4804273_ANT_NY_CAMEL_REPAIR_SCOPE_-_revised_to_galvanized.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

SHORE INFRASTRUCTURE LOGISTICS COMMAND

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

CAMEL CHAIN REPAIRS

PSN: 4804273

AT

U. S. COAST GUARD ANT NEW YORK

BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY

(HUDSON COUNTY)

DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER CONSTRUCTION BRANCH CHIEF

A. A. JACOBS, BY DIRECTION

COMMANDING OFFICER

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT PROVIDENCE

300 METRO CENTER BOULEVARD

WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND 02886

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

Provide all services including, equipment, transportation and materials needed to install new camel chains and hardware at USCG, ANT New York, in Bayonne, New Jersey.

Contract work includes:

1.1.1 Disconnect and remove existing camel chains, shackles, eye bolts, and mounting hardware for the following Coast Guard Cutters: CGC PENOBSCOT BAY, CGC STURGEON BAY and CGC KATHERINE WALKER.

1.1.1.1 CGC PENOBSCOT BAY and CGC STURGEON BAY: Two camels per cutter thirty-five (35) feet long and three (3) feet wide.

1.1.1.2 CGC KATHERINE WALKER: Two camels forty-five feet (45) feet long, and two (2) feet wide.

1.1.2 Install new chain and shackles at the same location as shown herein and on contract drawing.

1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE

The term COR is an abbreviation for Contracting Officer’s Representative. The COR is designated by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 LOCATION

The specified work shall be performed at United States Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team New York, located at 85 Port Terminal Blvd, Slip 6, Bayonne NJ 07002.

1.4 SITE VISIT

All bidders are encouraged to visit the location of the work and to become familiar with all existing conditions under which the work is to be performed. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful bidder from furnishing the required materials or to complete the performance of all the work. Visits to the site may be coordinated with MKC James Jarden (201) 443-6257.

1.5 HOURS OF WORK

All Contractor work activities shall only be conducted between the hours of 0700 and 1630 local time, Monday through Friday, excluding all Federal Holidays. Work outside normal working hours must be submitted by a request in writing to the COR for approval not less than 48 hours in advance.

1.6 SEQUENCE OF WORK

The Contractor shall schedule his work to provide a minimum disruption to Coast Guard activities within the work area.

1.7 PERFORMANCE OF WORK

The Contractor shall commence work within ten (10) working days after receiving “Notice To Proceed” and must be completed within thirty (30) calendar days.

1.8 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

The Contractor will be working within an operational Coast Guard installation. The Contractor shall perform and conduct all work to minimize interference with Coast Guard Operations and become familiar with and obey fire and security regulations.

1.9 PIER LOAD RESTRICTIONS

Loading on the piers shall be limited to 200 psf or five (5) ton forklift.

1.10 INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall keep the COR fully informed of contract operations and plans so that the COR can arrange to be present at various times when work is performed. All work will be inspected and accepted by the COR.

1.10.1 FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

When work is complete and ready for final inspection, the Contractor shall notify the COR to schedule a final acceptance walk-thru.

1.10 UTILITIES

The Contractor shall supply all electrical, water, sanitary and other utilities that may be required.

1.11 TOILET FACILITIES

The Government will not permit the use of existing Coast Guard toilet facilities. The Contractor must supply all required portable sanitary facilities required at his cost.

1.12 STORAGE FACILITIES

The Government will provide an area for exterior storage for the Contractors use during Construction. Materials stored overnight shall be protected from damage and theft by the Contractor. The Government will not be responsible for the security of the Contractors storage material and equipment.

1.13 SUBMITTALS

Catalog cuts detailing the materials identified in Part 2 to be installed shall be submitted and approved prior to ordering, starting or installing any work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CAMEL CHAIN

The chain shall be 5/8” grade G30 galvanized steel marine mooring chain. Each camel has two chains for a total of twelve (12) chains. Each chain is approximately thirty (30) feet in length.

2.2 SHACKLES

5/8” grade G30 steel screw pin safety anchor shackle. Each chain has two (2) shackles for a total of 24 shackles.

2.3 EYE BOLTS AND HARDWARE

7/8” grade G30 galvanized steel eye bolt. The washer and lock nut should also be grade G30 galvanized steel. Each camel has two sets of mounting hardware for a total of twelve (12) sets.

2.4 ANCHOR SINKERS (CLUMPS)

The existing sinkers will be reused by the contractor. If any sinkers are in such deteriorated condition that they cannot be reused, the Government will furnish new sinkers to the contractor for installation.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

Title to Materials: All materials and equipment removed shall become property of the contractor and shall be removed from Government property. The Government will not be responsible for the condition or loss of, or damage to, such property after contract award.

Materials and equipment shall not be viewed by prospective purchasers or sold on the site.

3.2 INSTALLATION

Replace chain and as indicated. Install chain between the existing eyebolts attached to the pier and the existing sinkers under water with minimal slack. Install shackle pins securely and lock in place with seizing wire. Camels shall not drift away more than five

(5) feet from the pier after installation.

PART 4 GENERAL STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS:

4.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN;

Submit the APP in accordance to section 3 and 4 of this scope. Prepare the APP in accordance with COE EM-385-1-1 Table 1-1.

4.1.1 Contents of the Accident Prevention Plan:

4.1.1.1 Qualifications of competent and of qualified persons.

4.1.1.2 Dive Plan. Identify the qualified person’s name and qualifications, training, and experience. Delineate the qualified person’s authority to direct work stoppage in the event of hazardous conditions. Include procedure for rescue by contractor personnel and the coordination with emergency responders.

4.1.1.3 Fall Protection and Prevention. The plan shall address all fall hazards in the work place. It shall address how to protect and prevent workers from falling to the water. The plan shall include fall protection and prevention systems, rescue operations and monitoring methods.

4.2 Nothing contained in this specification shall release the Contractor from implementing programs and procedures that comply with the requirements of all applicable Federal, State, OSHA, and EPA standards and regulations.

PART 5 SKETCHES

See attached drawing.