HSCG40-17-Q-P30972_Q&A.pdf

HSCG40-17-Q-P30972: Q&A

Question 1: WORK ITEMS 5: Rub Rail

3.5.1 The Contractor shall apply sealant to the top and bottom of each renewed rub rail in accordance with CG Drawing 47B-MLB 611-020.

There is no scope of work about installing the rub rails inner sealant as shown on BP#47B MLB 611-020 Rev H sheet 3 of 3 items 8 & 9. Has this been changed and only needing the outer sealant as called out for?

USCG Answer: The Contractor is required to apply sealant to the top and bottom edges as well as the sealing surfaces shown in the drawing MPB 611-020. The CG is requiring the full coat installation of sealant between the rub rail and hull surface.

Question 2: WORK ITEM 11: Main Diesel Engine, Remove and Install

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to remove and install the engine.

Is the work item supposed to cover both the port and starboard engines?

USCG Answer: Work item is for removal and installation of both part and stbd engines. Attached revised Statement of Work addresses this clear.

Question 3: WORK ITEM 13: Cardan Shaft(s), Overhaul

Is there a standard overhaul procedure, and is there a list of parts to be renewed for them?

USCG Answer: Addressed in revised Statement of Work.

Question 4: WORK ITEM 18: Sea Valves, Renew

Is the contractor to renew just the Cross Over Valve or the complete kit?

USCG Answer: Just the valve, not the complete kit.

Question 5: Sea Strainers - Simplex (All Sizes), Clean and Inspect

3.2.3 Reassemble. After completion and acceptance by the Coast Guard Inspector, reassemble all strainers. Renew all hardware with nickel-copper alloy (Monel) fasteners.

Are we to renew fasteners with in kind material?

USCG Answer: Yes

Question 6: WORK ITEM 25: U/W Body, Preserve (100%)

3.2.2.1 Underwater hull. The hull bottom shall not be painted except for an area directly above the propellers. Paint shall be applied from the aft edge of each strut to the transom between the inboard and outboard engine girders (for a total of 31.0” between the girders) with the system specified for “U/W Body and Boot-Top, Aluminum Hull (in waters with limited fouling)” in SFLC Std Spec 6310, Appendix A (Cutter and Boat Exterior Painting Systems).

USCG Answer: We have removed secondary para 3.2.2.1 in revised Statement of Work.

Question 7: WORK ITEM 31: Hull Identification Markings, Apply

Just to verify description of the “LOGO” and is the item below the only item to be renewed that is in the red P&S racing stripe?

USCG Answer: Yes, the only decals requiring renewal are the port and stbd CG Shields located on the CG stripes on the bow.