for this item shall be spread out and incorporated against the appropriate awarded work CLIN(s).

INTERFERENCES

Intent: The Contractor shall detach and reinstall all interference in way of accomplishing specified work.

An interference is any part of a ship, whether installed or portable, that must be moved or disturbed in the accomplishment of work specified in the Work Item. Contractor is responsible for identifying all interferences to all items during the ship-check period.

Statement of Work:

Identify all the interferences at formal bidders’ ship-check of the vessel.

When work on the vessel is started:

· Visually examine each interference before removal. Note any damage or deterioration to it that was already there, and protect it from damage before it is removed.

· When removing the interference, take caution not to damage it.

After interference removal, inspect it again. If it is damaged, make a note and notify the COR in writing. Tag it for reinstallation, or disposal if approved by COR.

Before reinstalling an interference:

· Check it again.

· If it is acceptable, go ahead and reinstall it.

· Do not reinstall anything that was damaged before, deteriorated, or damaged later. Notify COR if this takes place.

Protect interferences from damage or loss, and prevent contamination of detached or removed components and remaining parts of the system.

Visually examine interferences prior to and during detachment for previous damage and deterioration. Report any damage or deterioration to the COR.

Material containing asbestos which requires removal as an interference shall not be reinstalled. The Golden Bear is an asbestos free ship.

Install stamped or engraved solid metal tags on interference’s to indicate the ship’s name, location and Work Item number prior to detachment or removal from system or shipboard location.

Reinstall interferences which were neither reported as previously damaged or deteriorated nor rendered unsuitable for reinstallation during removal.

Install new material in place of material rendered unsuitable for reinstallation during detachment, removal, or storage.

New material shall be equal in composition, strength, design, type, and size as existed prior to removal of the interferences.

Install new insulation and lagging in place of that removed as interference.

Install new reusable covers except when reinstallation of existing reusable covers is identified by the invoking Work Item.

Install new fasteners and gaskets when reinstalling interferences.

Restore compartment, equipment, and systems labeling.

Install new deck covering in place of that removed or damaged as interference.

New material shall be equal to existing in color and composition.

Align and accomplish appropriate strength, tightness, system cleanliness, and operational tests and ensure that the reinstalled interferences perform their normal functions within the system.

These requirements are not to be separately priced. Cost for this item shall be spread out and incorporated against the appropriate awarded work CLIN(s).

SCHEDULING AND PROGRESS REPORTS

Intent: The contractor shall prepare and submit for review and acceptance by the COR, accurate contract scheduling data, which is relevant to the scheduling and progress of the repair availability for the entire project. A Gant chart shall be presented at the time of the Post Award Conference detailing the exact start and completion dates and milestones for each CLIN to the COR and Contracting Officer and Ship’s Senior Officers. Contractor must identify any Critical Path items at the time of award.

The reports should be indicative of the planning and scheduling required to ensure an integrated and timely completion of all CLINS, and to ensure the contract delivery date is achieved. CLIN items must reach completion before April 1, 2015 if at all possible. If completion cannot be accomplished by this date, alert COR in writing of that fact and supply a schedule of when the job will be completed.

Scope of Work: Each Thursday, provide the COR with a weekly report denoting the percentage completed on each CLIN item and show them on an updated Gant Chart. Incorporate all task orders and contract modifications to this report.

At minimum, the weekly report and Gant Chart shall depict:

· CLIN items with controlling work items clearly indicated

· Scheduled start and completion date of the production work for each CLIN

· Actual start date for each CLIN

· Actual finish date for each CLIN

· Provide the COR with a separate weekly PERCENTAGE COMPLETE REPORT

· Percent completion to date of each CLIN and each TASK ORDER in the work package

· Overall percentage completion of the work package

Both reports shall be delivered to the COR within (3) three days of award of contract, and shall be updated and submitted weekly to reflect the addition, deletion, or modification of CLINS, and changes made by the Contractor or Contracting Officer.

Manage and schedule subcontractors’ production work/progress, material procurement, and interface control to support the overall production schedule.

Provide a list of subcontractors by CLIN Number to the COR within (3) three days of award of contract. A revised list is to be provided whenever changes occur to the list.

The subcontractor list shall include:

· CLIN number

· Specific work to be accomplished

· Subcontractor’s business address and telephone number

On the first week of the availability, provide the COR with a list of all the deliverables cited in the contract, and the intended delivery date for each of these deliverables.

These requirements are not to be separately priced. Cost for this item shall be spread out and incorporated against the appropriate awarded work CLIN(s).

Upon completion of a CLIN, conduct a walk-through of the work cited in the CLIN accompanied by the COR, First Engineer, and Chief Mate. Develop and submit a sign–off sheet for each CLIN, to be signed by ship superintendent and COR. Provide the COR with a copy of all sign-off sheets as they occur.

DELIVERABLES:

· Weekly report denoting the progress on each critical path CLIN

· Weekly PERCENTAGE REPORT

· Subcontractor list

· List of deliverables Sign–off sheet for each CLIN

Security

Security requirements as outlined in the following “Security Instruction” titled “Security Instruction number 1” shall be strictly adhered to.

Security Instruction number one

DATE: November 10, 2014

TO: All Contracting and Vendor Personnel

This is to inform all persons that may visit, conduct work, provide technical or sales services or have other official business aboard or in any way need access to be alongside or aboard the training ship GOLDEN BEAR , that International and Coast Guard regulations requires stringent access control to all U.S. vessels by all persons in accordance with those regulations. This includes the training ship, whether she is in a foreign or in any domestic port. Additionally, the California Maritime Academy may invoke additional requirements to gain access to the campus if it is determined by the U.S. Coast Guard that the CMA is a “port facility” under the new regulations.

These security requirements will require that all visitors, contracting personnel, vendors, sales-persons and any technical consultants comply with the requirements outlined herein before being allowed to board or approach the training ship. Failure to comply in whole or in part of these regulations may lead to the expulsion of personnel from the vessel until full compliance is achieved. Any and all additional costs resulting from this eventuality, including delays in work, denial of access for subcontractors or any other interruption of contracted services, is to be completely borne by the contracting or vendor companies. Only pre-authorized persons will be allowed onboard. This includes visitors.

All contracting, vendor, or visiting personnel, must at all times, comply with any and all requirements and rules promulgated by the ship’s Security Officer, which in the case of the GOLDEN BEAR, is the vessel’s Chief Officer. These requirements are those made by the training ship and the California Maritime Academy. Any additional security procedures, rules or requirements promulgated by MARAD will be in addition to these requirements.

Any or all of the following rules and procedures must be complied with depending on the official national maritime threat level:

1. Campus access and parking may be controlled by the school’s Police Service department.

2. All personnel wanting unescorted access on the TSGB must possess and produce a valid TWIC card. All personnel wanting entry into a “Restricted Area” must be authorized by the Captain, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer or COTR. The primary contractor shall be responsible for issuing all of their direct employees and as well as their designated sub-contractor’s employee’s identity verification and authorized company photo ID cards. Non-photo company identification cards will not be accepted. These identification cards are required to be worn in a visible location. Subcontractors and employees without company ID shall be required to obtain from the CMA/GOLDEN BEAR a daily visitor pass in the form of a generic ID card that authorizes the holder to be onboard. The daily visitor cards will be required to be worn in a conspicuous manner so that each person is readily identifiable by ship’s officers and security personnel. The cards will be used to log workers and vendors on and off of the vessel using the ship’s logging system. These Golden Bear Visitor cards must be issued and surrendered at the beginning and end of each day for logging in and out. Failure to surrender the visitor card at the end of the day shall be treated as a security violation.

3. Outside company employees newer than six months and all temporary visitors not known to the Academy are subject to security background inquires by the CMA consistent with current laws before they will be permitted to board the vessel.

4. Materials or parts delivered directly to the campus/ship are subject to search and screening by the ship’s Security Officer. Deliveries of equipment, parts and materials must be declared to the ship Security Officer at least 24-hours in advance of the delivery and must be scheduled for screening before being loaded aboard.

5. Materials and supplies shipped in advance or drop shipped to CMA’s facility must pass through the campus warehouse for screening. This screening process shall be conducted by the ship’s security officer (Chief Mate) and an authorized person designated by the contractor. This inspection and shipping documentation screening must be accomplished before any materials can be loaded onto the vessel.

1. Contractor vehicles will not be allowed onto the pier without first being screened by the vessel’s security officer. This may be done daily. The same applies for contractor tool boxes or other equipment when first loaded aboard. Ship security personnel shall work closely with contractor’s management personnel to achieve workable but effective security concerns.

7. Depending on the national security threat level, all persons needing access to the vessel may be subject to random personal and bag checks. If the vessel is at a heightened security level, ALL persons may be subject to these searches or screenings.

8. The contractor and shipboard management supervisors must attend a one-hour security orientation on or before the first day of a contract performance period. This orientation will be conducted onboard the vessel by the Ship’s Security Officer. It must be emphasized that contracting personnel or their sub-contractors who have not been authorized to be onboard the vessel will be denied access to the vessel.

9. In conjunction with the orientation, a short security briefing will be conducted before the contract begins. This briefing shall be attended by:

· MARAD COR

· Company Security Officer

· Ship Security Officer

· Director of Campus Public Safety

· Warehouse Supervisor

It must be emphasized to contractors and visitors that these requirements are mandatory, and that any disruption or recalcitrance demonstrated by visiting or contracting persons onboard concerning these requirements will be denied access to the vessel until full cooperation is achieved. If necessary, persons who are being uncooperative or belligerent will be removed from the vessel permanently and reported to national authorities. It is the desire of the CMA and the training ship that all work is accomplished in the spirit of security awareness and cooperation and every accommodation that can be given while maintaining compliance with the regulations is encouraged.

Regards, Captain Harry Bolton CMA Security Officer

CLIN No 0001- SR No 5189581 Reserve Feed Tank Coating

ABSTRACT

Contractor responsible for the cleaning, scraping and needed blasting to prepare the tank and final coating of same. Job includes all labor, materials, transportation, staging and labor necessary to complete the work

REFERENCE

Ship’s library reference drawings

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Location:

Starboard side – Tank No 2-139-3 – Frames 139 to 143 Description:

724 cu feet and 20.1 long ton capacity

STATEMENT OF WORK

All dimensions are estimated. Contractor is responsible for ship checking and verifying dimensions prior to bid submission and notice to proceed.

Contractor is responsible for all aspects of the job including labor, materials, blasting materials, transportation, rigging, ventilation and coating materials. Disposal of debris resulting from the cleaning/blasting to be done properly and according to local, state and federal codes.

Contractor must provide adequate ventilation to keep the adjoining engine room workspace from being affected by products of cleaning or painting. Crew and Cadets will be using areas adjacent to the tank and fumes from tank work may also affect the persons who live aboard. Contractor to work with the Chief Engineer to insure that evacuation of fumes is managed correctly.

Contractor is responsible for ship check and confirming the tank size and interior challenges regarding the cleaning and blasting and coating and access. All information included is only an estimate of size and does not reflect actual tank configuration.

Open and gas-free the tank “Safe for men, safe for hot work.” Remove all manhole covers from tank and provide safety bar or rails at openings for entire period tank is opened. Tank shall be maintained gas free for duration of work this item. Tank will be flushed & pumped down to low suction by ship’s crew prior to commencement of job. Contractor shall strip, muck and dry tank using contractor furnished pumps and hoses.

When tank has been certified gas free, provide for preliminary inspection to COR and Chief Engineer and ABS Surveyor if necessary Open and inspect all valves, reach rods and Tank Level indicators and brackets. Submit a report to the COR a status report and any needed repairs which will be dealt with via Condition Found Report (CFR) process. If hotwork is necessary for any of the repairs it is to be done prior to the time the coating process is begun.

Mask and protect all items inside and outside the tanks which could be adversely affected by scale debris or water blasting. Items to be masked include (though not exclusively) electrical wiring, and TLI system components and cabling inside the tank and equipment, machinery etc. that may be affected outside the tanks.

High pressure FW wash using a minimum of 2500 psi all surfaces of tank (including manhole covers) to remove salts, chlorides, loose and peeling coating and loose scale. Strip and dry tank in preparation for mechanical surface preparation.

Once all areas in any given tank have been water blasted, cleaned and areas of extreme corrosion identified, provide tank for examination by COR and Chief Engineer for verification of readiness.

Re-Mask and protect all items inside and outside the tanks which could be adversely affected by abrasive grit blasting. Items to be masked include (though not exclusively) electrical wiring, and TLI system components inside the tank and equipment, machinery etc. that may be affected outside the tanks.

Using abrasive grit blast, brush-off or “sweep” blast tanks internal surfaces including manhole covers to an SSPC-SP-(7) standard to remove all loose paint and surface contamination and to provide a profile for paint application. Tightly adhering coatings and scale and rust may remain. Contractor shall be responsible for erection and removal of all necessary scaffolding and removal completely from vessel and facility and proper disposal of any spent blasting grit and any other trash, debris or by-products generated.

After grit blasting, sounding tubes, piping and striker plates within the tanks shall be inspected and a written report shall be delivered to COR and Chief Engineer noting condition. Particular notice shall be given to blind sides of piping behind brackets and adjacent to tank internals for the presence of pitting and wastage Inspect tank ladders for condition of rails, rungs, stanchions and fasteners. Report findings to COR along with any repair recommendations.

Inspect tanks for any areas of extreme corrosion or wastage. If any pitting is noted in tanks mark uniquely. If pitting is found to be 1/8 inch or deeper make special notation and provide COR a report of findings. Pits over 1/8 inch deep will be clad welded under a separate item.

Pits as described above may be suspected of being associated with microbial pitting and will be addressed as follows under a separate item. Prior to coating application in tanks all pits shall be fully cleaned out via mechanical scaling removing any remaining paint coating that exist after grit blasting. They shall be wiped clean with hypochlorite solution. After preparation and gas-freeing of adjacent spaces, they will be clad-welded and ground smooth. Coating of involved surfaces shall continue as per basic item.

Coat tank in areas prepared above. Coating system shall be high solids epoxy of Ameron, International paints or other MARAD approved coatings equal to or better than as follows:

· Spot coat all bare metal surfaces, PPG Amercoat Amerlock Sealer, clear, MDFT 6.0 mil

· 1 full coat, PPG Ameron Amercoat 240 series epoxy, oxide red, MDFT 6.0 mil

· 1 stripe coat, PPG Ameron Amercoat 240 series epoxy, buff, MDFT 6.0 mil

· 1 full coat, PPG Ameron Amercoat 240 series epoxy, haze gray, MDFT 6.0 mil The coating system shall be in conformance with approved MARAD/ABS coatings guidelines. Prior to the start of the work, the contractor shall obtain all pertinent manufacturers’ coating application procedures and data sheets. A paint schedule showing the type of coating for each coating system in this specification shall be provided to the COR. Dry film thickness (millage) may vary slightly between those specified herein. It is the intent that proper millage shall be applied in accordance with products technical direction.

In conjunction with the contractor's supervision, application of all coating will be accomplished under the direct supervision of the coating systems manufacturers’ representative and to the satisfaction of the owner's representative. No application of coatings is to be made until the prepared surfaces or previously coated surfaces are accepted as ready by the coating systems manufacturers’ representative and owner's representative. The contractor is to arrange an inspection by the coating systems manufacturers’ representative, COR or Chief Engineer prior to the application of any of the specified coatings.

Contractor shall provide instruments during all phases of this item to insure dew point and surface temperature readings are monitored. Contractor shall maintain a logbook, which shall become the property of the Owner at redelivery of the vessel.

Temporarily blank, mask or plug any penetrations from work areas into ship (including but not limited to equipment, machinery, port-lights, windows, doors, manholes, scuttles, drains and vents), in order to prevent intrusion of any blasting abrasive, dirt, removed material or paint while abrasive grit blasting or spray painting is in progress and maintain such an envelope until completion of such work.

Prior to commencing work, contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the Owners Representative and Contractor's representative to verify that proper protection of all areas of the vessel and proper masking of areas not to be coated, has been satisfactory accomplished.

Upon completion of all work to the satisfaction of the COR or Chief Engineer, remove all equipment and materials, close up tank accesses with new gaskets, renewing any missing or damaged fasteners, and utilizing anti-seize on fasteners and tank opening flange and manhole cover flange. Leave all affected areas of the vessel as original. Any damage caused by ingress of grit, paint, or other contaminants shall be repaired/restored to satisfaction of COR.

Contractor shall dispose of all grit, scale, and waste generated in the course of blasting and cleaning operations in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations as applicable.

DELIVERABLES

Log of the environmental checks taken daily Paint specifications used for the coating and the final inspection millage taken by contractor ABS approval of preparation and final coating of the tank

CLIN No 0002- SR No 5187352 – Ballast Tanks 5-35- #1 and #2 Blast and Coat

ABSTRACT

Contractor to supply all labor, materials, transportation, rigging, blasting and coating and debris removal and disposal to blast and coat Ballast Tanks 5-35-#1 & #2

REFERENCE

Ship’s Library for reference drawings

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Location:

Ballast Tanks 5-35-1&2 – Access manholes in Green Room – Fwd Main Deck Description:

Tanks located between frames 35 and 47 – Port and Starboard outboard tanks

STATEMENT OF WORK

All dimensions are estimated. Contractor is responsible for ship checking and verifying dimensions prior to bid submission and notice to proceed.

Contractor to provide all labor, material and equipment to prepare and restore coatings to the 5-35-1 & 2 ballast tanks and service the ballast valves, reach rods and Tank Level Indicators for these tanks.

Contractor to Open and gas-free the ballast tanks “Safe for men, safe for hot work.” Remove all manhole covers from each tank and provide safety bar or rails at openings for entire period tank is opened. Tanks shall be maintained gas free for duration of work this item. Tanks will be flushed & pumped down to low suction by ship’s crew prior to commencement of job.

When tanks have been certified gas free, provide for preliminary inspection to COR and Chief Mate or Chief Engineer.

Contractor shall strip, muck and dry tanks using contractor furnished pumps and hoses.

While tanks are open for inspection and coating work, Contractor to open, disassemble, service and inspect the 6-inch and the 8-inch tank suction valve and associated reach-rod universal joints, linkages, and penetrations. Provide COR with report of findings. Any needed repairs to be dealt with via Condition Found Report (CFR) process.

Contractor to Lap and blue valve discs and seats, free up and lubricate joints and linkages, renew taper and shear pins and clean, grease and re-pack penetrations. When valve parts are ready for re-assembly contact COR and Chief Engineer for examination and acceptance. Special attention shall be paid to renewing taper and shear pins at universals and to freeing any sticking assemblies or overstressed joints. If required renew fasteners with 316 stainless steel fasteners.

Contractor to Re-assemble valve and drive assembly after COR acceptance. Hook reach-rod or valve stem back up to valve actuator and set limits and indicators according to valve manufacturers procedures. Lock all setscrews with locktite. Test and prove operation to satisfaction of COR and Chief Engineer.

The Tank Level Indicator (TLI) system in the tank shall be inspected, tested, and calibrated by a service technician with at least 5 years experience working on pressure transducer type TLIs. The installed sensors and cables are manufactured by Keller Accu-Level systems. Recommended company is Technical Marine Services (TMS) – 503-285-8947 . If different vendor is proposed, provide name and resume of proposed technician to COR for approval prior to commencing work this item. Technician shall be familiar with TLIs and input to TMS’s PLC based Data Collection System (DCS). Provide Chief Engineer and COR with a report of TLI condition, calibration and any additional recommendations.

Mask and protect all items inside and outside the tanks which could be adversely affected by scale debris or water blasting. Items to be masked include (though not exclusively) electrical wiring, and TLI system components and cabling inside the tank and equipment, machinery etc. that may be affected outside the tanks.

High pressure freshwater wash using a minimum of 2500 psi all surfaces of tank (including manhole covers) to remove salts, chlorides, loose and peeling coating and loose scale. Strip and dry tank in preparation for mechanical surface preparation. Contractor is responsible removal and disposal of all slops produced by the freshwater wash.

Once all areas in any given tank have been water blasted, cleaned and areas of extreme corrosion identified, provide tank for examination by COTR and Chief Mate or Chief Engineer for verification of readiness.

Re-Mask and protect all items inside and outside the tanks which could be adversely affected by abrasive grit blasting. Items to be masked include (though not exclusively) electrical wiring, and TLI system components inside the tank and equipment, machinery etc. that may be affected outside the tanks.

Contractor to use abrasive grit blast, brush-off or “sweep” blast tanks internal surfaces including manhole covers to an SSPC-SP-(7) standard to remove all loose paint and surface contamination and to provide a profile for paint application. Tightly adhering coatings may remain.

Contractor shall be responsible for erection and removal of all necessary scaffolding and removal completely from vessel and facility and proper disposal of any spent blasting grit and any other trash, debris or by-products generated.

After grit blasting, sounding tubes, piping and striker plates within the tanks shall be inspected and a written report shall be delivered to COTR and Chief Engineer noting condition. Particular notice shall be given to blind sides of piping behind brackets and adjacent to tank internals for the presence of pitting and wastage. Assume for pricing purposes replacement of 15 feet of 2-inch steel piping.

Inspect tank ladders for condition of rails, rungs, stanchions and fasteners. Report findings to COR along with any repair recommendations via CFR process.

Inspect tanks for any areas of extreme corrosion or wastage. If any pitting is noted in tanks mark uniquely. If pitting is found to be 1/8 inch or deeper make special notation and provide COR a report of findings. Pits over 1/8 inch deep will be clad welded under a separate item.

Note: Pits as described above may be suspected of being associated with microbial pitting and will be addressed as follows under a separate item. Prior to coating application in tanks all pits shall be fully cleaned out via mechanical scaling removing any remaining paint coating that exist after grit blasting. They shall be wiped clean with hypochlorite solution. After preparation and gas-freeing of adjacent spaces, they will be clad-welded and ground smooth. Coating of involved surfaces shall continue as per basic item. Contractor to use all necessary preparations for any hotwork including chemist and applying for hotwork permit from the ship and alerting the Chief Mate 24 hours in advance as well as post hotwork fire watch.

Coat tanks in areas prepared above. Coating system shall be high solids epoxy of Ameron, International paints or other MARAD approved coatings equal to or better than as follows:

· Spot coat all bare metal surfaces, PPG Amercoat Amerlock Sealer, clear, MDFT 6.0 mil

· 1 full coat, PPG Ameron Amercoat 240 series epoxy, oxide red, MDFT 6.0 mil

· 1 stripe coat, PPG Ameron Amercoat 240 series epoxy, buff, MDFT 6.0 mil

· 1 full coat, PPG Ameron Amercoat 240 series epoxy, haze gray, MDFT 6.0 mil

The coating system shall be in conformance with approved MARAD/ABS coatings guidelines. Prior to the start of the work, the contractor shall obtain all pertinent manufacturers’ coating application procedures and data sheets. A paint schedule showing the type of coating for each coating system in this specification shall be provided to the COR. Dry film thickness (millage) may vary slightly between those specified herein. It is the intent that proper millage shall be applied in accordance with products technical direction.

Contractor to provide and use ventilation blowers and hoses to direct the paint fumes away from the house and areas where crew and cadets are housed or are working. This must be set up and proven to the satisfaction of the Chief Mate.

In conjunction with the contractor's supervision, application of all coating will be accomplished under the direct supervision of the coating systems manufacturers’ representative and to the satisfaction of the owner's representative. No application of coatings is to be made until the prepared surfaces or previously coated surfaces are accepted as ready by the coating systems manufacturers’ representative and owner's representative. The contractor is to arrange an inspection by the coating systems manufacturers’ representative, COR and Chief mate or Chief Engineer prior to the application of any of the specified coatings.

Contractor shall provide instruments during all phases of this item to insure dew point and surface temperature readings are monitored. Contractor shall maintain a logbook, which shall become the property of the Owner at redelivery of the vessel.

Temporarily blank, mask or plug any penetrations from work areas into ship (including but not limited to equipment, machinery, port-lights, windows, doors, manholes, scuttles, drains and vents), in order to prevent intrusion of any blasting abrasive, dirt, removed material or paint while abrasive grit blasting or spray painting is in progress and maintain such an envelope until completion of such work.

Prior to commencing work, contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the Owners Representative and Contractor's representative to verify that proper protection of all areas of the vessel and proper masking of areas not to be coated, has been satisfactory accomplished.

Upon completion of all work to the satisfaction of the COR and Chief Mate or Chief Engineer, remove all equipment and materials, close up tank accesses with new gaskets, renewing any missing or damaged fasteners, and utilizing anti-seize on fasteners and tank opening flange and manhole cover flange. Leave all affected areas of the vessel as original. Any damage caused by ingress of grit, paint, or other contaminants shall be repaired/restored to satisfaction of COR.

Contractor shall dispose of all grit, scale, and waste generated in the course of blasting and cleaning operations in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations as applicable.

DELIVERA…