SAMA_Paint_Derby_Wharf_Dock_SOW.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

Remove Corrosion and Paint Derby Wharf Floating Dock at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on FRIENDSHIP of SALEM

SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

PMIS 325850

1. General Intention and overview It is the intention under the terms and conditions of this contract to obtain surface preparation and painting services for all above-the-waterline steel components of the floating dock and associated steel components. The dock is located on Derby Wharf in Salem, MA, and is the dock where the replica tall ship Friendship of Salem is moored. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment needed to complete the items identified in this scope of work.

The dock was built and installed in 2005 and has not received significant paint and surface maintenance since then. It is 80’ long, 10’ wide and 4.5’ deep. It has four bollards welded to doubler-plates on the west side of the float and two on the east side. If has a row of tires serving as fenders for Friendship of Salem secured by chain to the pad eyes on the west side. It has two towers that support the aluminum gangway. It has 4 pilings secured to the float with bolted and welded piling guides on the east side of the float. The pilings are supported to the wharf by bracing that connect the top of the pilings to concrete footings on the wharf.

Established in 1938 as a unit of the National Park Service, Salem Maritime National Historic Site preserves and provides public inspiration on the maritime history of New England and the United States.

2. Location The dock is located at Salem, MA at Salem Maritime National Historic Site, on Derby Wharf, which is across from 174 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970.

3. Scope of Work, Firm Fixed Price Contract Awardee will perform all services and provide all supplies and equipment as required to properly prepare and paint all steel components of the floating dock and associated steel components. Work will be performed with the dock/float in its current location, with replica ship Friendship of Salem secured alongside. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment, etc.

needed to complete the items identified in this scope of work, including shifting then re-securing all interference as needed to do a thorough and complete preparation and painting of all steel surfaces. Includes: vertical sides of float 1’ above the waterline and above, top/deck of float, all attached steel components (towers, pad eyes, bollards, hatch coamings, piling guides, etc), pilings from 1’ above the waterline and above, and ties connecting tops of pilings to shore/wharf.

The contractor will make and install new zinc anode straps in kind to the existing ones, painted using the same specifications and details as for the dock, not painted at connection points. Also, supply and install new fasteners, zinc anodes and straps. 15 locations.

NOTE: The ties connecting the tops of pilings to shore/wharf are in significantly better condition than the other included structure.

NOTE: See photos at end of this document.

4. Repair Details/Requirements:

All 1’ above the waterline and above steel surfaces of the dock and all associated components will:

1. Have loose paint and corrosion removed and be scuffed/sanded (SSPC3 Standard or greater per manufacturer requirements)

2. Be cleaned (of dust, grit, oil, grease, salt, etc, SSPC-SP1 Standard, or greater per manufacturer requirement)

3. Be painted with one coat of primer and two coats of finish paint, OR two coats of finish paint (per manufacturer recommended procedures for preparation, environmental conditions, timing, mil. thickness, etc.)

4. Awardee will shifting then re-secure all interference as needed to access all steel surfaces.

Areas of exposed steel will also:

1. Have two coats of rust-preventive coating (anti corrosion multi-purpose epoxy coating) applied to them prior to primer and finish coats.

Coating system will be 2-part urethane or 2-part high-solids epoxy, suitable for use in coastal marine environment, and compatible with existing coatings.

The preparation methods, timing (dry times, re-coat times, temperature, humidity, exposure to precipitation, etc.) and all other details will strictly adhere to manufacturer recommendations.

Products will be used that are compatible with other each other, and existing paint.

Awardee will submit product information to include brand, specific products, compatibility with existing and other new products used, and application and preparation requirements for each product used for approval by COR prior to beginning work under this contract.

All surfaces to be coated must be completely dry, free of moisture, soil, dust, and grit at the time the coating is applied.

Paint must be completely mixed prior to and during application to ensure that all solids are in full suspension.

Coating shall not be done under unfavorable weather conditions. No coatings shall be applied when there is moisture or condensation present on the surface. The prepared surfaces shall be clean, dust free and dry prior to applying paint.

Thinning shall not be done without the specific authorization of the COR and the paint manufacturer’s representative, and if approved it will be done in strict accordance with the recommendations of the paint manufacturer’s representative.

Areas found to contain runs, overspray, inadequate film thickness, roughness, impregnated dust or grit, or any other film or surface preparation irregularities are to be repaired or re-coated as directed.

Paint colors will be in kind to the existing and must be suitable products recommended by the manufacturer for use in this commercial marine application, and samples of each finish color will be submitted to COR for approval prior to application.

The Paint Manufacturer’s recommendations for drying and re-coating times are to be strictly adhered to.

Preparation and painting of bollards, piling guides and pad eyes will be staggered with regard to time, and planned/monitored taking into account wind forecast and other variables. These items will be cleared of interference, taken apart so all surfaces can be accessed for this work. This will be done one at a time for piling connections, and approx. ¼ of bollards and pad eyes at a time (with temp fenders for the ship provided and placed as needed), to ensure the dock is moored securely and the proper ship mooring and fendering is maintained. NPS and awardee will coordinate schedule and sequencing to ensure safe and effective mooring of the vessel. NPS will assist with shifting of work floats, small boats, and mooring lines.

One gangway will be raised at a time by the awardee to permit preparation and painting of the top surface of the steel header that supports the outer end of the gangway sections that connect the wharf to the steel dock towers. Access to the vessel by one gangway must be available while work under this contract is ongoing.

Awardee will incorporate standard marine commercial practices to prevent depositing of removed chips, grinding and sanding grit and dust, paint and other residue to the air, wharf or the water. Awardee will submit a pollution prevention plan for approval by the COR prior to prior to beginning work under this contract.

Awardee will comply with all stipulations form the Salem Conservation Commission, see attached.

Zinc anodes on dock are RM-26 type. 15 locations.

All measurements are the responsibility of the contractor; the size and square footage of actual repairs included in the Scope of work and bid sheet are approximate.

5. Site Details

A. 120v AC electrical service is available at outlets on the floating dock. If other electrical service is required these may be added temporarily at or from existing panels, at the vendor’s cost, by a professional licensed electrician, or by a generator supplied by awardee.

B. Water supply is only available at the fire hydrant near the ship, to be coordinated with Salem, MA Fire Department by the awardee as needed.

C. Awardee is responsible for securing any work and storage areas ashore with effective temporary perimeters, including restricting areas around their work with effective temporary barriers that do not require ground disturbance.

D. Work shall be performed during normal business working hours, 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

Weekend, holiday, early or late Hours are not allowed without prior approval of the Government. Request these a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to performing the work, and approval will be at the discretion of the

CO.

E. Two work vehicles may drive on Derby Wharf for work related to this contract, as needed to support work when it is ongoing. NPS will provide parking for up to two contractor vehicles at the site, but not necessarily on Derby Wharf, up to approx. 5 minute walk from dock, during work hours only.

F. At all times, due to the nature of public access to this location, placement of tools and supplies must be done in manner to protect public safety.

G. All areas impacted by work under this contract will be kept in a safe and workmanlike condition.

6. General Provisions:

Time for completion Work under the base contract will be completed within 2 months of the work commencing.

Site Visit Offerors are strongly encouraged to examine the work site in order to determine the exact conditions and details of the project. One Site Visit will be Scheduled during the solicitation open period, date TBD ____________________________.

Safety: EPA/OSHA Regulations

During the performance of all work under this contract, the Contractor shall adhere to Environmental Agency Regulations (EPA) and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineering Safety and Health Handbook EM_3851-1, USCG 46 CFR parts 166 to 199 as well as all applicable federal, state and local requirements.

Safety: COVID-19: Prior to any onsite work beginning, awardee will provide, for review and acceptance, to the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) a completed COVID-19 Control Plan that meets the current Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ requirements (https://www.mass.gov/lists/reopening-general-business-guidance-documents-and-translations#covid-19-control-plan-template-). All Details of this plan and State requirements for construction work will be followed, including that Personnel Protection Equipment is provided to the contractor’s and their subcontractor’s employees at no-cost to the Government.

EXECUTION

8.1 Facilities and Utility Service

Included under the scope of work are electrical and water connections. No additional cost(s) shall be incurred by the Government for the connection and disconnection of the utilities. Government will pay electrical utility charges, if connected to existing service.

Existing Work The contractor shall protect all areas of the vessel and existing work which is to remain in place, be reused, or remain the property of the U.S. Government. The vessel shall be returned in the same general condition to the National Park Service as received before work commenced. All areas shall be cleaned thoroughly and shall be free from dust, carbon residue, grease, hand prints, overspray, etc. caused by work under this contract. All cleaning shall be completed before final acceptance of work and vessel departs contractor’s facility.

Title to Materials The Government will not be responsible for the condition or loss of, or damage to, such property after notice to proceed with the demolition portion of this contract.

Disposal related to this contract is the responsibility of the awardee.

Protection of Areas not to be painted Items not to be painted which are in contact with or adjacent to painted surfaces shall be removed or protected prior to surface preparation and painting operations.

Items removed prior to painting shall be replaced when painting is completed.

Following completion of painting, workmen skilled in the trades involved shall reinstall removed items. Surfaces contaminated by coating materials shall be restored to original condition

Warranty All materials and services furnished as part of this contract, other than those that are covered by a separate manufacturer’s warranty that exceeds one year, will be guaranteed to be free of defects for a period of one year. This is includes work specified above that shall be free of leaks. All items from the performance of this contract that require repair or replacement within that period of time will be corrected by the awardee at no additional cost to the government, and will be warrantied for one year after corrections are completed.

View from North

Yellow plate is cover over a round hatch (4 total) and coaming. NOTE anode bracket (corner of float)