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Work Item Bid Pricing Sheet for

2008 Shipyard Availability

The pricing entered for each work item by the contractor shall be a firm fixed price and shall include all material, labor, services, and equipment necessary to complete the work items as specified.

WORK ITEM

WORK ITEM PRICE

Contract Administration

Docking Plan

Temporary Services

Additional Labor and Material

Crane Service

U.S.C.G. / A.B.S. / Owners Rep Inspections

Fuel Tank Cleaning

Weight Test Crane

Cargo Piping Pressure Test

Open and Inspect Air Receivers

Inspect Vents and Water Tight Doors

Dry Dock Barge

Cargo Tank and Void Cleaning

Anchor and Wire Rope

Renew Zinc Anodes

Plimsol and Loadline marks fabrication & Paint

Hull Markings, fabrication & paint

Preserve The Underwater Hull

Condition “A”

Condition “B” 100 Square feet increments

Condition “C” 100 Square foot increments

Void Painting

Forward coffer dam, increments of 10% of total void area

Aft coffer dam, increments of 10% of total void area

Stb fwd wing void, increments of 10% of total void area

Stb aft wing void, increments of 10% of total void area

Port fwd wing void, increments of 10% of total void area

Port aft wing void, increments of 10% of total void area

Painting above the Light Wind / Water line

Paint Pump Room Deck House and Pump Room Interior

Repair and Re-Gasket Water Tight Flush Hatches

Flush Bolted Hatch Paint and Re-Gasket

Repair and Re-Gasket Expansion Trunk Hatches and Ullage Hatches

Vent Shutters

Safety railing repair

Cargo valve reach rod replacement

Towing

Total bid price for all work items from pages 1, 2, & 3.

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Scheduling, Cost, Inspection reports, and Change Order Requirements 1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the contractor’s requirements for the administration of this contract.

1.2 The shipyard availability will commence upon contract award and concludes no later than 15 November 2008 when the barge must be at its’ berth in Bucksport, Maine.

1.3 Upon departure for the shipyard period 60 days will be allotted to complete all work items and for the barge to be underway back to Bucksport, Maine. This maybe extended by written agreement of Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

1.4 Should the shipyard work period extend beyond 60 days the Maine Department of Environmental Protection may charge demurrage of $1,000.00 per day unless an extension is granted in writing by the Department.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall provide 7 days prior to the departure of the barge from its home port to the contractors facility all required insurance certificates, documentation and certificates required for the dry dock, welding procedures for hull inserts, individual welder qualifications (ABS / AWS), documentation of training for fire watch, safety and emergency response personnel, list of marine chemist and competent persons, calibration certificate of explosive gas and oxygen meter, and shipyard policy and procedures for confined space entry and work.

2.2 All labor and material required for the completion of the work items in this contract shall be provided by the contractor

2.3 The contractor shall appoint one supervisor to be the ship superintendent to coordinate all of the work and meet with or communicate daily with the owner’s representative to discuss progress and problems.

2.4 The ship superintendent shall submit all condition and inspection reports with comments and recommendations to the owner’s representative for forwarding for approval or further action in a timely manner, so as to not delay work.

2.5 If a recommendation for addition work or cost is required, it shall have the additional cost either by firm fixed price or estimated cost including all labor and material. The recommendation shall be forwarded to the DEP and no work commenced or cost incurred until written approval has been received.

2.6 Work done by estimated pricing must have daily work sheets reflecting man hours by trade, material lists and cost submitted to the owner’s representative daily.

2.7 Condition reports, inspection reports, paint logs, and price quotes are to be submitted on a contractor furnished standard form and are to be consecutively numbered.

2.8 The contractor shall make and maintain a Gantt chart to be submitted with 3 copies to the owner’s representative on the day of the barge arrival at the contractors facility and updated for the weekly progress meetings.

2.9 The Gantt chart shall show a line item for each work item by name and number with additional items added as they are approved. The Gantt chart shall include the following:

1. Projected start and completion date for each work item.

2. Controlling work items shall be noted.

3. Manpower loading for each item each day by trade.

4. Percentage of completion for each item at each weekly progress meeting.

5. Total percentage of overall completion at each weekly meeting.

6. Subcontractors by name and work item.

2.11 A progress meeting shall be scheduled and held each week and shall be held according to the owner’s representative’s schedule. The progress chart shall be updated and the percentage of completion for each item agreed to by the ship superintendent and the owner’s representative, with 2 copies submitted to the owners representative before the start of the progress meeting.

2.12 A work item will not be considered complete until all testing and inspections have been completed satisfactory and all paperwork has been completed and submitted.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 All paperwork shall be presented neat and on time to prevent delays in the work schedules.

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WORK ITEM:

DOCKING PLAN

1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirement for the contractor to provide a Docking Plan.

2.

REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall prepare a Docking Plan with two blocking positions designated position 1 and position 2 that will enable the barge to be dry docked in either position allowing the bottom to be painted in the locations opposite of the position that it was dry docked in.

2.2 The blocking plan shall not interfere with the zinc pattern in either position.

2.3 Submit the Docking Plan for approval to the DEP barge representative for their approval.

2.4 Upon approval the contractor shall provide five copies to the DEP and provide one copy to the owners representative prior to dry docking the barge.

3.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Obtain approval of the Docking Plan prior to dry docking.

3.2 Inspect the blocking prior to dry docking.

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WORK ITEM: TEMPORARY SERVICES

1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements for the contractor to provide temporary services while the barge is at the contractor’s facility or under the contractors care.

2.

REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall provide one owner representative an acceptable Hotel/Motel room for the duration of the contract if required.

2.2 The contractor shall provide the following temporary services for the entire period of time the barge is at the contractor’s facility or under the contractors care.

2.3 Adequate fendering shall be provided while the barge is at the pier or being moved.

2.4 A safe and well lighted gangway with safety net shall be provided while the barge is waterborne and in dry dock and be in place within 4 hours of docking.

2.5 Electrical shore power of the proper voltage, amperage and phase to supply the barges full load electrical requirements shall be provided to the barges electrical shore tie connection or connected to the switchboard power inlet connections. A ground wire shall be in place from the hull to ground after the barge is dry docked and prior to the shore tie being energized.

2.6 The pier or wharf facility shall have a water depth of at least four feet under the lowest appendage of the barge under all tidal and sea conditions.

2.7 Oil booms shall be provided and in place prior to the transfer of fuel.

2.8 An office with electricity, desk, chair, and telephone shall be provided for use by the owner’s representative in the contractor’s facility in close proximity to the barge.

2.9 The decks shall have protective deck coverings provided and installed in all areas that can be damaged or soiled due to work being performed.

2.10 The barge shall be cleaned of all dirt and debris resulting from shipyard work at the end of each work day.

2.11 A certificate issued by a Certified Marine Chemist certifying The entire barge “SAFE FOR HOT WORK and SAFE for PERSONNEL” shall be maintained for the entire period of time the barge is at the contractors facility.

2.12 Trained fire watches, safety and emergency response personnel with the required equipment and training shall be provided by the contractor.

2.13 All fire extinguishers necessary for fire watches shall be provided by the contractor. If the barges fire extinguishers are expended they shall be refilled at the contractors expense and replacements provided in the interim.

3.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 The electrical voltage, amperage and phase shall be verified.

3.2 The water depth shall be verified.

3.3 Documentation of training shall be provided for fire watch, safety and emergency response personnel.

3.4 Shipyard policy and procedures for confined space entry and work shall be provided.

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WORK ITEM:

ADDITIONAL LABOR and MATERIAL

1.

SCOPE

1.1 The intention of this item is for the contractor to provide labor and material for the purpose of using the labor and material to accomplish additional work as the result of condition reports expanding the work items.

4. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall provide up to $2500.00 in material and up to 150 man hours of labor in the trade and skill required to accomplish the work as the result of condition reports resulting in approved change orders.

2.2 Change orders must be directly tied to an existing contracted work item.

2.3 Change orders are to be accomplished on a time and material basis and the man hours and material costs submitted to the owner’s representative daily.

2.4 Material shall be priced at contractor cost plus 15%

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Change orders must be approved by the owner’s representative prior to the use of man hours and material.

3.2 Time and material must be submitted to the owner’s representative on a daily basis for each change order.

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CRANE SERVICE

SCOPE

1.1 The contractor shall provide crane service in addition to that required to accomplish the contractors required work items.

2.

REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall supply 10 hours of crane service with operator and rigger to be used by the owners representative in 1 hour increments as required.

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Crane to be operated and rigged with contractor personnel only.

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WORK ITEM: U.S. COAST GUARD, A.B.S., and OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE

INSPECTIONS

1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to coordinate and attend U.S. Coast Guard, A.B.S., and owner’s representative inspections at the contractor’s facility.

7. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 All work items that require a U.S. Coast Guard, A.B.S., and owners representative inspection shall be coordinated by the contractor so that the inspectors are notified of the up coming inspections in a timely manner and that the inspections do not interfere with the work in progress where practical and within the time frame that the inspectors require. Inspections shall be repeated until they meet the satisfaction of the inspectors.

2.2 The inspectors shall be accompanied by the project supervisor and helper(s) from the shop that is responsible for the work.

2.3 All discrepancies noted by the inspectors shall be submitted to the owner’s representative on a condition report which shall include all necessary work or material required for a satisfactory inspection.

2.4 All satisfactory inspections and tests shall be documented in a condition report, signed by the project supervisor and submitted to the owner’s representative.

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Ensure that all inspections are coordinated with the people involved.

3.2 Ensure that all inspections results are documented on condition reports and submitted as required.

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WORK ITEM:

FUEL TANK CLEANING

9. SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirement for the contractor to clean 2 ea fuel tanks.

10. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Remove the fuel from the two fuel tanks and contain the fuel for representative pickup.

2.2 Remove the fuel tanks from the barge and clean interior of the tanks and reinstall after painting procedure inside coffer dam area.

2.3 Inspect the tanks for deterioration and submit a condition report stating the condition.

2.4 Inspect the bottom drain line handles.

2.5 Prepare and paint the fuel tanks with Devoe, 235, Bar Rust primer were required and top coat with Devoe, Enamel, 450 or 475 oxide red.

2.5a Install separate fuel feed line from the tanks to the Liquid Phase Heater (boiler) and remove current branch line from the system.

2.6 Re-install the fuel tanks

2.7 Fill the tanks with diesel fuel to the 90% level.

2.8 Bleed the fuel lines of air to the diesel engines and boiler.

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Inspect the fuel tanks for condition and submit condition report stating condition.

3.2 Inspect for fuel leakage in tank and piping, no leakage is acceptable.

3.3 Bleed fuel lines to diesels and boiler and in presence of the owner’s representative operate the machinery.

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WEIGHT TEST CRANE

1. SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirement for the contractor to weight test the barge deck crane.

2. REQUIREMENT

2.2 Observing all safety requirements, weight test crane, wire rope, and hook in the full extended position. With certified weight, test to the maximum operating weight as specified by the crane manufacturer.

2.3 Perform a satisfactory weight test in the presence of the U.S. COAST GUARD INSPECTOR.

2.4 Affix a stamped brass tag to the crane with the date, extension length, and test weight of the weight test.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Submit a signed test data report to the owner’s representative stating the weight test results.

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WORK ITEM: CARGO PIPING PRESSURE TEST

1. SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirement for the contractor to hydro test the cargo pump discharge piping.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Provide all labor and material to perform a 150 psi hydro test on the cargo discharge piping from the deck connections to the cargo pump located in the pump room.

2.2 Perform a satisfactory hydro pressure test in the presence of the U.S. COAST GUARD Inspector.

2.3 All fittings or pipe removed for the test shall be re-installed with new gaskets.

2.4 Install 10 gallons of non-toxic anti freeze in the piping after the piping has been re-installed.

2.5 Stencil the test date and pressure on the piping above the deck and in the pump room.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Submit a signed test data report to the owner’s representative stating the test date and the pressure tested.

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WORK ITEM: OPEN AND INSPECT AIR RECEIVERS

1. SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirement for the contractor to inspect and hydro test the compressed air receiver.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Secure the electricity and TAG OUT the air compressor.

2.2 Bleed down the air in the system and open the air receiver for inspection.

2.3 Perform a thorough cleaning, internal and external inspection of the air receiver.

2.4 Submit a condition report to the owner’s representative stating the condition of the air receiver and any recommendations.

2.5 If the internal and external inspection is satisfactory close up the hand hole inspection covers using new gaskets.

2.6 Disconnect the attached components from the air receiver plug the openings and Hydro test to 150% of the maximum working pressure in the presence of the U.S. COAST GUARD INSPECTOR.

2.7 After a satisfactory hydro test bleed of the pressure and water, thoroughly dry the inside of the tank.

2.8 Connect all of the components that were removed and fill the air receiver with the barges air compressor.

2.7 Operate the air compressor on automatic and insure that the pressure control switch is operating and is in proper adjustment.

2.8 Operate the air compressor on manual and test the pressure relief to 110% of working pressure.

2.9 Affix a stamped brass tag to the receiver with date of hydro test and pressure.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Submit a signed test data report to the owner’s representative stating the test pressures and results of each test performed.

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WORK ITEM:

INSPECT VENTS and W/T DOORS

1. SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to inspect the cargo tank pressure/vacuum vents, the void and coffer dam vents, pump room and deck house vents.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.2 Disassemble the cargo tank pressure/vacuum vents and inspect the components. Submit a condition report if repairs are necessary.

2.3 Clean the seats and screens and reassemble.

2.4 Inspect the hinges vent covers located on the pump room deck house roof, the main deck, and the aft deck house roof. Inspect the hinges, gaskets must be free of paint and attached securely to the vent cover, tumble bolts must have a minimum of five threads showing when the hatch is dogged shut and the last thread must be peened to prevent the nut from being taken off. Submit a condition report if repairs are necessary.

2.5 Reassemble the covers and operate the covers to ensure that they operate and close tight against the gasket all the way around.

2.6 Disassemble the void and coffer dam vents, clean and inspect the screens and components. Submit a condition report if repairs are necessary.

2.7 Reassemble the vents.

2.8 Inspect the deck CO2 room, pump room, machinery and work room w/t doors. Gaskets must be free of paint, resultant and securely attached to the door. The dogs must be adjusted to allow the door to close tightly against the knife edge of the door frame all around and chalk tested. Submit a condition report if repairs are necessary.

2.9 Clean gaskets, adjust and chalk test the doors.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Inspect each component prior to assembly.

3.2 Inspect the vents, covers and doors after assembly and ensure

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DRY DOCK BARGE

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to dry dock the barge and to perform the required inspections, tests and work specified in this work item.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall dry dock the vessel by one of the following methods, Marine Railway, Floating Dry dock, Syncro lift, or combination of these methods utilizing a transfer system capable of accommodating the displacement and dimensions of the barge. The barge shall be above the reaches of the tide at all ranges.

2.2 The contractor shall provide prior to delivery of the barge to the contractors facility, proof of insurance and a current certification of the dry docking equipment certified by a Registered Professional Engineer certifying the maximum lifting capacity in long tons and the dimensions. The dry dock blocking and docking operation shall be accomplished by a Qualified Dock master and Docking personnel.

2.3 The contractor shall arrange the blocking as shown on the DEP approved contractor furnished docking plan and ensure that the blocking does not interfere with any appendages or plate work that is part of this contract and that the barge is blocked high enough and free of obstruction to allow unobstructed access to the bottom of the hull.

2.4 The barge shall be dry docked in either the number one position or the number two blocking positions.

2.4a The owner’s representative shall be notified of all movements of the barge in sufficient time for him/her to attend any such movements.

2.5 The barge shall be refloated and dry docked in the alternate blocking position from the initial arrangement to allow 100% coverage of the underwater paint system and any necessary repairs.

2.6 All personnel and equipment required for docking and undocking shall be provided by the contractor.

2.7 The contractor shall immediately after dry docking, high pressure wash the underwater hull to remove all marine growth.

2.8 The contractor shall conduct an inspection of the underwater body of the barge with the owner representative.

2.9 Before refloating the barge the contractor shall submit to the owner’s representative a written report stating the status of all underwater repair items and the following conditions:

2.9.1 Zincs are uncovered and free of paint.

2.9.2 All paint is dry in accordance with the manufactures recommendations.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 The contractor shall provide proof of insurance, docking equipment certifications, Dock Master and docking personnel qualifications and a DEP approved docking plan prior to the vessels arrival.

3.2 Final inspection of the blocking shall be accomplished prior to docking and re-docking the barge and the measurements verified and reported on an inspection report.

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WORK ITEM: CARGO TANK AND VOID CLEANING

1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements for the contractor to clean number 1, 2, & 3 cargo tanks, the port and starboard forward and aft wing voids and the forward and aft coffers dam voids..

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall remove all water, silt, dirt, and blasting grit from the bottom and framing of # 1, 2, & 3 cargo tanks, the port and starboard forward and aft wing voids, and the forward and aft coffer dam voids, and wipe dry.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Cleaning shall be to the satisfaction of the owner’s representative prior to painting and shall be coordinated with the tank painting work items.

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WORK ITEM:

ANCHOR and WIRE ROPE

1. SCOPE

1.2 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to remove the anchor and paint the anchor.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Disconnect the anchor from the wire rope and remove it from the barge.

2.1a Run out the wire rope wiping off excessive old grease. Inspect condition of wire rope and report to owner’s representative any deficiencies. Rewind with new grease keeping adequate tension for proper winding.

2.2 Blast sweep the anchor to remove loose paint and to provide a good profile for the paint and paint with two coats of DEVOE 235 black. Over the bare spots and one coat the entire anchor.

2.3 Connect the wire rope to the anchor and raise it so that it is drawn tight against the striker plate and adjust the length of the wire rope so that the brake can be engaged. Lead seal the anchor pins in the roper positions.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Inspect the snatch block and fittings and submit a condition report stating the results.

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WORK ITEM: RENEW ZINC ANODES

1. SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements for the contractor to renew the vessels zinc anodes.

2.

REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall remove all existing hull zincs and furnish and install new 26 each ZHC-23 2 bolt 1-1/4" X 6" X 12" zincs of the same style and dimensions as those removed.

2.2 After removal of the zincs the areas behind the zincs shall be properly prepared and painted in accordance with underwater paint system.

2.3 Inspect the mounting studs for bad threads and proper attachment to the hull, submit a condition report if repairs are required. Protect the studs from damage.

2.4 The new bolt on zincs shall be manufactured with a cast in steel strap for attachment and be fastened in place with new stainless steel locknuts and washers.

2.5 Ensure that the bolt on zincs are attached properly to the cast in steel strap and the zinc is not pressed against the hull allowing the zinc to become loose as the zinc wears. The resistance between each zinc and the hull shall be measured and the acceptable reading must be less than 1 ohm for each zinc.

2.6 Before painting and after the zincs have been installed, each zinc shall be masked to prevent painting.

3.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Inspect the new zincs for proper attachment and measure the resistance between the zinc and the hull as per specification.

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HULL MARKINGS

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements for the contractor to paint draft marks, barge name, A.B.S. load line markings and underwater survey boundary markings.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 This work item is to be completed in conjunction with the underwater hull painting work item.

2.2 Underwater hull markings shall be fabricated steel and welded in place. This will require either plasma cutting, water cutting or laser cutting 5/16” thick steel with correct boundary identification with all lettering and numbering Per ABS and USCG UWILD boundary marking requirements. Theses marks had previously been painted on the hull bottom and delineate all bulkhead intersections.

2.3 The contractor shall ensure that the underwater survey boundary markings and draft marks are free of all loose paint and clean and that the markings are masked prior to painting the underwater hull.

2.4 After completing the underwater hull painting the contractor shall uncover the underwater survey boundary markings and draft marks, prepare and paint with one coat of Devoe, Bar Rust 235, haze gray if bare steel is exposed and top coat with Devoe Bar Ox 450, White.

2.5 The contractor shall after the painting is complete above the water line paint the barge name, hailing port, draft marks, and A.B.S. load line markings with Devoe, Bar Ox 450 , white.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Inspect the underwater hull markings prior to launching the barge to ensure that all of the markings are correct according to the underwater marking plan, and that the paint is dry and visible.

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WORK ITEM: FABRICATE PLIMSOL MARKS AND LOAD LINES

1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the fabrication and installation of the Plimsol marks port and starboard along with associated load lines. The existing Plimsol marks are painted on the side shell of the barge, the fabricated Plimsol marks are to be fabricated from steel plate and welded to the side shell.

REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall furnish all labor and material necessary to complete this item.

2.2 Prior to commencing work on this item, the contractor shall note by measurement the exact location of the Plimsol mark and Load Lines. The contractor may elect to punch the outline of the existing marks to mark their location.

2.2 The fabricated Plimsol marks and load lines are to cut from 5/16” thick steel plate.

2.3 The contractor is required to cut the Plimsol marks and Load Lines using a CNC plasma, laser or water-cutting machine. Machines using patterns or cutting by hand with either an acetylene or other handheld cutting tool is not acceptable under this item.

2.4 The finished items are to be continuously welded to the hull side.

2.5 The Plimsol marks and Load Lines shall be primed with a contrasting color and finished with a final coat of white Bar Rust.

2.6 Prepare and paint areas damaged from the installation both outside and inside the hull. The paint must be of the same type and color of the surrounding painted surfaces.

3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Ensure the Plimsol marks and load lines are in the proper locations with the proper identifications.

3.2 Work must be to the satisfaction of the U.S. Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping and owner’s representative inspectors.

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WORK ITEM:

PRESERVE THE UNDERWATER HULL

1. SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to prepare and paint the underwater hull up to the loaded wind/water line to the specification determined by the owner’s representative after the barge as been dry docked.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall ensure that all Federal, State and Local Safety, Health and Environmental requirements are complies with.

2.2 Immediately after dry docking, the underwater hull, including the sides of the barge shall be freshwater pressure to remove all underwater growth, fouling, and salt accumulation before the hull dries. Care shall be taken not to remove any tightly adhered paint. After the zincs have been removed or the vessel fleeted, the hull shall be washed behind the zincs or blocking the same manner.

2.3 After the preparation and painting of the underwater hull in the initial dry docking position is completed, the barge shall be refloated and dry docked in the alternate dry docking position. Preparation and painting in the locations of the first dry docking blocking shall be accomplished in the same manner as specified in this work item.

2.4 Within the first 24 hours after the barge has been dry docked and the hull washed, a joint inspection of the underwater paint system shall be conducted by the contractors and owners’ representatives. The contractor shall submit a condition report stating the condition of the paint system with recommendations to the owners’ representative, who will determine which operational preparation and painting item(s) or portions of item(s) to activate, Condition A, Condition B, or Condition C.

2.5 CONDITION A: This condition exists where damage or failure is confined to the anti-fouling system and the epoxy is not damaged. The contractor shall Hydro Blast the designated areas to remove all loose anti-fouling paint. After all surfaces have dried, conduct a Chloride test. When the test is acceptable, apply 1 to 2 coats of Devoe, Devran 214 Tin-Free Anti-Fouling Paint to obtain but not exceed 8 mils total over the surface of the bottom and up to the loaded wind water line. The top coat shall be black.

2.6 CONDITION B: This condition exists where damage or failure goes down to the epoxy anti-corrosive undercoating and the steel hull is not exposed. The contractor shall Brush Blast or Hydro Blast to SSPC SP-7 the designated areas to remove all loose paint and conduct a Chloride test. When the test is acceptable, apply 1 to 2 coats of Devoe, Bar Rust 235, High Build Epoxy to obtain 8 MDFT, but not exceed 10 MDFT matching the existing color scheme of the designated areas. Apply 2 coats of Devoe, Devran 214 Tin-Free Anti-Fouling paint to obtain 3-4 MDFT each coat for a total of 8 MDFT to all surfaces up to the loaded wind water line.

2.7 CONDITION C: This condition exists where the steel hull is exposed from damage or failure of the paint system. The contractor shall Abrasive Blast or Hydro Blast the entire underwater hull up to the loaded wind/water line or designated areas to SSPC-10 “near white blast cleaning,” feather were applicable and conduct a Chloride test. When the test is acceptable, acceptable, apply, 2 coats of Devoe, Bar Rust 235, High Build Epoxy to obtain 8 MDFT, but not to exceed 10 MDFT. The first coat shall be buff, and the top coat white. Apply 2 coats of Devoe, Devran 214 Tin-Free Anti-Fouling paint to the underwater hull up to the loaded wind/water line to obtain 3-4 MDFT each coat for a total of 8 MDFT. The bottom coat shall be red and the top coat black.

2.8 The contractor shall ensure that the paint manufacturer’s recommended surface preparation, paint preparation, application, atmospheric, and temperature requirements are complies with and documented.

2.9 The contractor shall maintain a paint log for each day that preparation and painting is accomplished. The log shall include the following information: Brand name, manufacturer, paint type number, batch number, color, surface preparation, surface chloride test results, how applied, ambient temperature, surface temperature, average MDFT each coat, curing time between coats, date and time of each paint coat application.

2.10 The contractor shall ensure that the paint manufacturer’s recommended surface preparation, paint preparation, application, atmospheric, and temperature requirements are complied with and documented.

2.11 In conjunction with the Department’s paint consultant a paint log for each day that preparation and painting is accomplished shall be maintained. The log shall include the following information: Brand name, manufacturer, paint type number, batch number, color, surface preparation, surface chloride test results, how applied, ambient temperature, surface temperature, average MDFT each coat, curing time between coats, date and time of each paint coat application. A copy of the paint log shall be provided to the Department and the Department’s paint consultant.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 All preparation and painting shall be accomplished in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations.

3.2 The contractor shall ensure that all condition reports, test results, inspection reports and paint reports are submitted in a timely manner so as not to delay work.

2.1 All paint preparation and painting must be coordinated and approved by the Department’s contracted N.A.C.E. paint consultant, I.C.C.E. (Jim Bacis).

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WORK ITEM: VOID and COFFER DAM PAINTING 1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the contractor requirements for preparing and painting the following spaces; forward coffer dam, aft coffer dam, starboard forward wing void, starboard aft wing void, port forward wing void, and the port aft wing void.

2. SCOPE

2.1 The contractor shall ensure that all Federal, State, and local Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements are complied with.

2.2 The contractor shall provide the services of a NACE Qualified Marine Paint Specialist to inspect each void and coffer dam, analyze the cause of any paint failure, and provide written recommendations for the preparation and painting of the failed area’s.

2.3 The contractor shall submit a copy of the NACE inspectors report and a condition report with recommendations to the owner’s representative within 72 hours of the barge arrival.

2.4 The contractor shall submit a procedure to, and obtain U.S. Coast Guard and A.B.S. approval prior to cutting openings in the hull which will include location, size, weld procedure and testing of the inserts.

2.5 For bid purposes the contractor should bid on sand blasting to SSPC SP-10 “near white” and painting 2 coats of 5 MDFT each coat of Devoe, Bar Rust 235 multi-purpose epoxy coating for 10% of the total area of the forward coffer dam, aft coffer dam, starboard forward wing void, starboard aft wing void, port forward wing void, and port oft wing void.

2.6 The contractor shall paint the first coat off white and the top coat buff in order to be able to distinguish further paint failure from new and old paint.

2.7 The contractor shall maintain a paint log for each day that preparation and painting is accomplished. the log shall include the following information: brand name, manufacturer, paint type number, batch number, color, surface preparation, how applied, ambient temperature, surface temperature, average MDFT each coat, curing time between coats, date and time of each paint coat application.

2.8 The contractor shall ensure that the paint manufactures recommended surface preparation, paint preparation, application, atmospheric, and temperature requirements are complied with and documented.

2.8 Provide forced ventilation in each void to enhance drying when recommended conditions exist.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Obtain within 72 hours of the barge arrival and submit the NACE Marine Paint Specialist report to the owner’s representative.

3.2 Submit a condition report with recommendations within 72 hours of the barge arrival.

3.3 Maintain a paint log daily and submit to the owner’s representative.

3.4 Ensure all openings cut in the hull are approved by the U.S.C.G. and A.B.S. inspectors.

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WORK ITEM: PAINTING ABOVE THE LIGHT WIND/WATER LINE

1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to prepare and paint the entire exterior of the barge above the light wind / water line including the sides, rakes, decks, deck structures, piping, valves, ventilation ducts, masts, deck houses, water brake, rails, tanks, anchor winch, and anchor “A” frame.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The contractor shall ensure that all Federal, State, and local Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements are complied with.

2.2 Spot blast to SSPC SP-10 and feather in all area’s where the bare steel is showing and coat with 2 coats of Devoe, Bar Rust 235, 5 to 8 MDFT each coat. the first coat haze grey and the top coat oxide red on the portions of the barge that are oxide red and the first coat haze grey and the second coat buff on area’s of the barge that are buff, and top coat with Devoe, Bar Ox, 450, 1.5-2.5 MDFT of a color matching the original paint.

2.3 Make a photographic record of all signs and lettering and remove all stick on lettering and signs prior to painting (lettering will be done by the owner).

11. Sand sweep all areas where the epoxy is intact to remove all failed or loose paint, and coat with one coat of Devoe, Bar Ox, 450, 1.5-2.5 MDFT of a color matching the original paint.

11. Remove all anti-fouling paint ABOVE the three-foot draft markings from bow to stern, including the fore and aft rakes. Every effort should be made not to damage the underlying epoxy and primer coats.

2.5 Paint the entire exterior of the barge from the three-foot draft marking up, with one coat of Devoe, Bar Ox, 450, 1.5-2.5 MDFT of a color matching the original paint.

2.6 Paint hand rails and safety strips with 2 coats of safety yellow enamel.

2.7 The contractor shall ensure that the paint manufacture’s recommended surface preparation, paint preparation, application, atmospheric, and temperature requirements are complied with and documented.

2.8 Prior painting the entire above water area’s shall be washed and a satisfactory Chloride test obtained.

2.9 The contractor shall maintain a paint log for each day that preparation and painting is accomplished. The log shall include the following information: brand name, manufacturer, paint type and number, batch number, color, surface preparation, surface Chloride test results, how applied, ambient temperature, surface temperature, average MDFT each coat, curing time between coats, date and time of each paint coat application.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 All preparation and painting shall be accomplished in accordance with the manufactures recommendations.

3.3 The contractor shall ensure that all condition reports, test results, inspection reports and paint reports are submitted in a timely manner so as not to delay work.

2.2 All paint preparation and painting must be coordinated and approved by the Department’s contracted N.A.C.E. paint consultant, I.C.C.E. (Jim Bacis).

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WORK ITEM: PAINT PUMP ROOM DECK HOUSE AND PUMP ROOM

INTERIOR

1. SCOPE

1.1 This work item describes the requirements for the contractor to thoroughly clean, properly prepare and paint the interior of the pump room deck house and the pump room.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Remove the pump room deck grating and thoroughly clean the entire pump room and pump room deck house in preparation for painting.

2.2 Install protective covering or remove items to be protected from spray painting.

2.3 The pump room bulkheads, frames, overhead, hydraulic and cargo piping, ventilation fan and ducting shall be painted with one coat of Devoe, Bar Rust 235, buff.

2.4 The pump room bottom and bulkheads up to the deck grating level is to be painted Devoe, Bar Rust 235, oxide red.

2.5 The pump room deck house bulkheads, frames and overhead is to be painted Devoe, 235, Bar Rust, buff.

2.6 The pump room deck house deck and up 12" on the bulkheads is to be painted Devoe, 235, Bar Rust, oxide red.

2.7 The pump room access ladder is to be painted Devoe, 235, Bar Rust, oxide red . The top and bottom step is to be painted safety yellow.

2.8 The deck grating shall be cleaned and painted with Devoe, 235, Bar Rust, oxide red.

2.8 The CO2 system piping is to be painted red.

2.9 The cargo piping valve handles are to be painted black.

2.10 The emergency escape ladder is to be painted black with the top and bottom rungs of the ladder painted yellow.

3.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Ensure that all areas are thoroughly cleaned and prepared prior to painting.

3.2 Ensure that all paint manufactures specifications are adhered to.

3.3 Submit to the owner’s representative a paint report to include the following: manufacturer, batch number, color, number, type, and temperature and humidity at the time of application.

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WORK ITEM: REPAIR and RE-GASKET W/T FLUSH HATCHES 1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to repair, re-gasket, and paint 12 ea NABRICO DF 430 w/t flush deck hatches.

2.

REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Remove 12ea NABRICO DF 430 flush deck hatches covers from the barge. Remove the gaskets, disassemble the dogging mechanism, inspect the Strong Back, Tee Handle, Nut, and Washers.

2.2 Submit a condition report of repair parts that are required and procurement time.

2.3 Protect the gasket surface and blast the hatch and strong back to SPC-10 and coat with 1 coat of DEVOE 235, White and 1 coat of 235 Buff and top coat the exterior of the hatch with 1 coat of DEVOE 450 Bar Ox Oxide Red enamel.

2.4 Assemble the hatch mechanism, install new locking pin, lubricate the Tee Handle threads, provide and install new hatch ring gasket.

2.5 Clean the barge hatch ring gasket surface of all rust and scale and sand smooth.

2.6 Attach the safety chain to the hatch cover and barge, Install and dog down the flush deck hatch cover.

2.7 Conduct a satisfactory water hose test of the each hatch cover.

3.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Inspect the assembled hatch covers prior to installation for proper operation.

3.2 Conduct a satisfactory hose water test. Only Zero leakage is acceptable.

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WORK ITEM:

FLUSH BOLTED HATCH PAINT and RE-GASKET 1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to paint and re-gasket 8 ea NABRICO DF 504 flush bolted hatches.

1. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Remove 8 ea NABRICO 504 18" X 24" flush bolted hatches and gaskets from the barge.

2.2 Blast the hatch covers inside and outside to SPC-10 and coat with 1 coat of DEVOE 235 White, and 1 coat of DEVOE 235 Buff, and top coat the outside with 1 coat of DEVOE Bar Ox, Oxide Red Enamel.

2.3 Clean and prime the Barge hatch ring gasket surface and install new contractor furnished neoprene gaskets.

2.5 Perform a satisfactory air test of the cargo tanks as required by the U.S. Coast Guard and A.B.S. inspectors.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Perform a satisfactory U.S. Coast Guard / A.B.S. air test. Only zero leakage is acceptable.

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WORK ITEM: REPAIR and RE-GASKET EXPANSION TRUNK HATCHES and ULLAGE HATCHES 1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to repair, re-gasket, and paint 3 ea NABRICO expansion trunk hatches and 3ea ullage hatches.

2.

REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Remove 3 ea NABRICO expansion trunk hatch covers and ullage hatch covers and remove each hatches gaskets.

2.2 Blast the hatch covers inside and outside to SPC-10 and coat with 1 coat of Devoe 235, white and 1 coat of Devoe 235, Buff and top coat the outside of the covers with 1 coat of Devoe Bar Ox, Oxide Red enamel.

2.3 Clean each hatch gasket surface and Install new Neoprene gaskets.

2.4 Sand the knife edge of the trunk to remove all rust scale and paint.

2.5 Inspect and clean if required the flame screen.

2.6 Inspect the Tumble Bolts and Dog Handles to ensure threads are clean and work freely. Inspect and ensure that a minimum of two threads are showing above the dog handle when the hatch cover is dogged down and that the top thread will not allow the dog handle to be removed from the tumble bolt.

2.7 Install the hatch covers and perform a satisfactory air test of the cargo tanks as required by the U.S. Coast Guard and A.B.S. inspectors.

3.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Perform a satisfactory U.S. Coast Guard / A.B.S. air test. Only zero leakage is acceptable.

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WORK ITEM:

VENT SHUTTERS

1.

SCOPE

1.1 This item describes the requirements of the contractor to lubricate the emergency vent shutters and make repairs to the vent covers.

2.

REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Clean and lubricate the emergency ventilation shutters located in the ventilation ducts in the pump room deck house and aft deck house.

2.2 Perform an operational test of the shutters, and submit a condition report if any repairs are required.

2.3 Reset the shutters in the open position.

3.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Ensure that the shutters and release mechanisms operate freely and unrestricted.

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WORK ITEM:

Safety Railings

11. SCOPE

1.1 Inspect all safety railings and report to owner’s representative any hinges, locking pins, broken or bent rails that need to be replace or repaired.

REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Repair bent and broken rail on port stern located near the fuel tanks. Fabricate new components as required to achieve “as new” condition.

2.2 Repair bent rail port amidships by straightening upright from bent position. Check for breaks or cracks after straightening and repair as necessary.

2.3 Hinges and locking pins that need replacement shall be replaced with stainless steel units.

2.4 All work on rails will be completed before painting.

3 QUALLITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Make sure all rail openings operate freely to their full extent.

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WORK ITEM: Cargo Valve Reach Rod Tube and Rod Replacement

11. SCOPE

1.1 Replace cargo valve reach rods on all four units with stainless steel rods and tubes where they penetrate the main deck.

2 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Remove cargo valve handles and stems from all four cargo valves down to the fist knuckle below deck.

2.2 Cut out stem tubes from deck.

2.3 Install new stainless steel stem tubes and weld in place. Tubes should be large enough for a stainless steel stem the same diameter as the original PLUS additional spacing for UHMWPE bearings on both ends of the tubes.

2.4 Rain cap (welded) installed at the top of the stem where it extends from the tube.

3 QUALLITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Make sure when work is completed all valves operate freely.

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WORK ITEM:

Towing to and from the Shipyard

Scope:

1. Deliver the OSRB Netepenawesit to the shipyard for the shipyard period and return the OSRB Netepenawesit to it’s berth in Bucksport, Maine at the conclusion of the shipyard period.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Coordinate with the Department of Environmental Protection to schedule a departure date for the barge. Move the barge on the agreed upon schedule.

2. Contract a tugboat company for the barge movement. The tugboat operator must have the proper licenses, equipment and insurance to safely transit the barge to the shipyard.

3. Upon completion of the shipyard period coordinate with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to schedule a return time and date.

4. Contract a tugboat company for the barge movement. The tugboat operator must have the proper licenses, equipment and insurance to safely transit the barge to it’s berth in Bucksport, Maine. Move the barge on the agreed upon schedule.

5. Pay all invoices associated with both barge movements.

NOTE: The Maine Department of Environmental Protection will conduct an underway exercise with the Netepenawesit during the barge movement to the shipyard. Before departure from Bucksport to satisfy an ABS inspection requirement, Maine DEP will load all three cargo tanks with fresh water. The water will be discharged as part of the exercise or when the barge arrives at the shipyard.