RFC_1-16_-_Answered.docx

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0708___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__2.1.3__________________

TITLE: _Ship’s Master Clock Upgrade and Slave Clocks Installation_____

QUESTION:

Reference 2.1.3, Technical Manual, MC6-21-100(574-403), Simplex 6351 and 6400 Time Control Centers Technical Manual, is missing from the references provided. Please provide a copy of this reference.

ANSWER: Requested technical manual is provided.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0102___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__various__________________ TITLE: _General Steel and Piping Repairs_____

QUESTION:

Paragraph 7.1: Please provide more detail on the hydro-pneumatic tank (make, model, dimensions, material, etc.) or provide a drawing give us this information

Paragraph 7.1.7: What size/SCH/material is the pipe to be replaced?

Paragraph 7.1.8: Please provide more detail on the tank relief valve we are to procure.

Paragraph 7.1.9: Please provide more detail on the material we are replacing in this paragraph (size/material/etc.)

Paragraph 7.2: What material/SCH is the pipe?

Paragraph 7.3: What material/SCH is the pipe?

ANSWER:

Work item has been revised in its entirety. Revision includes removal of requirement to replace the hydro-pneumatic tank and clarification of the requirements for pipe replacement.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0108___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.8__________________

TITLE: _Ballast Tank Piping and Valve Repairs_____

QUESTION:

What size/SCH/material is the pipe to be replaced? Is this a straight run or are there fitting? If so, how many of what type?

Ballast piping diagram 5980074 is provided for reference.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0111___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__various __________________ TITLE: _Deck Plate Renewal and Bilge Preservation AC Flat_____

QUESTION:

Several paragraphs make reference to accomplishing work after or different from Item is 503. Item 503 is Steering System Service and doesn’t seem to be related to the work being called out. Please clarify.

Paragraph 7.1.3: Is the deck plate grid structure angle iron? If so, what are the dimensions. Do you mean 1600 LINEAR feet (angle replacement not usually indicated by square feet)?

Work item has been revised to remove reference to work items 502 and 503, replaced two references with grating drawings, and clarified scope of grid structure replacement.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0202___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__3.2.1 __________________

TITLE: _Automation System Servicing_____

QUESTION:

Paragraph 3.2.1 is blank. Please provide the manufacturer’s data.

Work Item has been revised to include paragraph 3.2.1 information.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0404___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.7.1.1 __________________

TITLE: _Voyage Data Recorder Annual_____

QUESTION:

Please provide contact information for approved specialist – the link provided does not work.

ANSWER:

The ABS approved external specialist list is available to the public on the ABS website.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0405___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.6.1.1 __________________

TITLE: _Voyage Data Recorder Annual_____

QUESTION:

Please provide contact information for approved specialist – the link provided does not work.

The ABS approved external specialist list is available to the public on the ABS website.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0610___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__3.2.1 __________________

TITLE: _Fire Damper Pull Cables_____

QUESTION:

Please provide contact more detail on the pull cables.

Work item provides details for bidding purposes. 12 cables, 15 foot/cable. Changes to the quantity and/or increases in cable length will be addressed by contract change order.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0701___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:____________________

TITLE: _MTF Heads and Gear Lockers Overhaul_____

QUESTION:

Please provide a drawing that shows more detailed information about the spaces to be overhauled. How many fixtures (paragraph 7.1.1) are in each head? What size is the countertop to be replaced (7.1.7)?

Please provide Ref. 2.3.

Paragraph 7.1.6.4: please provide more detail about the piping to be replaced.

Paragraph 7.2: Please provide more detail about the gear lockers. What furnishings are to be removed? What size are the existing shelves & what size do you want the new ones?

Paragraph 7.3.1: How many lights need to be retrofitted?

ANSWER:

Existing installation was made available for inspection during ship check. Light retrofit procedures are available from retrofit kit provider Energy Focus.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0702___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:____________________

TITLE: _MTF Officer Berthing Renewal_____

QUESTION:

Please provide a drawing that shows more detailed information about the spaces to be overhauled. Sizes of ventilation diffusers? Size of counter? Size of sink? What type of LED sink vanity light fixture?

Paragraph 7.2: How many lights are we dealing with?

Existing installation was made available for inspection during shipcheck.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0805___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.2.2.b__________________ TITLE: _Fan Coil Unit Replacement & Relocation_____

QUESTION:

Paragraph 7.2.2.b says to see note 5.5 above. There is no note 5.5. Please clarify.

Work item revised to remove reference to note 5.5.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _____________________

TITLE: ________________________________________

QUESTION:

The RFQ allows for 45 CD. There is a lot of work for this short time frame. Could we offer an option B with a longer time and a better price?

POP will remain 45 CD.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _____101________________

TITLE: ___Ballast Tank Coating, Repair_____________________________________

QUESTION:

Item 101 (Ballast Tank No 1 Fwd) should we allow for any mud removal?

Item 101 (Ballast Tank No 1 Fwd) could we assume we could cut an access hole through the side shell at the pier level to gain access and expedite the process?

Item 101 (Ballast Tank No 1 Fwd) specifies an SP-11 power tool clean. Would an SP-3 power tool be acceptable? This is less costly and quicker to perform.

ANSWER:

Assume only minimal debris at bottom of ballast tank

Access holes are permitted with MSCREP and ABS approval

SP3 is not acceptable.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _____104-107________________

TITLE: ___Preservation Service Area 2-5_____________________________________

QUESTION:

Items 104 - 107 (Service areas 2 - 5) the specification appears to direct to power tool clean the entire areas listed (47,000 sq ft of power tooling). Is this correct or is spot power tool cleaning a percentage of the 47,000 sq ft that is desired?

If it’s spot work, what percentage should be allowed for?

If it’s a complete removal, could we augment the process by utilizing UHP water (to a WJ-3) on the open areas and power tooling as specified in the tight areas?

What items are inside this space? Are they to be removed or covered? We are trying to get a feel for the masking, wrapping and protection required.

Area shall be surface prepared as per the work item. SSPC SP3 permits tightly adhere paint to remain. Contractor may propose alternate methods of surface preparation after award, which can be addressed by a contract change order.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _____707________________

TITLE: ___Preservation of Laundry Space_____________________________________

QUESTION:

We are slightly confused with the painting. We understand Par 7.7.2 – 7.7.2.2 where we are putting three (3) spot coats on the power tooled areas of 7.6.1.1 but what are we coating in 7.7.1.1? Is this a full coat to the rest of the 7,998 sq ft?

Are the washers, dryers, other items still inside this space? Are they to be removed or covered? We are trying to get a feel for the masking, wrapping and protection required.

Work item revised to clarify surface preparation and coating requirements. Laundry equipment is in space.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _____502________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:_____7.7_______________

TITLE: ___AC Plant Maintenance & Condenser Retubing__________

QUESTION:

In order for us to quote the retubing in paragraph 7.7, we need to know the number of tubes in the condenser, OD, minimum wall thickness, type of material and are the tubes rolled in or brazed in?

Work item requires OEM to conduct repairs and OEM has access to the requested information based on unit make/model.