W911XK-15-T-0029_Floating_Plant_Solicitation_Sept_14.pdf

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1

Demolen base

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Government Accounting Purposes Only - Use price schedule

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W56MES50713660

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W56MES50713660

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0002 1

Veler base

0003 1 options

SCOPE OF WORK

SP-1 Description

The work to be done under this Job Order consists of furnishing all labor, material, equipment, supplies, facilities, and services required, and performing the work described herein for repairing the Tug DEMOLEN, Crane Barge VELER and Scow BC-6576 in strict accordance with provided specifications for Repair and Alteration of Vessels.

SP-2 Transportation costs

SP-2.1 The Tug Demolen, Crane Barge Veler and Scow BC-6576 will be delivered to and return from the shipyard by the Government. The cost of transporting the plant (Tug, Crane Barge and scow) will be considered in the evaluations to determine the lowest cost to the government. The cost to transport is $260.64 per round trip nautical mile. The Tug Demolen, Crane Barge VELER, and Scow BC-6576 are located at 6309 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48209.

SP-3 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

SP-3.1 The government will deliver the plant to the Contractor in open water clear of the Contractor’s yard as close as is practical to the time agreed to by both parties to the contract.

SP-3.2 The Contractor shall be required to commence work under the Contract within one working day after delivery of the plant to him. Prosecute the work with faithfulness and diligence, and to complete it within the time specified. If the Contracting Officer (CO) orders any additional work to be done beyond that called for by these specifications and/or orders any work described and required in these specifications not be done, appropriate adjustments in the time and/or price shall be made. The time stated for completion is to include final cleanup of the plant.

SP-3.3 Upon completion of the work, the Government will accept return of the plant at the point where it was delivered to the Contractor. The date and hour of return of the plant to the Government shall be considered to be the time of the completion of the work, subject to the provision under FINAL EXAMINATION AND ACCEPTANCE contract agreement.

SP-3.4 Any tug or pilot services required between open water and the drydock, slip, or berth at the Contractor’s yard shall be promptly furnished by the Contractor at his expense. Use of the Tug DEMOLEN, Crane Barge VELER and Scow by the Contractor for these services is prohibited.

SP-3.5 For the purposes of preparing proposals the Contractor shall assume the following schedule.

Contract award for both base and optional work will be no later than 9 October 2015. Government floating plant will be delivered to the Contractor no later than 16 October 2015. Required completion date for base work will be 20 November 2015. Required completion date for optional work will be 10 December 2015.

SP-4 OPTIONAL ITEMS OF WORK

SP-4.1 The Government will evaluate the Base contract only exclusive of Options. Items of work designated in the specifications, price schedule, and in the schedule of quantities and prices in the Job Order as "Optional" are to be performed only to the extent required by the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor shall perform the work included in any or all of such items as directed and shall be paid therefore at the rates appearing in the schedule of quantities and prices as applicable to the amount of work performed. The Government is under no obligation to require the performance of any such items of work.

SP-4.2 Optional items shall include all necessary costs to perform the work. The optional work shall include any additional dry dock time or expenses and shall be incidental to that optional item.

SP-5 DIMENSIONS OF PLANTS

The approximate physical dimensions and physical data of the plants covered by these specifications are as follows:

DEMOLEN

Type of Plant Sea-going Tug

Length, overall 108-ft.

Max Beam - Including Guard Rails 29-ft.

Max Height - Exclusive of Mast, Antenna, Etc. 34-ft, Displacement 344 Long Tons

Draft, light 13-ft

Horse Power 2,000 hp

Construction Steel, welded

VELER

Type of Plant Crane Barge

Length, overall 150-ft.

Max Beam - Including Guard Rails 46-ft.

Max Height – Including spuds lifted, Antenna, Etc. 65-ft. Displacement 1,000 Tons

Draft, light 5.0-ft

SCOW BC-6576

Type of Plant Barge

Length, overall 150-ft.

Max Beam - Including Guard Rails 36-ft.

Max Height 10-ft. Displacement 350 Tons

Draft, light 3-ft

SP-6 DRAWINGS

TUG DEMOLEN TITLE

YTB 809-845-4563497 Profile

YTB 828-845-4489102 Plan & Elev.

600-4563464 CrossSec1

600-4563464 CrossSec2

204-4563431 CrossSec3 P203-4563429 Propeller

CRANE BARGE VELER TITLE

424-H140-B001 Profile

424-H210-B002 Steel frame

424-H140-B001 Plan View

424-H150-B001 Machinery

424-H210-B003 Sheet 3 of 5 Spud wells

424-H210-B003 Sheet 1 of 5 Cross Sec

The drawings are available at US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit Area Office, 6309 West Jefferson Ave., P.O. Box 09258, Detroit, MI. 48209-3072. Point of Contact for drawings is Mr. Chris Lindman at (313) 226- 3856. Additional sets of the above listed drawings and these specifications will be furnished to the successful Contractor without charge upon request.

SP-7 SHIFTING, ALTERATIONS, ETC.

Should the removal or shifting of any parts of the plant or it’s fittings, stores, fuel, water, etc., be necessary for carrying out the repairs specified, the same shall be done by the Contractor at his expense and all such removals shall be subsequently replaced and any damage or loss resulting from such removal or shifting or replacement shall be made good by the contractor at his expense. Should any portion of the plant's structure, housing, fixtures, or equipment require alteration in order to carry out the work, the Contractor shall make such alterations at his expense.

SP-8 CUTTING

All edges and corners of plates and shapes shall be smooth and free of burrs. The use of a cutting torch is permissible for cutting plates and shapes to size. The burning of plate holes shall not be permitted. Prior to any hot work, clean and gas free hot work areas

SP-9 WELDER AND WELDING

SP-9.1 All welding done under this job order shall be done only by welders who have successfully passed the qualification test of the American Bureau of Shipping.

SP-9.2 The electrodes used throughout the work shall be received on the job in unbroken packages bearing the manufacturer’s label or be otherwise marked.

SP-9.3 Assembly of all welded joints before welding shall be such as to secure proper gaps in butt welds and metal to metal content on fillet welds. Welding shall not be used to close openings larger than stipulated for each plate thickness by the American Bureau of Shipping. Surfaces to be welded shall be free from paint, oils, scale, etc.

SP-9.4 Welding procedures, as to direction, length, number and sequences of beads shall be carefully planned so as to minimize locked up stresses.

SP-9.5 All welding is to conform to specifications set up by the American Welding Society.

SP-9.6 Prior to any hot work, clean and gas-free hot work areas.

SP-9.7 Contractor shall follow the American Welder Society welding specifications. This standard specification and general requirements shall be followed and documented to satisfy the Government, USCG and ABS Inspectors. Gas plugs Sch80 couplings shall be used, coupling/plugs shall be at the lowest point. Plugs shall be fastened with anti-seize. Contractor shall use appropriate size plug/coupling for the repairs.

SP-10 COATINGS

ASTM F 718-99 Standards for Shipbuilders and Marine Coatings Product/Data Procedure Sheet.

Contractor shall prime and paint with epoxy paint and primer applicable to Underwater and Hull Coatings.

All weld areas that were directly or indirectly worked on must be preserved with the required coatings.

Q/A-Coated areas shall have: surface preparation accomplished by certified blasters; coatings applied by certified painters: test and inspection records maintained in accordance with key checkpoints signed off by certified coating inspectors.

Wet Film Thickness Measurements (WFT): Shall be taken to insure correct coating thickness is maintained during the application process.

Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Measurements: DFT readings shall be taken to ensure final coating thickness is obtained.

Black Antifouling: MIL-PRF-24647D, TY-II, CL-1, GR-B, VOC < 400 g/L Underwater and Exterior Hull Coatings: MIL-PRF-24647D,Typ II, Class 1,Grade B, MIL-PRF-23236C,TypVI, Class7,Grade C Primer, Oxide Red: MIL-DTL-24441C/35A, TY-IV, VOC < 340 g/L

The Government requires the Contractor to purchase the new paint as meeting or exceeding the brand name specifications as follows:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ivory:

Sherwin Williams - Product # B54W101, Color # 4036 Maximum Cure to Recoat: As per manufacture specifications Minimum Cure to Recoat: As per manufacture specifications Minimum Cure to service: As per manufacture specifications

SP-11 SAND BLASTING

Contractor will blast surfaces with media to white metal. Surface preparation shall precede paint application by the shortest practical interval. Contractor will be responsible for all media containment and clean-up.

SP-12 Confined Space and Compartment Ventilation

Sewage tanks shall be ventilated to the exterior of the platform. All confined spaces or spaces that welding is performed or accessed, must be ventilated as per EM385 Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

SP-13 DISPOSITION OF SCRAP AND SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL

All items designated as scrap resulting from the work shall become the property of the Contractor. This shall not apply to salvageable items ordered to remain property of the Government, which shall be loaded and returned to the Government on truck or on board the vessel as directed. The determination of whether or not an item is salvageable shall rest with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) if not stated in the specifications.

SP-14 CLEANLINESS ABOARD PLANT

The Contractor shall keep working areas clean and shall clean up such working areas to a condition "as found prior to commencement of work." The Contractor shall install protective covering and protect craft’s equipment, components and electrical cables during work accomplished in this work item. Remove protective covering upon completion of work. The Contractor shall at all time refrain from marring, marking, or defacing any portion of the interior of the vessel. Any such marring, marking, or defacing shall be restored to its original condition by and at the expense of the Contractor prior to acceptance of the plant by the Government as provided under Paragraph SP-18 Final Examination and Acceptance.

SP-15 SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHOUT FURTHER COST

The Contractor shall furnish without further cost to the Government the services listed below.

SP-15.1 The Contractor shall furnish and connect a temporary auxiliary electric power supply to permit lighting and ventilation of holds, machinery spaces, quarters, the galley, and for the operation of necessary deck and auxiliary machinery of the Tug DEMOLEN, Crane barge VELER and Scow BC-6576 while it is in his possession.

SP-15.2 The Contractor shall furnish crane service to place stores and other Government equipment aboard the vessels and to remove supplies and equipment from the vessels. Crane services shall be provided at times mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO).

SP-16 INSPECTIONS

SP-16.1 Inspections and tests shall be made at such times and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer (CO) and there appointed inspector(s). The Contractor shall be required to insure strict compliance with the terms of the contract. Government Quality Assurance Representative is not authorized to change any provision of the specification without written approval of the Contracting Officer (CO), nor shall the presence or absence of an inspector relieve the Contractor from any requirement of the Contract. The contractor shall keep the Contracting Officer (CO) informed of the desired time of all proposed tests or inspections. Trial of machinery shall be conducted by the Contractor at his expense.

SP-16.2 When any workmanship, material or apparatus fails to pass any test or inspection, it shall be fully retested only after all known defects have been eliminated at no additional cost to the Government.

SP-16.3 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may bring various outside agencies to assist in the inspection of the vessels. (American Bureau of Shipping, Coast Guard, etc.). These inspections will be scheduled to minimize impacts to the Contractors schedules. These inspections will be performed at no cost to the Contractors.

SP-17 MATERIALS

Any materials not specified shall be the best of its kind, suitable for the purpose intended, and subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). Where sizes, fits, operating characteristics or controls are not specified, they shall be as approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

SP-18 FINAL EXAMINATION AND ACCEPTANCE

As soon as practical after the completion of the entire work as may be designated in the specifications, a thorough examination thereof shall be made by the Contractor in the presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the site of work. If such work is found to comply fully with the requirements of the Contract it will be accepted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and final payment will be made in accordance with the Contract article entitled “Payment”. If deficiencies in the work are found they shall be recorded by the Contractor and corrective action shall be made immediately at no additional cost to the Government.

SP-19 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

SP-19.1 Liquidated damages (please see FAR Clause 52.211-11) will be based upon, and calculated in accordance with the following:

The Contractor shall include in his quote a statement of the number of work days necessary to accomplish all of the mandatory work items. If optional items or other additional work is required an allowance will be made and the time to complete the work will be adjusted accordingly. In addition, allowances will be made for delays due to causes beyond the contractor’s control (e.g. rain delaying the painting of the hull). For the Purpose of this paragraph work days consist of Monday through Friday inclusive with the exception of Federal Holidays.

SP-20 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

(a) All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of the services specified in this contract or any representative of the Contractor entering the work area shall conform and comply with all applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, facility access, security policies and procedures. Provided by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or facility representative.

(b) Pre-screening of contractor candidates via E-verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that all contractors working on the site have two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to entering the information in E-Verify. The vendor must ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. A verification sheet for each verified/eligible contractor candidate must be provided by the awarded contractor to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or the site USACE representative, no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. (The purpose of using E- Verify is to ensure all contractors are U.S. citizens or documented foreign citizens with authority to work in the United States of America). The COR will forward the verification sheets to the USACE, Detroit District Security Office for validation.

(c) Security Checks - All contract employees must carry pictured identification at all times. They must show I.D. upon request by City/State/Government personnel. The Contractor's employee must carry a copy of the contract requirements with them during the implementation of this contract.

W911XK-15-T-0029

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS (TP) FOR SCHEUDLE ITEMS

CLIN 0001 TUG DEMOLEN REPAIRS – BASE CONTRACT

TP-1. DOCKING AND UNDOCKING

Drydock the vessel to complete all underwater work specified herein including sight and survey, inspection, repairs, and to re-float the vessel upon completion of all work. Provide safe and convenient means of boarding the vessel at all times as detailed below in Platform Access and Egress. This item will include any charges for altering blocks, providing the services specified under paragraph SP-15

SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHOUT FURTHER COST TO THE

GOVERNMENT, and for the drydock foreman's charge. Allow a sufficient number of days in drydock to complete the mandatory base contract underwater work. Security service will be provided for the Plant after hours as part of the dry dock service.

Platform Access and Egress: Contractor shall provide hand railed ramped brow from main deck of vessel to main deck of scaffold or structural surface. Along the main deck that does not have railings, there shall be lighting on all access and egress points. This will meet the requirements of the EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

Shore Power: Contractor shall supply a shore power connection including the electrical terminal between the vessel and shore. The Tug Demolen will require: 240volt, single phase, 100 Amp connection, AC current. The power cord must have adequate length to prevent kinking or parting. All parts of the power supply must have proper chaffing at pinch points and bends. This will give the Government the capability to use its electric deck winches and auxiliary power supply’s during shipyard repairs. Contractor shall supply an equivalent/compatible electrical shore connection.

TP-2. CLEAN HULL FOR VISUAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall pressure wash the hull, propellers, rudder and any other item of the vessel from the water line down as needed for visual inspection. This effort is to remove all sea growth as well as any zebra mussels that may have attached to the hull and make a better assessment of the condition of the steel hull, rudder, propeller, and sea chests. This pressure wash shall be completed as soon as possible upon entering the drydock. The pressure wash shall be a minimum of 2500 PSI. Containment and disposal of the water and debris shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Care shall be taken by the contractor not to damage the existing protective paint system, seals, or any other plant features. If damage is occurring to the existing paint or any other feature the Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), suspend the operation, adjust water pressure to minimize damage and resume operation at no additional cost to the Government. A thorough visual inspection of the exterior hull plate, welds, seams, etc. shall be made immediately after completion of the pressure wash cleaning to determine the condition of the hull. Repairs to the hull shall be identified by the Contractor. The Contractor will then notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on the condition. The Contractor shall then coordinate the necessary repairs with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and immediately proceed with the repairs when they are approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) with a change order to the contract.

TP-3. ULTRASONIC TESTING

The purpose of this testing is to determine hull plate thickness of the entire hull of the Tug Demolen. After the completion of cleaning the hull and the visual inspection of the exterior hull to determine known problem areas, the Contractor shall layout a grid of test spots to cover the entire exterior hull. The grid shall be a minimum of 75 test spots. The Contractor shall notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of the grid layout to ensure increased coverage in known problem areas. Preparation of the ultrasound testing includes that each test spot will require all paint and primer is to be removed down to bare white metal. The paint and primer shall be removed as to not damage the integrity of the steel thickness of the hull. The Contractor will then conduct ultrasonic testing at each test spot using an ultrasound thickness gauge. All testers shall be qualified in using an ultrasound thickness gauge for ultrasonic testing and have appropriate certification for this testing being performed.

A written record of each of these readings and a report of findings shall be provided to the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) by the Contractor. At the conclusion of the ultrasound testing, all test spots that were taken down to bare white metal will need to be repainted as identified in paragraph TP-4 and be incidental to this item.

TP-4. SPOT SANDBLAST AND SPOT PAINT HULL

After completion of the water pressure wash the Contractor shall identify locations on the hull that require repairs to the existing protective coating system. The Contractor will then notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of these areas/spots. The Contractor shall then begin blasting operations to repair the protective coating system.

The Contractor shall perform sandblasting operations and sandblast the areas/spots identified to a condition of near-white metal (SSPC-SP-10). A near-white metal blast cleaned surface, when viewed without magnification, shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products, and other foreign matter. The price shall be based on an estimate of 250 square feet of surface to be blasted. The use of extension pipes for sandblasting shall be done from above when working on the sides of the vessel, with blast nozzles pointed downward to minimize the spread of sand to the upper portion of the vessel. Existing paint systems damaged by sandblasting overspray shall be repaired at no additional cost to the Government.

The vessel is to be free of media and debris prior to painting. The Contractor shall ensure that the removal and disposal of the media shall be in accordance with all applicable Local, State, and Federal regulations. Any removal and re-installation of the ships rubber fenders associated with sandblasting and painting of the ship’s hull surface will be the Contractor’s responsibility. All ventilating air inlets to the tug shall be secured so that no sandblast grit or debris enters the tug. Particular attention shall be paid to the air inlets for the main engine and engine room. Paint systems damaged by sandblasting overspray shall be repaired at no additional cost to the Government.

Immediately upon completion of sandblasting operations, the Contractor shall notify the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to review the areas/spots for proper paint preparation. The Contractor will then apply 3 coats of paint to each area/spot with paint as detailed below:

1. First Coat (Prime coat): an inorganic zinc primer to be applied uniformly to the hull and shall be a minimum of 3.0 mils thickness.

2. Second Coat (Base coat): a black hi-build epoxy anti-corrosive coat (234 Q.C. devron or equal) to be applied uniformly to the hull and shall be a minimum of 6.0 mils thickness.

3. Third Coat (Top coat): a final high gloss black epoxy base coat (229 Q.C. devron or equal) to be applied uniformly to the hull and shall be a minimum of 2 mils thickness. Hull color shall be black.

The vessel or blocks shall be shifted to complete painting where necessary at no additional cost to the Government. The spacing of the keel blocks or the dry-dock design will not be considered as an excuse for the failure to paint underwater surfaces. This item includes all necessary staging. The Contractor shall ensure sufficient drying and curing time will be allowed for between coats and before the vessel is floated. The Contractor shall furnish a reasonable dry film thickness gauge and take random measurements in the presence of the Government Quality Assurance Representative, to demonstrate specified paint film thickness are achieved for each coat of paint (11.0 mils total coating).

Random measurements is defined as 25 tests minimum.

Paint systems shall be those of a reputable manufacturer of marine coatings of a premium grade, and suitable for fresh water service. Paint shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards or recommendations for proper applications. All coatings shall be delivered to the work site in sealed containers. Each container shall show: Name of manufacturer, name of paint, formula of paint, batch number and date of manufacturer (not coded). The paint shall be thoroughly mixed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All painting shall be done during daylight hours, and then only when atmospheric conditions will permit proper curing and bonding. Scaffolds or other means shall be provided for use of personnel in blasting and painting operations. No paint shall be applied until the surfaces to be coated have been inspected by the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and in no case shall paint be applied over damp, oily, or greasy surfaces nor over any foreign substances.

TP-5. FINAL PAINT COATING HULL

Immediately upon completion of the spot painting, the Contractor is to provide a final top coat of paint over the entire hull of the vessel (rub rail on down). This final paint coating or top coat shall be a high gloss black epoxy base coat (229 Q.C. devron or equal) to be applied uniformly to the hull and shall be a minimum of 2 mils thickness. Hull color shall be black. Paint shall meet the paint requirement of Paragraph TP-4 number 3, third coat or top coat specification.

The vessel or blocks shall be shifted to complete painting where necessary at no additional cost to the Government. The spacing of the keel blocks or the dry-dock design will not be considered as an excuse for the failure to paint underwater surfaces. This item includes all necessary staging. The Contractor shall ensure sufficient drying and curing time will be allowed before the vessel is floated. The Contractor shall furnish a reasonable dry film thickness gauge and take random measurements in the presence of the Government Quality Assurance Representative, to demonstrate specified paint film thickness is achieved for the final top coat of paint (2.0 mils top coating). Random measurements is defined as 25 tests minimum.

suitable for fresh water service. Paint shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards or recommendations for proper applications. All coatings shall be delivered to the work site in sealed containers. Each container shall show: Name of manufacturer, name of paint, formula of paint, batch number and date of manufacturer (not coded). The paint shall be thoroughly mixed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All painting shall be done during daylight hours, and then only when atmospheric conditions will permit proper curing and bonding. Scaffolds or other means shall be provided for use of personnel in painting operations. No paint shall be applied until the surfaces to be coated have been inspected for painting by the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and in no case shall paint be applied over damp, oily, or greasy surfaces nor over any foreign substances

TP-6. DRAFT MARKINGS AND NAME

All draft marks, legends, names and plimsoll lines on the bow, midship and stern shall be pressure water cleaned and painted with two coats of white anti-corrosive paint. Paint shall meet the paint requirement of Paragraph TP-4 and be applied in 3 coats as specified.

TP-7 OPEN AND RECONDITION SEA CHESTS & VALVES

There are three (3) sea chests on the tug Demolen below the water line that need close inspection. The

(3) sea chests are: UPPER (Starboard) sea chest, LOWER (center) sea chest, and GENERAL SERVICE (Port) sea chest. All three sea chests (UPPER, LOWER and GENERAL SERVICE) shall be opened up, cleaned, and the encased piping and valves shall be inspected. Each valve shall be re-furbished to a satisfactory condition.

Satisfactory condition means that the valves function correctly and there are no leaks in the chests or valves. Rusted areas shall be sanded to white metal and repainted to prevent future rusting in a marine environment. Deteriorated fasteners and/ or valve parts shall be replaced as necessary. If any significant damage is found to the sea chest piping or valves that requires replacement, and is not already identified to be replaced as an Option to this Contract, the Contractor shall notify the replacement work to the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Any necessary replacement work will be subject to a change order when the extent of work is known. The change order will only be executed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

TP-8 INSPECTION OF TRANSDUCER WELL AND REPLACEMENT OF TRANSDUCER:

The transducer well shall be opened up and the existing transducer shall be removed. The well shall be cleaned and inspected for damage or corrosion to the steel well and identified by the Contractor. If any significant damage is found to the transducer steel well, the Contractor will notify the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of these repairs.

Any necessary repairs will be subject to a change order when the extent of repairs is known. The change order will only be executed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

Currently, the existing transducer (an echo depth sounding device) is non-operational. A new Government furnished Airmar DT800SV-235-N2 transducer, Furuno RD33 Remote Display , and all corresponding power drops, cables, connections, etc., shall be purchased by the Government and provided to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide all the necessary materials and labor to install the Government furnished equipment mentioned above. The transducer shall be installed on the keel frame of the hull and the new remote display shall be installed in the vessel’s main steering station (wheel house). The Contractor shall install the Government furnished equipment as detailed in the diagram shown in Reference F of this specification. When completed with this replacement, the Contractor is to ensure a fully functional transducer that can be monitored remotely in the Tug Demolen’s wheelhouse.

The install of the Government furnished equipment shall be inspected by the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative.

TP-9 INSPECTION OF RUDDER

Rudder shall be closely examined for corrosion, physical damage, and/or leakage that may have caused water to enter and fill void areas in the rudder. Rudder shall also be inspected for any straightness, alignment and bearing issues. If fitted with a plug, the plug shall be removed to check for any interior water intrusion. If a plug does not exist, the Contractor shall create an access/inspection hole that shall be plugged watertight. The new plug shall be able to take the water pressure when the vessel is refloated and not come loose. If any significant damage is found to the rudder assembly, the Contractor will notify the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of the repairs. Any necessary repairs will be subject to a change order when the extent of repairs is known. The change order will only be executed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

TP-10 INSPECTION OF PROPELLER

The hub and all propeller blades shall be cleaned and visually inspected by the Contractor. The propeller cone shall be removed from the shaft in order to inspect the propeller nut and hub welds. All rough edges and grooves in the propeller shall be ground smooth. The propeller shall be inspected for any broken welds, alignment of the blade angles, and the integrity of the casted metal for fatigue stress cracks. If any significant damage is found to the propeller assembly, the Contractor shall notify the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of the repairs. Any necessary repairs will be subject to a change order when the extent of repairs is known. The change order will only be executed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

CLIN 0002 CRANE BARGE VELER REPAIRS – BASE CONTRACT

TP-11 DOCKING AND UNDOCKING

Drydock the vessel to complete all underwater work specified herein including sight and survey, inspection, repairs, and to re-float the vessel upon completion of all work. Provide safe and convenient means of boarding the vessel at all times as detailed below in Platform Access and Egress. This item will include any charges for altering blocks, providing the services specified under paragraph SP-15

SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHOUT FURTHER COST TO THE

GOVERNMENT, and for the drydock foreman's charge. Allow a sufficient number of days in drydock to complete the mandatory base contract underwater work. Security service will be provided for the Plant after hours as part of the dry dock service.

Platform Access and Egress: Contractor shall provide hand railed ramped brow from main deck of vessel to main deck of scaffold or structural surface. Along the main deck that does not have railings, there shall be lighting on all access and egress points. This will meet the requirements of the EM385 Safety and

Shore power: Contractor shall supply appropriate 220V 100Amp volt shore power connection. The power cord must have adequate length to prevent kinking or parting. All parts of the power supply must have proper chaffing at pinch points and bends. Contractor shall supply an equivalent/compatible electrical shore connection.

TP-12 CLEAN HULL FOR VISUAL INSPECTION

remove all sea growth as well as any zebra mussels that may have attached to the hull and make a better assessment of the condition of the steel hull, rudder, propeller, and sea chests. This pressure wash shall be completed as soon as possible upon entering the drydock. The pressure wash shall be a minimum of 2500 PSI. Containment and disposal of the water and debris shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Care shall be taken by the contractor not to damage the existing protective paint system, seals, or any other plant features. If damage is occurring to the existing paint or any other feature the Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), suspend the operation, adjust water pressure to minimize damage and resume operation at no additional cost to the Government. A thorough visual inspection of the exterior hull plate, welds, seams, etc. shall be made immediately after completion of the pressure wash cleaning to determine the condition of the hull. Repairs to the hull shall be identified by the Contractor. The Contractor will then notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on the condition. The Contractor shall then coordinate the necessary repairs with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and immediately proceed with the repairs when they are approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) with a change order to the

TP-13 OPEN AND RECONDITION SEA CHESTS & VALVES

The sea chest shall be opened up, cleaned, and the valve shall be re-furbished to a satisfactory condition.

Satisfactory condition means that the valves function correctly and there are no leaks in the chests or valves.

Rusted areas shall be sanded to white metal and repainted to prevent future rusting in a marine environment.

Deteriorated fasteners and/ or valve parts shall be replaced as necessary. If any significant damage is found to the sea chest piping or valves that require replacement, the Contractor will discuss this replacement work with the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Any necessary replacement work will be subject to a change order when the extent of work is known.

The change order will only be executed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

TP-14 SUPPLY NEW AND INSTALL ALL AIR VENTS CHECK VALVES

The Contractor shall provide all the materials, labor, welding, and plumbing expertise to install all the new check valves to the crane barge Veler as detailed below. The Contractor shall remove any existing hardware attached to the vent pipes and clean weld areas to bare metal in all areas of valve replacement to insure water tight integrity of the newly installed check valves. The Contractor will ensure that all newly installed valves are fully operational once the installation work is completed and before the vessel is floated.

See Reference A which is a Plan View of the crane barge showing the location and size of the vent pipes where the new check valves are to be installed. There is a total of one 2-inch dia. and six 6-inch dia. check valves to be installed. The newly installed one 2-inch dia. check valve’s connection to the existing vent pipe is to be threaded (NPT).

Contractor must clean the 2 inch dia. vent pipe threads and apply teflon tape around pipe to ensure a waterproof seal at pipe. The newly installed six 6-inch dia. check valve’s connection to the existing vent pipe is to be butt welded. All welders shall be ABS certified.

The Government requires the Contractor to purchase the new check valves that are going to be installed as meeting or exceeding the brand name specifications as follows:

Brand name (Reference B): Robert H. Wagner Co, Inc.

Model: 1750 Series (w/ full float)

Size: 2-inch dia.

Quantity: 1 each

Description: Inverted check valve with full float. Body material to be made of galvanized steel, float to be made of high density polyethylene plastic. Connection to existing vent pipe to be threaded (NPT).

Brand name (Reference C): Robert H. Wagner Co, Inc.

Model: 1750 Series (w/ half float)

Size: 6-inch dia.

Quantity: 6 each

Description: Inverted check valve with half float. Body material to be made of galvanized steel, float to be made of high density polyethylene plastic. Connection to existing vent pipe to be butt welded.

See Reference B & C which are the specifications for the brand name check valves listed above.

TP-15 REMOVE TWO SPUDS AND REPLACE SPUD PARTS:

The port and starboard spuds on the crane barge Veler require parts to be replaced. The Contractor shall remove both the port and starboard spuds from the spud well. After the spuds are removed, the Contractor shall replace each spud’s sheave bushings and pins by removing the bolted access cover to the sheave sleeve pins and bushings. The Contractor shall replace each sleeve pin and each sheave bushing in both the port and starboard spuds. The Contractor shall then replace the grease fitting and hose in both port and starboard spuds with new and inspect each sheave after removal. If any significant damage is found to either of the sheaves that require replacement, the Contractor will notify the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Any necessary replacement work will be subject to a change order when the extent of work is known. The change order will only be executed by the Contracting Officer (CO). Finally, the Contractor shall replace each gasket on the bolted access cover with a new gasket, and use a silicone sealant made for marine applications, to reseal each spud. When completed with the parts replacement work for each spud, the Contractor is to ensure that both the port and starboard spuds are fully operational prior to re-floating the crane barge Veler.

TP-16 REPLACE HATCHES ON CRANE BARGE DECK:

The Contractor is to provide four brand new steel deck hatch access doors. Three hatches have the dimensions 30-in x 72-in, and one hatch has a dimension of 30-in x 42-in. (approximate sizes) The four existing hatches shall be removed and replaced with new hatches with the following features: Steel hatch made of ASTM A36 steel, concealed hinges flushed with the deck, rectangular rounded corners shape must match existing opening, lift-outward, and water-tight closures. Hatch handles must have stainless steel Multi- Dog style twist-locks to secure door (a minimum of 4 dogs), a device used to hold the hatch open with gas spring assist, and a keyed locking system to prevent unauthorized entry. The Contractor is to provide all the materials, labor, welding, and expertise to ensure the four new hatches replaced are fully functional, operational, and water tight prior to re-sailing of the vessel.

TP-17 REPLACE NAVIGATION LIGHTS ON MAST OF CRANE BARGE VELER

The crane barge Veler needs new LED mast lighting. The Contractor is to provide ten new LED Perko brand or equal lights and install in place of the old lights on the mast of the crane barge Veler. The Contractor will be replacing a quantity of four double lens reed over green LED navigation lights, three red LED lights, two white LED lights, and one green LED light. The Contractor is to provide all the materials, labor, electrical, and expertise to ensure the ten new LED navigational lights are fully operational prior to re-sailing of the vessel.

CLIN 0003 TUG DEMOLEN REPAIRS - OPTIONS

TP-18. ADDITIONAL LAY DAYS

If ordered by the Contracting Officer (CO), provide costs for 5 additional lay days in the drydock to perform work which cannot be completed within the time needed for completion of the contract work, and which may be required in addition to that specified. This item is to include the drydock foreman’s charge, and services specified under paragraph SP-15 SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR

WITHOUT FURTHER COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.

TP-19. HULL PLATE REPAIR

Cracks in the hull shall be identified by the Contractor. The Contractor shall then notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on the identified cracks found in the hull. Upon approval by the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contractor shall repair the cracks discovered in the hull plating by drilling the ends to arrest spreading of the crack and then vee out and weld tight the crack. A price per inch of crack repair (including welding) shall be quoted on an esti-mated quantity of 120 inches of repair prices. This item includes all necessary staging. All welds, plates and structural items repaired or replaced shall be cleaned and painted as identified in paragraph TP-4 and be incidental to this item.

TP-20. HULL PLATE RENEWAL

Renew defective hull plating:

Defective plating will be identified by the Contractor. The Contractor will then notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of the areas on the hull with defective plating. The Contractor shall renew defective hull plating upon approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). All renewals shall duplicate original construction and shall be tested tight as required. Defective doublet renewal shall be installed with plug and other welds as required. All bilge blocks in the way of shell plate shall be removed and replaced upon completion of the work. Adjacent plating and frames in the way of new plates shall be heated and faired as required.

TP-20.1 & TP-20.2 Cost to renew the plating:

A price per pound in place (including welding) shall be quoted for plate on an estimated quantity of two hundred (200) pounds for flat plate and one hundred (100) pounds for curved plate. For informational purposes, the Contractor shall state in his proposal the amount of steel that can be placed per extra Lay Day. This includes any necessary staging. All welds, plates and structural items repaired or replaced shall be cleaned and painted as identified in paragraph TP-4 and be incidental to this item.

TP-21. MISCELLANEOUS WELDING

The Contractor will perform electric welding upon approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). All welders shall have the appropriate certification for the type and position of weld being performed. A price per hour will be quoted based on an estimated quantity of 30 hours of welding services. The price shall include all welding rod, gasses and miscellaneous materials. Any steel required will be charged for separately.

TP-22 REPLACEMENT OF UPPER SEA CHEST PIPING & VALVES

The UPPER sea chest is located on the starboard side of the tug. It encases the pipes and valves that are used when the tug is in shallow water. If ordered by the Contracting Officer (CO), the existing starboard side sea chest piping and valves are to be replaced with new schedule 80 steel piping, new valves and associated plumbing parts in the areas of the UPPER sea chest as detailed below. The Contractor is to provide all the materials, labor, welding, and plumbing expertise to ensure a fully operational UPPER sea chest once the replacement work is completed. For photos see UPPER Sea Chest photos document in the references.

TP-22.1 VENT PIPE AND VALVE REPLACEMENT

The Contractor will replace the entire existing vent pipe from the sea chest through the main deck with new schedule 80 steel, 1 ½-inch dia. piping, including all associated valves, couplings, unions, flanges, elbows and screens. The Contractor will replace the existing gate valve in the vent pipeline with a new 1-½ inch gate valve with a six bolt double flanged arrangement. When completed with this replacement, the Contractor is to ensure a fully functional gate valve controlled, UPPER sea chest vent pipe.

TP-22.2 BLUE SOAP PIPE AND VALVE REPLACEMENT

The Contractor will replace the entire existing blue soap pipe with new schedule…