Section C of Contract.pdf

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TP TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

TP-1 SCOPE OF WORK

TP-2 DEFINITIONS

TP-3 STANDARDS

TP-4 CERTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION

TP-5 INSPECTIONS, TESTING AND TRIALS

TP-6 WORKMANSHIP AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

H HULL SECTION ITEMS

H-101 DRYDOCKING

H-102 UTILITIES AND SERVICES (UNIT PRICE)

H-200 SURFACE PREPARATION, INSPECTION AND AUDIOGAGING

H-201 HULL ANODE REPLACEMENT

H-202 HULL PAINTING

H-203 APPLICATION OF ARMY STAR DECALS

H-206 INSTALL NEW 12 VOLT PANEL

H-207 REPLACE THREE ELECTRIC HEATERS

H-208 REPLACE AIS ANTENNA

M MACHINERY SECTION ITEMS

M-101 PERFORM 12,000 HR ENGINE SERVICE

M-102 INSPECT AND REPLACE GENERATOR MOUNTS

M-701 INSPECT SHAFT SEALS AND BEARINGS (Optional) M-702 REPLACE PROPELLERS (Optional)

SECTION C

TP TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

TP-1 SCOPE OF WORK

Overhaul the SURVEY VESSEL (S/V) CHERNESKI. The contractor shall furnish all engineering, design, labor, services, equipment, parts and materials necessary to perform the drydocking and repairs listed in this contract.

Drawings, equipment or materials to be furnished by the Government will be specifically listed in the appropriate section. Unless specifically listed, the contractor shall assume no drawings, equipment or materials will be furnished by the Government and shall submit offer accordingly.

TP-2 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are applicable to phrases and acronyms used throughout this Statement of Work (SOW):

Contracting Officer (KO) A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) A member of the Philadelphia District contract management and quality assurance team authorized by the Contracting Officer to perform administrative and managerial duties. A copy of the COR's authority letter will be furnished to the Contractor at the time of award.

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Equipment, materials, parts, supplies, or components furnished by the Government to the contractor for installation on the vessel.

USACE Acronym for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

PSBr - Acronym for the Physical Support Branch of the Philadelphia District Corps of Engineers.

QC - Quality Control. Quality Control is a function of the contractor. Refer to clause E03.

QA - Quality Assurance. Quality Assurance is a function of the Government.

ABS Acronym for the American Bureau of Shipping

USCG Acronym for the U.S. Coast Guard.

CFR Acronym for the Code of Federal Regulations.

ANSI Acronym for American National Standards Institute

OSHA Acronym for Occupational Safety and Health Administration

NFPA Acronym for National Fire Protection Association

TP-3 STANDARDS

All design, engineering, modifications and repairs to the vessel shall be performed in accordance with the criteria set forth in the latest issues of the following standards:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Publication No. EM 385-1-1, "Safety and Health Requirements Manual." Dated 30 November 2014.

46 CFR Subchapter T – “Rules and Regulations for Small Passenger Vessels (Under 100 Gross Tons)” [46 CFR 175 - 185].

46 CFR Subchapter S – “Subdivision and Stability Regulations” [46 CFR 170 - 171].

United States Public Health Service (USPHS), Publication No. 393 "Handbook on Sanitation of Vessel Construction".

USCG, Navigation Rules - Inland/International.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards, Publication No. IEEE-45 - Recommended Practice for Electrical Installation on Shipboard.

Illuminating Engineering Society, "Recommended Practice for Marine Lighting."

National Electric Code (NEC).

Note that these standards apply only to the engineering, design and workmanship performed by the contractor as part of this contract including removals, accesses and other work performed by the contractor incidental to the work required by the contract.

TP-4 CERTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION

The vessel is not certificated by the USCG.

The vessel is not classed by the ABS.

It is not intended as part of this contract that any classification or certification be achieved.

TP-5 INSPECTIONS, TESTING AND TRIALS

The contractor shall perform tests, trials and other operational performance demonstrations as necessary to validate that the work specified in this contract was completed in accordance with the requirements, and functions as it was intended.

The contractor shall provide reasonable advance notice (not less than 1 full working day) to the COR prior to any testing or trials. If the COR, after having received such notification, is not present at the designated time and place for the inspection or test, the contractor shall proceed with the inspection or test. Untimely notification will result in postponement or repetition of the test. Lack of notification will require retesting. All delays caused by improper notification are the responsibility of, and to the account of, the contractor.

The contractor shall furnish a competent and authorized individual to witness and document the results of all inspections and/or tests.

TP-6 WORKMANSHIP AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS

After careful planning and subject to the approval of the COR, the Contractor may cut and/or remove plating or framing members from the vessel for access to machinery, piping, wiring and equipment. Under the same conditions, the Contractor may also remove piping, wiring, fixtures, fittings, etc., for access and clearance to perform required work.

All removed equipment shall be tested as part of the Tests and Trials requirement in Section TP5 of this SOW. Damages to parts, components and/or equipment as a result of removals, is the responsibility of the contractor and shall be repaired/replaced in kind. Any removals for access shall be temporarily supported if lack of such support could cause failure or damage to adjacent systems, distortion of adjacent framing or plating, or result in a safety hazard.

All removals shall be replaced once required work is completed. Replacement shall consist of returning the removed equipment, piping, wiring, structural members and plating to their original locations and reinstallation. Installation shall be in accordance with the original construction drawings or referenced standards (Refer to TP3). Fit and finish shall be restored and damaged paint shall be renewed.

B GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL WORK

All new hull plating shall be fabricated from marine grade Aluminum plate 5086/5083.

Due regard shall be paid to details in both the design and construction of all new and/or modified structures, to prevent structural discontinuities and other stress concentrations. Where openings must be provided in the structure, adequate compensation shall be provided by the contractor.

Watertight integrity of all bulkheads and decks shall be maintained. Openings created by permanent removal or addition of piping, wiring or other materials shall be closed by means of watertight penetrations or insert plates of equal thickness flush welded to the bulkheads.

All welds shall be ground flush and smooth.

Sections of stiffeners, beams, girders, etc., shall be welded to the bulkheads to maintain continuity of structure.

Openings cut into decks and bulkheads shall be adequately compensated by bounding bar to maintain original strength.

All watertight, oil tight and weather tight work shall be tested for tightness prior to painting.

Testing procedures, other than hydrostatic testing, shall be submitted to the COR for approval.

Submittals shall include complete particulars on the testing procedure(s) proposed and, if air testing is used, the method of controlling the air pressure. Water used for testing shall be potable quality to prevent contamination of the compartments and piping.

C GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATIONS AND SUPPORTS

Suitable foundations shall be provided under all new units of machinery. Foundations shall be built up of plates and structural shapes to the dimensions required for satisfactory support, and shall assure rigidity, freedom from vibration and designed for secure containment of the equipment in event of crash stops.

Where dripping water or oil can be expected, the top plates of foundations shall project beyond the edges of the bed plates or bases of units being supported and formed into spill containment/drip pans. Flat bars welded around the edges of the top plates may be used to retain any leakage. Valved drains shall be provided at the ends or corners of the pans to facilitate fluid removal or recovery.

Foundations shall extend beyond the equipment fore and aft or transversely to distribute the load and to avoid excessive weight concentrations.

Doublers, insert plates, girders, headers and stanchions shall be fitted and under deck framing shall be reinforced to support units mounted on deck.

D GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIALS

All materials provided by the contractor shall be suitable for marine applications and shall be subject to approval of the COR/GTR.

All new hull plate shall be marine grade Aluminum plate 5086/5083.

All new extrusions, shapes and pipe greater than or equal to 3” shall be marine grade Aluminum 6061.

All new extrusions and pipe less than 3” shall be marine grade Aluminum 6063.

Fasteners shall be AISI type 304 or 316 stainless steel.

All fasteners shall be installed using non metallic gasket material when placed against an aluminum surface.

E GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING

All piping required in these specifications shall be designed and installed to obtain optimum operating conditions, and shall be compatible with the machinery or equipment serviced.

All piping, valves and fittings shall comply with material specifications of the design standards for that particular service.

Piping shall be run as directly as practical. Piping shall include valves, unions and fittings.

Unions and flanges shall be provided to facilitate installation and subsequent removal.

Flexible connections to machinery components shall be provided where vibration may be anticipated.

Piping shall not pass over switchboards and be kept clear of switchgear, wiring, etc.

All work shall be templated from the vessel.

Piping shall be secured by supports and hangers so as to avoid excessive strains; avoid the weight of the piping being transmitted to valves and fittings; minimize the effects of vibration, shock, pitching and rolling of the vessel; and permit proper thermal expansion and contraction.

Provision may be made for expansion and contraction by changes in direction of pipe runs or by use of expansion bends, joints, loops or offsets.

Exhaust piping shall be welded for all sizes.

All burrs shall be removed from the ends of all piping after any cutting or threading. Pipe ends shall be dressed with a reamer before installation.

Valve type shall be consistent with the service. All valve materials shall be stainless steel.

An aluminum label plate shall be attached to the hand wheel of all new valves to indicate its function.

Where pipes are carried through watertight bulkheads, decks or tank tops, the watertight integrity of the structure shall be maintained.

Heat sensitive materials shall not be used in piping systems which penetrate watertight subdivisions.

All fastenings used to connect valves to shell connections shall be of stainless steel.

Where dissimilar metals occur, the contractor shall insulate to prevent electrolytic action.

F GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MACHINERY SYSTEMS

Where new machinery and equipment is to be installed, or when existing machinery and equipment is relocated, the contractor shall mount the items on suitable foundations.

All fastenings, bolts, (fitted or otherwise) studs, nuts, washers, gaskets, etc., shall be installed using anti seize compound furnished by the contractor unless otherwise specified.

Any defective or missing fasteners shall be renewed at Contractor's own expense.

Where detailed disassembly, assembly, or installation procedures appear in this specification, they are presented for the contractor's information and convenience in estimating the possible extent of the work to be done. The inclusion of these detailed procedures does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for doing all work necessary and in the proper manner for satisfactorily accomplishing the specified ultimate objective.

G GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

All electrical installations as set forth in these specifications shall be in compliance with the referenced rules, regulations and standards, especially with regard to ambient and working temperature requirements.

Electric cable shall be capable of handling the required amperage.

Electrical installations shall be such so as to eliminate the possibility of mechanical injury or damage from the accumulation of dust, oil, vapors, steam, dripping liquids, etc.

New cable runs shall be supported at intervals of not more than 18" apart where vertical and 14" apart where horizontal. Straps, hangers, and standoffs shall be steel with stainless steel fasteners.

Plastic type straps are permitted only behind sheathing/paneling. No cable runs will be permitted below the deck plates, except for bilge pump wiring. Cable penetrations, where required to be watertight, shall have approved kick plates, stuffing tubes, etc.

All electrical supplies and/or installations to meet CFR 46, Subchapters J and T, as well as all applicable NEMA, NEC and ANSI standards.

H GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HOT WORK

Prior to any hot work commencing in any compartment, the compartment shall be pumped dry, cleaned, gas freed and made safe for entry and hot work in accordance with 29 CFR 1915, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment, and other applicable standards.

The COR/GTR shall be furnished a Marine Chemist certificate stating that each compartment gas freed by the contractor has been tested by an approved certified Marine Chemist and that the space is safe for hot work.

All spaces that have been certified by a Marine Chemist as safe for hot work, shall be checked daily by a competent person to ensure there continued state of being safe for hot work. A log containing the original Marine Chemist certificate and Daily checklist shall be kept at the gangway so that all who need to enter the space will have easy access to the knowledge of their current conditions.

The contractor shall provide and maintain proper ventilation of spaces in which hot work is required or men are required to enter. Disposal of material accumulated during gas freeing work shall be the responsibility of the contractor and shall be in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and all costs are to be included in the respective line item.

The contractor shall post and maintain a fire watch whenever any hot work is being performed.

If work is being performed on a bulkhead, a fire watch shall be posted on both sides of the bulkhead and/or deck.

I GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING

All welding under this contract shall be done only by welders who have successfully passed the qualifications test of the ABS, the U.S. Navy or the USCG for steel welding.

The contractor shall bear the expense of conducting these tests, and shall certify by name to the COR those welders who have successfully passed the prescribed tests. The contractor shall require any welder to repeat these tests when, in the opinion of the COR or his appointed representative, the work of the welder indicates a reasonable doubt of his efficiency. In such cases the welder shall be recertified as above.

The electrodes used throughout the work shall be suitable for use with the parent metal at each weld. Electrodes shall be received on the job in unbroken packages bearing the manufacturers' label or be otherwise marked. Certified statements shall accompany each shipment of electrodes to the effect that sample pieces, representative of each kind and size in each shipment, have satisfactorily passed the tests required by the ABS, the USCG, and/or the U.S. Navy for steel welding.

Welding in this contract shall be done using the MIG process. All welding shall be smooth, tight and free from undercuts, porosity, craters and gas inclusions.

Shell and deck butts and flush seams shall be back chipped or gouged to sound metal from the closing side before welding.

All sharp and/or rough edges shall be ground smooth and all weld spatter shall be removed.

All welds for temporary dogs used during modifications are to be ground smooth.

Assembly of all welded joints before welding shall be such as to secure proper gaps in butt welds and metal contact in fillet welds. Welding shall not be used to close openings larger than stipulated for each plate thickness by the ABS.

All watertight seal welds shall be of "bead" type; no "weave" welding will be permitted.

Welding procedures, as to direction, length and number and sequence beads shall be carefully planned to minimize distortion and locked in stresses.

J GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKMANSHIP

All parts of the work intended to join or bear upon others shall be cut or trimmed to fit neatly.

All faying surfaces shall be clean and smooth before bolting up. Shims or liners shall not be used for the purpose of overcoming a bad fit.

Lightening holes may be punched, sawn or sheared and all burrs and cutting slag shall be removed.

Weld spatter shall be removed from all plating and stiffeners.

All mounting holes shall be drilled and reamed. Holes in members having sharp curvature shall be avoided whenever possible.

All frames and longitudinals shall have limber holes and/or snipes of adequate size to allow water to flow to the lowest point of each compartment and to allow air to escape.

All joints or areas of connection between steel and dissimilar metals shall be properly insulated by gasket material.

All fastenings used for connecting steel shall be made of AISI type 304 or type 316 series stainless steel.

All labor shall be performed by competent individuals skilled for each kind of work, thorough, first class in every respect and under competent direction.

Where work of one trade joins, passes through or is on other work, there shall be no discrepancy or misfit when completed. In engaging one kind of work with another, marring or damaging of previously acceptable construction shall be cause for rejection.

K GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PAINTING

The contractor shall seal off all ventilation, antennas, engine room, exhaust, tank and fan vents or openings, and all other intake or exhaust venting/piping and cover all zinc anodes, transducers, windows, propellers, propeller shafts, shaft bearings, rudders stocks, and other fixtures that could be damaged or introduce contamination into the vessel from the high pressure water washing, sandblasting, or painting. This protection shall be checked and maintained daily during performance of any blasting and painting operations.

All areas contaminated with grease, oil, lubricants or other foreign matter shall be cleaned with a solvent similar to DEVOE Devprep #88, 788 T 000, or equal.

Defective shell plate discovered during blasting shall be reported to the COR/GTR immediately.

All paints shall be from a single manufacturer and the paint system shall be applied in strict accordance with that manufacturer's guidelines and recommendations, including time between coats, proper application equipment, thinning and disposal of excess paint and thinner and cleaning of equipment.

All painting underwater surfaces shall be completed and accepted by the COR/GTR prior to refloating the vessel.

The contractor shall furnish the COR/GTR with a thickness gauge suitable for use on aluminum to verify proper wet/dry film thickness.

All paints used in the performance of this work shall be within the manufacturer’s specified closed container and “pot” shelf life.

All overspray of any new paint onto existing finished surfaces shall be removed and all surface repaired to original condition.

Colors shall conform to Federal Standard 595, in accordance with the following schedule:

AREA COLOR AND FS595 NUMBER

Hull Exterior Black/17038 Deckhouse Exterior Old Ivory/13695 Decks & Housetop Deck Red/10076 Hull & Deckhouse Interior White/27880 Deck Fittings Yellow/13655 Hull Markings White/27880 Exterior Deck Coaming Striping Red/11136 Handrails & Stair Rails Black/17038

Antifouling 1st Coat Manufacturer Contrasting Color Antifouling 2nd Coat Manufacturer’s Red

L GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSAL OF FLUIDS

All fluids, including, but not limited to, diesel fuel, lubricating oil, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze/coolant, bilge wastes, battery acid, penetrating and cutting oils, dye penetrants, and paint thinners removed from the vessel or generated by the contractor in the course of performing the required work shall be disposed of by the contractor in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional and Local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines for the disposal of hazardous materials, this to include all fluids that shall be drained from equipment removed from the vessel for disposal or other disposition. All associated costs shall be included in the appropriate line item.

This also applies to any rags, clothing, equipment or other materials exposed or contaminated with such fluids.

M GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINED SPACES

The contractor shall comply with all requirements of Federal Law contained in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1915 for entry into, monitoring of, rescue from and closure of confined spaces during the performance of the contract.

The contractor shall have a competent person on site whenever any work is being performed in a confined space and shall post required certificates in the immediate vicinity of the confined space and maintain a log of all inspections and certificates.

N GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY

The contractor shall comply with the requirements of EM 385 1 1, “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual” throughout the contract period. It can be found online at http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm.

The contractor shall maintain Safety, Fire, and Security programs as required by Section H of this contract throughout the contract period.

PART I - SECTION C

H HULL SECTION ITEMS

H-101 DRYDOCKING

1. INTENT

It is the Intent of this work item to haul the vessel from the water and block the vessel while performing the underwater work outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). The vessel will need to be fleeted on the blocks in order to achieve a 100% coating of the underwater painting system.

2. REFERENCES

Drawing CH-H1-01, Outboard Profile Drawing CH-H1-03, Lines PLAN SHEET 1 OF 2

Drawing CH-H1-03, Lines PLAN SHEET 2 OF 2 MIL-STD-1625; “Safety Certification Program for Drydocking Facilities and Shipbuilding Ways for US Navy Ships”

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Provide all labor, services and materials and perform the work required in this clause.

Provide a certified marine railway, or a certified synchro-lift, etc. and qualified personnel and necessary equipment to dock the vessel. The Survey Vessel CHERNESKI has the following principal dimensions:

Overall Length: 47 feet - 8 inches Overall Beam: 15 feet - 0 inches Molded Depth: 7 feet - 3 inches Displacement (loaded): 21 long tons Draft: 3 feet - 0 inches Gross Tonnage: 18.75 long tons (loaded)

Vessel is constructed entirely of aluminum:

Provide and set blocks to support and distribute the weight of the vessel while out of water and to prevent movement of vessel. Blocks should provide for a minimum of 36-inches clearance under the hull.

NOTE: Due to the protruding transducer pod, no lifting point or blocking shall be done between Frames 5 and 7.

Haul the vessel out of water and set on the blocks. Participate in the joint docking inspection.

Immediately after drydocking the vessel, and before the hull and any marine growth has had a chance to dry, the entire hull from the keel to the top of the bulwarks shall receive a fresh water high pressure wash at no less than 5000 psi.

After the Vessel hull has dried a joint inspection shall be conducted with the COR and the Contractor.

The vessel’s underwater hull will be painted in its’ entirety. This will make it necessary to adjust the blocking for the washing, blasting and application of the paint system specified in Line Item H-202 of this contract.

Upon completion of all underwater related repairs and following the joint undocking inspection, return the vessel to the water.

All lay days, demurrage and other dock costs, including the costs of weekends and holidays, necessary to perform the repair work listed in this contract shall be included in the cost of this Line Item.

Estimate on 30 calendar days for dry-docking.

H-102 UTILITIES AND SERVICES (UNIT PRICE)

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to maintain the drydock and pier side utilities and services specified in this work item for the duration of the contract.

2. REFERENCES

Drawing 396-F705-01-2 – Electrical Systems

Services shall be connected and operating within 2 hours after arrival of the vessel at the contractor’s facility and shall continue until the vessel is accepted by the COR.

Payment shall be made only for the actual number of days the vessel remains and utilizes services at the contractor’s facility.

Unit price shall cover all costs incidental to and charged direct to the job, and not otherwise included as overhead.

Utilities and Services consist of the following:

• SHORE POWER: Provide necessary labor to connect, maintain and disconnect shore power service for initial hook-up, re-blocking and moving vessel to pier side. Provide electrical service for the duration of the repair period.

Shore power service to be 30 amps (minimum), 120/240 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase.

The vessel contains a number of components and systems that are sensitive to voltage fluctuations. The contractor shall be responsible for removal, repair or replacement, reinstallation and testing of electrical equipment which fails while the ship is in the contractor’s possession due to voltage surge or fluctuation.

NOTE: There shall be no welding on board the ship while the Surveying Equipment is connected to the vessel. Coordinate with the crew for removal of Sensitive Surveying Equipment to facilitate welding.

The vessel shall be grounded to earth via a grounding conductor when operating on shore power. Ensure the vessel is galvanically isolated from the shore (earth), using a galvanic isolator or an isolation transformer. Application and installation of this device shall be in accordance with ABYC E-8.20.

• TRASH REMOVAL: Provide receptacles, equipment and labor to collect and remove garbage and trash from the vessel. The trash bins shall be located near the gangway.

• CRANE SERVICE: Provide all crane or forklift service, labor and rigging equipment for moving supplies, provisions, spare parts, life raft, and equipment on and off the vessel, and to and from the storage area. All other crane or forklift service directly related to repair work listed in this contract shall be included in the cost of that Work Item.

• GANGWAY: Provide a gangway (stairs or ladder) with safety net or ladder for access to and from the vessel. Install (on opposite side of vessel from gangway) and maintain a separate ladder from the ground to the main deck for emergency egress during the docking period.

Estimate on 30 calendar days. Price per day.

H-200 SURFACE PREPARATION, INSPECTION AND AUDIOGAGING

It is the intent of this work item to prepare the vessel’s underwater hull from keel to deep load line for painting.

It is also intended to prepare and make available the entire hull of the vessel for taking audio gage readings, especially in any areas deemed to be of concern.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. SURFACE PREPARATION, INSPECTION

Immediately after drydocking the vessel, and before the hull and any marine growth has had a chance to dry, the entire hull from the keel to the top of the bulwarks shall receive a high-pressure wash.

The high-pressure wash shall be performed with fresh water only and shall be no less than 5000 psi. All washing to be performed shall be done from above (i.e. from the top of the drydock, scaffolds, etc.) with the nozzles pointed down to the floor of the dock to prevent the spread of water to the upper portion of the vessel and into any interior spaces.

Any areas contaminated with grease, oil, dirt, rubber streaks or other foreign matter shall be cleaned with DEVOE “Dev-prep # 88”, 788 T-000 (or equal) and washed clear with the high-pressure wash.

After the Vessel hull has dried and within 24 hours after drydocking the vessel, a joint inspection shall be conducted with the COR and the contractor.

The paint on the entire hull from the keel to the deep load line shall be surveyed. All areas where the anticorrosive system (primers) have been disturbed or removed shall be identified and clearly marked. A written condition report with recommendations shall be submitted by the contractor to the COR within 24 hours after performing the joint inspection.

The report shall include a summary of the hull's condition, including an estimate of the total square-footage of the hull that requires a renewal of the anticorrosive system.

All blasting shall be done from above with the nozzles pointed down toward ground to prevent the spread of blast or water to the upper portion of the vessel.

Scaffolds, cherry pickers or other means shall be provided for use of personnel in blasting/power washing and painting.

Prior to abrasive blasting, precautions shall be taken to protect the hull, equipment, and machinery from flying sand, dust and water discharge. This also applies to blasting on other ships in the vicinity.

All open fans, vents, doors, hatches, antennas and wiring, windows, nameboards, castle, ship’s bell, electrical outlets, navigation lights, wipers, spotlight, davits, winches, machinery and deck gear shall be sealed with plastic film or a suitable substitute prior to blasting and painting operations. As an option, equipment may be removed prior to blasting and reinstalled after the last coat of paint has dried.

Special care shall be taken to mask and fully protect the transducers, zinc anodes, and other underwater equipment against abrasion, damage, and painting.

Any damage to the vessel or its components due to lack of or improper painting/blasting protection shall be repaired to original by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

The Contractor shall contact the COR to inspect and approve the blasting/painting protection prior to the start of the blasting process. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain the blasting/painting protection for the duration of the blasting/painting process. At no time shall this be a cause for extension of contract time or additional cost to the Government.

All of the manufacturers and USACE preparation and environmental conditions must be met prior to beginning any operation. Surface temperature, humidity, wind conditions, dew point, and wet-bulb readings shall be checked and recorded at least twice daily.

NOTE – Coordinate with Line-Item No. H-202, Hull Painting.

B. AUDIOGAGING

The contractor shall conduct with qualified technician or provide the services of a testing firm to take audio gage readings on the hull along the keel in the areas aft, where salt water has caused corrosion and oxidation to be noticed from inside the vessel. The audio gauging is to be done by ultrasonic testing or any other non-destructive testing methods.

The contractor shall provide the COR with a sketch showing the audio gage readings in relation to their position on the hull of the vessel.

Audio gage 100 spots as directed shall be taken along the keel. Pits and areas showing 25% or more wastage from original thickness shall be highlighted.

NOTE - Coordinate with line-item No. H-202, Hull Painting.

H-201 HULL ANODE REPLACEMENT

It is the intent of this work item to inspect and note the condition (estimate percent wastage) of all the Vessel’s underwater hull sacrificial anodes. This inspection is for historical records and planning purposes, as all sacrificial anodes are to be replaced.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment and accomplish the following:

Inspect all of the underwater hull sacrificial anodes and provide a condition report to the COR, noting the size, position on the hull and the approximate percent wastage. This report is simply for historical records as all sacrificial anodes are being replaced.

Estimate on removing existing anodes, furnishing and installing six hull anodes 6” x 12” and two donut style shaft anodes (2” wide) for 3” shafts. All new anodes shall be the same size and material as the original.

Coordinate installation of anodes with Line-Item H-202, Hull Painting.

H-202 HULL PAINTING

NOTE - All Manufacturers (E-Paint) and USACE preparation and environmental conditions must be met prior to beginning any operation. Surface temperature, humidity, wind conditions, dew point, and wet-bulb readings shall be checked and recorded at least twice daily.

1. INTENT

It is the intent of this work item to repaint the original underwater hull, from the keel to the deep load line.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

E-Paint SN-1 (Black) Qty – 15 gallons E-Paint Primer Qty – 6 gallons

The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, services, and equipment and prepare and paint the hull of the Survey Vessel CHERNESKI in accordance with the following specifications.

A. PREPARATIONS/PAINTING

All work is to be performed in accordance with Technical Provisions section TP-6 (K).

Residue on unpainted surfaces resulting from overspray and/or lack of protection shall be removed from the vessel daily by whatever non-destructive methods necessary.

Artificial illumination shall be used on any area specified to be painted, which cannot be clearly seen otherwise, at any time the work is being performed.

All Manufacturers and USACE preparation and environmental conditions must be met prior to beginning any operation. Surface temperature, humidity, wind conditions, dew point and wet-bulb readings shall be checked and recorded at least twice daily.

B. PAINTING (Keel to Deep Load Line)

The hull from the keel to the deep load line shall be prepared and painted in accordance with the following specifications:

After pressure washing/blasting the hull as required above in H-201(A) proceed with painting the hull as follows:

The primer EP Epoxy Primer 1000 shall be applied in two-(2) contrasting coats after final surface preparation has been achieved in accordance with Manufacturer’s recommendations. Each application of this coating shall be applied with a minimum thickness of at least 4 mils.

All atmospheric condition requirements, such as Temperature and Relative Humidity for application, shall be strictly adhered to.

A hard, smooth foul release coating E-Paint SN-1 (Black), shall be provided on hull, up to 6 inches above the full load waterline. This coating shall be applied as the final two coatings and should be at least 4 mils dry, each coating. This application shall be applied over the recommended primer coats of EP Epoxy Primer 1000.

All draft marks and vessel name shall be painted with one coat of white color paint, similar to PPG AMERON “Amercoat 450HS”, White, 3.5 mils wet/2 mils dry.

Lines shall be cut with a brush or roller; remainder may be sprayed.

Any overspray of new paint on adjacent surfaces shall be removed and all paint repaired to the original color scheme at no additional cost to the Government using the approved AMERON, E-Paint, or Sea Hawk paint system. The contractor shall monitor wind conditions to ensure that no sandblast or paint spray damages nearby vehicles or vessels; the Government will not be responsible for any damages incurred due to improper scheduling and monitoring of the blasting/painting process. The paint system shall be applied in accordance with all Manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations.

H-203 APPLICATION OF ARMY STAR DECALS

The Department of the Army has a new requirement to have every vessel in the fleet display the Army Star Decal. The intent of this line item is to have the Government Furnished Army Star Decals adhered to the vessel in the proper locations.

2. GOVERMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

Gold Stars Qty - 2 Black lettering “U.S. ARMY” Qty - 2

The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, services and equipment to apply two (2) complete Army Star Decals to the shell of the vessel. Specific locations will be on the Port and Starboard side of the vessel’s hull at or near the stern in a manner that does not diminish the prominence of the vessel’s nameboard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Castle insignia, or any other authorized vessel markings or identification.

CHECKPOINT - Once all locations have been identified specifically by the COR, the Contractor and the COR will meet on the vessel to ensure that the Decals will be installed in the proper locations and orientations.

Each location will be properly prepared and made ready for the application of the decals.

Prior to application, wash and dry the locations to remove any dirt and debris. Finish with a final cleaning using a solvent similar to DEVOE Devprep #88, 788 T 000, or equal. The Decal will be parallel with the gunwale of the vessel, Port and Starboard. Ensure a bubble-free application of all vinyl decals.

H-206 INSTALL NEW 12 VOLT PANEL

The intent of this line item is to install a new 12 VDC electrical panel at the helm station to operate all of the vessel’s 12 VDC equipment currently being fed from a 24 VDC panel using individual voltage converters. During the performance of this work it is also intended to capture all existing and modified electrical components and integrate the changes into the original electrical system drawing.

Blue Sea 12 VDC 10 Circuit Electrical Panel – (or similar)

The Contractor shall provide all labor and materials and equipment, except for that equipment identified as GFM above, to perform and complete the work listed herein.

The new panel shall be located below the helm station along the starboard side bulkhead, by modifying the existing structure and fabricating the metal plates necessary to cover the existing opening, upon completion of installation.

Photo 1: Location for New 12V Panel

The contractor shall feed this new electrical panel from the 12 VDC system located in the

Stbd/Fwd corner of the Engine space.

The contractor shall disconnect all cables and wiring for equipment listed below, which is currently being fed from the vessel’s 24 VDC panels and run all new cabling & wiring from circuits fed from the new 12 VDC panel.

Equipment to disconnect:

1. Two (2) VHF radios

2. One (1) AM FM radio

3. One (1) FLIR system

4. One (1) Radar

5. One (1) Chart plotter

6. One (1) AIS

In addition to the equipment identified above, the vessel is equipped with a Rerverso Pumping System for facilitating Oil changes. This 12 VDC pump is mounted on the aft bhd of the Engine room and is fed directly from a local battery. The contractor shall remove all existing wiring and refeed the Reverso from an available circuit in the new 12 VDC panel, through a local, contractor furnished switch to be mounted in close proximity to the unit. Exact location to be identified by the vessel’s crew.

During the course of this installation the Contractor shall map out the wiring running from the Stbd/Fwd corner of the Engine space to the Helm station, through the existing chase within the Main Cabin. The Government will provide a copy of the Electrical system schematic, which can be marked up to facilitate this work.

All cabling/wiring that is found to be disconnected and/or dead-ended along this run, that is otherwise abandoned in place, shall be removed from the vessel.

All equipment that is being fed from the new 12 VDC panel shall be tested and proved to be fully operational.

H-207 REPLACE THREE ELECTRIC HEATERS

It is the intent of this work item to remove three (3) electric kick-toe heaters within the cabin and reinstall with government provided kick-toe heaters and the associated thermostats.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

Cadet Perfectoe UCH183 Electric Heater Qty - 3

Contractor shall provide all labor and materials to replace the three existing electric heaters with the government provided Cadet Perfectoe UCH183 Electric Heater and associated thermostats. These are located underneath the starboard side workbench in the main cabin, at the helm station and in the galley.

H-208 REPLACE AIS ANTENNA

It is the intent of this work item to replace the AIS antenna located on the roof of the cabin with similar AIS antenna.

AIS Antenna

Contractor shall provide all labor and materials to replace the current AIS Antenna on the top of the Main Cabin, located over the helm with the GFM AIS Antenna. All overhead penetrations shall be made watertight.

Photo 2 Heater in Galley Area

System shall be tested to verify proper operation.

PART II - SECTION C

M MACHINERY SECTION ITEMS

M-101 PERFORM 12,000 HR ENGINE SERVICE

It is the intent of this work item is to perform a routine maintenance of two Caterpillar C- 18 Engines, using a Factory Authorized Caterpillar Representative.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Provide the services of an authorized Caterpillar Service Technician to perform service and maintenance on both CAT-C18 engines. The engine serial numbers are: Starboard side - C1J00287 and Port side - C1J00353. The previous major maintenance was performed at ~ 10,500 hours in Aug 2023. The engines currently have ~ 12,000 service hours.

The contractor shall furnish all parts, equipment, labor, travel, material and inspection services necessary to inspect, service, and maintain the two Caterpillar C-18 engines as outlined in the OEM maintenance manual.

NOTE – The vessel has a critical schedule to maintain and cannot afford to extend beyond the period of performance. For this reason, some elements of the recommended maintenance as prescribed in the OEM maintenance manual may not be performed unless deemed absolutely necessary by Caterpillar.

Replacements shall include, but are not limited to, belts, crank case ventilation filter, jacket water regulator, zincs, sea water pump impeller, raw water pump impeller, and all engine fluids, and filters. Inspections shall include but are not limited to the heat exchanger, condensate drain valves, engine mounts, starter, block heater, hoses, turbocharger and crankshaft vibration damper. Take fluid samples and provide results to the Government.

Perform crankcase pressure and blow-by tests on each engine.

Restore all removals and test engines in presence of COR.

M-102 INSPECT AND REPLACE GENERATOR MOUNTS

It is the intent of this work item to do a thorough inspection of the Generator motor mounts and make the necessary repairs/replacement should that be needed.

The Contractor shall inspect the hardware on all four generator motor mounts on each generator. Any broken hardware shall be brought to the immediate attention of the COR.

The contractor shall bid this item to include the replacement of one generator motor mount, either forward or aft mount.

M-701 INSPECT SHAFT SEALS AND BEARINGS (Optional)

It is the intent of this Line Item to do a complete inspection of the shaft seals and bearings and provide a report of findings.

The Contractor shall inspect the Shaft Seals and Cutless Bearings on both the Port and Starboard Shafts. Any excessive wear shall be brought to the immediate attention of the COR.

The contractor shall bid this item to provide a visual inspection of all shafts and seals and measurements of Cutless Bearing remaining thicknesses in 6 locations 60 degrees apart for both shafts. Contractor shall submit a report detailing the conditions found, including readings for both shafts with any recommended repairs that are deemed necessary.

M-702 REPLACE PROPELLERS (Optional)

It is the intent of this Line Item to inspect the Vessel’s Propellers and replace with a new set, should the existing Propellers be found to be in worn condition.

USACE will inspect both of the Propellers for uniformity, bent blades and dings. Any major anomalies will dictate whether or not to exercise this Line Item.

The contractor shall bid this item to include the replacement both Propellers and if it is deemed necessary this line item will be activated for replacements. The rudders will require removal to facilitate Propeller replacement.

All labor and miscellaneous hardware and consumables shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. USACE shall supply the new set of Propellers.