U.S Department of State (DOS)

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement

Affairs (INL)

U.S. Embassy – Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Special Naval Forces (FEN) Operational Readiness

Construction Projects

Dock, Workshop & Barracks

Table of Contents

SECTION C — DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / SCOPE OF WORK

C.1 Purpose

C.2 Background

C.2.1 Contractor Qualifications

C.2.2 Local Participation

C.3 Performance Objective and Approach

C.3.1 Design-Build Overview

C.3.2 Design Responsibility

C.3.3 Single Point of Responsibility

C.3.4 Government Review Role

C.3.5 Reference Condition Assessments — Government-Furnished Information, No Warranty

C.4 Performance Standards and Minimum Quality Requirements

C.4.1 Engineering Design Package

C.4.2 Dock Rehabilitation (40 m)

C.4.3 New Dock Extension (15 m)

C.4.4 Optional Concrete Topping Slab System

C.4.5 Outboard Engine Workshop Improvements

C.4.6 Workshop Electrical Installations

C.4.7 Workshop Plumbing Installations

C.4.8 Emergency Response Barracks Improvements

C.4.9 Barracks Electrical Installations

C.4.10 Exterior / Waterfront Lighting System

C.4.11 Fire Protection and Life Safety

C.5 Materials

C.5.1 Substitutions

C.5.2 Quantities and Field Measurements

C.5.3 Source/Nationality, and Domestic Preference

C.5.4 Telecommunications restrictions

C.6 Contractor Submittals and Approvals

C.7 Minimum Performance Outcomes & Deliverables

C.8 Milestones & Deliverables

C.9 Schedule Performance Requirements

C.9.1 Design Period Milestones — measured from LNTP

C.9.2 Construction Period Milestones — measured from CNTP

C.9.3 Normal workdays

C.9.4 Holidays and Non-Work Days

C.9.5 Operational Continuity

C.10 Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC)

C.11 Work Execution Performance Standards

C.12 Contractor Equipment and Tools

C.13 Health, Safety, Environmental and Security Performance Requirements

C.13.1 Safety Performance Objective:

C.13.2 Site-Specific Safety Plan

C.13.3 Safety Incident Reports

C.13.4 Environmental Performance Requirements

C.13.5 Site Access and Security:

C.14 Key Personnel and Minimum Qualifications

C.15 General Personnel

C.15.1 Work Hours

C.15.2 Training

C.15.3 PPE

C.15.4 Qualifications

C.15.5 Site Access

C.16 Final Acceptance Criteria

C.17 Warranty

C.17.1 Warranty Period and Coverage

C.17.2 Warranty Documentation

C.17.3 Warranty Performance Requirement

C.18 Close-Out

C.18.1 Spare Parts and Training

C.19 Government-Furnished Information (GFI)

C.20 Place and Period of Performance

C.21 Applicable Regulations and Standards

C.21.1 Honduran Codes:

C.21.2 International Codes (where applicable):

C.21.3 Occupational Safety:

C.21.4 Code Compliance Responsibility:

C.21.5 Codes and Standards Compliance Performance Requirement:

C.21.6 Transportation, Logistics, and Customs

C.22 Project Administration Data

C.22.1 Contracting Officer

C.22.2 Contracting Officer's Representative

C.22.3 Communication Protocols

C.22.4 Unauthorized Disclosure

C.22.5 Non-Personal Services

C.22.6 Government Surveillance Is Not Supervision

C.22.7 Performance Management

C.22.8 Meetings – General

C.22.9 Weekly Progress Reports

C.22.10 Monthly Status Reports (if applicable)

C.22.11 Liquidated Damages

C.22.12 Change Management

C.22.13 Delays

C.22.14 Restrictions on Communication

C.22.15 Freedom of Information Act

C.23 Completion-Based Payment Approach

C.24 Special Conditions

C.24.1 Mandatory Site Visit

C.24.2 Coordination with Base Operations

C.24.3 Host Nation Technical Participation

C.24.4 Proposal Format

C.25 Definitions

SECTION C — DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS /

SCOPE OF WORK

C.1 Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to provide all engineering design, labor, materials, equipment, quality control, safety oversight, and supervision necessary to design and construct the rehabilitation, improvement, and limited new construction of mission-critical infrastructure at the

Fuerza Especial Naval (FEN) Base, Puerto Castilla, Colón, Honduras. The Contractor shall deliver safe, code-compliant, fully commissioned facilities with complete documentation and minimal operational disruption, under a single Design-Build contract.

The purpose of this integrated scope is to restore, improve, and expand mission-critical infrastructure required to support maritime operations, emergency response readiness, and marine equipment maintenance, while maximizing the use of existing facilities and minimizing unnecessary structural intervention.

C.2 Background

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime.

INL programs support two of the Department of State's strategic goals: (1) to reduce the entry of illegal drugs and migrants into the United States; and (2) to minimize the impact of international crime on the United States and its citizens. One of the many ways to meet these goals is to partner with allied governments to promote the modernization of, and support the enforcement operations of, their foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies.

INL assists host nations with the construction and rehabilitation of facilities that enable those nations to enhance their capacity to manage security incidents within their own countries. In cooperation with the Government of Honduras, INL is providing technical assistance for the rehabilitation and improvement of the FEN Puerto Castilla facility — an active operational base supporting maritime security, interdiction, and emergency response activities. The existing infrastructure requires comprehensive rehabilitation to support safe, reliable operations and compliance with applicable building codes and mission requirements.

End-user transfer. The completed facilities and all equipment furnished under this contract are provided as assistance to the Government of Honduras and will be transferred to the Fuerza

Especial Naval upon final acceptance. The Contractor shall deliver all warranty documentation, operations and maintenance manuals, and training in a form usable by the end user.

Existing infrastructure at the site comprises a timber dock supported by preserved timber piles;

an open-sided steel-framed structure with concrete slab-on-grade and metal roof housing the workshop and barracks areas; and existing electrical and utility services serving the facility. All works shall be integrated into the existing infrastructure with minimal disruption and without modification to primary structural systems unless expressly stated in this SOW.

This project consolidates three interrelated sub-projects into a single design-build procurement:

1. Rehabilitation of approximately 40 linear meters of the existing maritime dock (superstructure replacement, retaining existing piles) and construction of a new 15-linear-meter dock extension (new piles and full structure), with an optional concrete topping slab system over the full 55 m of dock surface;

2. Construction and improvement of an Outboard Engine Workshop (approximately 80 m²), including enclosures, access elements, cladding, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and fire protection;

3. Construction and improvement of Emergency Response Barracks (approximately 40 m², dormitory for eight personnel), including enclosures, finishes, suspended ceiling, doors, windows, electrical, and life safety provisions.

C.2.1 Contractor Qualifications

The Contractor shall be licensed and certified to perform architectural, engineering, and construction services in Honduras, and shall have an established office in Honduras at the time of design and construction. The Contractor shall supply qualified in-house engineering and/or skilled labor personnel, project management oversight, quality assurance/quality control oversight, and site safety monitoring.

The Contractor shall demonstrate corporate capability in marine and waterfront construction, including timber pile installation over water.

The Contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience, matching personnel skills to the task.

C.2.2 Local Participation

The Contractor is encouraged to hire local labor and subcontractors and to use locally available materials consistent with the material standards in this SOW, and to work with local trades and suppliers to develop a design that fits the local context of the surrounding FEN base facilities and facilitates future maintenance and procurement of replacement parts by FEN personnel. Local participation is encouraged but is not an evaluation factor and receives no evaluation credit.

C.3 Performance Objective and Approach

This Statement of Work (SOW) is performance-based: the Government describes the required results and measurable minimum performance standards, and the Contractor selects the methods by which those standards will be achieved.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, QA/QC, safety, and supervision necessary to complete the three sub-projects at FEN Puerto Castilla, delivering safe, code-compliant, fully commissioned facilities with complete documentation.

C.3.1 Design-Build Overview

Under this delivery method, the Contractor is solely responsible for:

• Conducting all necessary site investigations and geotechnical/marine assessments;

• Developing complete engineering designs, calculations, and construction drawings;

• Obtaining all required permits and regulatory approvals;

• Constructing all facilities in accordance with the approved design and this SOW; and

• Delivering fully commissioned, operational facilities.

The Government provides performance criteria — required outcomes, functional standards, and minimum quality thresholds — rather than prescriptive design specifications.

C.3.2 Design Responsibility

The Contractor assumes full professional and legal responsibility for the adequacy, accuracy, and code compliance of all engineering designs produced under this contract. Design errors, omissions, or non-compliant designs shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

• 35% Design (Provide as Government-Furnished Information): The Contractor to validate and, where necessary, identifies required departures from the concept. The

35% is at conceptual-level technical layout establishing major design elements, fundamental project geometry, major systems, preliminary criteria, and baseline design intent sufficient for initial coordination and guidance on minimum performance requirements.

• 65% Design: Substantially developed set of technical documents with coordinated architectural, structural, civil, marine, and MEP systems, resolving most design conflicts.

• 95% Design: Near-final construction document package; technically complete but still undergoing final QC, coordination, and resolution of minor conflicts.

• 100% Design (Construction Drawings): Fully validated, coordinated, contract-ready package with all details finalized.

• As-Built: Finalized technical document recording the precise, field-verified geometry, dimensions, materials, and installed conditions of the constructed project.

C.3.2.1 Design Stage Schedule

Each stage comprises Contractor development time, Government review time, and Contractor resubmittal time.

Stage

Contractor develop and submit

Gov't review

Contractor resubmit

Gov't approve

Stage duration

(business days)

Cumulative from LNTP

Site Investigation, Underwater

Assessment, and

35% Validation

Report

5 5 5 5 20 LNTP + 20

65% Design 20 5 5 5 35 LNTP + 55

95% Design 10 5 5 5 25 LNTP + 80

100% Construction

Documents

5 5 5 5 20 LNTP + 100

Permitting submissions shall run concurrently with the 65%, 95%, and 100% stages.

Government review periods are included within the Design Period; the Contractor shall account for them in the Work Plan and Schedule.

C.3.2.2 Design Period

The Design Period shall be [100] business days from LNTP.

C.3.2.3 Oral Presentation

The Contractor shall deliver oral presentation to the COR and technical team at completion of the 65% and 95% Design.

C.3.2.4 Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP)

Upon award, the Contracting Officer will issue a Limited Notice to Proceed authorizing the

Contractor to mobilize and commence site investigation, underwater assessment, and design services. The Contracting Officer may additionally authorize hazardous-materials assessment and abatement, and demolition of deteriorated dock superstructure elements, during the Design

Period, provided the Contractor has first obtained COR approval of the HAZMAT plan and the

Site-Specific Safety Plan (including Over-Water Work Plan), obtained any required Honduran maritime or environmental authority approval, and obtained base access authorization. The

Design Period begins on the date of LNTP issuance.

C.3.2.5 Construction Notice to Proceed (CNTP)

The Contracting Officer will issue a Construction Notice to Proceed confirming:

1. COR approval of the 100% Design / Construction Documents;

2. COR approval of all required preconstruction submittals, including the Quality Control

Plan, Site-Specific Safety Plan, Severe Weather Plan, Work Plan/Project Schedule, and

HAZMAT plan;

3. Contractor has obtained all required Honduran construction, maritime, and environmental permits;

4. Contractor has provided evidence of all insurance required, including Defense Base Act coverage and any required bonds;

5. Contractor has obtained base access authorization for its personnel.

C.3.3 Single Point of Responsibility

The Design-Build Contractor is the single point of responsibility for the completeness, accuracy, and code compliance of all engineering designs and construction activities. The Contractor shall manage and coordinate all design disciplines, subcontractors, and construction activities to deliver a complete, integrated, and fully functional facility.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for: conducting all site and underwater investigations necessary to develop a complete and accurate design; completing all final design, detailing, calculations, shop drawings, and construction methods required to deliver a fully functional and compliant facility; identifying and providing any additional materials, components, labor, equipment, connections, supports, accessories, or minor works necessary for proper execution, whether or not explicitly shown or quantified; and obtaining all required permits and regulatory approvals.

No additional compensation, change order, or time extension shall be granted for work, materials, or design details that are reasonably implied, technically required, or necessary for a complete and operable installation. By submitting a proposal, the Contractor acknowledges full design and construction responsibility for delivering a turnkey, fully operational scope consistent with the intent of this project.

C.3.4 Government Review Role

Government review of design submittals is for conformance with performance criteria and contract requirements only. Government review and approval of design documents does not transfer design responsibility to the Government; constitute acceptance of the design as structurally or technically adequate; or relieve the Contractor of responsibility for errors, omissions, or code non-compliance. Submittal review by INL does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for correctness or compliance.

C.3.5 Reference Condition Assessments — Government-Furnished Information, No Warranty

Statements appearing in Government-Furnished Information to the effect that the existing timber piles remain structurally sound, vertically aligned, and capable of continued service reflect prior above-water visual observation only. Such statements are issued as reference GFI and are not a warranty, representation, or guarantee of the underwater, submerged, or subsurface condition of any pile or of the substructure generally.

The Contractor shall independently determine the condition, section loss, marine-borer attack, and residual capacity of every pile proposed for retention through the underwater investigation required and shall certify in the 35% Validation Report which piles may be retained, and which require repair or replacement. Piles determined deficient shall be addressed under different options in two different CLINs.

No claim for differing site conditions, additional compensation, or time extension will be considered on the basis of pile or substructure conditions that the underwater investigation required by this SOW would have revealed.

C.4 Performance Standards and Minimum Quality Requirements

This section establishes the minimum required performance outcomes, quality standards, and acceptance criteria. Contractors shall propose methods, materials, and approaches that meet these minimum standards. Approaches, materials, or qualifications exceeding the stated minimums are permitted but receive no evaluation credit, no preference, and no advantage in the award decision. Each requirement below is objectively verifiable and forms the basis for the technical acceptability determination.

C.4.1 Engineering Design Package

Performance Objective: Provide a complete, code-compliant engineering design package for all three sub-projects demonstrating that the proposed solution meets all performance requirements, can be constructed safely within the Construction Period, and is suitable for the high-salinity coastal marine environment at Puerto Castilla.

C.4.1.1 Design Criteria —Minimums

The Contractor's design shall meet or exceed the following. These are minimum criteria, not design solutions; the Contractor remains solely responsible for final member sizing, connection design, and structural adequacy.

Criterion Minimum

Dock uniform live load

(pedestrian)

2.5 kN/m²

Topping slab additional dead load, if exercised not to exceed 1.0 kN/m²

Existing deck elevation at termination point

Approximately 1.20 m above water level; the extension shall continue from this elevation with adjustments necessary for continuity and proper alignment

New pile spacing Approximately 2.50 m on center, subject to Contractor verification and structural analysis

Pile embedment Greater than 2.50 m below seabed level, driven to refusal or firm bearing layer

Criterion Minimum

Berthing energy, mooring, and vessel impact loads

Per the Contractor's analysis for the design vessel; design vessel particulars to be confirmed with FEN through the COR during site investigation

Wind, seismic, wave, and tidal loads

Per applicable Honduran code and ASCE 7 or equivalent, whichever is more stringent

Barracks occupant load 8 personnel minimum, for egress and life-safety design

Approximate floor areas

(to be field verified)

Outboard Engine Workshop Approximately 80 m²;

Barracks Approximately 40 m²

Wall heights Workshop 2.93 m; Barracks 3.25 m

C.4.1.2 Site Assessment—Minimums

The Contractor shall conduct a preliminary site assessment addressing at minimum:

• Physical conditions (GPS coordinates, photographic record);

• Site and waterside access (roads, wharf approach, security, emergency access);

• Utilities — electricity, potable water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage, including capacity, condition, and point-of-connection verification;

• Site clearing and vegetation removal;

• Site demolition, including existing plans and demolition plans for the dock superstructure, workshop, and barracks;

• Removal and lawful disposal of debris and construction material, including treated timber;

• Seasonal weather and sea-state conditions affecting access and scheduling, including tropical storm season;

• Local authority and project team contact information, including the Honduran maritime authority and port operator;

• Structural assessment of existing timber piles, dock superstructure, workshop steel frame, barracks steel frame, and slabs-on-grade to remain;

• Identification of hazardous materials and a remediation plan, specifically addressing

CCA/creosote-treated timber, lead-based and antifouling coatings, and any asbestos-containing materials in the workshop and barracks.

C.4.1.3 Site Investigation—Minimums

The Contractor shall conduct:

• Boundary — verify project boundary lines and the location of all underground, above-ground, overhead, and submarine utilities with designated FEN representatives;

• Topographical — define slope and gradient for cut/fill and storm water overland relief;

minimum two benchmarks; spot elevations and contour lines within the project site and

30 m outside the site boundary;

• Hydrographic / bathymetric — bathymetric survey of the dock footprint and extension alignment plus 20 m beyond; establishment of a tidal datum with recorded tidal range;

verification of the existing deck elevation of approximately 1.20 m above water level;

berth depth verification at the design vessel draft;;

• Underwater structural investigation — underwater inspection of 100% of existing timber piles, addressing marine borer attack, section loss, splitting, and connection condition and pile-by-pile condition rating; a written determination of which piles are structurally sound and may be retained;

• Geotechnical / marine — define subsurface characteristics adequate to support pile design for the dock extension, including embedment, capacity, and driving criteria, and to support masonry wall anchorage and any new footings;

• Environmental — identify construction impacts and mitigation measures aligned with

Honduran regulation, addressing local environmental oversight agency inquiries, hydrogeological and nearshore conditions, government environmental database review, inspection of the subject property and adjacent waters, digital photographs with descriptions, and a statement of qualifications of the assessors.

The Contractor shall furnish the Government a copy of all reports and test results accompanied by the Contractor's interpretation of those results.

C.4.1.4 Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Demonstrated compliance with all applicable Honduran codes and with the international codes and standards;

• Drawings sufficiently detailed to support construction, inspection, permitting, and future maintenance;

• Material specifications demonstrating that proposed products meet or exceed the standards in this SOW;

• Structural calculations for all primary structural elements, including dock superstructure, pile system, dock extension, and masonry wall anchorage;

• Marine engineering analysis addressing wave action, tidal variation, salinity exposure, vessel berthing and impact loads, mooring loads, and corrosion protection strategy;

• Design signed (if applicable sealed) by a licensed professional engineer with demonstrated experience in marine construction.

C.4.1.5 Minimum Design Package Contents

• Site investigation, underwater inspection, and site assessment reports, including the 35%

Validation Report;

• Structural drawings and calculations for the 40 m dock rehabilitation (superstructure framing, connections, load analysis, retained pile capacity);

• Structural drawings for the 15 m dock extension (pile layout, embedment, driving criteria, superstructure, connections);

• Structural drawings and load-compatibility analysis for the optional concrete topping slab;

• Structural drawings for masonry wall enclosures and anchorage at the workshop and barracks;

• Structural analysis of existing foundations, slabs-on-grade, and steel frames to remain;

• Architectural drawings for workshop and barracks improvements (floor plans, elevations, sections, door/window schedules);

• Electrical single-line diagrams, load calculations confirmation, and installation drawings for workshop and barracks and dock/waterfront lighting;

• Plumbing layout drawings and calculations for the workshop, including tank base, piping, and drainage;

• Life safety drawings for the workshop and barracks —means of egress, exit signage and emergency egress lighting layout, and portable fire extinguisher locations;

• Corrosion protection plan and material specifications for all marine-exposed elements;

• Concrete mix design for the optional topping slab;

• Construction specifications referencing applicable ASTM, ACI, AWS, NEC, IPC, NFPA, and UL standards;

• Finishes schedule; door, window, and hardware schedules;

• Submittal register; installation details and installation notes;

• Marine work plan — pile driving method statement, barge/work platform plan, debris containment plan, and vessel traffic coordination plan;

• Operations and Maintenance Plan for the completed facilities;

• Permitting documentation and submissions to applicable Honduran authorities, including maritime and environmental authorities.

C.4.1.6 Minimum Quality Standards

• All drawings signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer, bearing evidence of licensure;

• Calculations demonstrate code compliance with appropriate safety factors;

• Material specifications include manufacturer data sheets and certifications;

• Design demonstrates constructability within the 140-business-day Construction Period;

• Design and schedule account for the active operational nature of the FEN base and for tidal and sea-state working windows.

C.4.1.7 Acceptance Criteria

Contractor certification letter documenting verification of a complete, code-compliant engineering design package. COR approval of the 100% Design package prior to issuance of the

CNTP; all required professional signatures (if applicable seals) present and valid; no unresolved code compliance issues; COR and INL Engineering review completed with no outstanding comments.

C.4.2 Dock Rehabilitation (40 m)

Performance Objective: Fully design and replace the deteriorated dock superstructure over 40 linear meters while retaining the existing structurally sound timber piles, restoring the dock to full operational capacity for maritime operations.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Carefully dismantle and remove all deteriorated timber decking, beams, braces, and associated hardware without damaging the piles to be retained;

• Inspect all existing piles for vertical alignment, mechanical integrity, and deterioration;

report deficiencies to INL Engineering through the COR before proceeding;

• Install new transverse timber load beams, pressure-treated pine, nominal 2"×12", perpendicular to the dock axis;

• Install new longitudinal timber load beams, pressure-treated pine, nominal 2"×12", parallel to the dock axis, forming the main dock girders; joined with overlapping stainless-steel angles and double through-bolts;

• Install central longitudinal beams where required to distribute loads evenly to the supporting piles;

• Install new timber cross braces (crucetas), nominal 2"×8", to improve lateral stability and resistance to horizontal forces;

• Install new timber decking planks, pressure-treated pine, nominal 2"×6", with uniform spacing to allow drainage;

• Apply marine-grade epoxy coating and non-slip surface treatment to all decking surfaces;

• Replace all connection hardware with new galvanized or stainless-steel components, including bolts, nuts, washers, angles, clamps, and fasteners;

• Seal all joints, interfaces, and bolt penetrations with marine-grade polyurethane sealant to prevent water ingress;

• Pile substructure stability enhancement. Install additional X-bracing between existing pile pairs using 2"×8" CCA-treated timber or galvanized round bar Ø25 mm, bolted with galvanized hardware. Where the Contractor's underwater investigation identifies lateral movement, install mid-level struts. Extent and configuration shall be established by the

Contractor's structural analysis and shown on the 65% Design.

• Piles identified as deficient in the underwater investigation shall be repaired, jacketed, or replaced; the Contractor shall not retain any pile that its own analysis does not certify as adequate for the design loads;

• Removed CCA/creosote-treated timber shall be handled and disposed of in accordance to applicable codes; burning is prohibited; no removed material shall enter the water.

Minimum Quality Standards:

Parameter Minimum

Timber, superstructure Southern Yellow Pine or equivalent species approved for marine application; CCA Type C pressure-treated; retention ≥ 0.60 kg/m³;

moisture content ≤ 20% at installation

Timber finish Two coats clear epoxy sealer on all exposed surfaces, followed by one polyurethane top coat; all cut ends and drilled holes field-treated with preservative and epoxy sealer

Metal components ASTM A36 or A307; hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A123/A153, ≥ 85 microns; AISI 316 stainless fasteners in marine air exposure

Bolts and fasteners Ø19 mm minimum, ASTM A307 galvanized or AISI 316; all kits to include washers and locknuts

Structural angles and plates

2½"×¼", 6 mm thickness, ASTM A36 or AISI 316; all drilling and cut edges protected with zinc-rich primer and epoxy topcoat

Welding AWS D1.1, electrodes suitable for galvanized steel

Coating system, steel Zinc-rich epoxy primer 75 µm + aliphatic polyurethane topcoat 75 µm; total Dry Film Thickness (DFT) ≥ 150 µm; exposed angles, bolts and brackets 150–200 µm

Epoxy systems Marine-grade, solvent-free, tensile adhesion ≥ 300 psi

Sealants Polyurethane-based, UV-resistant, Shore hardness 40–50A

Decking installation 5–8 mm expansion gaps; stainless-steel screws or galvanized bolts; all cut edges sealed

Cross bracing fit Tight fit and full contact at all joints; no gap exceeding 3 mm

Alignment tolerance ±10 mm in plan, ±5 mm in elevation

Hold Point: Notify the COR not less than 3 business days before covering or decking over any structural connection, and before application of coating systems. Work shall not proceed until the

COR has verified connections and surface preparation, or has waived the hold point in writing.

Acceptance Criteria: COR visual inspection confirming complete removal of deteriorated elements and proper installation of the new superstructure; material certificates for timber treatment, galvanizing, and coatings; torque testing on bolted connections as required completed;

photographic documentation of each construction phase; as-built drawings submitted and approved; Contractor certification letter documenting all of the above.

C.4.3 New Dock Extension (15 m)

Performance Objective: Design and construct a new 15-linear-meter dock extension continuing from the existing dock elevation, using the same structural typology as the rehabilitated dock with improved corrosion protection.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Supply and install new pressure-treated timber piles, nominal diameter 30 cm, at approximately 2.50 m spacing, driven to refusal or firm bearing layer with minimum embedment 2.50 m below seabed level;

• Verify pile alignment and verticality during installation; cut piles to final elevation;

• Record pile-driving data for every pile — penetration depth, hammer blows, and final set;

• Cap each pile with a 6 mm galvanized steel plate (ASTM A36, hot-dip galvanized ≥ 85 microns) with through-bolts Ø19 mm minimum and washers; protect pile heads immediately after driving with galvanized caps and bituminous or epoxy sealant;

• Construct the full timber superstructure — transverse beams, longitudinal beams, central beams, and cross bracing — using pressure-treated pine;

• Install all structural connections using galvanized or epoxy-coated steel connectors, angles (2½"×¼"), bolts, and clamps;

• Install timber decking planks to the same specifications and finishes as the rehabilitated section;

• Apply marine epoxy and polyurethane coating systems to all exposed metal components;

• Perform alignment checks, level verification, and mechanical inspection prior to acceptance;

• Berthing and mooring provisions: fenders, cleats or bollards, and pile-mounted rub strips sized by the Contractor's berthing energy analysis for the design vessel;

Minimum Quality Standards:

Parameter Minimum

Piles Southern Yellow Pine or equivalent species approved for marine application; CCA Type C pressure-treated to AWPA Use Category UC5C

(marine use); retention ≥ 0.96 kg/m³

Pile installation records

Penetration depth, hammer blow count, and final set recorded for 100% of piles

Pile head connectors Galvanized or stainless-steel brackets and cap plates, ASTM A36, 6 mm, through-bolts Ø19 mm min. with washers; all exposed steel hot-dip galvanized or marine epoxy/polyurethane coated

Structural connections Galvanized or epoxy-coated steel connectors, angles 2½"×¼", bolts, and clamps

Concrete (pile heads, if required) f'c ≥ 3,000 psi; ASTM A615 Grade 60; epoxy-coated reinforcement for marine exposure

Hold Point: Notify the COR not less than three (3) business days before commencing pile driving. Driving shall not proceed until the COR has verified the pile layout, driving criteria, dynamic pile load testing (PDA) plan or has waived the hold point in writing. This hold point is not waivable by the Contractor and cannot be satisfied retroactively.

Pile Capacity Verification. The Contractor shall perform dynamic pile load testing (PDA) on not fewer than two (2) piles, selected by the COR. Driving logs shall be submitted for every pile. PDA results demonstrating capacity below the design requirement shall obligate the Contractor to redesign and reinstall at no additional cost to the Government. PDA reports and driving logs are a precondition to erection of superstructure over the extension.

Acceptance Criteria: Pile installation records and PDA reports reviewed and approved by INL

Engineering and/or the third-party engineering firm; alignment and level verification completed and documented; material certificates provided; coating verified; as-built drawings indicating pile locations, dimensions, and materials submitted.

C.4.4 Optional Concrete Topping Slab System

Performance Objective: Design and construct an optional structural concrete topping slab installed over the dock surface — across both the rehabilitated 40 m section and the new 15 m extension — to improve durability, safety, and service life. The system shall be compatible with both the rehabilitated and new dock structures.

Option exercise. The Contracting Officer will exercise or decline the Option in writing, following COR review of the pile installation records, PDA results, and the Contractor's load-compatibility analysis. If not exercised, the option lapses without cost to the Government.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Contractor's design shall verify structural compatibility with the timber superstructure and confirm that the additional dead load does not exceed the allowable capacity of the retained and new timber pile systems;

• Reinforced concrete slab, 7.5 cm thick, cast over form decking supported by the dock beams;

• Total area approximately 93.5 m² (55 linear meters × 1.7 m width) — covering the full length of the rehabilitated and new dock;

• Additional dead load ≤ 1.0 kN/m²;

• 2% cross slope for water drainage;

• Broom-textured finish with anti-slip epoxy sealer or equivalent marine coating;

• Expansion joints every 3.0 m, filled with polyurethane marine sealant;

• Marine plywood form decking, temporary or permanent, as the base for the topping;

• Perimeter edges protected with 2"×2"×3/16" galvanized angle securely anchored to beams.

Minimum Quality Standards:

Parameter Minimum

Concrete f'c = 21 MPa (3,000 psi); ASTM C150 Type I Portland Cement; w/c ≤ 0.50;

slump 7–9 cm; air content 5 ± 1%

Aggregates Clean, well-graded river sand and crushed gravel ≤ 19 mm

Corrosion inhibitor Calcium nitrite at 1.5–2% of cement weight

Reinforcement Welded wire mesh 6×6 W2.9/W2.9 (Ø4.8 mm) galvanized, placed mid-depth; overlap ≥ 150 mm; tie-wire connections to ensure stability before pouring

Bonding agent Existing decking or form panel surface cleaned, roughened, and coated with epoxy bonding agent (Sikadur 32 or approved equivalent) prior to concrete placement

Curing 7 days minimum, wet burlap or curing compound

Sealer Marine-grade silane/siloxane applied after curing to reduce chloride penetration

Hold Point: Notify the COR not less than 3 business days before concrete placement.

Placement shall not proceed until the COR has verified reinforcement placement, form decking, and containment measures preventing any discharge of concrete, wash water, or slurry to the marine environment, or has waived the hold point in writing.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor verifies structural compatibility and submits shop drawings for approval before casting; compressive strength testing (1 set per 15 m³) completed and documented; verification of reinforcement and bonding prior to casting; final inspection for cracking, delamination, or uneven surface.

C.4.5 Outboard Engine Workshop Improvements

Performance Objective: Design and deliver a fully enclosed, functional Outboard Engine

Workshop of approximately 80 m² capable of supporting the inspection, maintenance, and servicing of marine engines and related equipment used in FEN maritime operations.

No demolition or replacement of the primary structural frame, foundations, roof system, or slab-on-grade is included, except for localized surface repairs, cleaning, or anchorage required to integrate new construction elements.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Architectural and structural drawings for all new masonry wall enclosures, confining frame, access elements, and cladding within the existing steel-framed structure;

• Design confirms new masonry walls are non-load-bearing and that anchorage to the existing slab is adequate;

• Only the wall enclosures highlighted on the reference layouts shall be built or intervened.

Masonry reinforcement and confinement (mandatory minimum):

• Walls of 6-inch CMU, non-load-bearing;

• Vertical reinforcement: one Ø12 mm (½") bar at 0.60 m spacing, fully grouted in 2,500 psi concrete;

• Horizontal reinforcement: two Ø10 mm (⅜") bars every two courses;

• Tie columns 15 × 20 cm, 4#4 bars with #4 stirrups @ 20 cm, at all corners and at any mid-span exceeding 2.50 m;

• Intermediate columns 10 × 15 cm, 2#3 with #3 @ 20 cm, at all door and window jambs;

• Three horizontal bond beams 15 × 20 cm, 4#4 with #4 stirrups @ 20 cm, at floor level, at 2.10 m, and at wall top;

• Floor-level bond beam epoxy-anchored to the existing slab with ½" dowels @ 40 cm;

• All perimeters reinforced and properly tied. Wall height 2.93 m.

• Masonry walls mechanically anchored to the existing slab using epoxy-anchored dowels designed for the applicable loads;

Access, cladding, and protection:

• One (1) double-leaf steel access gate, approximately 5.00 m × 5.00 m, for engine and equipment access, combining perforated mesh and solid metal panels per the Contractor's design, with all frames, subframes, hinges, columns, and anchoring systems, including anchoring plates to floor and roof beams and vertical load-bearing supports;

• Metal personnel access doors, nominal 1.00 m × 2.10 m, with metal frames, hinges, handles, locks and all accessories; single-lever latch sets for exterior entries; marine-resistant epoxy coating;

• Aluzinc corrugated sheet metal cladding, minimum gauge 24, on designated exterior wall sections, screw-fastened to existing framing with additional framing provided by the

Contractor as required; panels shall extend between the new wall and roof structure ensuring full closure; anti-salinity protective coating applied to all finishes;

• Galvanized cyclone mesh panels, gauge 24, with steel support framing, installed in upper wall areas between new masonry walls and the existing roof structure, to allow ventilation while maintaining security;

• Localized cleaning and corrosion protection of existing steel — remove loose rust, scale, and deteriorated coatings by mechanical means; prepare surfaces per coating manufacturer recommendations; apply marine-grade epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat to total Dry Film Thickness (DFT) ≥ 150 µm; the entire existing metal structure of the building shall be cleaned of rust, repaired, and coated;

Minimum Quality Standards: Concrete grout ≥ 2,500 psi; all masonry plumb, level, and aligned with existing structural elements; gate and doors protected by hot-dip galvanizing or marine-grade epoxy; cladding and mesh securely fastened without compromising structural integrity; all materials commercially available in Honduras unless otherwise approved; metal components hot-dip galvanized or epoxy/polyurethane coated for marine exposure; the design shall not modify the primary structural frame, foundations, roof system, or slab-on-grade except for localized surface repairs or anchorage points.

Hold Point: Notify the COR not less than three (3) business days before grouting CMU walls.

Grouting shall not proceed until the COR has verified reinforcement placement, tie column and bond beam reinforcement, dowel installation, and wall dimensions, or has waived the hold point in writing.

Acceptance Criteria: Verification of masonry wall alignment, dimensions, and reinforcement placement prior to grouting; inspection of epoxy anchors installed into the existing slab; visual inspection of steel surface preparation and coating application with Dry Film Thickness (DFT) verification; functional testing of the access gate and personnel doors; as-built drawings reflecting field adjustments; Contractor certification letter; COR acceptance.

C.4.6 Workshop Electrical Installations

Performance Objective: Design and provide a functional electrical system suitable for workshop operations, connected to the existing facility electrical service.

Minimum Required Outcomes: Electrical single-line diagram, load calculations, and installation drawings; confirmed compatibility with the existing electrical service; LED lighting fixtures suitable for industrial/workshop use; surface-mounted conduits and wiring systems;

duplex electrical outlets for hand tools and equipment at appropriate locations. Ground-fault circuit interrupter protection at all outlets in wet, washdown, or outdoor locations; all circuits protected, grounded, and labeled at the panel; conduit, boxes, fittings, and fasteners rated for marine/corrosive exposure.

Minimum Quality Standards: Compliance with NEC and applicable Honduran electrical codes and safety standards; cost-effective, locally available materials; conduit properly supported and following building lines.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting code-compliant design by an electrical engineer; functional testing of 100% of lighting, outlet, and grounding circuits with the

COR; all deficiencies corrected prior to acceptance.

C.4.7 Workshop Plumbing Installations

Performance Objective: Design and provide basic plumbing facilities required for workshop functionality, including parts cleaning and hand washing capability.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Plumbing layout drawings, pipe sizing, and connection details;

• One (1) prefabricated industrial washing sink suitable for parts cleaning and hand washing;

• One (1) polyethylene water storage tank (nominal 2,000 liters, Rotoplas-type or approved equivalent) installed on a designed reinforced concrete base;

• Complete piping system (inlet, outlet, overflow, valves, and connections between tank and washing sink);

• The tank system functions as an auxiliary reserve and shall not be considered a potable distribution system.

Minimum Quality Standards: All plumbing installed neatly and securely; reinforced concrete base designed to support the full tank load; IPC or locally applicable Honduran plumbing code.

Hold Point: Notify the COR not less than 3 business days before backfilling any underground piping or placing concrete over any under-slab piping. This hold point is not waivable by the

Contractor and cannot be satisfied retroactively.

Acceptance Criteria: Leak and pressure testing of 100% of connections witnessed by the COR or evidenced by certified test report; all deficiencies corrected prior to acceptance.

C.4.8 Emergency Response Barracks Improvements

Performance Objective: Design and deliver fully enclosed, functional Emergency Response

Barracks providing resting, staging, and readiness space for on-call personnel assigned to emergency and critical response operations.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Architectural and structural drawings for all new masonry wall enclosures, ceiling system, access elements, and finishes within the existing steel-framed structure;

• Design confirms new masonry walls are non-load-bearing and that anchorage to the existing slab is adequate;

• New masonry wall enclosures (6-inch CMU minimum) consistent with the functional requirements herein and the reference layouts provided as GFI;

• Vertical reinforcement Ø12 mm (½") at 60 cm spacing minimum, fully grouted;

horizontal reinforcement Ø10 mm (⅜") every two courses minimum;

• Masonry walls anchored to the existing slab using epoxy-anchored dowels designed for the applicable loads;

• Masonry walls remain exposed and unpainted unless otherwise directed; concrete elements affected by new construction patched, smoothed, and polished;

• Suspended PVC ceiling system in the designated barracks area, including all framing members, hangers, suspension wires, trims, and accessories, coordinated with the existing roof structure and lighting layout;

• Metal access doors (nominal 1.00 m × 2.10 m) with frames, hinges, hardware, and corrosion-resistant finishes;

• Sliding aluminum or PVC windows with integrated mosquito mesh;

• All doors and windows securely anchored to masonry walls and sealed to prevent water intrusion.

Minimum Quality Standards: Concrete grout ≥ 2,500 psi; all masonry plumb, level, and aligned with existing structure; ceiling materials resistant to humidity and suitable for coastal environments; all metal components hot-dip galvanized or coated with marine-grade epoxy;

fasteners corrosion-resistant and suitable for high-salinity conditions; the design shall not modify the primary structural frame, foundations, roof system, or slab-on-grade except for localized surface repairs or anchorage points.

Hold Point: Notify the COR not less than 3 business days before grouting CMU walls and before closing the suspended ceiling over any concealed electrical work.

Acceptance Criteria: Verification of masonry wall dimensions, alignment, and reinforcement;

inspection of anchorage to the existing slab and structure; visual inspection of finishes and access elements; verification that all doors and windows operate freely and latch/lock as designed;

as-built drawings reflecting field changes; Contractor certification letter; COR acceptance.

C.4.9 Barracks Electrical Installations

Performance Objective: Design and provide a basic electrical system sufficient to support emergency response readiness, including lighting and general-purpose outlets.

Minimum Required Outcomes: Electrical single-line diagram and installation drawings; LED lighting fixtures suitable for dormitory use; general-purpose outlets at appropriate locations;

surface-mounted conduits and wiring systems. All circuits protected, grounded, and labeled at the panel; GFCI protection in any wet area.

Minimum Quality Standards: All designs and installations functional, safe, cost-effective, and compliant with NEC and/or applicable Honduran electrical codes.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting code-compliant design by an electrical engineer; functional testing of 100% of lighting, outlets, and switches with the COR;

all deficiencies corrected prior to acceptance.

C.4.10 Exterior / Waterfront Lighting System

Performance Objective: Provide and install exterior lighting.

Minimum Required Outcomes: LED fixtures rated for outdoor/wet-location and marine service; corrosion-resistant housings and fasteners (AISI 316 or equivalent); weatherproof conduit, boxes, and connections; fixtures positioned to illuminate the building entrances and all exit discharge locations; lighting arranged to avoid glare toward the water that would impair vessel operations.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting code-compliant design by an electrical engineer; functional testing of 100% of exterior circuits; safe nighttime visibility along all pedestrian routes confirmed by the COR during a nighttime walkthrough; COR acceptance.

C.4.11 Fire Protection and Life Safety

Performance Objective: Deliver facilities providing code-compliant means of egress, emergency illumination and exit identification, and portable fire protection as per code.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

1. Means of egress meeting code requirements.

2. Egress doors openable from the egress side without key, tool, special knowledge, or effort, and swinging in the direction of egress travel where required by code.

3. Portable fire extinguishers selected, sized, mounted, signed.

o ABC-rated extinguishers in the Barracks and throughout the Workshop;

o Class B-rated capacity at the flammable-liquids storage.

4. Smoke alarms in the barracks sleeping area, with battery backup.

5. The Contractor shall obtain any review, inspection, or approval of the fire and life safety design required by the Honduran authority having jurisdiction, and provide evidence to the COR.

Minimum Quality Standards: IBC; IFC; NFPA 101; NFPA 10; NFPA 30 (flammable and combustible liquids); or locally applicable Honduran code.

Acceptance Criteria: Egress door swing out, hardware and lighting verified by walkthrough with the COR against the approved design; extinguisher type, rating, mounting, signage, by inspection with the COR; smoke alarm functional test; evidence of any required Honduran fire authority approval; Contractor certification letter documenting all of the above; COR acceptance.

C.5 Materials

Performance Objective: All materials and equipment shall be new, code-compliant, and capable of meeting the minimum performance standards for the intended service life in a high-salinity coastal marine environment.

General Material Requirements: All materials new and free of defects; materials carry the manufacturer's commercial warranty; materials comply with applicable codes and standards;

materials suitable for marine and coastal environments; Contractor provides material data sheets demonstrating compliance.

Minimum Material Standards by System:

System Minimum Performance Requirement

Dock timber components

CCA Type C pressure-treated; retention ≥ 0.60 kg/m³

(superstructure), ≥ 0.96 kg/m³ (piles); moisture content ≤ 20%; two coats clear epoxy sealer plus one polyurethane…