DrydockingIFBsealedbid.docx

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

DTSL55-10-N-C0733

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2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

DTSL55-10-B-C0733

6. SOLICITATION

ISSUE DATE

July 12, 2010

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL: ►

a. NAME Teresa Helm Contract Specialist

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 315-764-3252

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

08/16/10@ 3:00PM

9. ISSUED BY

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

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

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|_| SMALL BUSINESS

|_| HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

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NAICS: 336611

SIZE STANDARD: 1,000 Emp

|_| a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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15. DELIVER TO CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

U.S. Department of Transportation Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation 180 Andrews Street Massena, New York 13662

Same as Block 9.

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE

OFFEROR

FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

DUNS Number ______________________________________

TELEPHONE NO.

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Finance Office PO Box 520, 180 Andrews Street Massena, New York 13662

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH

ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT

(For Govt. Use Only)

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

______ COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________

OFFER DATED ____________________. YOUR OFFER ON

SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

STANDARD FORM 1449

IFB No. DTSL55-10-B-C0733

CONTINUATION OF SF1449 – BLOCKS 17B – 25

1) Block 17B: REMITTANCE ADDRESS: If the remittance address is different from the mailing address, enter the remittance address below. Failure to provide this information may impact payment.

2) Blocks 19 through 24: SEE SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES BELOW.

This procurement is issued in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

CONTINUATION OF BLOCKS FROM STANDARD FORM 1449:

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):_________________________

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, Install New Zinc Anodes.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

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)

Name of Offeror (Print or Type):_________________________

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):_________________________

2L. Remove and Inspect CAPAC Cathodic Protection System and Reinstall After Painting is Completed.

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 $____________________

2P. If Required by COTR, Replace CAPAC Anodes, Capastic Material and Reference Electrode Assemblies.

FOR THE JOB $____________________

2Q. If Required by COTR, Recoat Interior of Potable Water Tank.

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 2Q)

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 2Q)

INSTRUCTIONS:

The offerors shall complete all items for the Basic and Optional Requirements Items 1A through 1N and 2A through 2Q. 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 2Q dependent on the results of inspection after drydocking and/or on funding availability for the project.

Name of Offeror (Print or Type):_________________________

SUBMITTALS:

The offeror shall submit with his/her bid:

· Drydock certification as described in Technical Provision 13 (b).

· Anticipated drydocking schedule for the Gatelifter and Robinson Bay. This is not an evaluation factor. It is for planning purposes only.

· Detailed Work Plan to define the order in which the work will be accomplished (including target dates for acquiring materials and equipment), details of work, and types of equipment to be used.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Contractor is responsible for all requirements shown, unless otherwise specifically noted as the Corporation’s responsibility. Failure to read the specifications will be at the Contractor’s risk, who will be responsible for properly estimating the cost and difficulty to successfully perform the work.

It shall be understood that values given in the specifications represent minimum or maximum acceptable values, as appropriate, if not specifically noted otherwise.

All Contractor personnel cooperating with Corporation personnel on this project shall communicate by use of the English language (both spoken and written).

Dock and sea trials will not be required.

1. AGENCY DESCRIPTION AND STATEMENT OF NEED.

The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials, except where noted, and perform all work for drydocking the Corporation’s Crane Derrick Barge Gatelifter , “Grasse River”, and the Corporation’s Tug, Robinson Bay, and for performing the required maintenance and repair work.

The Gatelifter has the following dimensions (approximate):

Length: 151 ft. – 7 ¾ in.

Breadth: 66 ft. – 1 ¾ in.

Molded Depth: 12 ft. 2 in.

The maintenance and repair work shall include blast cleaning and painting entire hull to main deck, including spud wells; removing, blast cleaning, painting and reinstalling spuds, removing zinc anodes from hull and seabays prior to blast cleaning and painting and reinstalling or replacing if required by COTR after painting is completed; conducting 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; conducting industry standard ultrasonic testing of spuds and spud wells; cleaning and inspecting seachest, seachest valves and fire pump seacock and replacing if required by COTR; replacing oak timbers in skegs after painting is completed, cleaning and inspecting ballast line suctions in each ballast tank; blast cleaning and painting cargo hold ’35-39’ starboard side outboard; power-tool cleaning and possibly painting of “A” frame support and derrick crane boom and blast cleaning and painting main deck area.

The Robinson Bay has the following dimensions (approximate):

Length: 103 ft. (31.39 m.)

Breadth: 27 ft. (8.22 m.)

Depth: 14’6” (4.41 m.)

The maintenance and repair work shall include blast cleaning and painting entire hull to main deck; removing rudder, inspecting carrier bearing and replacing if required by the COTR; pulling tail shaft, inspecting cutlass bearings and replacing if required by the COTR; inspect kort nozzle and repair if required by the COTR; pressure washing/steam cleaning bilges; installing six (6) double 48 Inch flourescent marine grade lamp units in engine room; cleaning and inspecting potable water tank; removing and replacing aft escape hatch; cleaning and inspecting water intake guards to five (5) seachest openings; removing and inspecting CAPAC cathodic protection system and reinstalling or replacing if required by the COTR after painting is completed; possibly cleaning and inspecting forward fuel tanks, and replace valves in sea chests.

2. REFERENCE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

Up to 3 sets of reference drawings and specifications will be furnished to the Contractor without charge upon request. Additional sets will be furnished at the cost of reproduction. The work shall conform to the following drawings which form a part of these specifications and are available from the SLSDC Marine Division, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 251 Fregoe Road, Post Office Box 520, Massena, New York 13662-0520:

GATELIFTER REFERENCE DRAWINGS

TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

General Arrangement Plans B-925H-59-0-1 (Alt. “A”)

General Arrangement STBD Elevation B-925H-59-0-2

General Arrangement Forward Elevation B-925H-59-0-3

Spud Well Details & Misc. Sections B-925H-S11-4-1 (Alt. “F”)

Transverse Sections B-925H-S11-11-1 (Alt. “G”)

Transverse Sections & Rake Trusses & Details B-925H-S11-11-2 (Alt. “H”)

Manhole with Raised Coaming B-925H-S16-2-101

Access Openings B-925H-S16-2-109

Spud Frame & Details B-925H-S17-1-4 (Alt. “K”)

Registered Tonnage Plan B-925H-S29-11-1

Main Ballast Sea Chest B-925H-S48-0-1 (Alt. “E”)

Hull Framing Bottom Plan B-925H-S11-1-1 (Alt. “H”)

Longitudinal Sections & Starboard Elevation B-925H-S11-1-2 (Alt. “N”)

Longitudinal Sections & Starboard Elevation B-925H-S11-1-2 (Alt. “N”)

Derrick “A” Frame B-925H-S17-1-1 (Alt. “F”)

Derrick Boom B-925H-S17-1-3 (Alt. “M”)

ROBINSON BAY REFERENCE DRAWINGS

TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

Tug “Alexander Wiley” Typical Sections EF-3

Rudder Arrangement & Detail GLT J4662-S22-02-01

Profile – Proposed Changes BMS-165-900-002

Shaft Coupling – Tug Robinson Bay GLT J4662-S43-1-1

Engine Room Plan - Tug Robinson Bay BMS-165-910-001

Propeller Nozzle - Tug Robinson Bay BMS-165-940-001

Lines and Offsets 336-13-1

General Arrangements & Deck Plans 336-1-1

Rudder Carrier 336-70-3

Tug “Alexander Wiley” Outboard Profile EF-1

Stern Tube & Bearings 336-72-1

Shafting Arrangement 336-71-1

Nozzle Installation Tug Robinson Bay BMS-165-915-001

CAPAC Cathodic Protection System Manual

3. EXISTING CONDITIONS AND/OR EXISTING FEATURES. The offeror acknowledges that he/she has satisfied himself/herself as to the conditions and work which must be performed on the Gatelifter and on the Tug, insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of both vessels, as well as from information presented on the reference drawings, contract drawings, and these specifications. The offeror is responsible for properly acquainting himself/herself with the available information and existing conditions and for accurately estimating the cost and difficulty to successfully perform the work.

4. SITE VISITS/VESSEL INSPECTIONS.

Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to inspect the Gatelifter and the Tug, while they are docked at the Corporation’s Maintenance Facility in Massena, New York, prior to entering a bid, to determine the extent of work required. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful offeror of the responsibility for completion of the intended work. Arrangements for a site visit must be made with the Marine Division by calling (315) 764-3215 (no collect calls). Any expense involved in the site visits/vessel inspections will be borne by the offeror.

5. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and materials, except where noted as being the Corporation’s responsibility, for the satisfactory completion of this contract. All Contractor-furnished equipment and materials shall be of recent manufacture, new, unused, of good marine quality, and with unexpired shelf lives. The Contractor is required to furnish all tools and equipment necessary for each bench trade.

6. CORPORATION FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.

The following items are considered Corporation-furnished property and will be shipped to the Contractor during drydocking:

ITEM/DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

GATELIFTER

Valves and Nipples for Sea Chest/Firepump As Required, based on inspection

ROBINSON BAY

Aft Hatch 1 Each

Cutlass Bearing 1 Each

7. QUALITY CONTROL.

The Contractor has the sole responsibility for completing the work in strict conformance with these specifications and in a professional, workmanlike manner. He/she shall assure that the latest applicable occupational safety and health standards are conformed with and that his/her personnel are competent and adequately supervised.

8. PERFORMANCE

a. Time of Performance.

weeks from the date the Gatelifter and the Tug are delivered to the drydock. Completion shall include removal of all Contractor-owned tools, equipment, etc., as well as Contractor removal and proper disposal of all scrap, rubbish, and hazardous/non-hazardous materials resulting from the work.

· The Corporation intends to deliver the Gatelifter and Tug at the same time. If the above time frames can not be met, the bidder shall include a revised schedule with his/her bid.

b. Place of Performance.

(1) Work shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility as indicated in the bid schedule. Work shall not be performed at any other location, unless a change in location has been approved, in writing, by the Contracting Officer. (see TAR Clause 1252.215-70, Key Personnel and/or Facilities).

c. Responsibility

(1) The Contractor shall be responsible for the Gatelifter and the Tug from the point of delivery to the Contractor until final inspection and acceptance and return to the Corporation following completion of the work. Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor assumes the risk of, and shall be responsible for any loss of, destruction of, or damage to Government property upon its delivery to the Contractor.

9. ACCESSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR’S FACILITY.

The Contractor shall provide a facility accessible from a navigable waterway at which a tug and barge can safely arrive, lie afloat, and depart at all states of the water and at any time, day or night. The facility and its approaches shall have a minimum water depth of 15 feet (4.6m).

10. ACCESS TO GATELIFTER AND TUG.

A reasonable number of Corporation representatives shall, as authorized by the Contracting Officer, have, at all reasonable times, admission to the plant, and access to the tug to perform and fulfill their respective obligations to the Corporation on a noninterference basis. The Contractor shall make reasonable arrangements with the Corporation, as identified and authorized by the Contracting Officer, to be given admission to the Contractor’s facilities and access to the tug, as well as to office space, work areas, storage or shop areas, or other facilities and services, necessary for performance of their respective responsibilities and reasonable to their performance.

These include access to a desk at which a Corporation representative can review and prepare reports and to a telephone, facsimile machine, and copier. The Corporation will be responsible for telephone charges. Corporation personnel shall be required to comply with all Contractor rules and regulations governing personnel at its ship yard, including those relative to safety and security.

The Gatelifter and Tug, their equipment, movable stores, cargo, or other materials shall not be considered Corporation-furnished property.

11. REMOVAL OR DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES-APPLICABLE LICENSES AND PERMITS.

As stated in TAR Clause 1252.223-70, Removal of Hazardous Substances-Applicable Licenses and Permits (DEC 1997), the Contractor shall possess all licenses and permits required by Federal, State, and local laws to perform hazardous substance(s) removal or disposal services. If the Contractor does not currently possess these documents, it shall obtain all requisite licenses and permits within ten (10) days after the date of award. The

Contractor shall provide evidence of said documents to the Contracting Officer or designated Government representative prior to commencement of work under the contract.

12. REQUIRED INSURANCE.

The Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain the following kinds of insurance with respect to performance under the contract. The insurance certificate must provide the name of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and the contract number as specifically insured. In accordance with Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR) Clause 1252.217-76, Liability and Insurance (OCT 1994), the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of insurance for the duration of the contract, including:

13. INDEMNIFICATION FOR ACCESS TO VESSEL.

Notwithstanding any other clause of the contract, the Contractor agrees to allow officers, employees, and associates of the Corporation, admission to the Contractor’s facilities and access to the Gatelifter and Tug without any further request for indemnification from any party, which has not been previously included in the contract price.

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS:

14. DRYDOCKING.

a. General. The Contractor shall schedule the drydocking and refloating during normal working hours. He/she shall ensure that the vessels will remain stable for the duration of the entire docking, repair work, and undocking operation and that acceptable block loadings are not exceeded. The Contractor shall maintain the vessels in drydock as specified in Naval Ships Technical Manual Chapter 997 (NSTM). At the time of the Gatelifter and the Tug’s arrival at the Contractor’s drydocking facility, the Corporation Contracting Officer’s

Technical Representative (COTR) along with the contractor’s representative(s) shall review the drawings and discuss docking arrangements. The drawings show the existing and proposed locations of bulkheads, sea chests, tranducers, and interferences. Modifications required to the docking arrangement in order to accomplish any work shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

The Contractor shall provide services while the Gatelifter is in drydock as follows:

(1) Shore power at 480 volts, 3 phase, 50 – 100 amps;

(2) Fire inspection and protection; and,

(3) Security by normal roving patrol.

The Contractor shall provide services while the Tug is in drydock as follows:

(1) Shore power at 480 volts, 60 cycles AC;

(Note: If the Contractor wants to use the outlets on the tug, 480 volts, 3 phase, will be required);

(2) Fresh Potable water;

(3) Fire inspection and protection; and,

(4) Security by normal roving patrol.

The Contractor shall have at all times adequate fire extinguishing equipment available and shall have on duty at all times personnel trained and experienced in the use of such equipment.

The Contractor shall at all times take precautions to ensure that the existing equipment/machinery is protected and kept clean and free of blast grit, dirt, paint, etc., while in drydock. Any damage to the Corporation’s equipment or machinery while in drydock shall immediately be repaired or replaced, if unrepairable, to its original condition. All repairs will be to the satisfaction of the COTR at no cost to the Corporation.

b. Drydock Certification. The Contractor shall provide a sound graving or floating drydock or marine railway capable of accommodating vessels with the displacement and dimensions of the Gatelifter and Tug. As used in these specifications, all references to drydock facilities shall apply to graving drydocks, floating drydocks, or marine railways. The Contractor shall provide qualified docking personnel and a qualified Dockmaster. The drydock and docking equipment shall be capable of docking and undocking the Gatelifter and Tug at all ranges of tidal conditions. The Contractor’s drydock shall be certified safe for drydocking U.S. Naval ships in accordance with referenced Military standard MIL-STD-1625C, or shall be certified by a registered Professional Engineer as capable of safely docking the Gatelifter and Tug.

c. Access to Hull Fittings. The Contractor shall ensure that no obstructions exist between the surface of the drydock and the hull openings or fittings. Ample horizontal and vertical clearances shall be provided for removal and replacement of transducers and other appendages whether or not such removals and replacements are ordered.

d. Block Examination. Prior to docking the vessels, the Contractor shall ensure that all blocking is satisfactorily placed. Immediately upon completing the docking procedures, blocks shall be examined for good contact and shimmed as necessary to assure good block contact with the vessel’s hull. If any tendency to strain or damage the vessels is observed during docking, the Contractor shall flood the dock and take corrective action. Upon completion of any corrective measures, the Contractor shall brief the Corporation’s COTR and/or Inspector about these measures prior to continuing with the docking procedure.

e. Hull Cleaning. Within 2 hours of drydocking, before the marine growth has had a chance to dry, the Contractor shall clean the entire underwater hull of both vessels of all marine growth, dirt, and loose paint. The Contractor shall use a high-pressure, freshwater wash supplemented by stiff bristle brushes and scrapers. The Contractor shall not use chemical additives in the high-pressure, fresh-water wash.

f. Temporary Protective Coverings. The Contractor shall place drain channels in operating overboard discharge to direct discharges away from the hull. The Contractor shall install wooden plugs or coverings in sea chest spool pieces and other overboard discharges to prevent blast grit or paint from entering them.

g. Records. The Contractor shall record the following information in a report to the Corporation’s COTR and Contracting Officer: Separate reports are required for each vessel.

(1) Upon docking; the exact time the vessel’s bow crosses the drydocking sill;

(2) Exact time pumping of the dock is commenced;

(3) Exact time the vessel’s hull contracts the blocks;

h. Routine Inspection. Upon completion of the underwater hull wash, the Contractor shall notify the Corporation’s COTR and/or Inspector for the purpose of performing a joint underwater hull inspection of each vessel. The Contractor shall not conduct sandblasting nor painting work until after the initial underwater body survey has been completed. The Contractor shall begin the inspection as soon as possible after docking and shall complete it within 48 hours of docking. The Contractor shall submit a written report of the inspection noting defects and recommend repair proposals with estimates within 24 hours of the completion of the inspection. Estimates shall go to the Corporation’s COTR and Contracting Officer.

i. Installation of Interferences and Removal of Protective Coverings. After all underwater body work has been completed; the Contractor shall reinstall all interferences removed for hull cleaning and remove all temporary protective coverings on both vessels. The following details shall apply:

(1) The Contractor shall touch up all paint disturbed during installation of interferences; and

(2) Remove protective coverings and install the sea chest strainer prior to undocking.

j. Refloating. After all repair work has been completed, the Contractor shall undock the vessels. The following details shall apply:

(1) Written notice of estimated time of undocking shall be given to the Corporation’s COTR and/or Inspector 3 business days prior to the undocking. Undocking shall be scheduled during the Contractor’s normal working hours.

(2) Prior to undocking, the Contractor shall confer with the Corporation’s COTR and/or Inspector to confirm the status of each underwater body to ensure that:

(a) All paint is dry in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;

(b) The transducers are uncovered (Tug only);

(c) The sea chest strainer is in place; and,

(d) The sea valve is in place and closed.

Prior to undocking, the Contractor shall submit a written check-off list to the Corporation’s COTR and Contracting Officer, confirming the previously listed work has been completed.

k. Undocking Operations. For undocking operations, the Contractor shall provide personnel, with appropriate communications to the Contractor’s Dockmaster, who are located at the sea valve and other items which have been overhauled, to tighten leaking sea valve piping flanges and valve bonnets or to terminate flooding of the dock if necessary. Undocking shall be carried out as specified in NSTM chapter 997.

(1) Reports. All reports required by this item shall be submitted in hard copy or electronically in Microsoft Word. Hard copy, (in duplicate), shall be printed on letterhead or on a Contractor-supplied form suitable for the required report. Reports shall contain the required readings or observations, the date and time taken, and the name and signature of the individual making the reading or observation. The required reports are as follows:

(a) Block inspection;

(b) Recording significant drydocking events;

(c) Results of inspection and recommended repair proposals and estimates for the underwater body;

(d) Results of inspections and recommended repair proposals and estimates for sea chest, valves, etc.; and,

(e) Results of inspections prior to undocking the vessel.

15. TUG DOCKING FACILITIES.

The Corporation intends to deliver both the Gatelifter and Tug at the same time to the Contractor’s facilities for drydocking and repair. Sufficient dock space shall be provided by the Contractor to accommodate both the Gatelifter and Tug. If both vessels are not in drydock concurrently, space will be necessary to moor one vessel while the other is in drydock. Both vessels will be picked up upon completion of all work required by this contract at the same time.

The dock shall be appropriately fendered to prevent damage to the Gatelifter or Tug during berthing and storage and shall be equipped with cleats/bollards to adequately secure the Gatelifter and the Tug.

ITEM NO. 1 (GATELIFTER)

16. BLAST CLEAN AND PAINT GATELIFTER.

a. General. The Contractor shall blast clean and paint the hull of the Gatelifter up to the main deck including the spuds and spud wells. This shall include floating the vessel off from the blocking and moving it such that the areas where the blocking contracted the hull can be blast cleaned and painted as specified.

b. Equipment Protection. All surfaces not requiring blast cleaning and painting shall be adequately protected from damage. Furthermore, it will be necessary to protect all of the winches and wire rope on the Gatelifter from the blast grit. It is not only imperative that none of the winches, sheaves or wire rope be contacted by the blast grit stream but also that no grit contacts any of the winches and wire rope. Proper operation is critical for SLSDC missions. Also, the lubricant on the wire ropes would collect grit particles; and when operated, the ropes and all of the associated components would be damaged.

c. Surface Preparation. Blast clean all exterior surfaces of the hull from the deck down and all ferrous appendages to a “white metal” condition in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council, SSPCSP5 Standards. Any surfaces showing traces of oil or grease shall be solvent cleaned prior to blast cleaning. The Contractor shall take all precautions to prevent damage to machinery and surfaces not requiring blast cleaning and to prevent dust from settling into any adjacent films of wet paint. As soon after cleaning as practicable, and prior to formation of any form of corrosion from atmospheric moisture or other causes, all blast-cleaned metal surfaces to be painted shall be cleaned of dust and coated. Blasted surfaces shall be cleaned by vacuuming or blowing residue (i.e., removed coatings, blast grit, etc.) from all surfaces prior to commencement of any painting. If blow-off techniques are employed, air lines shall have adequate oil filters and water traps to ensure that no oil or water is deposited on surfaces to be painted. Failure to comply with these requirements will mean reblasting of these surfaces and/or washing these surfaces with solvent to remove oil deposits. Under no circumstances shall blasted surfaces be left longer than eight (8) hours before priming. If rust bloom is detected within the eight (8) hour period, the Contractor shall re-blast the affected area prior to applying the first coat of paint.

d. Paint Application (applicable to both the Gatelifter and Tug).

(1) General. All work shall be done in a workmanlike manner so that the finished surfaces will be free from runs, drips, ridges, waves, laps, pinholes, unnecessary marks, and film defects. Gloss and colors of the films shall be uniform throughout the job. All coats shall be applied in such a manner as to produce an even film of uniform thickness within the specified parameters. Areas of work found to have less than the minimum dry film thickness specified shall be recoated to attain the specified thickness. Areas of the work found to have more than the maximum dry film thickness specified may, at the discretion of the COTR, be required to be removed by re-blasting followed by reapplication of the full system within the specified dry film thickness tolerances. Edges, corners, crevices, welds, bolts, nuts, and rivets shall receive special attention to ensure that they receive an adequate thickness of paint. All painting shall be done by thoroughly experienced workers. Care shall be exercised during spraying to hold the nozzle perpendicular to and sufficiently close to the surface being painted to avoid excessive evaporation of the volatile constituents and loss of material into the air or the bridging over of crevices and corners. Spray equipment shall be equipped with mechanical agitators, pressure gauges, and pressure regulators. Nozzles shall be of proper size. Spray painting shall be supplemented with brushing or other means where necessary to properly coat crevices, pockets, and all other surfaces which cannot be satisfactorily coated by spray.

The Contractor shall use Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) to control hazardous air pollutants during shipbuilding and ship repair (surface coating) operations. This is in accordance with Section 112 of the Clean Air Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants).

(2) Paint Labeling, Storage, Mixing and Delivery. All paint shall be mixed and thinned so that when applied it shall provide a smooth, even surface. Each individual container of paint shall be shaken or mechanically stirred thoroughly immediately prior to being emptied into the sprayer reservoir. Paints shall be thoroughly stirred and kept at a uniform consistency during application. The paint shall not be exposed to freezing temperatures. Paint shall be delivered to the job in unbroken containers which shall show the designated name, formula, or specification number, batch number, color, any special directions, manufacturer and date of manufacture, all of which shall be plainly legible at the time of use. The contractor shall record quantities and their respective batch numbers for each element of the paint system used and submit this record to both the Corporation’s COTR and Contracting Officer.

(3) Painting Conditions. The paint shall be applied only to surfaces which are completely free of moisture as determined by sight or touch. While any painting is being done, the temperature of the surfaces to be painted and of the atmosphere in contact therewith, shall be maintained at or above 50o F. (10o C.). Paint, when applied, shall be approximately the same temperature as that of the surface on which it is applied; but in any event, the temperature of the paint shall not be lower than 50o F. (10o C.). The relative humidity shall be less than 85% during painting.

(4) Directions for Paint Application. The Contractor’s complete painting operation shall be in strict accordance with the paint manufacturer’s instructions. The paint shall be applied by means of a Graco or equivalent airless spray machine; however, it is to be understood that all areas inaccessible to spray painting shall be coated by brushing. Each spray coat of paint contemplated by these specifications shall consist of a preliminary, extra spray pass on edges, corners, interior angles, seams, crevices, junctions joining members, rivets, weld lines, and similar surface irregularities followed by an overall coat. The application of another coat of paint shall not cause such film irregularities as lifting or loss of adhesion of the undercoat; and the undercoat shall have dried sufficiently so as not to retard the drying of the next coats. At all times prior to final acceptance of the work, all coats of all painted surfaces shall be unscarred and completely integral at the time of the application of all succeeding coats. When in the opinion of the COTR and/or Inspector it becomes necessary, the integrity and continuity of all coats, including coats which have been damaged unduly or otherwise deteriorated, shall be re-established by retouching or repainting using paints identical with those being maintained. At the time of the application of each successive coat, undercoats shall be cleaned of dust, grease, or any other foreign matter which might adversely affect intercoat adhesion.

(5) Paint Inspection. All painting operations will be inspected for compliance with these specifications and the manufacturer’s instructions; and each coat and/or the completed paint system will be visually inspected and tested for imperfections by the COTR and/or Inspector accompanied by the Contractor. In this regard, the total dry film thickness and adhesion shall be checked and documented by the Contractor after each coat. As certain film thickness, adhesion, and pin hole testing may scar the newly painted surfaces, touch up after inspection will be necessary and shall be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Corporation.

e. Gatelifter Coating System: Paints conforming to the following specifications shall be applied at the dry film thickness as follows (Military Specifications, MIL):

(1) First Coat: Epoxy Primer conforming with MIL-P-24441, Formula 150, to a minimum dry film thickness of 0.051 mm. (2.0 mils) – 0.076 mm. (3.0 mils). The drying time for the primer shall not be less than 8 hours and no more than 72 hours prior to recoating;

(2) Second Coat: Epoxy Gray conforming with MIL-P-24441, Formula 151, to a minimum dry film thickness of 0.051 mm. (2.0 mils) – 0.076 mm. (3.0 mils);

(3) Third Coat: Epoxy white conforming with MIL-P-24441, Formula 152, to a minimum dry film thickness of 0.051 mm. (2.0 mils) – 0.076 mm. (3.0 mils);

(4) Fourth and Fifth Coats: Anti-Fouling Black Vinyl top coats conforming to MIL-P-15931, Formula 129A, to a minimum dry film thickness of 0.051 mm. (2.0 mils) per I) coat for a minimum dry film thickness of 0.102 mm. (4.0 mils).

NOTE:

1. Extreme care must be taken to assure that the anti-fouling black vinyl is applied over the epoxy within the required timeframe to assure good intercoat adhesion.

2. The anti-fouling black vinyl (i.e., the fourth and fifth coats) shall be applied from the bottom of the hull to the 6.5 ft. draft line and to the waterline on the spuds. The area above this shall receive one (1) coat of Epoxy Black conforming with MIL-P-24441 to a dry film thickness of 0.051 mm (2.0 mils) – 0.076 mm (3.0 mils).

3. All draft markings and vessel identification markings and homeport lettering shall be painted with two (2) coats of white vinyl-alkyd enamel.

f. Curing. Curing periods between coats and after the final coat, prior to immersion, shall be based on climatic conditions and shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

17. REMOVE, BLAST CLEAN, PAINT AND REINSTALL SPUDS.

a. General. The Gatelifter is equipped with two spuds used to secure the derrick barge. The Contractor shall remove the spuds, blast clean and paint them and reinstall them after painting of the spud wells is completed.

18. REMOVE ZINC ANODES FROM HULL AND SEABAYS. INSPECT, REPLACE (AS NEEDED) AND REINSTALL UPON COMPLETION.

a. General. The Contractor shall remove and inspect all anodes and make recommendations as to their disposition. All work for reinstallation of the anodes shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended installation details. The Contractor shall be responsible for proper installation of anodes on the hull and seabays.

19. CONDUCT ULTRASONIC TESTING OF GATELIFTER HULL TO GAUGE HULL THICKNESS AND EXTENT OF HULL PITTING.

a. General. The Contractor shall conduct industry standard ultrasonic testing of hull to properly gauge hull thickness and extent of pitting from the waterline portion of the hull to the bottom plating of the derrick barge. Banding samples to be taken approximately every 2-3 feet. The Contractor shall perform ultrasonic thickness testing on the spuds and spud wells to determine degree of the wear/corrosion and necessity for steel replacement. This testing shall be done at locations as agreed to by the Contractor and the COTR and a written report with appropriate sketches showing the test locations shall be provided within 2 working days after the testing is completed to the Corporation’s COTR.

20. STEEL REPLACEMENT.

a. General. After review of the ultrasonic thickness test results by the Corporation COTR, a decision will be made with respect to any required steel replacement in the hull areas.

b. Removal and Replacement. Any steel that the Contractor is directed to replace shall be removed and replaced such that no undue stresses will be introduced into the structure. All steel shall be replaced in accordance with the reference drawings which show the original construction. All edge preparation and welding shall be in accordance with ABS (American Bureau of shipping) rules. Welders shall be certified by either AWS (American Welding Society) or ABS for the positions and material sizes to be utilized. Welder certifications shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to commencing work.

21. CLEAN AND INSPECT SEA CHEST, SEA CHEST VALVE AND FIRE PUMP SEACOCK.

a. General. The Contractor shall clean and inspect valves and nipples for the sea chest as shown on Drawing No. B-925H-S48-0-1. If replacement is required, the Corporation shall furnish the required valves, nipples & seacocks.

22. BLAST CLEAN AND PAINT CARGO HOLD 35-39 STARBOARD SIDE OUTBOARD.

a. General. The Cargo Hold shall be blast cleaned and painted in accordance with clause 16 of these Technical Provisions. All applicable safety regulations with respect to performing blast cleaning and painting operations in confined spaces must be strictly adhered to. The Contractor may cut holes in the deck or cut off vent pipes as required to provide adequate access to the ballast tanks for blast cleaning and painting operations, as approved by the COTR. Any such removals must be replaced in accordance with the reference drawings/original construction.

b. Removal and Replacement. All new steel and any surfaces on which the existing coatings are damaged shall be cleaned and painted to return them to their original condition or a condition as specified.

c. Paints to be Applied. Paints conforming to the following specifications shall be applied at the dry film thicknesses as follows:

· First Coat – Epoxy green primer conforming with Mil-P-24441, Formula 150 to a dry film thickness of 2.0 mils (0.051 mm.) – 3.0 mils (0.076 mm.).

· Second and Third Coats – Epoxy intermediate coats conforming with Mil-P-2441/7, Formula 156, to dry film thicknesses of 2.0 mils (0.051 mm.) - 3.0 mils (0.076 mm.) per coat for a minimum dry film thickness of 4.0 mils (0.076 mm.)

· Fourth Coat – Epoxy white topcoat conforming with Mil-P-24441, Formula 152, to a dry film thickness of 2.0 mils (0.051 mm.) – 3.0 mils (0.076 mm.).

23. REPAIR AND REPLACE, DAMAGED FENDERING ON FORWARD END OF GATELIFTER.

a. General. The Contractor shall remove, repair and re-install forward vertical fendering on derrick barge. The reinstallation shall be coordinated with hull painting to ensure proper application to all potentially exposed surface areas. If required, SLSDC may furnish necessary wood fenderings.

OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (GATELIFTER)

24. POWER TOOL CLEAN AND PAINT DERRICK “A” FRAME AND BOOM.

a. General. The Contractor shall clean and paint the derrick “A” frame and boom on the Gatelifter.

Areas that are corroded and where the existing coatings are bubbled or loose shall be removed to bare steel by power tool cleaning in accordance with SSPC-SP3 and the remainder of the surfaces to be painted shall be cleaned of all surface contamination and surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations. The power tool cleaned areas shall be primed and these structures shall be painted to match the existing color schemes. The primer shall be designed for application over power tool cleaned surfaces and shall be applied in a single coat at a minimum dry film thickness (DFT) of 1.5 mils. These structures shall be coated with two (2) coats of a paint designed to adhere directly to the primer used and to the paint that is on these structures to provide a total minimum DFT of 3 mils for the two (2) coats. The top coats shall be paints that are designed to perform and not chalk under exposure to the sun (note: the existing coatings are chalked). The coatings used shall be subject to the approval of the COTR and the Contractor may want to perform an adhesion test to insure the top coat will adhere properly as it is not known what the existing top coat is. Coatings shall be applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the applicable section of Paragraph 16. “Blast and Clean Gatelifter”. All wire ropes and sheaves shall be protected to insure that the materials removed by power tool cleaning do not land on these surfaces and all surfaces that are not being painted shall be protected from overspray.

25. BLAST CLEAN AND PAINT MAIN DECK.

a. General. The Contractor shall blast clean and paint the main deck in accordance with the applicable provisions of Clause 16 of these Technical Provisions or “Best Painting Practices” as clearly specified and defined by the contractor for the job. The requirements for blast cleaning the deck shall vary from those in Clause 16 in that a “near white metal” condition in accordance with SSPC-SP10 will be required. While performing this work, additional precautions to protect items on the deck and rigging will be necessary to assure that these items are not damaged by blasting and/or painting operations. As previously stated, it is critical that the blast stream does not impact any of the wire ropes and that none of the blast grit be allowed to contact the wire ropes.