Scope of Work_Steam Boiler Rebuilds 2026.pdf

Steam Boiler Rebuilds 2026 Scope of Work The Revetment Branch of the USACE Vicksburg District requires repairs on the two steam boilers on Quarterboat 9901. A contractor is required to provide all labor and materials to rebuild the steam boilers as specified in accordance with the below requirements. All work shall be completed onboard Quarterboat 9901 at the USACE Vicksburg harbor. The specifications of the boilers are below:

Hurst S350-150-18/19 Boiler (2 each) – Scotch marine boiler, oil-fired, 3-pass wet back design w/direct spark ignited burner, 18 GPH, 2415 steam lb/hr @ 212 degrees Fahrenheit

Gordon Piatt S10-0-15 Burner (2 each)– Oil burner, GPH – 12.6 min – 21.0 max

Requirements – Both Boilers

• Contractor required to provide all labor as needed to assemble/disassemble steam boilers

• Replace both main control and power units

• New units shall be PowerFlame burner control units

• Replace all low water alarm system components and controls

• Replace all probes, safety switches, valves, and pressure control components

• Replace factory door pins, bolts, clips, insulation rope, and door insulation

• Replace main blow down valve controls to manufacturer recommendation

• Replace main hot well system consisting of water tank, two motor/pump combinations, and controls

• Replace/install main line blowdown/drier system as to reduce condensation build up entering system

• Install new E-stop switches and CO2 monitors

• Perform complete cleaning of stack system from ceiling

• USACE will perform cleaning of tubes and ash around boilers

• USACE will remove front control units

• Replace mounting studs on both boilers to attach door upon completion of rebuild

• Provide & install stainless steel collection tank with duplex discharge pumps and provide piping for blowdown venting and discharge of condensate blowdown water

• Provide complete initial system chemical treatment and training for proper operation and record keeping

• Training shall be hands-on and shall cover all aspects of safety and steam boiler operations as it pertains to chemical use procedures/handling

• Training shall be documented with sign-in sheet/list with all employees names/signatures

• Training will include all of the Mat Sinking Unit quarterboat maintenance crew

• Recommended chemical/material list shall be provided along with safety data sheets of all supplies needed

• Standard operating procedure guide shall be supplied by the contractor to include all steam boiler operations and safety guidelines as it pertains to chemical handling and steam boiler procedures

• Operating procedures shall include proper directions on how to handle any possible issue that could cause issues with the boilers

• All new parts shall have new manufacturer’s warranty in place starting at completion of contract date.

• Once the steam boiler repairs are completed, the contractor shall arrange for the state inspector to inspect the repaired steam boilers. Any deficiencies noted by the state inspector that pertain to requirements of this contract shall be addressed in full by contractor until the steam boilers pass state inspection.

Warranty All components included in the requirements of this scope of work shall have a minimum one year parts and labor warranty.

Performance Period and Location All requirements shall be completed no later than September 11, 2026. The address where requirements shall be completed is below:

Mat Sinking Unit 2577 Haining Rd Vicksburg, MS, 39183

Invoicing At completion of requirements, invoice(s) shall be sent to the following email addresses:

CEFC-B4invoices@usace.army.mil Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil

Security Requirements General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)).

mailto:CEFC-B4invoices@usace.army.mil mailto:Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil

Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).

Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something):

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

Non-U.S. Citizens working on Government Contracts: Government Approval MUST be obtained PRIOR to any non-U.S. Citizen being permitted to work on a government contract. The Contractor must submit a letter requesting approval via the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative to the Vicksburg District Security Officer. The letter must include the contract number, period of performance, location(s) of work performance and attach a copy of the individual’s passport and visa/work authorization documents.