DrydockingAmendment1.docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

Amendment No. A001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

July 29, 2010

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ NO.

10-B-C0733

5. PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (if other than Item 6) CODE

U.S. Department of Transportation Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Contracting Office PO Box 520, 180 Andrews Street Massena, New York 13662

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, state and zip code)

DTSL55-10-B-C0733

X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

July 12, 2010

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

|X| The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers |_| is extended, |X| is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copy of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF OUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor |_| is not, |X| is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Invitation for Bid No. DTSL55-10-B-C0733 is hereby amended to make the following changes to the solicitation:

· Change the bid opening date to August 23, 2010 @ 3:00 pm.

· Remove Optional Requirement No. 2Q from the Bid Schedule, Page 6 of 50. If after inspection of the potable water tank, the Contractor and COTR determine that recoating of the interior of the tank is necessary, the Contractor shall submit a proposal for providing all labor and material to perform this additional work. Upon review and approval of the proposal and recoating system, a modification to the contract will be issued.

· Change Optional Requirement No. 1M. on the Bid Schedule, Page 4 of 50 to read:

1M. If required by the COTR, furnish and install new standard zinc anodes, Estimated 28 each.

· Remove Optional Requirement No. 2P from the Bid Schedule, Page 6 of 50. If replacement of anode and mastic material is required, the Contractor shall submit an itemized proposal. Upon review and approval of the proposal, a modification to the contract will be issued.

Continued on Page 2

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

Patricia L. White Contracting Officer

5B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY __________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

STANDARD FORM 30

Amendment No. A001 DTSL55-10-B-C0733

· Change the specifications in the Statement of Work, Clause 26, paragraph a., Page 20 of 26, to read:

26. BLAST CLEAN AND PAINTING.

a. General. The Contractor shall blast clean and paint the underwater body, boot top, and hull of the tug. This shall include floating the vessel off from the blocking and moving it such that the areas where the blocking contacted the hull can be blast cleaned and painted as specified.

· Incorporate questions and answers.

· Include Drawings No. B-925H-S17-1-1 and B-925H-S17-1-3

· Include pictures of the fendering of the barge.

INSTRUCTIONS: Replace Bid Schedule, Page 3-6 with Revised Bid Schedule Page 3-6

DRYDOCKING GATELIFTER AND TUG QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

QUESTION 1:

What coatings are on the A-Frame and boom on the Grasse River?

ANSWER:

Enamel Paint

QUESTION 2:

Are the decks to be painted also?

ANSWER:

Decks do not need to be painted. See Page 1 of this amendment for the revision of Item 26a.

QUESTION 3:

Our intent would be to drydock both vessels at the same time; therefore there would be no berthing charges. Do we leave those areas blank on the quote?

ANSWER:

Do not leave any blank areas. Put a zero in if there is no charge.

QUESTION 4:

Where is the space to be painted on the drawing?

ANSWER:

Page 4 of 50/11. Blast Clean and paint cargo hold ’35-39’ starboard side outboard. The hold is located just aft of the starboard spudwell. Cargo hold 35-39 is actually 2 holds and the approximate dimensions are: 8’ W x 10’ L x 12’ H and 4-5’ W x 10’ L x .12’ H with the starboard spud in the center of the outboard hold.

IFB No. DTSL55-10-B-C0733

REVISED

CONTINUATION OF BLOCKS FROM STANDARD FORM 1449:

ITEM UNIT NO DESCRIPTION PRICE TOTAL

Bidder to indicate below drydock facility’s exact location where work will be performed (must be within 400 nautical miles of Massena, New York to be considered responsive).

Street:______________________________________________ City, State, Country, Zip Code:__________________________ County:_____________________________________________ Congressional District:_________________________________

For the purpose of evaluation of bids, the Corporation will add $200.00 per nautical mile to the total of the bid submitted. The $200 per mile reflects the cost to the Corporation to deliver and return the Gatelifter to the Corporation’s Marine Base/Maintenance Facility. The Corporation will determine distance by utilizing published mileage rates.

1. BASIC REQUIREMENT

Furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials, except for Corporation-furnished materials as noted, and perform all work for drydocking the Corporation’s 300 ton capacity floating derrick Gatelifter “Grasse River” and for performing the required maintenance and repair work, as specified:

1A. Drydocking (Dock and Undock) FOR THE JOB $____________________ Bidders to incorporate drydock rental cost with each item’s price.

1B. Tug Docking Space FOR THE JOB $____________________ Bidders to provide price for docking Tug while work is being done on Gatelifter, if applicable.

1C. Blast Clean and Paint Entire Hull to Main Deck, Including Spud Wells.

( Note: If repair work is necessary, a modification to the contract will be issued.)

FOR THE JOB $____________________

1D. Remove Spuds, Blast Clean, Paint and Reinstall.

( Note: If repair work is necessary, a modification to the contract will be issued.)

FOR THE JOB $____________________

1E. Remove Zinc Anodes from Hull and Seabays prior to Blast Cleaning and Painting and Reinstall, upon completion.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

1F. Conduct Industry Standard Ultrasonic Testing of Hull to Gauge Hull Thickness and Extent of Pitting from the Waterline Portion of the Hull to the Bottom Plating.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

(Note: If necessary to replace/repair plating, a modification to the contract will be issued, if approved.)

Name of Offeror (Print or Type):_________________________ IFB No. DTSL55-10-B-C0733

REVISED

CONTINUATION OF BLOCKS FROM STANDARD FORM 1449:

1G. Conduct Industry Standard Ultrasonic Testing to Determine the Degree of Wear/Corrosion of Spuds and Spud Wells.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

1H. Clean and Inspect Seachest, Seachest Valves and Fire Pump Seacock.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

1I. Blast Clean and Paint Cargo Hold ’35-39’ Starboard Side Outboard.

FOR THE JOB $___________________

1J. Replace Oak Timbers in Skegs After Painting is completed.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1K. Power Tool Clean and Paint “A” Frame Support and Derrick Crane Boom.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

1L. Blast Clean and Paint Main Deck Area.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

1M. If Required by COTR, Furnish and Install New Standard Zinc Anodes.

Est. 28 Anodes $____________________

1N. If Required by COTR, Install New Corporation–Furnished Valves for 1H Above.

Est. 2 Valves $____________________

NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT-BASIC REQUIREMENT (ITEMS 1A THROUGH 1J)

NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT-BASIC REQUIREMENT (ITEMS 1A THROUGH 1J) AND OPTIONAL REQUIREMENT (ITEMS 1K THROUGH 1N)

IFB No. DTSL55-10-B-C0733

REVISED

CONTINUATION OF BLOCKS FROM STANDARD FORM 1449:

2. BASIC REQUIREMENT

Furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials, except for Corporation-furnished materials as noted, and perform all work for drydocking the Corporation’s Tug, Robinson Bay, and for performing the required maintenance and repair work, as specified:

2A. Drydocking (Dock and Undock) FOR THE JOB $____________________ Bidders to incorporate drydock rental cost with each item’s price.

2B. Gatelifter Docking Space Estimated___Day(s) $____________________ Bidders to provide price for docking Gatelifter while work is being done on Tug, if applicable.

2C. Blast Clean and Paint Underwater Body, Boot-Top and Freeboard.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2D. Remove Rudder, Inspect the Steering Carrier Bearing and Re-Install Rudder.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2E. Pull Propeller and Tailshaft, Inspect the Cutlass Bearing, Repack Stern Tube and Re-Install.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2F. Inspect Kort Nozzle and Repair Welds.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2G. Pressure Wash/Steam Clean Bilges.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2H. Install Six (6) Double Tube 48 Inch Flourescent Marine Grade Lamp Units in Engine Room.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2I. Clean and Inspect Potable Water Tank.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2J. Remove and Replace Aft Escape Hatch.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2K. Clean and Inspect Water Intake Guards to Five (5) Seachest Openings.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

Name of Offeror (Print or Type):_________________________ IFB No. DTSL55-10-B-C0733

REVISED

2L. Remove and Inspect CAPAC Cathodic Protection System and Reinstall After Painting is Completed. If replacement of material is required, the Contractor shall submit an itemized proposal. A modification to the contract will be issued if approved.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2M. Clean and Inspect Forward Fuel Tanks.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2N. If Required by COTR, Replace Cutlass Bearing With Corporation-Furnished Bearing.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2O. If Required by COTR, Remove and Reweld Stainless Steel Wear Ring on Kort Nozzle.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT-BASIC REQUIREMENT (ITEMS 2A THROUGH 2L)

NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT-BASIC REQUIREMENT (ITEMS 2A THROUGH 2L) AND OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (ITEMS 2M THROUGH 2O)

NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT-BASIC REQUIREMENT (ITEMS 1A THROUGH 1J AND 2A THROUGH 2L)

NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT-BASIC AND OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (ITEMS 1A THROUGH 1N AND 2A THROUGH 2O)

INSTRUCTIONS:

The offerors shall complete all items for the Basic and Optional Requirements Items 1A through 1N and 2A through 2O. The Corporation reserves the right to award only the Basic Requirements or the Basic Requirements and any combination of Optional Requirements 1K through 1N and 2M through 2O dependent on the results of inspection after drydocking and/or on funding availability for the project.