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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

HSCG85-12-R-P45K00

Dockside Repairs of CGC SHERMAN (WHEC 720)

Amendment No. 0001

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

a.

The answers to the following Request for Clarifications are as follows:

QUESTION: D-15, Turbid Water Overboard Piping Renew, paragraph 3.3, IAW

Paragraph 3.3 contractor is tasked to flush all new and disturbed piping with clean fresh water for five minutes (or until debris is removed, whichever occurs first). Contractor can flush the new section of piping from the check valve to the first new flange at the waster sleeve section. Contractor will not be able to flush the waster sleeve section to the actual overboard penetration without welding a fitting to the outside hull. Contractor will still flush from the check valve flange up to the first flange at the waster sleeve. Is it acceptable for contractor to hand/mechanical clean the waster sleeve and the actual overboard penetration to remove debris vice flushing?

ANSWER: Please see Revision No. 3 of the specification. Revision 3 of the Specification is hereby incorporated and can be downloaded from www.fbo.gov.

QUESTION: D-15, Turbid Water Overboard Piping Renew, Contractor is tasked to renew Turbid Water Overboard piping. There is no location listed in work specification other than paragraph 4.1 which states starboard side. What compartment is the Turbid Water Overboard piping located and approximately what frame number.

ANSWER: Please see Revision No. 3 of the specification. Revision 3 of the Specification is hereby incorporated and can be downloaded from www.fbo.gov.

QUESTION: D-15, Turbid Water Overboard Piping Renew, paragraph 4.1; Paragraph 4.1 states the work for the Turbid Water Overboard piping may need to be plugged. Approximately how high above or below the water line is the overboard located.

ANSWER: Please see Revision No. 3 of the specification. Revision 3 of the Specification is hereby incorporated and can be downloaded from www.fbo.gov.

QUESTION: Various missing references. The following drawings were not on the CD provided:

D-17; 378-FRAM-W 512-20, REV -HVAC A&D ENGINE ROOM CONTROL BOOTH

D-28; 378-FRAM-W 625-2, REV - CASINGS, AIRPORT

D-28; 378-FRAM-W 625-3, REV - CASINGS, WINDOW

D-28; 378-FRAM-W 625-4, REV - WINDOW CASINGS – PILOT HOUSE SCHEDULE & DETAILS

D-28; 378-FRAM-W 625-5, REV - FIXED LIGHT & WINDOW LIST

O-33; 378-FRAM-W 593-3, REV - SEWAGE AND TRANSFER SYS AFT FRAME 192 A&D

ANSWER: A new CD with the cited drawings & references were sent out to the prospective offerors. The CD was sent out via Federal Express on 03 Nov 2011.

QUESTION: D-08, Potable water Pneumatic Tank Relief Valve Renew, paragraph 3.2.1, reference 378-FRAM-E 533-1 does not provide the technical data/ordering information for the relief valves listed in paragraph 3.2.1. Please provide the technical data/ordering information for the relief valves listed in paragraph 3.2.1.

ANSWER: A new CD with the cited drawings & references were sent out to the prospective offerors. The CD was sent out via Federal Express on 03 Nov 2011.

QUESTION: D-28, Air Port Repairs, paragraph 3.4.2.1.1, because of thr potential problems with water hose testing as far as containment and water being spilled in the harbor, contractor is bidding to accomplish air hose test with 90 PSI air through a 3/8” nozzle held at 10” from structure, verifying with soap suds on opposite side to detect leakage. Accept information air hose test in lieu of water hose test.

ANSWER: Coast guard accepts proposal for air hose test in lieu of water hose test.

QUESTION: D-20, Fan Room 2-32-1-0 Duct Renewal & Preservation, paragraph 3.2; paragraph 3.2 identifies vent ducting to be replaced from preheater 3-42-1 to the top of supply fan motor S2-38-1. Using drawing 512-011 sheet 3A, contractor is unable to identify Preheater 3-42-1 to determine ducting for replacement. Fan room runs from frame 32 to Frame 40. This is also second Deck. Preheater called out is 3-42-1.

ANSWER: The specification had an error. The pre-heater in question is actually 2-34-1, located in the Fan room 2-32-1-Q. Also, the ducting needs to be renewed only up to the bottom of the supply fan, not to the top of the fan.

b.

All other terms and conditions cited on the solicitation remain unchanged.