W91278-17-R-0058,_AMD_2,_ATTACHMENT_1_SCOPE_OF_WORK_(REV).pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

FOR REHABILITATION AND REPAIR

OF SURVEY BOAT WALLACE

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. General:

a. The work required consists of rehabilitating the S/V WALLACE and performing the repairs and other work described by these Technical Specifications. The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, fittings, tools, power, lubricants, fuel, water, etc., necessary to accomplish the work within the time period specified.

b. The S/V WALLACE is an aluminum, mono-hull survey vessel ,trailered on a 15,000 lbs Boat Master triple axle trailer with tongue/receiver hitch. Her general dimensions are as follows: length of 28’, beam of 8.5’, depth molded of 2’-6”, approximate weight of 9,000 lbs.

c. The contractor shall furnish the necessary facilities for and shall bear the expense of any movement of the plant while it is in his possession.

d. The contractor shall provide and bear the expense of shore power to the vessel while it is at the contractor’s facility. The contractor shall bear the expense of any electricity needed for the contractor to complete this work.

e. Should the removal or shifting of any parts of the plant or its fittings, stores, fuel, water, etc., be necessary for the carrying out of the repairs specified, the same shall be done by the contractor and all such removals shall be subsequently replaced and any damage or loss resulting there from shall be made good by the contractor at his expense.

The contractor shall bear the cost of storing any fuel, oil, or other materials. Should any portion of the plant's structure, fixtures or equipment require alteration in order to carry out the work, even though not specifically mentioned herein, the contractor shall make such alterations at his expense. When applicable, all bolts and fasteners shall be aluminum to avoid dissimilar metal conditions.

f. The contractor will provide a minimum full one (1) year warranty on all products and workmanship.

g. The Government also requires the contractor to allow access to the vessel by Army Corps of Engineers contractors provided they do not interfere with the ship yards ongoing work.

2. Inspection of Plant by Prospective Bidders. For information regarding the exact location of the plant and arrangements for inspection, contact Mr. Herb Bullock, Irvington Site Office, 7861 13th St Irvington, Alabama 36544, (251)957-6019.

3. Performance Period.

a. Commencement. The Government intends for this work to begin immediately after award upon delivery as scheduled by Mr. Herb Bullock. Delivery of the vessel can be as soon as arrangements are finalized.

b. Length. All work must be completed no later than 60 calendar days after the WALLACE arrives at the contractor’s facility. If the work will take any longer due to weather, then the contractor must notify the Government Representative at least 72 hours before the 30th calendar day after vessel delivery.

4. Normal Working Hours and Normal Working Days for Government Inspectors.

Normal working hours and days for Government Inspectors are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday except for the ten (10) national holidays observed by the U. S.

Government. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Government Inspector in advance, all inspections will be conducted during the above working hours which will include travel time to and from the contractor's facility. When the presence of a Government Inspector is requested by the contractor and/or required by the specifications, the Government Inspector will be notified at least 48 hours (including Saturdays and Sundays but not national holidays) before his presence is required.

5. Definitions. The following words which are used in the specifications have the indicated meanings:

a. Plant - Items of floating plant or other equipment named in this paragraph together with their normal appurtenances, equipment, supplies, etc.

b. Replace - Remove and dispose of the designated material or item; furnish and install the same or equivalent material or item (or other material or item designated in the specifications).

c. Install (or Reinstall) - To fix in position and make all connections and/or adjustments necessary to ready an item for immediate use.

d. Includes - Includes but is not limited to.

6. Delivery and Return of Plant:

a. Delivery. The WALLACE will be delivered to the contractor’s facility by the Government at no cost if the contractor’s facility is within the vessel’s area of operations

(between Panama City, FL and Gulfport, MS). Any delivery outside of this area will be subject to a credit to the Government of $2.15 per mile.

b. Return. The Government will accept return of the plant upon completion of the work at the contractor’s facility. If the contractor’s facility is outside the vessel’s operating area there will be a credit to the Government of $2.15 per mile from the pickup point to the vessel’s operating area.

c. Arrangements for Delivery. Arrangements for delivery of the plant to the contractor shall be coordinated with Mr. Herb Bullock whose telephone number is provided in paragraph 2 above.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item 0001. Fuel Tank Replacement – Both port and starboard 100 gallon fuel tanks will be removed and replaced with new aluminum tanks of the same size and dimensions. All hoses, gages, pumps etc. associated with the fuel tanks will be inspected then reused or replaced. The new tanks and fuel system will be tested for working order upon completion. Old tanks and any fuel contents (100-150 gallons estimated quantity) become property of bidder.

Item 0002. Wiring – All of the vessel’s wiring (both AC and DC power) shall be pulled and replaced. This includes power supplies to all equipment, battery cables, battery chargers, the main breaker panels, and any batteries that need replacement. The vessel has had ongoing corrosion issues that are suspected to be related to the current wiring and electrical installation. New wiring shall be marine grade, installed properly and neatly using cable trays and cable ways. All wiring shall be tagged and marked on both terminal ends for easy identification. Breaker panels shall be marine grade. For bidding purposes, it is recommended potential contractors arrange a site visit to assess wiring requirements. Additional discovery items shall be identified in a report to be submitted to the Government. Discovery items identified as additional work will be performed under Bid Item 0012 Reimbursable Work.

Item 0003. Rub-rail Replacement – The rub-rail along the hull will be removed and replaced. A new channel bracket will be welded to the hull for the rub-rail installation.

The new fendering shall be installed in the channel brackets and secured by bolts that will run through the channel flanges and the fendering. There shall be no through hull or direct hull fendering attachments. All holes found in hull associated with the rub-rail will be patched with aluminum before installing new channel bracket and rub-rail.

Attachment bolts for the fenders shall be aluminum or isolated stainless steel to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion.

Item 0004. Bilge Pumps – Inspect and clean all bilge areas. Inspect pumps and float switches for proper installation and operation. Provide a report of deficiencies that are found and recommendations for repair (i.e. replacement of bilge pump and/or float switch). Identified defective components will be replaced under Bid Item 0012 Reimbursable Work.

Item 0005. Acid Wash/Alumabrite Sandblasting and Coatings – The vessel’s cabin and hull will be reconditioned with an acid wash to clean the vessel and inspected for corrosion. The cabin roof will not be acid washed nor recoated. The vessel’s deck and hull will be sandblasted to remove all existing coatings, oil, dirt, and oxidation and inspected for corrosion. The cabin roof will not be acid washed nor recoated. After cleaning, the push knee uprights and deck bits shall be painted with a safety yellow polyurethane coating. The hull bottom will be painted with black epoxy coating to the existing waterline. The deck will be painted with a grey non-skid polyurethane coating The contractor is responsible for properly protecting all mounted equipment, glass, lights, etc. from paint, chemicals and overspray. The contractor is responsible for following the manufacturer’s specifications, recommendations and instructions for preparation, application and drying of the coatings. A report identifying the extent (if any) of corrosion will be submitted to the Government. After receiving contractor’s report, the Government will determine if repairs are needed and will be performed under Bid Item 0012 Reimbursable Work.

Item 0006. Outboard Engines – The contractor will remove the existing Mercury outboard engines including all associated components (controls, binnacles, gages, etc.)

and install two 300hp XL (30 inch) shaft Yamaha F300 four-stroke offshore outboard engines, or equivalent naturally aspirated (non-forced induction) engines, (port motor will be a counter rotating unit with the tops of the propellers turning inboard), with stainless steel propeller upgrades. This item includes all associated components (digital controls, gages, binnacles, etc.) for engine control and functionality. The contractor shall also install Yamaha’s proprietary Helm Master integrated digital steering and control system or equivalent system that can provide independent steering new hydraulic steering components rated for the new engines. The contractor is responsible for following the manufacturer’s specifications, recommendations and instructions for engine and steering installation. Upon completion the vessel will be sea-trialed to ensure all components have been installed correctly. The current engines will become property of bidder.

Item 0007. Generator Installation – The contractor will install a Honda EU7000is generator that the Government will furnish to the contractor. The generator will be delivered with the vessel. Upon delivery, it will become the contractor’s responsibility to safeguard the generator from loss or damage. The contractor will fabricate an aluminum housing, sized for the generator (with hanger kit), to protect from salt spray and weather.

The housing will be designed to have adequate ventilation for the generator to operate properly and allow access to the panel controls and oil dip stick. The generator will be plumbed to the vessel’s fuel tanks using a Honda marine type approved float switch and pump. All costs associated with the housing fabrication and generator installation will be paid under this Bid Item.

Item 0008. Seats – The vessel’s seats will be removed and replaced with heavy duty shock mitigation type seats that support occupant weights up to 350lbs. Each seat shall have a heavy duty leather or waterproof vinyl (no cloth seats). The surveyor’s station seat shall have locking swivel capabilities (with locking intervals at least every 45 degrees), adjustable height and seat depth. The operator’s seat shall have flip up armrests, it is not required to swivel, but should have sufficient seat depth travel that the operator can stand up at the helm station.

Item 0009. Windows – The aft port side window will be removed and replaced in kind.

Six windows (two port, two starboard, and two aft) shall have ceramic tint applied, as dark as possible, in accordance with USCG regulations. This includes retinting the existing windows so that all windows are to match.

Item 0010. Dive Doors – The aft port and starboard dive door hinges will be removed and replaced in kind. The doors will be rehung and adjusted for proper movement. Upon completion, the doors should swing smoothly and properly latch closed.

Item 0011. Cabin Interior Paneling – All of the existing cabin interior paneling (wall and ceiling) will be removed and replaced with smooth texture FRP panels. The color shall be white as the existing panels. Seams will be hidden behind trim runners.

Item 0012. Reimbursable Work - Where this type work is mentioned in the above items of work and corresponding bid schedule, the intent is that once a report of repairs and/or replacements is provided to the Government and accepted, a contract modification will be negotiated for the work to include all labor, material, equipment and fees. It is preferred that comprehensive reports with as many items of work as possible be provided, so the lag between reporting and start of repairs, etc. is minimized.

Once inspections/testing of various item(s) of work are completed, provide an electronic report of repairs to the following Government contacts: Mr. Stephen H. Reid at Stephen.h.reid@usace.army.mil and Mr. Stephen Beams at stephen.s.beams2@usace.army.mil. Within 3 calendar days of submission of the report, the Contracting Officer will provide written authorization for repairs to start for those specific items up to a NTE amount while negotiating a firm-fixed price modification for completion of the work. Any materials/equipment ordered and delivered to the site for mailto:Stephen.h.reid@usace.army.mil mailto:stephen.s.beams2@usace.army.mil usage on this contract will require separate storage and verification for contract use by the Government.