RFI_Floating_Plant_-_Sept_30_2015.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (QA) on REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

W911XK-15-T-0029 Floating Plant

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ATTN: No more RFIs will be accepted after 1530 hours Monday 5 October 2015

RFIs September 30 2015

Q: What are the draft marks on the Barge VELER with the crane off?

A: Bow 2.5ft and stern 3.5-4ft. This was with the crane off and spuds down.

Q: What is the weight per spud?

A: Each spud weighs 13 tons empty, no water in them.

Q: Are the pig pen walls on the Barge VELER being replaced/built per contract?

A: No, only the decking of the pig pen on the Barge VELER is being replaced.

Q: What is the voltage of the navigational lights?

A: 110 volts.

Q: Are only the masts lights to be replaced?

A: No, all the navigational lights are to be replaced. Please refer to updated section TP-17.

Q: Need clarification on the wording “keyed locking system” for the hatches.

A: The new hatches will need some sort of locking mechanism in place to prevent unauthorized entry. Please refer to updated section TP-16.

Q: Can the multi-dog style twist-locks be stainless steel or manganese bronze?

A: Stainless Steel.

Q: Is there a cutoff date as to when RFIs can be submitted.

A: No RFIs will be accepted after 1530 hours Monday, 5 October 2015.

Q: Is there only one seachest and valve on the Barge VELER?

A: Yes.

Q: Is the Barge VELER getting painting underneath the pig pen decking?

A: Yes, this area shall be painted according to the paint process identified in the scope of work.

Q: What is the rolled length for the steel in section TP-34?

A: The rolled length is to be 2 inches. Please refer to updated section TP-34.

Q: Do the steel brackets and wall need to be painted in TP-34?

A: No

Q: What type and size of weld is required where the dunnage area wall meets the scow deck?

A: The weld will be 3/8 inch fillet and be continuous along the inside and outside of the dunnage area wall.

Q: Are the Barge VELER air check valves welded?

A: Some of them are welded and some are threaded.

Q: What is the length of the scow pig pen bottom boards?

A: They are 13.5 feet from the center dunnage area outward.

Q: On the Tug DEMOLEN do you want high gloss paint below the water line?

A: No, the high gloss paint will only be above water line.

Q: Will the Tug DEMOLEN have to be refleated in order to paint areas blocked by the supports?

A: No.

Q: What are the Scow dimensions?

A: 120 feet by 33 feet. Please refer to updated section SP-5.

Q: Do you require a six bolt flange for the seachest on the Tug DEMOLEN?

A: No, a four bolt butterfly flange will be acceptable.

Q: Do the Robert H. Wagner Co, Inc. for the Barge VELER need the covers?

A: Yes, the covers shall be on the valves.

Q: In regards to the navigational lights-it states replace 10 perko navigational lights there are no specs for the lighting. The question of the condition of lights, connectors etc. we need pictures of said items to make a fair assessment of the cost. Is this be available?

A: There are no drawings or pictures of the navigational lights.

Q: Will spuds be in wells, or laid on deck at time of arrival? Spuds Laid on deck would save costs of shipyard having to remove them.

A: The spuds will be in the wells.

Q: We made a quick review of the drawings and did not find a Docking Plan for the Barge VELER. Is a Docking Plan for the VELER available?

A: No, there is no docking plan for the Barge VELER.

September 24 2015

Q: We are looking at solicitation W911XK-15-T-0029 for Tug Demolen, Crane Barge Veler and Scow BC-6576. The cost to transport ( $260.64 per round trip nautical mile) up here to us in Escanaba makes it very hard to be competitive on this project. The penalty would be in the area of $230,000. Can we tow the Tug and Barges up here to Escanaba with our own Tugs? If so, what impact would that have on the transport cost?

A: The Government has determined that the delivery of the plant to the drydock site of the successful offeror by our crews is prudent and in the best interest of the Government.

Q: TP-34: Is there a drawing for this work? Is there more information forthcoming on this work? This work is not clearly defined and lacks information. Again, can supports be made of ½” thick steel? Which is same thickness of requested dunnage rolled steel.

A: There is no drawing for this work. We have provided a photo of a sketch we made showing the support construction in a side view. There are no dimensions listed on this sketch, but the construction of the support is detailed correctly in specification TP-34 stating:

“The supports dimensions must be: 3-ft in height, a base of 1-ft, with a ½ circle hole cut out of the base adjacent to the wall, to wash between the supports when needed, the hypotenuse of the 3x1 triangle must have a right angle (90degrees) on its edge from top (3-ft) to bottom (deck) for added support to each support.”

The supports shall be ½” thick steel. We have also provided two photos of supports in which we want to model the new Scow BC-6576 support construction after.

Q: TP-29: Confirm grade of blast required is SSPC-SP-10 and paint system TP-4, with grit broadcasted in final coat? Or does this paint system require Amercoat 138G Non-skid?

A: Amercoat 138G Non-skid marine coating paint application is acceptable to this TP-29 specification.

Q: TP-16: Dwg. 424-H320-B001, Rev. C. Shows (4) 30”x72” hatches and (1) 30”x42” hatchs. TP-16 asks for replacement of (4) hatches total. Is the quantity of hatches to replace correct?

A: The quantity is correct in the specification. (3) hatches have the dimensions 30-in x 72-in, and (1) hatch has a dimension of 30-in x 42-in, for a total of (4) hatches.

Q: In regards to solicitation # W911XK-15-T-0029. In that solicitation it has repairs for the Scow BC-6576. There are no drawings online for us to complete our bid. Can you forward me the drawings or add them online?

A: There are no drawings available for Scow BC-6576. We apologize for the inconvenience. Due to the lack of drawings the Government has determined that all three floating plant will be made available for interested bidders on Tuesday 29 September 2015 from 0800 to 1630 at the Detroit Area Office, 6309 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48209. Please contact Christopher Lindman at 313-226-3856 for directions. An amendment is forthcoming.

September 23 2015

Q: To accurately prepare our most competitive bid, we are interested in a ship check to inspect the work items aboard the vessels. Can this be coordinated through you?

A: Due to our plant operations schedule NO site visits will be conducted.

Q: We also hereby request a complete set of the drawings referred to in the solicitation. We called the POC named in the solicitation, but he asked that we go through you. We ask that the drawings be sent to us via email or, if in hard copy, to the address below.

A: See attached drawings posted in this RFI response on the FBO website. They are the complete set.

Q: CLIN 0002 Crane Barge Veler Repairs, TP-15 Remove two spuds and replace spud parts. Are the spud parts (sheaves and pins) supplied by USACE?

A: No

Q: CLIN 0002 Crane Barge Veler Repairs, TP-15 Remove two spuds and replace spud parts. And if so, what are the quantities of each?

A: See additional drawings posted on www.fbo.gov where you can perform your quantity take-offs.

Q: CLIN 0002 Crane Barge Veler Repairs, TP-15 Remove two spuds and replace spud parts. If not supplied, will you accept budgetary pricing or T&M Costs Plus 15% TBD, upon inspection?

A: No to Time & Material Costs Plus 15% TBD, upon inspection. We do not understand budgetary pricing please submit an additional RFI to clarify your question if it remains unanswered.

Q: CLIN 0002 Crane Barge Veler Repairs, TP-15 Remove two spuds and replace spud parts. Are we to supply new grease fittings and grease hose for spuds? Or by USACE supply?

A: Contractor is to supply new grease fittings and grease hose for spuds. USACE will not supply these items.

September 21 2015

Q: CLIN 0004 Crane Barge Veler Repairs, TP-17 Replace Nav Lights. Is the quantity of four double lens red over green,..? Text reads reed over green..

A: Red not reed.

Q: CLIN 0004 Crane Barge Veler Repairs, TP-30 Rebuild Pig Pen Dunnage area (2500’) with white oak timber. Are the White Oak dunnage boards 6”x4”, to be oriented with boards 6” wide X 4” deep, or 4” wide X 6” deep?

A: 6" wide by 4" deep

Q: CLIN 0005 Scow BC-6576, TP-34 Build Dunnage Area on Deck with Steel and Timber. Are the White Oak dunnage boards 6”x4”, to be oriented with boards 6” wide X 4” deep, or 4” wide X 6” deep? Can we quote triangular steel supports 1/2” thick steel material?

A: No. Must be quoted as stated in the specification.

September 16 2015

Q: Will or can the crawler crane be removed from the Barge VELER before going into drydock?

A: The Barge VELER will NOT have a crane on board when delivered to drydock.

Q: Can bids be submitted via email?

A: Yes, contractor proposals can be submitted via email.