Tiglax_SOW_-_FINAL_1.docx

1.0 BACKGROUND

The R/V Tiglax was originally built in 1986 and many systems on the ship are either outdated or have exceeded their useful life. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking shipyard services to refurbish the R/V Tiglax so that it may continue to operate for another 40 years.

The R/V Tiglax is a steel-hulled research vessel operating in US domestic waters with a home port in Homer, AK. It has the following principal dimensions: 121.25-ft Length x 33-ft Beam x 11.5-ft Draft; a displacement of 439 LT; and admeasurement of 416 gross tons.

A Matterport® Scan and Virtual Ship Check were completed in June 2020 and the Scan can be furnished through the proposer’s File Transfer Protocol Site or by other means upon request to the COR.

The refurbishment work consists of general work items, hull and structure repairs, propulsion system repair and replacement, electrical system improvements and replacement, auxiliary system refurbishment and replacement, outfit and furnishing improvements, and science support system replacement. This work also includes integration and engineering support, as well as ship assembly and support services.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

FWS proposes to enter into a contract to refurbish the R/V Tiglax at a shipyard on the Pacific Coast of the United States. The project involves an extended period in a dry dock facility to begin no earlier than October 10, 2022. All work must be completed no later than March 31, 2023. The project includes replacement of both main engines and both generators. Engine replacement requires cutting and then repairing the hull. All new propulsion elements including new propellers are within the scope of the project. The main electrical panel will be replaced and significant alternations to electrical systems and vessel electronics are included in the contract. The project involves replacement of the heating and exhaust systems, replacement of engine and generator coolers, tank inspections, altering the engine room layout, tank inspections and sealing, vessel painting according to a paint schedule, and many other elements. All of the major replacement items require procurement by the contractor and will not be furnished by the government. All project details are covered in the general specifications, technical specifications, and drawings. The drawings and specifications represent the true contractual requirements. The above introductory paragraph merely summarizes some of the major project components.

This document in conjunction with the General Specifications, Technical Specifications and Drawings describe the complete scope of work for this project. These documents can be downloaded from the following location: https://fileshare.fws.gov/?linkid=KZi4zr6VWWW4EZ8OR0S/nJKk6Fc318Qc8YDODS6ncAGbVD1eMfHtPA Base bid items and Option Items are identified in the Bid Schedule. A Schedule of Values has been generated for this project and is included with the Bid Schedule. The Schedule of Values shall directly feed into the Bid Schedule.

Additional Requirements

2.1.1. Period of Performance / Schedule

A. Work shall commence no earlier than October 10, 2022.

B. Work shall be complete by March 31, 2023.

3.0 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Project Location & Availability

3.1.1. Project Location

A. R/V Tiglax’s home port is in Homer, AK but work is expected to be done at a U.S. shipyard on the Pacific Coast.

3.1.2. Work Hours:

A. Shipyard to coordinate schedule and work hours with Owner’s On-Site Representative.

3.1.3. Site Visit

A. A PRE-BID SHIP CHECK shall be held at time and location as specified in solicitation document. It is strongly encouraged that all prospective bidders attend.

Inspection and Acceptance

3.1.4. The work shall be accepted when all the work is completed as described here within and in accordance with any contract specifications. Work will be inspected to assure compliance with the contract documents.

Payment

3.1.5. Contractor shall submit a draft invoice 5 work-days prior to sending to the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), along with the agreed Schedule of Values to COR and Owner’s Representative for review and concurrence.

3.1.6. Payment will be processed in accordance with the approved Schedule of Values that indicates the dollar value for each Line Item.

3.1.7. Submit paid invoices to support any requests of payment for stored materials.

3.1.8. 10% of contract amount will be retained until all work is accepted and all punchlist items have been completed.

3.1.9. Refer to Request for Payment and IPP guidance for format and instructions.

A. A final list of Punchlist items shall be submitted to the Contractor for final completion.

Government Furnished Materials

3.1.10. The FWS will provide the following items related to this project:

A. Existing drawings related to the R/V Tiglax B. R/V Tiglax General Specifications C. R/V Tiglax Mid-Life Refurbishment Technical Specifications D. R/V Tiglax Mid-Life Refurbishment Drawings E. Request for Payment and IPP Guidance F. R/V Tiglax Operation and Maintenance Logs for purposes of assessing salvage credit for equipment available upon request Technical Coordinators

3.1.11. Contracting Officer’s Representative:

Amy Klein USFWS, Region 1, 7 & 8 Division of Engineering 1011 E Tudor Rd, MS 131 Anchorage, AK 99503

(907) 786-3402 Amy_Klein@fws.gov

3.1.12. R/V Tiglax Representatives:

STATEMENT OF WORK

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge R/V Tiglax Mid-Life Refurbishment U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Jeff Williams Deputy Refuge Manager Alaska Maritime NWR 95 Sterling Hwy, Suite 1 Homer, AK 99603-7473

(907) 299-5820 / (907) 226-4612 Jeff_Williams@fws.gov

John Faris R/V Tiglax Ship Captain Alaska Maritime NWR 95 Sterling Hwy, Suite 1 Homer, AK 99603-7473

(907) 299-1366 / (907) 226-4678 John_Faris@fws.gov