Duluth Drydocking Draft Solicitation SAMS 14 Feb 2022.pdf

FY22 Duluth Drydocking Services Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(a) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All Proposals are due by 1 March 2022, at 2pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

(b)The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, has a new requirement in support of the Drydocking and repair of the Duluth vessels: Tug Billmaier Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) (CLIN 1) and Crane Barge Schwartz (CLIN 2). CLINS 3 and 4 will be included for unforeseen repairs of all two (2) vessels. This contract is needed to ensure the efficient and effective utilization of these vessels, both dry-docking and repair, as this is vital to the Duluth Area Office and its ability to execute its mission within this region. The anticipated period of performance is 31 calendar days for completion of dry dock work and 120 calendar days for issuance of ABS certification.

(c) Solicitation Number W911XK22R0006 is being issued as Request for Proposal (RFP). (c)The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-02 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Change Notice (DCN) 20211230. This action is subject to any changes to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) prior to establishment of this date.

(d) This solicitation is a 100% Small Business set-aside. It is being procured as Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) with a Time and Material (T&M) CLINs under FAR part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Commercial Services.

(e) The designated NAICS code is 336611-Shipbuilding and Repairing with a small business standard of 1,250 employees. The PSC code for this requirement is J020 – Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Ships, Small Craft Pontoons, and Floating Docks.

(f) Contract services and prices are listed for reference Section B, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

(g) On April 25, 2022 the vessels will be delivered to the contractor’s destination by the Government (USACE Operations team). All inspections, repairs and certifications will be conducted while in Drydock at the contractor’s dock. The Government anticipates accepting the vessels at the Contractor’s location on May 19, 2022 and receiving final ABS certification no later August 26, 2022.

(h) This Combined Synopsis and Request for quotes contains clauses and provisions requiring a fill-in for representation. Offerors shall submit a copy of this Combined Synopsis and Request for quotes with their response to clauses and provisions accordingly. A failure to complete fill-in may cause your offer to be determined ineligible for award.

(i) Basis of Award: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, intends to award one contract to the best value offeror that meets the requirements as laid out in this request for proposal. The government may also choose to negotiate if only one offeror is received.

(j) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, and addendum applies to this acquisition

(k) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items and addendum applies to this acquisition

(l) Offerors shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer.

(m) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52.212-4 ALT 1 applies to this acquisition.

(n) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See clause below in full text to see which additional clauses checked are also

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https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 applicable.

(o) Additional contract provisions and clauses are applicable and included below as necessary.

(p) All Offerors MUST be registered in SAM as a Small Business under NAICS code 336611 to be considered for award. If you are not registered with SAM, you may contact the SAM Help Desk at 1-866-606-8220 or register on-line at http://sam.gov.

(q) The Offeror shall submit an electronic quote. All quotation information must be in the English language and priced in U.S. dollars.

(r) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit Contracting District reserves the right to seek clarification on any aspect of your quote.

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

(Note: Below Table is being provided as informational only to provide vendors the breakout of CLIN structure to expect on award document. Contractor DOES NOT need to fill this section out. See “See Attachment 0001 “Itemized Pricing Schedule Duluth Drydocking” for actual template to include with proposal).

SEE ATTACHMENT 0001, ITEMIZED PRICING SCHEDULE DULUTH DRYDOCKING

CLIN Qty Unit of Measurement

Unit Price Amount

CLIN 0001- Tug Billmaier (FFP) Base

1 JOB

CLIN 0002- Schwartz (FFP) Base 1 JOB CLIN 0003 – Tug Billmaier Unforeseen repairs (T&M)

1 NTE $50,000 $50,000

CLIN 0004 – Schwartz Unforeseen repairs (T&M)

1 NTE $50,000 $50,000

CLIN 0005 – OPTION 1 Tug Billmaier (Open and Inspect all internal Valves)

1 JOB

CLIN 0006 – OPTION 2 Tug Billmaier (Dripless Packing)

1 JOB

CLIN 0007 – OPTION 3 Tug Billmaier (Remove propeller collar and replace packing)

1 JOB

CLIN 0008 - OPTION 4 Tug Billmaier (Hatch Cover)

1 JOB

CLIN 0009 – OPTION 5 Tug Billmaier (Inspect & paint Anchor Chain)

1 JOB

CLIN 0010 – OPTION 6 Tug Billmaier ( Load line installation if not complete prior to leaving drydock)

1 JOB

CLIN 0011 – OPTION 1 Derrick Barge Schwartz (Spud Repairs)

1 JOB

CLIN 0012 – OPTION 2 Derrick Barge Schwartz (Spud Well slides and wear plates)

1 JOB

CLIN 0013 – OPTION 3 Derrick Barge Schwartz (Inspect Lower Spud Well Door Pins)

1 JOB

CLIN 0014 – OPTION 4 Derrick Barge Schwartz (Spud Wire Replacement)

1 JOB

CLIN 0015 – OPTION 5 Derrick Barge Schwartz (Inspect & paint anchor chain)

1 JOB

NOTE 1: The contractor is required to include all line items in their proposal. Failure to submit a proposal on all such line items shall result in a non-responsive proposal, requiring rejection thereof. In the event that an Offeror is willing to waive costs associated with an individual line item, vendor is required to insert descriptive words or abbreviations such as “Not Separately Charged” or “NSP.”

NOTE 2: The use of any particular product or commodity name is only given as a point of reference and any product or commodity that will satisfy solicitation or contract performance requirements may be offered. It is further required that offeror submit manufacturer’s specifications or information sheets delineating those like characteristics. Failure to provide manufacture’s specification and/or information sheet may result in a non-responsive offeror, requiring rejection of proposal.

SECTION C

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FY22 Duluth Floating Plant Drydocking 25 January 2022

Part 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide for drydocking and repair of the Tug DL Billmaier and Derrick Barge HJ Schwartz. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Duluth Floating Plant five year Drydock as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS)except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: USACE is required to drydock all its floating plant equipment every five years. The goal of this drydock is for repairs on the DL Billmaier and HJ Schwartz. The conclusion will be the TUG DL Billmaier will receive its Certificate of Inspection from the USCG and will be ABS inspected vessel with an option to have with load lines installed.

1.3 Objectives: Drydocking and repairs to the Tug DL Billmaier and Derrick Barge HJ Schwartz.

1.4 Scope: The Scope of this PWS is to provide drydock for the Duluth Floating Plant equipment and repairs to the vessels per the specific tasks located in Part 5.

1.5 Period of Performance: The Contractor shall commence work on 25 April 2022 and complete by 19 May 2022 for completion of dry dock work. Final ABS certification shall be provided to the Government No later than August 26, 2022.

Mileage for Transport: The Tug DL Billmaier & Derrick Barge HJ Schwartz will be delivered to and return from the shipyard by the Government.

Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work: 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. Any tug service from open water to the contractor’s location shall be provided at the contractor’s expense up to three (3) Nautical Miles (NM) from contractor’s location. The Contractor shall be required to commence work under the Contract within one working day after delivery of the plant. The contractor shall execute the work with faithfulness and diligence, and to complete the work within the time specified in his proposal. If the Contracting Officer (KO) 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 in in its entirety, followed by a crew inspection. Upon completion and acceptance 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 paragraph 20 of PWS noted below in FINAL EXAMINATION AND ACCEPTANCE contract agreement.

Site Visit for Potential Contractors: The contractor shall schedule an appointment with Daniel Carlson via email (Daniel.K.Carlson@usace.army.mil) to conduct a walk around on each vessel. The DL Billmaier will reside in Sault Ste. Marie, MI from December 2021 thru March 2022. The Derrick Barge HJ Schwartz will reside at the Duluth Vessel Yard, in Duluth MN.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are being performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The contractor’s quality control plan (QCP) shall be submitted three calendar days prior to the Kickoff meeting for COR review and approved within three days after COR provides comments with requested changes incorporated IAW with deliverable A001. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the KO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to its QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance. This plan is primarily focused on what the government must do to ensure the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standard will be applied, the frequency surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The recognized federal holidays are noted at 5 U.S. Code § 6103 – Holidays, and the contractor shall request approval to perform services on these days.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: NA

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at a contractor’s facility.

1.6.6 Security Requirements: All contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT five calendar days after the completion of the training.

1.6.7 Pre-screen candidates using E-verify: 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 the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verifiable/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award IAW deliverable A002.

http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Conference/meeting notes: The Contractor shall be responsible for taking notes and preparing the minutes of all conferences/meetings. Conference/meeting notes shall be prepared in typed form and the original furnished to the Government (within three (3) workdays after date of conference/meeting) for concurrence and distribution to all attendees. Meeting minutes shall include a roster of attendees with name, organization, title, and contact information, and comments and decisions made affecting criteria changes and items discussed. The meeting attendees shall review and provide clarifications or corrections to the meeting notes within three days and the Contractor shall publish a final set of notes within seven days of receipt of any clarifications/corrections.

1.6.10 Contracting Officers Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract:

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Chief, Operation and Maintenance Section, Master Sea Going Tug & Master Derrick Crane Barge.

1.6.11 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.13 Equal Opportunity for Veterans: Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts. In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts.

• U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS):

https://www.dol.gov/vets/

• Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

• Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

• U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

• Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

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Part 2

DEFINITION OR ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial Off the Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

Part 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Reserved

3.2. Reserved

3.3. Reserved

3.4. Equipment: The Government will provide the Tug DL Billmaier and Derrick Barge HJ Schwartz.

3.5. Materials: The Government will provide the materials highlighted in Part 5 per line item

Part 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPOSBILITIES:

4.1. General: The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contractor that not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Reserved

4.3. Materials: The contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this PWS.

4.4. Equipment: The contractor shall furnish all equipment required to meet the requirements of this PWS

Part 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Kickoff Meeting/Minutes - The Contractor shall hold a project Kickoff Meeting upon project award. The briefing will discuss the technical aspects of the project for each vessel as presented in the proposal. The briefing will also include a detailed execution plan for each vessel as well as the proposed schedule. The project schedule shall be updated as required throughout the performance period. The Contractor shall prepare and deliver an agenda and/or any required briefings for the meeting in accordance with deliverable A003. Meeting minutes shall be submitted within three days of completion of meeting and finalized within one week of receipt of Government comments. Note: For estimating purposes, the contract shall assume that meeting will be held via teleconference (during pandemic)

5.2. Meetings - In addition to the kick-off meeting, the contractor shall host weekly status update meetings during the life of the project to discuss the status and any issues related to execution of the project, results of inspection, material issues, etc. Contractor shall prepare all meeting materials including agendas, presentations and meeting minutes. Meeting materials including presentations, figures, agendas, and meeting minutes shall be submitted to the USACE COR/PM for review and approval IAW deliverable A003 .(Note: During pandemic, contractor should plan to hold meetings via teams or teleconference) Normal communications required as a part of project management shall not be counted in the meeting total. Meeting Minutes shall be prepared and submitted for approval within three days of conducting meetings.

5.3 Weekly Progress Report/ Project Schedule: Contractor shall supply a schedule for each vessel that presents the requirement to complete the work related to PWS. The schedule shall include (a) Estimate of percentage complete for each task and overall percentage complete; (b) project schedule submitted as a timeline chart of all project activities including dates of deliverable submittals. Supplement each schedule with a comprehensive written narrative describing the (c) amount of progress on major work items during the reporting period, (d) Problem areas uncovered, (d) know or anticipated delays, (e) corrective action taken or proposed in the connection with the later. The draft project schedule shall serve as the baseline for which to compare the progress of activities. The approved initial project schedule shall serve as a baseline for which to compare progress of activities which will be evaluated and added to this contract from the vendors agreed proposal . The project schedule for each vessel shall be updated as the schedule changes due to new requirements or activity slippage. The most current timeline shall be submitted in each schedule report. A copy of the of the weekly progress report shall be furnished to the COR IAW deliverable A004. No item shall be considered 100 percent complete on the progress report, until this report, signed by the Government Inspector, has been submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative.

Contractor shall meet physically with the COR weekly discuss progress, problems and forthcoming schedule requirements. If , in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the progress schedule, the Contractor shall take such steps as may be necessary to improve its progress and the Contracting Officer may require the contractor to increase the number of shifts and/or overtime operations, days of work, and/or to submit such supplementary schedules in chart form as may be deemed necessary to demonstrate the manner in which the agreed rate of progress will be regained, all without additional cost to the Government.

Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirement of the KO under this provision may be ground for determination by the KO that the Contractor is not executing the work with such diligence as will insure completion within the time specified. Upon such determination, the KO may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with work, or any separable part thereof-in accordance with clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions

5.4 General Information

5.4.1 Dimensions of plants

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

TUG BILLMAIER

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 Horsepower 2,000 hp Construction Steel, welded

DERRICK BARGE SCHWARTZ

Type of Plant Derrick Barge

Length, overall, 150-ft.

Max Beam 48-ft.

Max Height – Top to Crane A-Frame 65-ft.

Design Displacement 1222 Tons

Design Draft 7.4-ft

5.4.2 Drawings: Drawings All known drawings are available to the contractor. The drawings are available at US Army Corps of Engineers, Duluth Area Office, 600 Lake Ave S, Duluth MN 55802. Point of Contact for drawings is Daniel K. Carlson, 218-788-6413. Additional sets of the above listed drawings and these specifications will be furnished to the successful Contractor without charge upon request.

5.4.3 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 to carry out the work, the Contractor shall make such alterations at his expense.

5.4.4 Cuttings: 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 all hot work areas.

5.4.5 Welder and Welding:

All welding shall be done under this job order shall be done by only welders who have successfully passed the qualification test of American Bureau of Shipping and are willing to present their certification to the onsite Contractor Officer Representative.

The electrodes used throughout the work shall be received on the job in unbroken packages bearing the manufacture’s label or be otherwise marked

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.

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

All welding is to conform to specifications set up by the American Welding Society. A copy of such standards shall remain on site for reference throughout the completion of work.

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

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.

Contractor shall ensure that when removing any welding attachments, i.e. Such as Pad eyes, dogs & wedges, etc., all hull surfaces shall be grinded flush or filled/welded as necessary.

5.4.6 Surface Preparation and Painting

Follow general notes on paint schedules for all priming and painting applications. 9865-631-01 Sheets 1-2 / Paint Schedules

5.4.7 Surface Preparation Standards

Refer to 9865-631-01 Sheets 1-2 / Paint Schedules. The Contractor shall prep all surfaces applicable to this contract to the following standards:

The coatings supplier will always designate the degree of surface preparation required for the materials you are using. The basic standards for preparing metal substrates are a joint effort between the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers International (NACE).

SSPC-SP1 SOLVENT CLEANING

Removal of all visible oil, grease, soil, drawing and cutting compounds, and other soluble contaminants from steel surfaces with solvent, vapor, cleaning compound, alkali, emulsifying agent, or steam.

SSPC-SP2 HAND TOOL CLEANING

Removes all loose mill scale, loose rust, loose paint, and other loose detrimental foreign matter by hand chipping, scraping, sanding, and wire brushing.

SSPC-SP3 POWER TOOL CLEANING

Removes all loose mill scale, loose rust, loose paint, and other loose detrimental foreign matter by power wire brushing, power sanding, power grinding, power tool chipping, and power tool descaling.

SSPC-SP5 / NACE 1 WHITE METAL BLAST CLEANING

When viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter.

SSPC-SP6 / NACE 3 COMMERCIAL BLAST CLEANING

When viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter of at least 66-2/3% of unit area, which shall be a square 3 in. x 3 in. (9 sq. in.). Light shadows, slight streaks, or minor discolorations caused by stains of rust, stains of mill scale, or stains of previously applied coating in less than 33-1/3% of the unit area is acceptable.

SSPC-SP7 / NACE 4 BRUSH-OFF BLAST CLEANING

When viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, loose mill scale, loose rust, and loose coating. Tightly adherent mill scale, rust, and coating may remain on the surface. Mill scale, rust, and coating are considered tightly adherent if they cannot be removed by lifting with a dull putty knife.

SSPC-SP10 / NACE 2 NEAR-WHITE BLAST CLEANING

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 of at least 95% of each unit area. Staining shall be limited to no more than 5 percent of each unit area, and may consist of light shadows, slight streaks, or minor discolorations caused by stains of rust, stains of mill scale, or stains of previously applied coatings. Unit area shall be approximately 3 in.

x 3 in. (9 sq. in.).

SSPC-SP11 POWER TOOL CLEANING TO BARE METAL

When viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products, and other foreign matter. Slight residues of rust and paint may be left in the lower portion of pits if the original surface is pitted. The surface profile shall not be less than 1 mil (25 microns).

SSPC-SP12 / NACE 5

Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials by High- and Ultra High- Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating. This standard requires water jetting at high-or ultra-high-pressure to prepare a surface for recoating using pressure above 10,000 psi. Water jetting will not produce a profile; rather, it exposes the original abrasive-blasted surface profile. Water jetting shall be performed to meet four conditions: WJ-1, WJ-2, WJ- 3, and WJ-4, and a minimum acceptable surface shall have all loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose coatings uniformly removed.

SSPC-SP13 / NACE 6

Surface Preparation of Concrete. Provides requirements for surface preparation of concrete by mechanical, chemical, or thermal methods prior to the application of bonded protective coating or lining systems.

SSPC-SP14 / NACE 8

Industrial Blast Cleaning. Removal of all visible oil, grease, dust, and dirt, when viewed without magnification.

Traces of tightly adherent mil scale, rust, and coating residues are permitted to remain on 10% of each unit area of the surface if they are evenly distributed. Shadows, streaks, and discoloration caused by stains of rust, stains of mill scale, and stains of previously applied coating may be present on the remainder of the surface.

5.4.8 Water Jetting Standards

SSPC-SP12 / NACE 5

Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials by High- and Ultra High- Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating

This standard requires water jetting at high- or ultra-high-pressure to prepare a surface for recoating using pressure above 10,000 psi. Water jetting will not produce a profile; rather, it exposes the original abrasive-blasted surface profile. The specifier shall use one of the visual surface preparation definitions (WJ-1 to WJ-4) and one of the non-visual surface preparation definitions (SC-1 to SC-3) to specify the degree of visible and non-visible surface matter to be removed.

Pressure Categorization

Low-Pressure Water Cleaning (LP WC)

Cleaning performed at pressures less than 34 Mpa (5,000 psi)

High-Pressure Water Cleaning (HP WC)

Cleaning performed at pressures from 34 to 70 Mpa (5,000 to 10,000 psi)

High-Pressure Water Jetting (HP WJ)

Cleaning performed at pressures from 70 to 170 Mpa (10,000 to 25,000 psi)

Ultrahigh-Pressure Water Jetting (UHP WJ)

Cleaning performed at pressures above 170 Mpa (25,000 psi)

VISUAL CONDITIONS OF SURFACE CLEANLINESS

WJ-1

Surface shall be free of all previously existing visible rust, coatings, mill scale, and foreign matter and have a matte metal finish

WJ-2

Surface shall be cleaned to a matte finish with at least 95% of the surface area free of all previously existing visible residues and the remaining 5% containing only randomly dispersed stains of rust, coatings, and foreign matter

WJ-3

Surface shall be cleaned to a matte finish with at least two-thirds of the surface area free of all previously existing visible residues (except mill scale), and the remaining one-third containing only randomly dispersed stains of previously existing rust, coatings, and foreign matter

WJ-4

Surface shall have all loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose coatings uniformly removed

NON-VISUAL CONDITIONS OF SURFACE CLEANLINESS

SC-1

Surface shall be free of all detectable levels of contaminants as determined using available field test equipment with sensitivity approximating laboratory test equipment. For purposes of this standard, contaminants are water-soluble chlorides, iron-soluble salts, and sulfates

SC-2

Surface shall have less than 7 μg/cm chloride contaminants, less than 10 μg/cm of soluble ferrous ion levels, and less than 17 μg /cm of sulfate contaminants as verified by field or laboratory analysis using reliable, reproducible test equipment

SC-3

Surface shall have less than 50 μg/cm chloride and sulfate contaminants as verified by field or laboratory analysis using reliable, reproducible test equipment

Surface Preparation by Substrate

Iron or Stee l

Galvanize d

Aluminu m

Pre- Finishe d Metals

Stainles s Steel

Non- Ferrou s Metals

Plastics-

PVC/FR

P

Concret e

Previousl y Painted Surfaces

SSPC-SP1

Solvent Cleaning

X X X X X X X X

SSPC-SP2

Hand Tool Cleaning

X X

SSPC-SP3

Power Tool Cleaning

X X X

SSPC-SP11

Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal

X

SSPC-SP7-

NACE4

Brush-Off Blast Cleaning

X X X X X X X X

SSPC-

SP14/NACE

Industrial Blast Cleaning

X

SSPC-

SP6/NACE3

Commercial Blast Cleaning

X

SSPC-

SP10/NACE

Near-White Blast Cleaning

X

SSPC-

SP5/NACE1

White Metal Blast Cleaning

X

SSPC-

SP12/NACE

High and Ultrahigh Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating

X X X X X

SSPC-

SP12/NACE

Surface Preparation Concrete

X

5.4.9 Painting Standards

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 the type of surface which is to be painted. This project will require multiple areas with paint including Underwater and Hull Coatings, Deck, Crane Machinery Housing, and several more. The Contractor will then apply 3 coats of paint to each area/spot with paint as detailed below unless otherwise noted. The paint used shall meet the following technical characteristics:

5.4.10 Epoxy Primer

Formulated specifically for corrosion protection in immersion and atmospheric service in marine environments.

Required performance characteristics:

1.Phenylamine chemistry 2.Self-priming 3.Low temperature application (20°F/-7°C) 4.Surface tolerant - damp surfaces 5.Required spread rate per coat:

a.Wet mils (microns) 8.0 (200) 11.0 (275) b.Dry mils (microns) 5.0 (125) 7.0 (175)

6.Volume solids: 67% ± 2%, 7.Mixed weight solids: 80% ± 2%, 8.VOC (EPA Method 24): unreduced: <300g/L (2.50 lb/gal) 9.Flash point greater than 100oF.

10.Mix ratio: 4:1 by volume (2 component) 11.Low sheen colors: Red Oxide, Gray, Off-White, Black, Buff, Aluminum, Bronze Tone 12.Tested by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) receiving highest obtainable rating B1. Required DNV procedure for classification of ballast tank coatings, REV-02, over a pre-rusted and hydro-jetted substrate key qualification.

13. Corrosion weathering per ASTM D5894, 15 cycles, 5000 hours. Result in maximum rating of 10 for blistering (ASTM D714) and maximum rating of 10 for rusting (ASTM D610).

5.4.11 Urethane Finish Coat:

Formulated specifically for in-shop applications and industrial applications for superior color and gloss retention.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Polyester modified, aliphatic, acrylic polyurethane chemistry 2.Must be able to be used directly over epoxy, organic zinc rich primers (epoxy zinc primer and moisture cure urethane zinc primer)

3. Fast drying (minimum dry to touch time at 77oF of 30 minutes)

4. Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:

a. Wet mils (microns) 4.5 (112.5) - 9.0 (225)

b. Dry mils (microns) 3.0 (75) 6.0 (150)

5. Volume Solids: 65% ± 2%, mixed 6.Weight Solids: 78% ± 2%, mixed 7.Mix Ratio: 6:1 by volume 8.Finish: gloss 9.Provides color and gloss retention for exterior exposure by meeting the requirements of SSPC Paint No. 36, Level 3 for white and light colors.

10. Complies with ISO 12944-5 C5I and C5M requirements.

11. Conforms to AWWA D102 Outside Coating Systems #4 (OCS-4), #5 (OCS-5) & #6 (OCS-6).

10.Corrosion weathering per ASTM D5894, 27 cycles, 9072 hours. Result in maximum rating of 10 for blistering (ASTM D714) and maximum rating of 10 for rusting (ASTM D610) with suitable primer.

13.Abrasion resistance per ASTM D4060, CS17 Wheel, 1000 cycles, 1 kg load of 43 mg loss.

14. Flexibility per ASTM D522, 180o bend, 1/8” mandrel, with no cracking of delamination.

5.4.12 Universal Primer:

A high-performance primer that is designed to be used over a variety of substrates. This product contains an anticorrosive pigment specifically for the first coat on non-iron/steel substrates, providing outstanding adhesion and enhancing dielectric properties with additional epoxy topcoats. This may be used in immersion service with recommended topcoats.

Required performance characteristics:

1.Corrosion Resistant.

2.Provides dielectric properties when used within an epoxy coating system.

3.Contains high molecular weight epoxies.

4.Contains hygroscopic solvent system.

5.Finish: Flat 6.Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:

a. Wet mils (microns) 5.0 (125) – 7.0 (175)

b. Dry mils (microns) 3.0 (75) 4.0 (100)

7.Volume Solids: 62% ± 2%, mixed 8.Weight Solids: 76% ± 2%, mixed 9.Mix Ratio 1:1 by volume 10.Impact Resistant.

11.Compatible with multiple substrates.

12.Abrasion Resistant.

5.4.13 Marine Enamel

A fast-drying patented modified alkyd rust inhibitive high gloss marine enamel. A Marine Enamel has excellent non-yellowing characteristics and superior color and gloss retention on exterior exposure. Specifically formulated to withstand Marine and coastal environments. For both interior and exterior applications.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Corrosion Resistance.

2. Excellent Color & Gloss Retention

3. Finish: Gloss

4. Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:

a. Wet mils (microns) 4.0 (100) – 6.0 (150)

b. Dry mils (microns) 2.0 (50) 3.0 (75)

5. Volume Solids: 42% ± 2%, mixed

6. Weight Solids: 55% ± 2%, mixed

7. Passes Salt Fog Resistance Test ASTM B117, 500 hours

EXTERIOR HULL/SPUD/SPUDWELL COATING (INCLUDES AREAS WHERE REPAIRS ARE DONE):

1. Surface Preparation: Surface shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Black 17038

3. Second Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Black 17038

4. Final Coat (Entire spud shall be coated): Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly minimum: 2mils. Color: Black 17038

5. NOTE: Contractor shall repaint yellow safety marks on spuds.

INTERIOR HULL COATINGS (INCLUDES AREAS WHERE REPAIRS ARE DONE):

1. Surface Preparation: Surface shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 2.5-3.5Mils, Color: Depends on existing interior Color. Must be preapproved by government representative.

3. Second Coat (Stripe Coat): Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly.

Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 2.0 – 3.0 Mils, Color: Depends on existing interior Color. Must be preapproved by government representative.

DECK COATING (INCLUDES AREAS WHERE REPAIRS ARE DONE).

1. Surface Preparation: Surface shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Grey

3. Second Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Grey

4. Third Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications with 36-mesh Garnet Grit, 0.3lb/sq.ft-Red or equivalent. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Deck Red 10076

5. Final Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Minimum: 2mils. Color: Dark red 10076 Crane Machinery House Roof, Crane Exterior Deck at Door Locations, Operators Cab, Back Leg, Jib, Ladder, Ladder Cage, Crane Railings, A-Frame, and other associated components.

CRANE MACHINERY HOUSE ROOF, CRANE EXTERIOR DECK AT DOOR LOCATIONS, OPERATORS CAB, BACK LEG, JIB, LADDER, LADDER CAGE, CRANE RAILINGS, A-FRAME, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS.

1. Surface Preparation: All roof surfaces shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6 requirements. Integrity of substrate must be always maintained. Abrasive blasting with water will be acceptable to meet the SSPC-SP6 requirement. Sides and remaining structure shall be prepared with to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Red.

3. Second Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: White (Crane House and Operators Cab), Black for Back leg and A-Frame Structure).

4. Third Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Minimum: 2mils. Color: Old Ivory 17855 (Crane House and Operators Cab), Color: Black 17038 (A-Back leg and Frame Structure).

NOTE: Railings and ladder are to painted yellow. If the ladder is to be removed for painting, contractor shall provide ladder access to crane.

DECK FITTINGS, VENTS, COFFERDAMS, SEWAGE VALVE/PIPING, WINCH WIRE ROPE GUARDS, SAFETY ZONES, AND

OTHER ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS.

1. Surface Preparation: Surface shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film

Thickness Minimum: 5 Mils, Color: Red.

3. Second Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 5 Mils, Color: Grey.

4. Third Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Minimum: 2mils. Color: Yellow 13655.

5.4.13 Paint Quality Check

The Contractor shall ensure sufficient drying and curing time will be allowed for between coats and before the vessel is floated. They must adhere to the manufacturer’s specifications. 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. Random measurements are defined as 10 tests minimum.

5.4.14 Paint welded areas

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