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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: KARYN D. PRICE

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107

W25PHS91608344

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

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STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

MDC Crane

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Aug-2009

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912BU-09-R-0042

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

CONTRACTING DIVISION

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W912BU 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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W912BU-09-R-00420001 W912BU-09-R-0042

DOCUMENT NO. CRANE-C-055-01 JUNE 2009

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

This is amendment 01 to W912BU-09-R-0042 for the Procurement of one (1) new crane.

The purpose of this modification is to incorporate section C, Specifications.

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SECTION C - SCOPE

PART I - THE SCHEDULE - SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

INDEX

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C000 GENERAL

C001 MISSION STATEMENT

C003 STANDARDS

C004 CLASSIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION

C005 GROSS OVERLOAD CONDITIONS - FAILURE MODE ASSESSMENT

C010 DEFINITIONS

C100 SCIENTIFIC

C105 PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS OF THE CRANE

C110 CRANE COUNTERWEIGHT

C115 CRANE DATA

C155 FLOATING CRANE LIST & TRIM AND CRANE STRENGTH

C180 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL & ABATEMENT

C200 ARRANGEMENTS

C215 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

C235 CRANE CAB

C245 MACHINERY SPACE

C300 STRUCTURE

C320 TANKS

C400 OUTFIT

C402 CORROSION PREVENTION

C403 SURFACE PREPARATION

C405 PAINTING

C415 DOORS, WINDOWS, HATCHES & MANHOLES

C416 LOCKS AND KEYS

C425 WALKWAYS AND RAILINGS

C427 LADDERS

C430 DECK COVERINGS

C436 INSULATION

C-4

C437 CAB FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

C460 NAMEPLATES, NOTICES AND MARKINGS

C470 INSTRUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

C500 SPECIAL FEATURES

C540 CRANE FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE

C600 MACHINERY

C601 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C625 DIESEL ENGINE

C626 GENERATOR

C630 FUEL OIL SYSTEM

C635 LUBE OIL SYSTEM

C640 COOLING SYSTEM(S)

C650 ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM

C655 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

C677 FIRE DETECTION AND EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

C685 HEATING AND VENTILATION

C700 ELECTRICAL

C705 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

C730 LIGHTING

C800 SPARES

C801 LIST OF SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS

W912BU-09-R-0042

C000 GENERAL

The Army Corps of Engineers, Marine Design Center, (MDC), is issuing this Request For Proposals (RFP), to procure and contract all services (Engineering and Design, Construction, Testing and Delivery) associated with the acquisition of a NEW CRANE to be installed in a fixed location on an existing barge platform. The completed vessel will be a Floating Crane to be operated by the Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, Minnesota.

Specific information on the crane (crane geometry and crane weight data), is imperative to validate the adequate performance of the Floating Crane (arrangement and capacity of the ballast system on the existing barge, intact stability and crane load handling stability).

C001 MISSION STATEMENT

The St. Paul District has decided to purchase a new crane to operate from the deck of an existing barge, to perform the lifting functions involved in placing and removing the bulkheads that allow lock dewatering. The major lift requirement in the mission of this new crane is 150,000 lbs at a radius reach of 65 feet radius (from the center of rotation of the crane).

C003 STANDARDS

The crane shall be designed and fabricated in compliance with:

American Bureau of Shipping Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances.

ASME/ANSI B30.8 - Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks.

ASME/ANSI B30.10 - Hooks.

ASME/ANSI B30.19 - Cableways.

API 2C (Sixth Edition) Section 4.6 – Gross Overload Conditions Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards, Publication No. IEEE-45 -

Recommended Practice for Electrical Installation on Shipboard.

National Electric Code (NEC).

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM385-1-1.

Fabrication of the crane must take place in a facility certified ISO 9000 or API.2C or higher.

C004 CLASSIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION

The crane shall be delivered with ABS certification as a "Shipboard Crane". Note that the crane Certification shall incorporate ABS review and approval of the crane structural strength when operating under the loads due to list and trim identified in section C155 of this specification.

C005 GROSS OVERLOAD CONDITIONS - FAILURE MODE

ASSESSMENT

The crane shall incorporate a progressive failure design. The crane shall be designed such that, in the case of an unbounded overload, the crane component containing the crane cab and operator will be the last to fail.

The contractor shall provide with the proposal Failure Mode Assessments conducted in accordance with all requirements in API 2C section 4.6. The Failure Mode Assessments shall document that in the case of an unbounded overload, the crane component containing the crane cab and operator will be the last to fail.

C010 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are applicable to phrases and acronyms used throughout this contract:

ABS - American Bureau of Shipping.

ANSI – American National Standards Institute.

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

CO - Contracting Officer - A person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative - A member of the contract management and quality assurance team authorized by the Contracting Officer to perform certain administrative and managerial duties.

MDC - Marine Design Center.

QC - Quality Control. Quality Control is a function of the Contractor. Quality Assurance

(QA) is a function of the Government.

SNAME – Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

USACE - United States Army Corps of Engineers.

C100 SCIENTIFIC

C105 CRANE MOUNT and PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS

The crane must comply with the following requirements:

CRANE MOUNT TYPE:

The crane shall be pedestal mounted, in accordance with ABS requirements.

Within the range of pedestal types identified in the ABS Guide for Certification of lifting Appliances, the mast type pedestal mount (Chapter 2, Section 1 Fig. 1, Type E) is considered preferable. The mast type mount consists on the crane gantry mounting over and around the vertical mast to two bearings located on the mast at two different heights.

The crane manufacturer shall provide the pedestal for welding to the barge. The length of the pedestal shall include 5’- 6” of pedestal to mount inside the barge below the barge deck level, to sit on the barge reinforced bottom structure.

CRANE MOUNT DESIGN CRITERIA:

The crane manufacturer shall design the pedestal assuming the barge deck resists only horizontal forces, and the barge structure at the "bottom end" of the pedestal resists vertical and horizontal forces.

CRANE TAILSWING:

The tailswing of the crane (including counterweight) shall not exceed a 25' radius from the center of rotation of the crane. The smallest possible crane tailswing is desirable.

CRANE DECK CLEARANCE:

From the pedestal to the tailswing radius, the crane shall provide a minimum 2'-6" clearance between the deck of the barge and any rotating part on the crane.

RADIUS REACH:

The smallest possible minimum radius reach (boom up) for the main hook block is desirable.

CRANE HEIGHT:

The crane stowed or in the operating configurations shall maintain the same dimensions without requiring assembly and disassembly (positioning of an A-frame). Under tow to the job site, the floating crane will pass under bridges. The crane in the stowed position (boom stowed on the boom rest), shall not be higher than 35' above the deck of the barge.

The lowest crane height is desirable.

CAB TOP:

The cab top shall be located on the right side of the boom, as high as possible above the deck of the barge.

BOOM LENGTH:

From the heel pins to the main hoist, the length of the boom shall be 110 ft.

C110 CRANE COUNTERWEIGHT

a. Self Weight Moment A Naval Architectural analysis has been conducted with the crane at the rated mission lift (150,000 pound @ 65 foot radius). For this lift and radius, the analysis has identified a maximum crane self-weight moment to meet barge stability criteria, and to limit crane machine list and trim to no more than 5 degrees and 7 degrees, respectively.

Based on the Naval Architectural analysis with the crane ON A LEVEL PLATFORM, and rigged to reach under the main hook a radius of 58 Ft from the center of rotation of the crane, the following are required:

The crane total weight, including the pedestal and the counterweight (no hook load) shall not exceed 146.84 Long Tons (LT) or 328,921.6 lbs;

The Vertical Center of Gravity (VCG) of this crane total weight (including the pedestal and the counterweight, no hook load) shall be at 15.91 Ft above the deck of the barge or lower.

The crane overturning moment of this crane total weight (including the pedestal and the counterweight, no hook load) shall be 277.62 LT.Ft or 621,868.8 lb.Ft applied to the side of the counterweight (or better to oppose the hook load).

b. Crane Counterweight

It is anticipated that crane counterweight of approximately 100,000 pounds will be required to meet the self weight moment limit.

The contractor in the proposal shall provide the specific amount of counterweight required to meet the overturning moment requirement.

The counterweight shall be comprised of solid steel or iron segments. Non solid counterweight types are not acceptable.

Counterweight shall be mounted within the (25 foot max) tailswing dimension requirement.

Counterweight shall be mounted to comply with the crane deck clearance that shall be at least 2’- 6”. To improve stability, it is desirable that the vertical distance from the center of gravity of the counterweight to the deck of the barge is as small as possible.

C115 CRANE DATA

The crane rotating point (CRP) is defined as the center of the mast.

Distances are positive + towards the boom (forward).

The Contractor shall provide the following crane information with his proposal:

Mast total weight, Vertical distance, mast center of gravity above the mast bottom, Mast diameter at barge deck and bottom, Mast thickness at barge deck and bottom, Horizontal distance, crane boom heel pins to crane rotating point (+ is forward to boom), Vertical distance, crane boom heel pins above barge deck, Weight of gantry and all parts attached to the gantry, counterweight included (total rotating weight except crane boom and weights attached to the boom), Horizontal distance, center of gravity of gantry and all parts attached to the gantry, counterweight included, to the crane rotating point, Vertical distance, center of gravity of gantry and all parts attached to the gantry, counterweight included, above the barge deck, Weight of 110 ft boom and jib extension, Straight distance from the center of gravity of boom and jib to the boom heel pins, Weight of main block and hook, Weight of auxiliary hook and “ball”, Total weight of the complete crane including the pedestal and counterweight.

Vertical center of gravity of the total weight of the complete crane with the boom and block rigged to reach 58 feet on a level platform.

Overturning moment of the complete crane with the boom and block rigged to reach 58 feet on a level platform.

After contract award, during Phase I – Engineering and Scheduling, the contractor shall revise these weights and center of gravity positions with calculated rather than estimated values.

During Phase II – Construction, the contractor shall revise the calculated weights with actual measured weights.

C155 FLOATING CRANE LIST & TRIM AND CRANE STRENGTH

Naval Architectural analysis has determined that the crane will experience 5 degrees Machine List, and 7 degrees Machine Trim when lifting the design load of 150,000 pounds at 65 foot radius. Machine List is defined as crane list to the left or to the right of the vertical. Machine Trim is defined as crane trim forward or after of the vertical

The crane must be of structural strength, hoist capacity, and swing drive power, adequate to be able to handle the required loads, and in particular the test load as described in Section E, while experiencing the crane list and trim angles identified above. The list and trim angles are experienced concurrently.

The machine list requirement is most important as it determines the power of the swing drives and brakes to rotate the crane with the test load suspended:

In a controlled downhill manner, from barge centerline with the boom over the barge end to either the port or stbd side, In an uphill mode, to rotate the crane from a position with the boom over the side, back up to barge centerline with the boom over the barge end.

C180 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL & ABATEMENT

There shall be an effective integrated noise and vibration control and transmission abatement program. The noise level inside the crane cab shall not exceed 75 dbA.

The noise pressure level shall be limited to 80 dbA on the main deck of the barge, at 50 ft radius around the crane, with the crane operating at full power. To accomplish this requirement, the contractor shall provide acoustic louver(s) in the machinery compartment(s) if necessary.

C200 ARRANGEMENTS

C215 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

The General Arrangement drawing of the crane shall be provided, to include plan and outboard profile views of the crane in an operating configuration and in the stowed configuration. The stowed position shall clearly indicate the location (along the boom) for the boom support on the deck of the barge.

The crane manufacturer shall design and fabricate the boom support. The boom support drawing shall be provided, and show, in way of the boom support, a cross section of the boom, with detail dimensions and scantlings of the boom steel members. The configuration of the boom support shall take into consideration:

the routing of the crane wires, and shall be adequate not to cause interference with the wires.

that the local strength of the boom in way of the support is appropriate, to prevent damage to the boom.

that the boom support height shall be consistent with the position of the crane with respect to the deck of the barge and boom angle of elevation stowed.

All principal dimensions shall be indicated.

C235 CRANE CAB

The crane cab shall be located on the right side of the boom.

A drawing representing the location of controls and instrumentation with respect to the operator's chair shall be provided.

The Bill of Materials shall include a list of equipment controls and instrumentation, indicating the manufacturer or vendor source, part/name description and number/model identification.

C245 MACHINERY SPACE

A drawing representing the arrangement of the machinery spaces of the crane shall be provided.

The Bill of Materials shall include a list of equipment, indicating the manufacturer or vendor source, part/name description and number/model identification.

C300 STRUCTURE

C320 TANKS

The fuel tank and the hydraulic oil tank shall be fabricated of stainless steel 316, and shall include a fluid level indicator.

The design and construction of the fuel oil tank shall consider the top, bottom and side stiffeners to be located inside the tank to optimize space around the tank and the bottom shall be sloped to the drain for ease of clean up and to reduce maintenance.

The fuel oil tank shall be of adequate capacity to provide for at least 60 hours of continued operation of the crane, at 75% full power.

C400 OUTFIT

C402 CORROSION PREVENTION

The choice of materials, the fabrication procedures and the coating systems to be used in the crane, shall evidence that careful consideration was given by the Contractor to improve corrosion resistance and life expectancy of the paint system.

As an example, the structure shall be designed and fabricated to avoid corrosion, by effectively:

preventing the entrapment of water, avoiding pockets where water can accumulate and facilitating drainage.

facilitating the application of paint coatings.

insulating the contact surfaces between two dissimilar metals against galvanic corrosion.

C403 SURFACE PREPARATION

The paint systems shall be applied to surfaces clean of weld spatter, dirt, oil and grease.

Surface preparation shall be accomplished in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council Standards, to meet or exceed the surface preparation requirements of the paint system manufacturer.

All heat affected areas, as well as any areas in which the paint has deteriorated, shall be cleaned of weld slag and spatter, and re-painted.

C405 PAINTING

The interior and exterior paint systems shall be heavy duty marine paint, providing good chemical resistance, good abrasion resistance and good impact resistance.

The last coat shall have a glossy finish with excellent resistance to chemical cleaning agents.

All paints shall be free of lead and chrome.

The paint system shall be recommended and certified by the paint manufacturer to have a life expectancy of 5 years.

The Contractor is required to provide the DFT recommended by the paint manufacturer. The thickness applied per coat may not exceed the paint manufacturer's recommended maximum thickness.

The paint colors shall conform to Federal Standard 595a Colors Identification Numbers, and shall be as follows:

AREA COLOR/FS595NUMBER

"All" exterior and crane top ................................. Old Ivory #17855 All interior ............................................................ White #17875 Boom, all ladders and handrails ........................... Red #11105 All landings and exterior platforms ...................... Red #11105 Fittings .................................................................. Yellow #13655 Markings ............................................................... Black #17038

Prior to packaging for shipping, all interior and exterior painting shall be thoroughly inspected.

Any defects in the coating shall be repaired by the Contractor, as necessary, to restore the integrity of the paint system.

The Contractor is responsible for delivering the crane with all painted surfaces in good condition, and for obtaining THE PAINT WARRANTY DECLARATION from the paint manufacturer.

PAINT WARRANTY DECLARATION - The crane manufacturer shall provide a written signed document, obtained from the paint manufacturer, clearly stating that the surface preparation, environmental conditions, coating application procedure and thickness for each area meets the manufacturer's requirements for the coatings used, and that under normal service conditions, the coating system will maintain its integrity for a period of 5 years.

The crane manufacturer shall properly package for transportation, all items to be delivered to the barge construction yard.

At the barge construction yard, all interior and exterior painting will be re-inspected, and any damaged areas of the coating due to damage in shipment, handling, installation or assembly, will be repaired by the crane manufacturer to restore the integrity of the paint system.

Major areas may have to be repainted entirely by the Contractor to provide uniform color to the last coating.

C415 DOORS, WINDOWS, HATCHES & MANHOLES

All crane doors shall be weathertight, and fabricated of stainless steel, with a large fixed window.

All crane cab windows shall be clear safety or tempered glass, and provide good visibility to the boom point and the hook at all times. Windshield wipers and defroster shall be installed on the cab front windows. The sides of the cab left and right of the operator, shall each have a window capable to open and be held secure in the open position.

Manholes in the fuel oil tank and hydraulic oil tank shall be watertight, bolted type, and size 15" x 22" minimum. The manholes shall be made of stainless steel 316, (same material as the tanks).

The crane machinery space, shall be provided with removable bolted plates, large enough to remove the engine and major components. The bolted plates shall be weathertight.

C416 LOCKS AND KEYS

The exterior doors to the machinery space and to the cab shall be fitted with suitable locks. All locks shall be lever type and suitable for marine service.

Two keys and two blank keys shall be furnished for each door lock. The keys shall be equal so that the same key can open all doors.

The keys shall be delivered in a box, installed in the cab, with numbered hooks, one for each door lock, with cross reference compartment designation stenciled on the inside cover of the box.

C425 WALKWAYS AND RAILINGS

A 30" wide access ladder/walkway with guardrails shall be provided to the cab. The walkway shall provide easy access to clean all cab windows (18" wide grating in front of cab for visibility).

The boom, from the heel pins to the boom tip, shall be provided on the left side with an 18" wide walkway grating, (and easy access from the deck of the barge to this walkway). A railing shall be installed on the outer side of the boom walkway. The walkways shall provide easy access to all grease points for maintenance.

C427 LADDERS

A ladder(s) for access from the barge deck to the crane is required, and shall be permanently installed on the crane.

C430 DECK COVERINGS

Non-skid surfaces shall be provided on all crane decks and platforms, including the crane housetop. This can be accomplished by the use of non-skid paint additives.

C436 INSULATION

The machinery compartments and the operator cab, shall be insulated to meet the noise abatement requirements of C180 of this specification.

All piping carrying a fluid at lower temperature than the pipe surrounding area shall be insulated to prevent condensation.

The exhaust pipe from the engine, and any pipe that may present a temperature hazard shall be insulated.

C437 CAB FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

One (1) padded chair for the cab operator shall be provided with height and inclination adjustments.

A "rotating arm" with shelf 14" high by 20" wide shall be provided, for the crane operator to place a lap-top computer.

A functioning marine radio shall be provided and installed in the cab with appropriate antenna.

Suitable storage for the crane operation's manual, the crane log book, and the crane load rating charts, shall be provided in the cab, within reach of the operator when seated.

Stowage for one life preserver shall be provided in the cab.

C460 NAMEPLATES, NOTICES AND MARKINGS

The Contractor shall fabricate and install nameplates, notices and markings as required. Weather exposed nameplates, notices and markings shall be brass and shall be attached with stainless steel screws. Interior nameplates, notices and markings shall be engraved on brass or plastic plates, and shall be attached with stainless steel screws.

In addition to those required by the standards, the following shall be provided:

Each doorway shall be labeled above with the compartment designation.

NO SMOKING" notices shall be placed at fuel oil fill stations and on the doorways to all compartments and cab.

Machinery, valve and electrical equipment labels shall be as required by the standards.

Hearing conservation warning signs shall be as required by the standards.

C470 INSTRUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Proven, commercial instrumentation for monitoring and controlling the crane systems, configurations and operation, alarms and safety shut-down systems shall be provided, within easy reach of the operator seated in the cab; all shall be visible for night operation of the crane.

ANSI required Safety Equipment shall be provided.

The crane operation shall be controlled by basic lever control systems. Control levers for the hoists, boom luffing, and crane swing, shall return automatically to the central (neutral) position upon release. Each control function shall be clearly marked.

EMERGENCY STOP of the crane functions shall be provided.

Foot operated pedals shall be designed and fabricated so the operator's feet will not slip off.

The following shall be provided in the cab:

Hydraulic circuit(s) pressure and temperature gages.

Engine cooling fluid temperature gages.

Engine oil pressure gage Engine fuel level gage with reserve warning.

Wind speed and wind direction indicator.

Carbon monoxide monitor.

Boom angle / radius reach indicator.

Computer based load-moment indicator, switchable to read hoist load, with capability to program at least four load curves.

Load on the hook and load moment.

Lift height and working depth indicator.

Maximum allowable values display Hoist drum rotation indicators.

Crane list inclination and crane trim inclination indicator.

A loud hailer shall be provided with horn directed down and forward at 45 degrees to sound from under the cab.

C500 SPECIAL FEATURES

C540 CRANE FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE

The crane shall be a standard proven commercial crane, designed and fabricated for heavy duty lift work, modified as needed to meet or exceed the performance characteristics and the requirements of this specification.

Crane power:

The crane shall be capable to operate completely independent on its own diesel power. The slewing, boom luffing and hoisting drives shall be independent. The crane shall be capable to slew, boom and hoist at the same time.

The hydraulic system maximum working pressure shall not exceed 5100 psi. The lowest maximum operating pressure is desirable.

Crane Swing Mechanism:

The swing mechanism shall have a minimum of two drives and have sufficient power to rotate the crane for all rated loads and boom radius, including capability to swing up-hill with the maximum rated test load, when the crane has a maximum adverse 5 degree crane list inclination.

The crane slewing speed shall be from 0 to 1 rpm in the horizontal platform mode, with continuous variable speed control, and with smooth start and stop. Positive swing locking capability in both directions. Slewing speed of 1 rpm shall be verified with the boom up against the stops and no hook load.

Upon return of the swing control lever to the center (neutral) position, the braking device shall not engage in a manner to abruptly arrest the swing motion; the automatic swing brake must be capable of controlled smooth deceleration to a stop.

Main Hoist:

The crane main hoist shall be capable to lift a minimum 150,000 lbs , fully revolving, at a reach of 65' measured from the center of rotation of the crane, with a 5 degree crane list left or right of the vertical and 7 degree crane trim.

No specific crane capacity is specified at the lower radiuses, however, a crane with a load capacity curve providing higher capacity is desirable.

The main hoist hook speed with 150,000 pound load shall be variable from 0 to 45 feet per minute.

Positive locking device and power down capability shall be provided.

It is desirable that the sheaves diameter, the hoist drum width and the drum diameter are of the greatest size to increase rope life.

Crane Boom Boom shall be box type, lattice construction. Boom length from heel pins to the main hoist, shall be 110 ft. Boom structure shall be adequate for the identified list and trim angles.

Boom Jib Extension and Auxiliary Hoist:

A removable boom jib extension (approximately 10 feet long), with an auxiliary hoist shall be provided. The auxiliary hoist shall be capable to lift 30,000 lbs at any reach.

The auxiliary hoist hook speed shall be from 0 to 60 feet per minute.

It is desirable that the sheave diameter, hoist drum width and drum diameter are of the greatest size to increase rope life.

Crane Braking System:

The braking system for the hoists shall be capable to hold the rated load indefinitely, without attention from the operator.

The braking system shall actuate automatically upon return of the control lever to the center (neutral) position.

In the event of power failure or control failure, the hoist drums shall be provided with controlled lowering and stopping under all load conditions.

Crane Load Blocks:

The main block shall be standard swivel single hook, of sufficient weight to prevent slack wire rope when the hoist drum is unwinding at maximum speed and the boom is up against the stops.

The auxiliary hoist shall have a single line rigged to a standard swivel hook and ball of sufficient weight to prevent slack wire rope when the respective hoist drum is unwinding at maximum speed and the boom is up against the stops.

The weight of both blocks shall be sufficient to overhaul their respective hoist wires from the upper limit of hook travel.

The sheave fleeting angles of both blocks shall be matched to their respective boom tip sheave arrangements.

Crane Safety Systems:

All applicable safety systems required by the standards shall be provided. In particular, the following shall be provided:

Anti two-block (upper limit) devices shall be provided on the hoisting lines to prevent the hoisting blocks from any contact with the boom.

Boom hoisting disengaging device, to disengage the boom hoisting power when the boom reaches its highest angle. When the power disengages, the boom hoist shall automatically be restrained from lowering. Positive locking device on boom hoisting. Boom stops shall be of the shock absorbing bumper type.

Miscellaneous:

Sufficient hoist spooling on the main and auxiliary lines shall be provided on the drums, to reach 10-feet below the barge deck with the boom point at the highest elevation, and leaving at least 5 wraps of cable on the drums.

All sheaves on the crane shall be anti-friction tapered bearing type mounted.

C600 MACHINERY

C601 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All fluid fill and overflow points shall be located in areas that are easily accessible, and that are provided with fluid spill containment drip pan coamings to collect eventual fluid spills for easy cleanup.

C625 DIESEL ENGINE

The diesel engine shall be provided with cold weather starting aids for temperature as low as -20 degrees F; these shall include engine block heater, oil heater, and air heater. The engine block heater that is able to bring the engine to a temperature at which it can be started within one hour of having electrical power applied to the heater.

The diesel engine shall be battery started, local and from the cab. The diesel shall be a 4 stroke cycle, self contained unit, air cooled radiator, mounted to the foundation in the Machinery space.

The engine shall be provided with positive shut off of the air intake to control runaway.

C626 GENERATOR

A small battery started generator on the crane shall provide the power to handle the electric demand for all the lighting requirements on the crane, including battery charging.

The crane shall be provided with an electric connection inside the pedestal to receive barge electric power supply for all cold weather starting aids, and battery charging.

C630 FUEL OIL SYSTEM

The fill connection for the fuel oil tank shall be easily accessible, and the filler cap shall be self-closing. The fill and vent pipes shall be provided with flame arrester.

A fuel oil heating system is required for cold weather operation.

C635 LUBE OIL SYSTEM

Lube oil shall be stored in an independent tank with adequate capacity for an oil change of all users. The tank shall have a valved connection for manual drainage, and a spill containment coaming with 1/3 of the tank capacity.

The crane shall be provided with a centralized lubrication system that distributes the grease to the king post lower and upper bearings; a lubrication system shall also be provided near the boom top to distribute grease to the sheave cluster.

All crane lubricating points shall be easily accessible from crane walkways or platforms without need to remove guards or other components.

C640 COOLING SYSTEM(S)

The engine shall be radiator cooled with the engine fan directing the warm air to the outside of the machinery space.

The Hydraulic fluid shall be radiator cooled with the warm air directed to the outside of the machinery space. It is desirable that the hydraulic fluid cooling is a separate system, without sharing any component with the engine cooling system.

C650 ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM

The engine exhaust system shall be provided with high attenuation, residential type spark-arresting muffler. The exhaust pipe and muffler shall be fabricated of stainless steel, insulated and jacketed, and provided with a rain flap cover that closes automatically when not in use (i.e.

counterweight).

The engine exhaust shall be located away from the crane operator's cab area, and bend to discharge in a direction opposite the cab.

C655 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

The hydraulic system maximum working pressure shall not exceed 5100 psi. Lower maximum operating pressure is desirable.

A hydraulic schematic drawing shall be provided.

C677 FIRE DETECTION AND EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

A Fire detection and alarm system, shall monitor the crane machinery space(s) from the cab.

Portable fire extinguishers, type ABC, 10 lb dry chemical, shall be provided. As a minimum, two

(2) fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space, and one (1) in the vicinity of the door to the cab.

C685 HEATING AND VENTILATION

Electric heat, air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation is required in the cab. The system shall be thermostatically controlled, and sized to maintain 68oF when in use, with the outside air temperature from 0 degrees F to 100 degrees F.

C700 ELECTRICAL

C705 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

An electric schematic drawing shall be provided.

The crane shall be provided with a slip ring and incorporate a power junction box suitable to receive electric power from the barge, equivalent to the same electric power supplied by the generator mounted on the crane.

The crane mounted generator shall have a ground fault detection system incorporated in the control panel.

One duplex GFCI receptacle shall be installed in the cab in front of the operator's chair, wired to provide 120 volt 10 Amp AC current.

C730 LIGHTING

The interior lighting in the cab shall be suitable for operation at night, and provided with dimmer control.

In addition to the interior lighting (machinery space and cab), and access lighting on external crane walkways to meet the requirements of C003, the following lighting is required:

Crane Boom Floodlights:

The floodlight system shall be mounted on the crane boom. The system shall consist of a sufficient number of floodlights (6 lights minimum), directed downward into the work area.

Each light shall be designed to resist shock and vibration, and shall be independently controlled from a panel board located in the operator's cab.

The electrical feeders to the lights shall be provided with waterproof connection boxes to coincide with the crane boom connections, to facilitate adding and replacing boom length sections without having to re-route the electric cable wires.

Crane Emergency lights:

Watertight self contained emergency lights shall be provided in the Machinery spaces, in the cab, and to provide visibility for access and escape in all external walkways.

The emergency lights shall be automatically connected, automatically recharged, and battery powered to provide nominal lighting for a period of time of at least 20 minutes.

C800 SPARES

C801 LIST OF SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS

The crane manufacturer, (Contractor), shall provide a PARTS LIST.

The PARTS LIST shall identify and describe all system equipment components, indicating the equipment manufacturer, the description and the designation (model, series etc).

The Contractor shall also provide a LIST OF SPARE PARTS to include critical spare parts, start-up spare parts, and maintenance spare parts to enable the crane to operate for 2 years at 25% utilization rate, (i.e. 4,380 hours), without lost time awaiting parts.

The list of spare parts shall be developed, taking into consideration the spare parts recommended by the equipment manufacturers, and shall include a complete priced parts list.

The following spare parts shall be provided with the crane:

A. CRANE SPARE PARTS

All parts and components recommended by the Manufacturers of the several crane incorporated equipment items, required for 2 years of operation (i.e. 4,380 hours), at 25% utilization rate, as per the LIST OF SPARE PARTS.

In addition, the following shall be provided:

1. PUMPS

For each pump group of the same type and capacity, provide:

one pump assembly.

2. LIGHTS

Provide two replacement bulbs for each and every light fixture.

3. FILTERS AND DRYERS (SYSTEMS)

For each type and size of filter element or cartridge, provide 10 elements or 1 case whichever is greater.

4. DIESEL ENGINE

one set of replacement injectors one replacement fuel pump one replacement water pump one engine overhaul kit

B. SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

For each equipment type, make and model, the Contractor shall provide one complete set of the manufacturer’s special tools, maintenance tools, and special adjustment tools and monitoring equipment.

The tools and "equipment" shall be stored in maintenance tool chests labeled with the equipment name description on the outside.

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