WB912BU-10-R-0033 AMENDMENT 0012.pdf

W912BU-10-R-0033

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: EDWARD A. BODDIE

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W25PHS01110555A

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Extend resposne date to 30 NOV 2010

Section B: Change line item descriptions for CLINS 0001AA through 0001FM, add CLINS 0001FN through 0001FY

Section C: Replace SOW (Technical Specifications and Work Item Descriptions) - changes, add w ork item descriptions for CLINS 0001FN through 0001FY

Upload Draw ings to correspond w ith SOW changes - replace previous draw ings.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 207

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Nov-2010

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

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912BU-10-R-0033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Jul-2010

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 X is extended, 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 3 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

18-Nov-2010

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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)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE E5CTSEAB

FACILITY CODECODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 23-Nov-2010 03:30 PM to 30-Nov-2010

03:30 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been added by full text:

SECTION B CHANGES: 15 NOV 2010

1. Change CLIN Descriptions are changed for CLINS 0001AA through 0001FM:

a. CLINS 0001AA through 0001CX: “HULL” is replaced by the work item category designator “H”.

b. CLINS 0001CY through 0001DT: “MACH” is replaced by the work item category designator “M”.

c. CLINS 0001DU through 0001FJ: “MISC” is replaced by the work item category designator “M”.

d. CLINS 0001FK and 0001FM: “MACH” is replaced by the work item category designator “M”.

e. CLIN 0001FL: “HULL” is replaced by the work item category designator “H”.

2. ADD CLINS:

a. 0001FN “H-206 REPLACE SHELL AND BULKHEAD PLATING

(GFE)”

b. 0001FP “H-501 TRUNNION EXAMINATION & REPAIR”

c. 0001FQ “M-110 REPLACE ENGINE SILENCERS (IF DIRECTED)”

d. 0001FR “M-201 REPAIR PORT & STBD DREDGE PUMP MOTORS

(GFE)”

e. 0001FS “H-203 AUDIOGAGING (IF DIRECTED)”

f. 0001FT “H-531 DRAGARM REPAIRS”

g. 0001FU “M-304 PROVIDE & INSTALL CABLING (IF DIRECTED)”

h. 0001FV “H-511 REPLACE DREDGE PIPE AND CASTINGS”

i. 0001FX “M-204 REBABBITT BEARINGS (IF DIRECTED)”

j. 0001FY “M-602 REPLACE DREDGE PUMP CASINGS (Port and Stbd)

(IF DIRECTED)”

3. REPLACE THE LINE ITEM/PRICING LIST IN ENTIRETY

LINE ITEM 15 NOV 2010

PROVIDE UNIT AND EXTENDED PRICING FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

Note: Use of “H” and “M” in the line item description indicates a work item number category and does not reference a contract section.

CLIN SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001 FFP – CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL THE FACILITIES, SERVICES,

LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUB‐CONTRACTORS TO

OVERHAUL THE DREDGE MCFARLAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE FOLLOWING LINE ITEMS, PLANS, DRAWINGS,

SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS AS STATED HEREIN.

Provide all necessary plant, labor, material, equipment and services to perform the specified work in accordance with these specifications, reference drawings and the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

The total performance period for this procurement will be ninety (90) calendar days. Work to begin on or about 01 February 2011, and be completed by 01 May 2011. However, if circumstances change between the receipt of a successful proposal and 01 February 2011, the actual work on the vessel may be started sooner, with the period of performance to remain 90 calendar days, if mutually agreed upon by both parties. It is the intention of the Government to award the contract as soon as possible after receipt, evaluation, and determination of a successful proposal to allow for efficient planning of the work.

NOTE: Estimated quantities of “IF‐DIRECTED” work are included for preparation of proposals. The contractor shall be required to perform work less than such quantities at the unit prices stated in his/her bid. The period of performance will not be adjusted for issuance of “IF‐DIRECTED” work within the estimated quantities indicated.

0001AA H‐101 DRYDOCKING OF McFARLAND 1 JB

0001AB H‐102 LAY DAYS (IF DIRECTED)

10 DY

0001AC H‐103 UTILITIES AND SERVICES

75 DY

0001AD H‐201 BLASTING AND PAINTING

1 JB

0001AE H‐202 REPLACE HULL ANODES

1 JB

0001AF H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL A. SHAPES

1,500 LB

0001AG H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (1) 1/4" PLATE

250 SF

0001AH H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (2) 5/16” PLATE

250 SF

0001AJ H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (3) 3/8” PLATE SF

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001AK H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (4) 7/16” PLATE

250 SF

0001AL H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (5) 1/2" PLATE

500 SF

0001AM H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (6) 9/16” PLATE

250 SF

0001AN H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (7) 1/2" AR PLATE

250 SF

0001AP H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (8) 3/4" AR PLATE

250 SF

0001AQ H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (9) 1/2" SS PLATE

250 SF

0001AR H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (10) 5/8” PLATE

100 SF

0001AS H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (11) 5/8” SHELL PLATE

100 SF

0001AT H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL B. (12) 1” SHELL PLATE

100 SF

0001AU H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL C. (1) 1/2" ROLLED SS PLATE

100 SF

0001AV H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL C. (2) 3/4" ROLLED SS PLATE

100 SF

0001AW H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL C. (3) 1/2" ROLLED AR PLATE

100 SF

0001AX H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL C. (4) 3/4" ROLLED AR PLATE

100 SF

0001AY H‐205 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL D. LINEAR WELDING

100 LF

0001AZ H‐210 CLEAN AND PAINT POTABLE WATER TANKS

1 JB

0001BA H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (1) #1 P

DOUBLE BOTTOM

1 JB

0001BB H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (2) #1 S

0001BC H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (3) #2 P

0001BD H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (4) #2 S

0001BE H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (5) #1 P

DEEP TANK

0001BF H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (6) #1 S

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001BG H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (7) #3 P

0001BH H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (8) #3 S

0001BJ H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (9) #4 P

0001BK H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (10) #4 S

0001BL H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (11) #5 P

0001BM H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (12) #5 S

0001BN H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (13) #2 P

0001BP H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (14) #2 S

0001BQ H‐212 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE TANKS (IF DIRECTED) (11) FUEL

TRANSFER, STORAGE AND RETURN

100,000 GL

0001BR H‐213 PUMP OUT AFTER PEAK TANKS (IF DIRECTED) A. CLEAN

AND GAS‐FREE TANK

0001BS H‐213 PUMP OUT AFTER PEAK TANK (IF DIRECTED) B.

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

20,000 GL

0001BT H‐214 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE SPACES (IF DIRECTED) 4.A.

DRAGHEAD PENETRATION SPACES

0001BU H‐214 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE SPACES (IF DIRECTED) 4.B.

FORWARD COFFERDAMS

0001BV H‐214 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE SPACES (IF DIRECTED) 4.C. AFT

COFFERDAMS

0001BW H‐214 CLEAN AND GAS‐FREE SPACES (IF DIRECTED) 4.D. FORE

PEAK TANK

0001BX H‐221 ANCHOR, CHAIN AND LOCKER INSPECTION AND

PAINTING

0001BY H‐231 INSPECT SEA VALVES

1 JB

0001BZ H‐401 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS

1 JB

0001CA H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.A. DOOR HINGE PINS

8 EA

0001CB H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.B. DOOR BRACKET PINS

3 EA

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001CC H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.C. CRANKSHAFT LINK PINS

0001CD H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.D. FRAME HINGE PAD BUSHING

0001CE H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.E. LATCHING CYLINDER SUPPORT END BRACKET

4 EA

0001CF H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.F. TURNBUCKLE

0001CG H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.G. REPLACE HOPPER DOOR CYLINDERS

0001CH H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.H. DOOR BRACKET CENTER LINK AND CAP

0001CJ H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.I. GASKET RETAINING BAR SCREW HOLE REPAIR

120 EA

0001CK H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED)3.J. STUFFING BOX PACKING GLAND STUDS

12 EA

0001CL H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.K. CRANKSHAFT LINK AND CAPS

2 EA

0001CM H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.L. DOOR RAM CYLINDER SUPPORT BRACKET

2 EA

0001CN H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.M. HOPPER DOOR GASKETS

6 EA

0001CP H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.N. DOOR LINK AND CAP

0001CQ H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.O. STUFFING BOX CARRIER FLANGE

0001CR H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.P. STUFFING BOX

0001CS H‐402 HOPPER DOORS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS (IF

DIRECTED) 3.Q. PIVOT BEARING

0001CT H‐403 REPLACE HOPPER DOOR FRAMES (IF DIRECTED)

3 EA

0001CU H‐404 REPLACE DISTRIBUTION

1 EA

0001CV H‐503 COLLECTION VALVE REPAIRS

1 JB

0001CW H‐522 REPAIR 26” AND 34” DREDGING VALVES

1 JB

0001CX H‐541 REPLACE OVERFLOW TROUGHS

0001CY M‐101A OVERHAUL TWO ALCO MAIN PROPULSION ENGINES JB

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001CZ M‐101B OVERHAUL ALCO GENERATOR ENGINE

1 JB

0001DA M‐141 MISC ALCO ENGINE REPAIRS

1 JB

0001DB M‐145 INSTALL UPPER LINER INSERTS

12 EA

0001DC M‐146 INSTALL LOWER LINER INSERTS

12 EA

0001DD M‐301 SUPPORT ELEC UPGRADES ‐ MDC PROJ 2802

1 JB

0001DE M‐302 ASBESTOS REMOVAL ‐ MDC PROJ 2802

1 JB

0001DF M‐303 RELOCATION OF STARBOARD JETTING PUMP (IF

DIRECTED) ‐ MDC PROJ 2802

0001DG M‐601 OVERHAUL P & S DREDGE PUMPS

1 JB

0001DH M‐701 REPAIR AND INSPECT CONTROLLABLE PITCH

PROPULSION SYSTEM

0001DJ M‐702 REPLACE CUTLASS BEARINGS AND CHOCKFAST (IF

DIRECTED) A. REPLACE PORT FORWARD BEARING.

0001DK M‐702 REPLACE CUTLASS BEARINGS AND CHOCKFAST (IF

DIRECTED) B. REPLACE STBD FORWARD BEARING.

0001DL M‐702 REPLACE CUTLASS BEARINGS AND CHOCKFAST (IF

DIRECTED) C. REPLACE PORT AFT BEARING

0001DM M‐702 REPLACE CUTLASS BEARINGS AND CHOCKFAST (IF

DIRECTED) D. REPLACE STBD AFT BEARING

0001DN M‐702 REPLACE CUTLASS BEARINGS AND CHOCKFAST (IF

DIRECTED) E. REPLACE CHOCKFAST

0001DP M‐703 REPLACE TAILSHAFT AND FLUSH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

(IF DIRECTED) A. REPLACE PORT TAILSHAFT

0001DQ M‐703 REPLACE TAILSHAFT AND FLUSH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

(IF DIRECTED) B. REPLACE STBD TAILSHAFT

0001DR M‐703 REPLACE TAILSHAFT AND FLUSH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

(IF DIRECTED) C. FLUSH PORT CPP SYSTEM

0001DS M‐703 REPLACE TAILSHAFT AND FLUSH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

(IF DIRECTED) D. FLUSH STBD CPP SYSTEM

0001DT M‐704 REPLACE BOW THRUSTER SEALS

1 JB

0001DU M‐901 MISCELLANEOUS MAINT. A. LABOR

3,000 HRS

0001DV M‐901 MISCELLANEOUS MAINT. B. MATERIALS JB

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001DW M‐901 MISCELLANEOUS MAINT. (INSERT PERCENTAGE RATE)

C. BURDEN CHARGES

0001DX M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 1. ½ INCH PIPE (A) IN KIND

100 LF

0001DY M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 1. ½ INCH PIPE (B)

COPPER‐NICKEL

50 LF

0001DZ M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 2. ¾ INCH PIPE (A) IN KIND

100 LF

0001EA M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 2. ¾ INCH PIPE (B)

0001EB M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 3. 1 INCH PIPE (A) IN KIND

100 LF

0001EC M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 3. 1 INCH PIPE (B)

0001ED M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 4. 1‐1/2‐INCH PIPE (A) IN

KIND

100 LF

0001EE M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 4. 1‐1/2‐INCH PIPE (B)

0001EF M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 5. 2‐INCH PIPE (A) IN KIND

100 LF

0001EG M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 5. 2‐INCH PIPE (B)

0001EH M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 6. 2‐1/2‐INCH PIPE (A) IN

0001EJ M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 6. 2‐1/2‐INCH PIPE (B)

0001EK M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 7. 3‐INCH PIPE (A) IN KIND

100 LF

0001EL M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 7. 3‐INCH PIPE (B)

0001EM M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 8. 4‐INCH PIPE (A) IN KIND

100 LF

0001EN M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 8. 4‐INCH PIPE (B)

0001EP M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 9. 5‐INCH PIPE (A) IN KIND

100 LF

0001EQ M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 9. 5‐INCH PIPE (B)

0001ER M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 10. 6‐INCH PIPE (A) IN

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001ES M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 10. 6‐INCH PIPE (B)

0001ET M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 11. 1 INCH FLANGE SETS

(A) IN KIND

10 EA

0001EU M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 11. 1 INCH FLANGE SETS

(B) COPPER‐NICKEL

5 EA

0001EV M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 12. 1‐1/2 INCH FLANGE

SETS (A) IN KIND

0001EW M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 12. 1‐1/2 INCH FLANGE

SETS (B) COPPER‐NICKEL

0001EX M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 13. 2 INCH FLANGE SETS

0001EY M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 13. 2 INCH FLANGE SETS

0001EZ M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 14. 2‐1/2 INCH FLANGE

SETS (A) IN KIND

0001FA M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 14. 2‐1/2 INCH FLANGE

SETS (B) COPPER‐NICKEL

0001FB M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 15. 3 INCH FLANGE SETS

0001FC M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 15. 3 INCH FLANGE SETS

0001FD M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 16. 4 INCH FLANGE SETS

0001FE M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 16. 4 INCH FLANGE SETS

0001FF M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 17. 5 INCH FLANGE SETS

0001FG M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 17. 5 INCH FLANGE SETS

0001FH M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 18. 6 INCH FLANGE SETS

0001FJ M‐902 MISC. PIPING (IF DIRECTED) 18. 6 INCH FLANGE SETS

(B) COPPER NICKEL

0001FK M‐933 REBUILD BILGE MANIFOLDS

1 JB

0001FL H‐910 INSPECT PORT AND STARBOARD RUDDER BEARINGS

1 JB

0001FM M‐181 POWERWASH ENGINE STACKS

0001FN H‐206 REPLACE SHELL AND BULKHEAD PLATING (GFE) JB

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001FP H‐501 TRUNNION EXAMINATION & REPAIR

1 JB

0001FQ M‐110 REPLACE ENGINE SILENCERS (IF DIRECTED)

1 JB

0001FR M‐201 REPAIR PORT & STBD DREDGE PUMP MOTORS (GFE)

1 JB

0001FS H‐203 AUDIOGAGING (IF DIRECTED) 1500 EA

0001FT H‐531 DRAGARM REPAIRS 1 JB

0001FU M‐304 PROVIDE & INSTALL CABLING (IF DIRECTED) 1000 FT

0001FX M‐204 REBABBITT BEARINGS (IF DIRECTED) 1 JB

0001FY M‐602 RPLC DREDGE PUMP CASINGS (Port &Stbd) (IF

DIRECTED) 1000 FT

CLIN0001AA ‐ 0001FU TOTAL

INSERT THE LOCATION OF THE SHIPYARD WHERE THE WORK WILL BE PERFORMED:

FAR 52.215‐1(f)(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government

The following have been deleted:

LINE ITEMS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

TECH SPECS & SOW 15NOV

SECTION C CHANGES 15 NOV 2010:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND THE SCOPE/WORK ITEM

SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO THIS AMENDMENT 0012 ARE NO LONGER

VALID

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

TP-1 SCOPE OF WORK

In accordance with the Master Ship Repair Agreement, for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MSRA), the Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor, subcontracting services of manufacturer's representatives and all facilities, utilities, equipment, tools, lubricants, fuels, materials and articles (excluding Government furnished property) necessary to fully execute the work items specified herein.

The contractor shall furnish all engineering, design, labor, services, equipment, parts and materials and perform the drydocking and repairs to the Dredge McFARLAND listed in this contract.

Drawings, equipment or materials to be furnished by the Government will be specifically listed in the appropriate contract work item. Unless specifically listed, the contractor shall assume no drawings, equipment or materials will be furnished by the Government and shall bid accordingly.

TP-2 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

VESSEL DATA. (Information). The dredge McFARLAND is an all-steel, sea-going hopper dredge. The dimensions of the hull are:

Length without Boom Overhang 300 feet -0 inches Length with Boom Overhang 319 feet -8 inches Length Between Perpendiculars 384 feet -0 inches Beam Molded 72 feet -0 inches Depth Amidships, molded 33 feet -0 inches Normal Draft Aft 16 feet -6 inches Normal Draft Forward 15 feet –3 inches Registered Gross Tonnage 6,036 long tons Lightship Displacement 4,007 long tons Ballast, Fuel and Water 400 long tons (approx.)

Normal being light on fuel and ballast. Actual draft must be taken prior to drydocking, and weight calculated.

TP-3 DEFINITIONS

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

Contracting Officer (KO) - a person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - a member of the Philadelphia District contract management and quality assurance team authorized by the Contracting Officer to perform administrative and managerial duties. A copy of the COR's authority letter is furnished to the Contractor upon award of the contract.

Government Technical Representative (GTR) – Same duties as COR.

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) - Equipment, materials, parts, supplies or components furnished by the Government for installation on the vessel.

USACE - Acronym for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

PSBr - Acronym for the Physical Support Branch of the Philadelphia District Corps of Engineers.

QC - Quality Control. Quality Control is a function of the contractor. See section E-3.

QA - Quality Assurance. Quality Assurance is a function of the Government.

ABS - Acronym for the American Bureau of Shipping.

USCG - Acronym for the U.S. Coast Guard.

USN - Acronym for the U.S. Navy.

CFR - Acronym for the Code of Federal Regulations.

ANSI - Acronym for the American National Standards Institute.

OSHA - Acronym for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

NFPA - Acronym for the National Fire Protection Association.

NIOSH - Acronym for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

EPA - Acronym for the Environmental Protection Agency.

AHA – Activity Hazard Analysis.

TP-4 STANDARDS

All design, engineering, modifications and repairs to the vessel shall be performed in accordance with the criteria set forth in the latest issues of the following standards or regulations:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Publication No. EM 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”.

Online at: http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm

USCG, Navigation Rules - Inland/International.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1900, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1900, Subpart 1915, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, “Shipyard Industry”, OSHA Publication 2268.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Shipping.

Parts 41-69 (Subchapters E-G) Parts 90-105 (Subchapter I) Parts 110-113 (Subchapter J) Parts 159-165 (Subchapter P) Parts 170-174 (Subchapter S)

American Bureau of Shipping, “ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels”

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards, Publication No. IEEE-45 – “Recommended Practice for Electrical Installation on Shipboard”

Illuminating Engineering Society, “Recommended Practice for Marine Lighting”

National Electric Code (NEC).

National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA).

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Note that these standards apply only to the engineering, design and workmanship performed by the contractor as part of this contract including removals, accesses and other work performed by the contractor incidental to the work required by the contract.

All other standards not listed above but that are incorporated by reference under the aforementioned standards shall also apply to the work being performed under this contract.

TP-5 CERTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION

The vessel has an USCG Certificate of Inspection, Official No. 7739856, which expires on 22 March 2011.

The vessel has an ABS Load Line Certificate, No. 6703228-11, which expires on 05 December 2013.

McFARLAND is not a classed vessel.

Renewal of the USCG Certificate of Inspection will be performed during the repair availability, including completion of all Drydock Examination requirements.

The Annual Load Line Survey for renewal of the ABS Load Line Certificate will be performed during the repair availability.

The Government will contract with the ABS to perform all required inspections, and will inform the USCG that their services are required for inspections.

When such inspections are performed, the crew will perform them in the presence of the USCG Inspector or ABS Surveyor, unless otherwise specified in a contract Work Item. The Government will coordinate all inspections with the contractor to minimize any impact on the contractor’s work schedule.

The USCG may issue CG835 violations that require correction prior to the departure of the vessel from the contractor’s facility. Correction of these may require the contractor to perform repairs on an expedited basis to avoid delays to both the contractor’s and the Government’s work schedules. Payment for such corrections will be handled under a Modification of Contract or via a Miscellaneous Maintenance Work item.

The contractor is responsible for coordinating all ABS and USCG inspections on their work as specified, and shall provide the services of a QA representative to accompany the ABS and/or USCG whenever they are present on the vessel for inspection of contractor-performed repairs and tests.

The cost of the ABS Surveyor to witness additional inspections of contractor-performed work items that previously failed, or were not properly scheduled, shall be borne by the contractor and reimbursed to the Government via 2-Way Memorandum.

TP-6 INSPECTIONS, TESTING AND TRIALS

A. GENERAL

The contractor shall provide and maintain inspection systems covering the work specified in this contract in accordance with the requirements.

The work will be conducted under the general direction of the Physical Support Branch, Operations Division, Philadelphia District, and is subject to inspection to insure compliance with the terms of the contract.

The presence or absence of an inspector does not relieve the contractor from any requirements of the contract.

The contractor shall perform Tests, Trials and other operational performance demonstrations as required in Section E-1, “INSPECTION”, and Section E-3, “QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL”, of this contract.

The contractor shall provide reasonable advance notice (no less than 1 full working day) to the COR prior to any testing or trials. If the COR, after having received such notification, is not present at the designated time and place for the Inspection or test, the contractor shall proceed with the inspection or test. The COR retains the right to have a designated representative, including crewmembers, attend and witness the test without prior notification to the contractor.

Untimely notification will result in postponement or repetition of the test at no additional cost to the Government.

Lack of notification will require retesting at no additional cost to the Government.

All delays caused by improper notification are the responsibility and to the account of the contractor.

The contractor shall furnish a competent and authorized individual to witness and document the results of all inspections or tests.

The contractor is responsible for notifying and coordinating all tests with the USCG, ABS and manufacturers’ representatives where it is required in the specifications. Testing shall be in accordance with the USCG, ABS and manufacturer’s requirements unless noted within the repair Work item itself.

All tests shall be documented and include the information required in Section, “QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL”. This test documentation shall be signed by all personnel present at the test and be presented to the COR within 24 hours of the completion of the test.

All watertight, oil tight and weather tight work shall be tested for tightness prior to the final coat of paint.

The contractor may elect to primer-coat the surface to prevent rust from forming, however any paint damaged by the testing shall be restored to original at no additional cost to the Government.

Testing shall be in accordance with “Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels”, published by the ABS and CFR 46, “Shipping”. Testing procedures, other than hydrostatic testing, shall be submitted to the COR for approval. Submittals shall include complete particulars on the testing procedure(s) proposed and, if air testing is used, the method of controlling the air pressure. Water used for testing shall be potable quality to prevent contamination of the compartments and piping.

Any pneumatic, hydro and/or hydraulic testing shall be performed with double gage and double relief valve protection to prevent over-pressurization of the area, component or equipment being tested.

B. CHECKPOINTS

The presence of the word “CHECKPOINT” in these specifications shall be interpreted by the contractor as a stopping point, beyond which he/she shall not proceed until the required inspection, test, measurement, etc., is completed.

The contractor shall provide advance notice (no less than 6 hours) to the COR prior to the arrival at a CHECKPOINT. If the COR, after having received notification, is not present at the designated time and location for the inspection or test, the contractor shall proceed with the inspection or test. The results of the CHECKPOINT inspection or test shall be documented as required above.

The contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for the proper performance of all work where a CHECKPOINT is specified.

The end of each specification Work item shall be regarded as a CHECKPOINT, whether stated or not.

Upon completion of the work listed in each specific repair section, the contractor shall provide, in Condition Report format, a list of all completed CHECKPOINTs.

C. DOCK TRIALS AND DREDGING SEA TRIALS

Each of the Line Items shall be individually inspected and tested as specified as part of the Provisional Acceptance.

Dock and Dredging Sea Trials shall be performed as part of the Provisional and Final Acceptances.

The trials shall be conducted in the presence of the COR. The crew will operate the vessel and all of its machinery and equipment during the Dock Trials and Dredging Sea Trials.

The Government will furnish all fuels and lubricants.

The contractor shall provide land and water transportation to and from the sea trial site to the contractor’s facility for the COR staff and all contractor personnel, the cost of which shall be included in the Drydocking Work item, No. H-101.

The cost of performing the sea trials and dock trials shall be included in the cost of the respective Line Items.

The contractor shall provide the Government with 48 hours advance notice of when it will be ready to start both trial periods.

1. DOCK TRIAL REQUIREMENTS

Upon completion of all Line Items, a complete dock trial shall be performed by the contractor on all items worked on by the contractor and any related systems directly impacted by the work. The contractor shall estimate on two days to complete this trial and provide this amount of time in the schedule without delaying overall completion of the work.

The dock trial period includes, but is not limited to, startup and running of the main propulsion, dredge, and ships service generator engines, and dredge pumps; running of the bow thruster, pressurization of the controllable pitch propulsion system, operation of the hopper door operating mechanisms, and operation of the vessel’s hydraulic and electrical systems.

The contractor shall have sufficient personnel aboard to: check for leaks on all watertight and oiltight work performed by contractor personnel and to adjust and/or correct same items to make leak-free; and adjust machinery that was repaired or removed by the contractor to run within normal pressure and temperature ranges as defined by the manufacturer.

2. DREDGING SEA TRIAL REQUIREMENTS

Upon completion of the dock trial, a sea trial using seawater pumped through the dredging system test shall be performed in an area in the proximity of the contractor’s yard which will be designated by the COR. The contractor shall estimate on 12 hours to complete this trial and shall include the cost of all contractor and subcontractor personnel, including manufacturer representatives, in the cost of the respective specification Work item. The contractor shall also provide this amount of time in the schedule without delaying overall completion of the work.

NOTE - The 12 hour time requirement listed above does not include transit time to and from the contractor’s facility.

The dredging sea trial period includes, but is not limited to, testing of the dragarm winches by lowering, seating and raising the dragarms; full operation of all engines, reduction gear, controllable pitch propulsion system and the bow thruster; and full operation of the dredge pumps and cycling of all dredging valves. All systems, components and machinery repaired or removed by the contractor shall be tested during this period.

The contractor shall have sufficient personnel aboard to: check for leaks on all watertight and oiltight work performed by contractor personnel and to adjust and/or correct same items to make leak-free; and adjust machinery to run within normal pressure and temperature ranges as defined by the manufacturer.

Upon successful completion of the sea trail, the vessel will be Finally Accepted and will depart for its next dredging assignment.

3. DOCKING AND UNDOCKING INSPECTION AND OPERATING

REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall perform an inspection of the drydock immediately prior to the docking and the undocking of the vessel. The contractor’s representative, Dockmaster, Captain, Chief Engineer and the COR shall jointly perform these inspections in accordance with the requirements listed under Work item H-101. All deficiencies must be corrected to the satisfaction of all concerned prior to the docking and/or undocking sequences commencing.

Transfer of any fluid while on drydock, movement of any vessel equipment and removal and reinstallation of any component of the vessel as part of the repairs listed herein shall be coordinated with the Dock Master in order to maintain stability of the vessel while in the drydock.

TP-7 WORKMANSHIP & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS

After careful planning and subject to the approval of the COR, the Contractor may cut and/or remove plating or framing members from the vessel for access to machinery, piping, wiring and equipment.

Wherever possible, the contractor shall identify and use previously made accesses. Under the same conditions, the Contractor may also remove piping, wiring, fixtures, fittings, etc., for access and clearance to perform required work.

At the completion of required work, all removals shall be restored. Replacement shall consist of returning the removed equipment, piping, wiring, structural members and plating to their original locations and reinstallation.

All accesses shall be submitted to the COR in writing, including a drawing with the approximate size and location of the accesses, on a Condition Report for review and approval.

The cost for all removals and reinstallations shall be included in the cost of the respective CLIN.

Where parts, components or equipment are damaged as a result of the removals, the contractor shall replace them in kind at no additional cost to the Government. Fit and finish shall be restored and damaged paint shall be renewed at no additional cost to the Government.

Installations shall be in accordance with the original construction drawings or the referenced standards (Refer to TP-3).

All removed equipment shall be tested as part of the Tests and Trials required in TP-6 listed above.

Any removals for access shall be temporarily supported if lack of such support could cause failure or damage to adjacent systems, distortion of adjacent framing or plating, or result in a safety hazard.

The contractor shall maintain a hazard-free access in and out of any space at all times throughout the availability of the vessel.

Any temporary openings in the deck or any other area that may constitute a fall hazard shall be railed and combed off. Horizontal openings, such as those on the deck, shall be protected with contractor-furnished temporary combing and safety netting around the entire perimeter of the deck opening when the opening is not in use. The cost of providing this protection shall be included in the cost of the repair Work item.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL AND STRUCTURAL WORK

All new hull plating and shapes shall be fabricated from ABS Structural Steel or ASTM A36, “Specification for Structural Steel”.

Due regard shall be paid to details in both the design and construction of all new and/or modified structures, to prevent structural discontinuities and other stress concentrations.

Where openings must be provided in the structure to gain access internally, the contractor shall provide adequate compensation to maintain the original structural integrity while the opening is present. All compensation shall be approved by the ABS.

Watertight and oiltight integrity of all bulkheads and decks shall be maintained at all times throughout the repair period.

Openings created by permanent removal or addition of piping, wiring or other materials shall be closed by means of watertight penetrations or insert plates of equal thickness flush-welded to the bulkheads.

All welds shall be ground flush and smooth.

Sections of stiffeners, beams, girders, etc., shall be welded to the bulkheads to maintain continuity of structure.

Openings cut into decks and bulkheads shall be adequately compensated in accordance with ABS requirements to maintain original strength, unless the opening is cut in such a manner that it can be rewelded to existing framing members.

C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATIONS AND SUPPORTS

Suitable foundations shall be provided under all new units of machinery. Foundations shall be built up of plates and structural shapes to the dimensions required for satisfactory support, and shall assure rigidity, freedom from vibration and designed for secure containment of the equipment in event of crash stops.

Foundations shall be constructed to the machinery manufacturer’s requirements, unless otherwise specified in the repair Work item.

Where dripping water or oil can be expected, the top plates of foundations shall project beyond the edges of the bedplates or bases of units being supported and formed into spill containment/drip pans. Flat bars welded around the edges of the top plates, or combing welded around the deck near the foundation, may be used to retain any leakage. Valved drains shall be provided at the ends or corners of the pans to facilitate fluid removal or recovery.

Foundations shall extend beyond the equipment fore and aft or transversely to distribute the load and to avoid excessive weight concentrations.

Doublers, insert plates, girders, headers and stanchions shall be fitted and under-deck framing shall be reinforced to support units mounted on deck.

D. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIALS

All materials provided by the contractor shall be suitable for marine applications and shall be subject to approval of the COR prior to installation.

Abrasion Resistant Steel, where required, shall be T-1 AR steel, Type A, Grade 321HB, 321 Brinell Hardness.

Stainless steel, where required, shall be AISI 316 stainless steel.

All fasteners shall be installed using non-metallic gasket material when placed against any dissimilar surface.

All scrap material removed by the contractor that becomes the property of the contractor shall have its scrap value reflected in the bid price submitted by the contractor. The cost of removing, handling, transporting and disposing of all scrap material shall be included in the Work item in which it is being scrapped.

E. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING

All piping required in these specifications shall be designed and installed to obtain optimum operating conditions, and shall be compatible with the machinery or equipment serviced, including pressure, volume and temperature requirements.

All piping, valves and fittings shall comply with material specifications of the design standards for that particular service.

New piping added to or replacing an existing system shall duplicate that system, both in size, material, and routing, unless otherwise specified.

New piping, where installed in coordination with new equipment or machinery, shall be installed in a manner that does not adversely impact personnel with tripping or overhead hazards.

New fuel oil, lube oil, or hydraulic piping shall be steel or black iron, Schedule 80, to match existing pipe material. Black iron pipe shall be pickled prior to installation.

New raw, jacket or sanitary water piping shall be with 90-10 copper-nickel, Class 200.

New drain piping shall be replaced in kind.

Piping shall be led directly as per existing application. The finished installation shall include the pipe, valves, unions, elbows, reducers, tees and fittings.

Unions and flanges shall be provided to facilitate installation and subsequent removal. High-pressure flanges shall be used where originally provided.

Flexible connections to machinery components shall be provided where vibration may be anticipated.

Piping shall not pass over switchboards and be kept clear of switchgear, wiring, etc.

All work shall be templated from the vessel.

Piping shall be secured by supports and hangers so as to avoid excessive strains; avoid the weight of the piping being transmitted to valves and fittings; minimize the effects of vibration, shock, pitching and rolling of the vessel; and permit proper thermal expansion and contraction.

Provision may be made for expansion and contraction by changes in direction of pipe runs or by use of expansion bends, joints, loops or offsets.

Galvanizing destroyed by welding or other activity shall be restored to original. All new steel galvanized pipe shall be hot dipped galvanized.

Joints for all steel piping shall be screwed or compression fittings for sizes 2” and below and shall be flanged for sizes 2-1/2” and above.

All burrs shall be removed from the ends of all piping after any cutting or threading. Pipe ends shall be dressed with a reamer before installation.

Valve type shall be consistent with the service. All valve materials shall be stainless steel or bronze to match existing. New valves to be of flanged or union nut bonnet type. All valves are to be pressure-tested in the presence of the COR or their designated representative, and if necessary the USCG, prior to installation on the vessel.

Where three or more valves are located together for the same service, they shall be combined into a manifold.

Any new fuel supply lines shall include a new shut-off valve, one at each tank and one at each fuel pump.

A brass or aluminum label plate shall be attached to the hand-wheel of all new valves to indicate its function.

New valves to go into seawater service shall be stainless steel or bronze and have a pressure rating appropriate for that service.

Valves and operating mechanism shall be readily accessible.

Where pipes are carried through watertight bulkheads, decks or tank tops, the watertight integrity of the structure shall be maintained.

Heat sensitive materials shall not be used in piping systems that penetrate watertight subdivisions.

Where overboard discharge lines or valves are attached to the inside of the hull, the hull shall be reinforced to maintain the original strength and integrity.

Spool pieces with flanges shall be used for all galvanized pipe deck and bulkhead penetrations to prevent damage to galvanizing due to welding.

Black iron pipe penetrations through watertight bulkheads and decks shall be accomplished by welding pipe to a sleeve that is then welded to bulkhead or deck.

All fastenings used to connect valves to shell connections shall be of stainless steel.

Where dissimilar metals occur, the contractor shall insulate to prevent electrolytic action.

Any new piping shall be color-coated in accordance with U.S. Navy standards – purple for fuel oil, blue for potable water, etc.

F. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MACHINERY SYSTEMS

Where new machinery and equipment is to be installed, or when existing machinery and equipment is relocated, the contractor shall mount the items on foundations as specified elsewhere herein.

All fastenings, bolts, (fitted or otherwise) studs and nuts shall be installed using anti-seize compound.

Any defective or missing standard, fasteners, washers, gaskets, grommets, shall be replaced with material that matches existing performance standards.

Bottoming taps shall be used wherever new holes are drilled and tapped.

Where detailed disassembly, assembly, or installation procedures appear in this specifications, they are presented for the contractor's information and convenience in estimating the possible extent of the work to be done. The inclusion of these detailed procedures does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for doing all work necessary and in the proper manner for satisfactorily accomplishing the specified ultimate objective.

G. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

All electrical installations as set forth elsewhere in these specifications shall be in compliance with the referenced rules, regulations and standards, especially with regard to ambient and working temperature requirements.

Electric cable shall be either commercial marine type cable or armored cable. All new cable installed on weather decks or where exposed to seawater spray shall be bronze or stainless steel armored. All new cables installed inside shall be bronze or aluminum armored.

Electric cable shall be capable of handling the required amperage.

Electrical installations shall be such so as to eliminate the possibility of mechanical injury or damage from the accumulation of dust, oil, vapors, steam, dripping liquids, etc.

New cable runs shall be supported at intervals of no more than 18” apart where vertical and 14” apart where horizontal. Straps, hangers, and standoffs shall be aluminum with stainless steel fasteners. Plastic type straps are permitted only behind sheathing/paneling. No cable runs will be permitted below the deck-plates, except for bilge pump wiring. Cable penetrations, where required to be watertight, shall have approved kick-plates, stuffing tubes, etc., and shall be filled with duct seal, or pitch where originally used.

All electrical supplies and/or installations to meet CFR 46, as well as all applicable NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards.

H. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HOT WORK

Prior to commencing any hot work, the contractor shall take steps necessary to remove any flammable or combustible material from the affected area.

The contractor shall supply all personnel performing hot work operations with suitable breathing, clothing, vision and hearing protection to protect personnel from fumes, sparks, bright light, and noise resulting from hot work operations.

The contractor shall also supply and post permits stating that spaces where hot work is being performed are safe for hot work to be performed.

The contractor shall provide at least l fire watch for no more than 4 welders and/or burners/arc-gougers and have line of sight contact with these operations at all times. They shall be responsible for providing the appropriate A/B/C rated fire extinguishers in sufficient capacity to cope with a fire in their areas. They shall also be responsible for securing the area against latent fire hazards l/2 hour after hot work operations have stopped. If work is being performed on a bulkhead, a fire watch shall be posted on both sides of the bulkhead, with the same latent fire hazard monitoring to apply on both sides of the bulkhead.

While contractor personnel are performing firewatch services, they shall have no additional responsibilities and no additional work to perform during this time.

I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING

Only welders who have successfully passed the qualifications test of the ABS, the USN or the USCG for steel welding shall do all welding under this contract.

The contractor shall bear the expense of conducting these tests, and shall certify by name to the COR those welders who have successfully passed the prescribed tests. The contractor shall require any welder to repeat these tests when, in the opinion of the COR or his appointed representative, the work of the welder indicates a reasonable doubt of his efficiency. In such cases the welder shall be recertified as above.

The electrodes used throughout the work shall be suitable for use with the parent metal at each weld.

Electrodes shall be received on the job in unbroken packages bearing the manufacturers' label or be otherwise marked.

Certified statements shall accompany each shipment of electrodes to the effect that sample pieces, representative of each kind and size in each shipment, have satisfactorily passed the tests required by the ABS, the USCG, and/or the USN for welding on the parent material. The COR shall be provided with documentation that certifies compatibility of electrode with parent material.

Welding procedures, where welding to a casting or a forging, shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to welding. The procedure shall cover the type of weld process, welding electrode, pre-heat, welding sequence and stress relief required.

All welding shall be smooth, tight and free from undercuts, porosity, craters and gas inclusions.

Shell and deck butts and flush seams shall be back chipped or gouged to sound metal from the closing side before welding.

All sharp and/or rough edges shall be ground smooth and all weld splatter shall be removed.

All welds for temporary dogs used during modifications or to secure plate in place while welding shall be ground flush with the surrounding metal.

Assembly of all welded joints before welding shall be such as to secure proper gaps in butt welds and metal contact in fillet welds. Welding shall not be used to close openings larger than stipulated for each plate thickness by the ABS.

All watertight seal welds shall be of a “bead” type. No “weave” welding is permitted.

Welding procedures, as to direction, length, number, temperature and sequence, shall be carefully planned to minimize distortion and locked-in stresses.

Any welding to or of hull shell plating, watertight and/or oil-tight bulkheads shall be inspected by the ABS.

This includes the removal of existing plate, examination of the remaining surrounding plate, examination of the fit-up, and examination of the final welding.

The contractor shall maintain a log of all welders who worked on the vessel throughout the repair period, their certification and the repair Work items on which they worked. This log shall be made accessible to the COR at any time during normal business hours.

Testing of welds, where required, shall be addressed under the individual repair Work items.

The contractor shall provide a certified statement from the manufacturer for each shipment of electrodes used. Documentation shall also be provided stating that the electrode is compatible with the parent/base metal.

J. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKMANSHIP

All parts of the work intended to join or bear upon others shall be cut or trimmed to fit neatly.

All faying surfaces shall be clean and smooth before bolting up. Shims or liners shall not be used for the purpose of overcoming a bad fit.

Ends of outstanding flanges shall be cropped.

Lightening holes may be punched,…