Amendment_2_W912BU-B-0005.pdf

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC ROBERT W. HUTCHEON

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W25PHS23559846A

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

Addition of CLIN 0001B7-Replacement of Steel Deck Hatches

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 26

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 23-Jan-2013

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-13-B-0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Jan-2013

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 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 1 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

23-Jan-2013

CODE

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 W912BU

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912BU-13-B-0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

SUPPLIES AND PRICES

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Shipyard Repairs of DCV

“GELBERMAN”

Total $

0001A Hull Repairs – Definite Items

Sub-Total $

0001A1

Drydocking (TP 1.01) Lump Sum $

0001A2

Docking Plugs (TP 1.02)

Lump Sum $

0001A3 Exterior Cleaning and Painting (TP 1.03)

Lump Sum $

0001A4 Interior Cleaning and Painting (TP 1.04)

Lump Sum $

0001A5 Remove, Clean & Re- Install Keel Coolers

(TP 1.05)

Lump Sum $

0001A6 Rudder Removal, Clean, and Re-Install

(TP 1.06)

Lump Sum $

0001A7

Sea Chest (TP 1.07) Lump Sum $

0001A8

Hull Anodes (TP 1.08) Lump Sum $

0001A9

Cleaning Fuel Tanks

(TP 1.09)

Lump Sum $

0001A10 Fresh Water Tank Cleaning (TP1.10)

Lump Sum $

0001B Hull Repairs – Indefinite Items

Sub-Total $

0001B1 Steelwork

(TP 1.21)

5,000 .Lbs $

0001B2 Welding Seams (TP 1.22)

1,500 Lin – Ft $

0001B3 Bilge Water Disposal

(TP 1.23)

2,000 Gal. $

0001B4 Gas-Freeing Compartments (TP 1.24)

6 Compartm ents

0001B5 Fresh Water Tank Painting (TP 1.25)

1 Ea $

0001B6 Fuel Tank Level Indication (TP 1.26)

1 Ea. $

0001B7

Replacement of Steel Deck Hatches (TP 1.27)

3 Ea. $

0001C Machinery Repairs – Definite Items

Sub- Total $

0001C 1 Propeller Shaft Bearing Clearances (TP 2.01)

Lump Sum $

0001C2 Propeller Shaft Runout Readings (TP 2.02)

0001C3 Shaft Extraction and

Shaft Seal Modification

(TP 2.03)

0001C4 Rudder Stock Bearings

(TP 2.04)

0001C5 Sea Valves (TP 2.05)

0001C6 Deck Vents (TP 2.06)

0001C7 Deck Drain Replacement (TP 2.07)

Lump Sum $

0001D Machinery Repair – Indeninite Items

Sub Total $

0001D1 Renewal of Deck Vent Stems (TP 2.11)

3 Valves $

0001D2 Renewal of Deck Vents

(TP 2.12)

3 Vents $

0001D3 Propellers (TP 2.13)

2 Propellers $

0001D4 Propeller Shafts (TP 2.14)

2 Shafts $

0001D5 Propeller Shaft Bearings (TP 2.15)

4 Bearings $

0001D6 Epoxy Propeller Shaft Bearing Liners (TP 2.16)

2 Liners $

0001D7 Rudder Stocks (TP 2.17)

2 Stocks $

0001D8

Rudder Bearings (TP 2.18)

2 Bearings $

0001D9 Bearings Ring Guards

(TP 2.19)

2 Guards $

0001D10 Replacement of Sea Valves (TP 2.20)

1 Pair $

0001D11 Propulsion System Alignment (TP 2.21)

2 Alignment $

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2013 REPAIRS TO DCV "GELBERMAN"

STATEMENT OF WORK

SW-1 Description of Work

a. The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, fittings, equipment, tools, power, heat, water, etc., and performing all work on U.S. Drift Collection Vessel "GELBERMAN" specified herein. The principal dimensions and physical data for the vessel are shown below:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Length Overall.........................................85'-0" Breadth, Molded......................................26'-0" Depth, Molded.........................................10’-0” Material...................................................All Welded Steel Displacement, light...................................213 short tons

Propellers (2).....…..................................64"Dx52"P, 4 blade Draft, loaded, aft.................................….8'-6” Hull Form................................................Monohull/Keel Coolers

b. The major workscope includes drydocking the vessel, cleaning and painting the hull, assisting with ABS and

USCG required inspections, and miscellaneous modifications and repairs in accordance with these specifications.

c. The workscope also includes various items required to satisfy the requirements of the American Bureau of

Shipping (ABS) Annual Hull and Machinery Surveys. The Contractor is not responsible for the costs associated with providing the inspection services of ABS.

d. Wherever the term "Plant" is used in these specifications, it is understood to refer to the items of floating plant named in this paragraph, together with their normal appurtenances, equipment, and supplies.

e. General vessel arrangements and details are included in the attached file named “Drawing No. 91-100-G1 -

Profile and Arrangement.pdf.” The accuracy of these drawings has not been verified. Therefore, the Contractor shall template all work from the vessel. Potential bidders are encouraged to inspect the vessel prior to submitting a bid. See Contract Clause SW-6 for more details.

f. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary facilities for and shall bear the expense of any movement of the plant while it is in his or her possession.

g. Removal and/or relocation of any parts, equipment, fluids, etc. for interference or access shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Similarly, all interference and access removals shall be reinstalled by the Contractor at his/her expense. Any damage from removal or relocation of parts, equipment, etc. shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

h. The Contractor's work shall comply with ABS "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels" and USCG "Rules and Regulations for Subchapter I, Vessels" as found in the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 46, CFR).

SW-2 Indefinite Workscope

a. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) when any of the indefinite work items approach 75% of the bid quantity for the respective items noted in the Contract. The Contractor is not authorized to exceed the quantity specified for each indefinite item in this Contract without written authorization from the KO.

b. The Contractor shall perform all definite work items in sufficient time for the KO to direct such indefinite work items as may be revealed to be necessary by the performance of the definite work items.

c. The direction of any indefinite work items by the KO or COR will be prompt so as to allow for completion of the indefinite work items within the Contract duration.

SW-3 Mastership Agreement

Prior to the award of this Contract, the Contractor shall enter into a "Mastership Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels". If the Contractor has entered such an agreement prior to this Contract, that agreement may be utilized. For more information, see DFARS Subpart 252.217-71, Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels.

SW-4 Contract Duration

The Contract duration is forty-five (45) calendar days after delivery of the vessel to Contractor’s yard. The Contractor is responsible for completing all definite and indefinite work items within the forty-five (45) calendar day Contract duration. See Paragraph SC-1 for additional details.

SW-5 Distance Restriction From Caven Point Terminal

All Contract work shall be performed at a location no further than twelve (16) hours underway from Caven Point Terminal, Jersey City, N.J. at an average vessel sailing speed of 10 knots.

SW-6 Bidder’s Inspection

All potential bidders may request an inspection of the vessel prior to submitting a bid. All requests shall be coordinated with US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Caven Point Office - Chonteau Johnson – (201) 912-7701 or William Lyness - (201) 333-1170. All requests for inspection shall be no later than 10 days after the original posted date of the solicitation.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

SC-1 Delivery, Commencement, Completion of Work and Return of Plant

a. The Government will deliver the plant to the nearest slip at the Contractor's facility as soon as possible after the award of the Contract.

b. The Government will accept return of the plant in open water, clear of the Contractor's yard or any other berthing facility used in connection with Contract work upon completion of the Contract.

c. The Contractor shall commence the work under the Contract within one (1) working business day after delivery of the vessel to the Contractor’s facility, and shall execute the work within the time stated in the Contract. The Contract duration shall be computed from and including the first calendar day after delivery of the vessel to the Contractor.

d. The time for completion shall be computed to the hour at which the plant is accepted by the COR in open water clear of the Contractor's yard. The date of completion shall be considered as half a day if the plant is accepted by the COR before 12:00 o'clock Noon and as a whole if accepted after 12:00 o'clock Noon. If all work is not satisfactorily completed when the plant is returned to the COR, the Contractor shall complete the work remaining to be done and any working time lost by the plant thereafter, because of any activities of the Contractor in completing said work, shall be included in the computation of time.

SC-2 Liquidated Damages

a. In the case of failure on the part of the Contractor to complete the work within the time frame in the Contract or any extensions thereof, the Contractor shall pay the Government as liquidated damages, the sum of $2,300.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

b. The Contractor shall not be charged with liquidated damages when the delay in delivery or performance arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor as defined in the Default Clause of the Mastership Agreement for Repairs and Alterations of Vessels (DFARS Clause 252.217-7009 - Default).

SC-3 Contractor's Custody of Plant

a. On entering and leaving dry dock, or marine railway, the Contractor shall have charge of, and be responsible for a vessel not operating under its own power. If tug or pilot service is required during delivery or return of the plant or at any time during Contractor's custody for maneuvering the plant between open water and dry dock, slip or berth at the Contractor's yard or other facility, or for moving the plant for any reason during the course of Contract work, such service shall be promptly furnished by the Contractor at his/her expense. This shall not exclude the right of the Government to move its plant around the Contractor's premises using the Government's personnel and facilities if the Government representative considers such movement of the plant to be in the interests of safety of the plant, or otherwise in the Government's interests.

b. The Government shall have the right to access the vessel while in the Contractor's custody with Government owned or hired floating plant or personnel for the purpose of delivering equipment, materials or personnel to the plant in the Contractor's custody.

c. The Contractor shall not permit the plant to go aground or bear upon the bottom of any waterway or go aground or bear upon any submerged object while in his/her possession. The Contractor shall not perform any Contract work on the plant if it should accidentally go aground or bear upon any submerged object, but shall notify the Government representative and immediately take the necessary steps to refloat the plant. The sole exception to this shall be that the plant shall be allowed to rest or bear upon a drydock which is properly prepared, in accordance with the plant's drydocking plan.

d. If the Contractor anchors the plant offshore for the purpose of performing Contract work on the plant, the

Contractor shall convey Government inspectors, crew and hired personnel to and from the plant at the convenience of the Government at the Contractor's expense. While at such anchorage, the plant shall be considered in the custody of the Contractor and subject to any pertaining provision of these conditions.

SC-4 Accident Prevention

The Contractor shall provide a fire protection plan, flood prevention plan, and safety plan to the COR. All plans shall be in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as USCG, ABS, and USACE regulations.

This information shall be submitted no later than 5 days after the Contract award date and shall be a prerequisite to the start of any work on the vessel.

The bulleted items listed below refer to specific areas of accident prevention, however this in no way limits the Contractor’s responsibility to perform all work under this Contract in strict accordance with their fire protection, flood prevention, and safety plans as well as all federal (ex. 29 CFR), state, local, USCG, ABS, and USACE regulations (EM 385-1-1).

a. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the Mastership Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels and the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, dated 15 September 2008 entitled "Safety and Health Requirements Manual" as amended and shall also take or cause to be taken such additional measures as the COR may determine to be reasonably necessary for the purpose. The Contractor shall also comply with OSHA Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR.

The Contractor shall designate the entire area of work as a hardhat area.

b. A qualified employee shall be designated by the Contractor to be directly responsible for full and immediate compliance with all applicable safety and fire protection requirements. The COR will make a safety inspection of shipyard facilities within 48 hours of the vessel's arrival at the Contractor's yard. At such time the Contractor's safety program will be reviewed with the Contractor's safety representative.

c. In addition to other fire protection measures and hose lines required, the Contractor shall connect a shore fireline to the ship's firemain of the same pressure as required by USCG regulations for service at sea. If at any time, it becomes necessary to disconnect the ships firemain or any part thereof, the Contractor shall furnish individual hose lines to the unprotected locations as required by the Inspection and Manner of Doing Work Clause of the Mastership Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (DFARS Clause 252.217-7005 - Inspection and Manner of Doing Work). When the specifications require work in areas fitted with the fixed CO2 systems (i.e. machinery spaces), the COR shall be notified prior to commencing work. All work in these areas shall be in strict accordance with 29 CFR 1915.506 and substitute fire protection equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor during the test or repair period.

d. Fire watches shall be posted wherever hot work is performed. Fire watches shall also be posted on the opposite side of all adjacent bulkheads, decks, and overheads where the hot work is performed. All fire watches shall remain on site until 30 minutes after the hot work is completed. For additional requirements, see 29 CFR 1915.

It should be noted that 29 CFR 1915.52 (b)(3) only requires additional fire watches for specific conditions, however the Contractor shall provide fire watches for all hot work as mentioned above.

e. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with USCG regulations for handling of inflammable and combustible liquids. Whenever hot work is to be performed, a certified marine chemist's gas-free certificate shall be furnished to the Government representative at the Contractor's expense prior to commencing work.

Additionally, a copy of the most recent gas-free certificate shall be posted near the vicinity of the work and at each gangway for the vessel. The Contractor shall have the marine chemist recertify the vessel for all ongoing hot work permits in the event of any vessel movement or change in ballasted condition or in the case of any combustible liquid spillage. Following any of these events, inspection for recertification by a Competent Person is unacceptable.

f. All work in confined areas or enclosed spaces shall be performed in accordance with Sections 06.I and 19.A.08 of EM 385-1-1, "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", dated 15 September 2008 as amended. In such areas or spaces the Contractor shall test for the concentration of oxygen and have immediately available a sufficient number of respirators for everyone working in such areas or spaces. An attendant shall be stationed outside every confined space while work is being performed therein and a rescuer equipped with respirators and retrieval lines shall be immediately available in case of an emergency.

g. The Contractor shall furnish a gangway, conforming to EM 385-1-1, most recent revision, of suitable strength and construction for safe and convenient boarding of the vessel at all times. The gangway shall be installed at an angle of less than 40 degrees and shall have 39-inch high guardrails at both sides. Hatches and openings that present a falling hazard shall be provided with suitable and substantial guards.

h. All exits and passageways shall be kept free of obstructions and shall be kept well lighted at all times.

i. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and shall report to the COR, in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the COR, exposure data and all accidents, resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, and/or damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment incident to work performed under this Contract.

j. The COR will notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately correct the conditions. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor or his/her representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the KO may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop order shall be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

k. Compliance with the requirements of this provision (SC-4) by any subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

SC-5 Performance of Work by the Government

The Government reserves the right to quarter and subsist the crew on the vessel and to perform certain work while the plant is in the Contractor’s possession. Government personnel, as well as materials, equipment, and tools, shall be permitted to access the vessel while in the Contractor’s possession and to perform the work mentioned above.

SC-6 Labor Reports

The Contractor shall keep and maintain complete payroll records for the duration of time covering the work under this Contract for a period of three (3) years from the end of such periods, and such records shall be made available for Government inspection upon request.

SC-7 Workmanship

a. General

1. All labor shall be especially skilled for each kind of work, thorough and first class in every respect, and under competent direction.

2. Where work of one trade joins, passes through or is on other work, there shall be no discrepancy or misfit when completed. In engaging one kind of work with another, marring or damaging of previously acceptable construction shall be cause of Contractor's replacement at no additional cost to the Government.

3. All parts of the work intended to join or bear upon others shall have complete and solid surface contact and fit together neatly without excessive cold work during erection. All faying surfaces shall be painted and be clean and smooth before bolting up. Shims or liners shall not be used for the purpose of overcoming a bad fit. Stopwaters shall be used only in seams or landings passing through or attached to watertight members.

4. All watertight staples and collars shall be malleable castings or forged from angles close fitting and with solid bearing over the entire faying surface. They may be riveted and caulked or welded watertight.

5. Ends of outstanding flanges shall be cropped.

6. Lightening holes may be punched or burned and all edges shall have burrs removed.

7. All hull castings shall be machined or ground to bear solidly against the connecting structure and all holes drilled. Holes in members having sharp curvature shall be avoided whenever practicable.

8. Limber and air holes in adequate size shall be cut in floors and elsewhere to provide free drainage and passage of air. Limber holes shall be located at the level of any cement waterways.

9. All new and disturbed iron and/or steel work shall have its finish restored in kind, or as otherwise indicated by specification.

b. Cutting

1. All edges and corners of plates and shapes shall be smooth and free of burrs. The use of a cutting torch is permissible for cutting plates and shapes to size, but burning of bolt or rivet holes will not be permitted.

New hull or bulkhead plates installed under this Contract shall have 2" minimum radius corners unless otherwise directed by the COR.

c. Welders and Welding

1. All welding performed under this Contract shall be accomplished only by welders who have successfully passed the qualification tests of ABS, the American Welding Society and/or the ASME for the type of welding to be performed by each welder. Copies of the certifications of each welder the Contractor wishes to use for Contract work shall be provided to the COR by the Contractor prior to the beginning of Contract work.

2. The Contractor shall bear the expense of conducting these tests and shall certify by name to the COR, welders who have successfully passed the prescribed test. The Contractor shall require any welder to repeat these tests when, in the opinion of the COR, the work of the welder indicated a reasonable doubt of his/her efficiency. In such cases, the welder shall be re-certified as above if he/she successfully passes the re-test.

3. 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 manufacturer's label or be otherwise marked. Certified statements shall accompany each shipment of electrodes to the effect that sample pieces, representatives of each kind and size in each shipment, have satisfactorily passed the tests required by ABS.

4. All welding procedures shall conform to American Bureau of Shipping standards where applicable.

5. Welding procedures, as to direction, length, number and sequence of beads, shall be carefully planned so as to minimize locked up stresses, shrinkage and distortion.

d. Standard Parts

1. All articles, fittings, equipment, machinery and supplies used in the work covered by these specifications shall, as far as possible, be the manufacturer's standard articles, of reliable make, the manufacturer's current product, for which spare parts are readily available.

2. All materials, equipment, and machinery installed in or delivered with the vessel shall be new and of the quality specified herein.

SC-8 Coating Systems and Painting

a. All paint specified to be applied under this Contract shall be furnished by the Contractor unless stated otherwise.

b. Surface preparation, painting, staining, and varnishing of new and old construction, shall be in compliance with

"Painting: New Construction and Maintenance", EM 1110-2-3400, 30 April 1995. All paint in use shall be thoroughly mixed at frequent intervals. Any materials not specified shall be the best of their kind suitable for marine work and subject to the approval of the COR.

c. Paint shall not be applied when atmospheric conditions will affect its application or durability.

d. Each coat of paint should adhere firmly and uniformly to the surface to which it is applied. Sufficient drying time shall be allowed between coats.

e. In general, if paint is sprayed, each coat of paint shall consist of a double spray coat in which the surface or section of a surface to be coated is sprayed in a series of half-lapped passes over the surface or section of the surface, and then sprayed again at right angles to the first spraying direction in half-lapped passes.

SC-9 Standard Hull Materials

All structural hull material shall be in accordance with the current rules of ABS, or with the following specifications:

Standard Specifications for Structural Steel: ASTM A131/A131M Rev A;

Standard Specifications for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels: ASTM

A372/A372M;

Standard Specifications for Steel Castings, Carbon, for General Application: ASTM A27/A27M;

Standard Specifications for Steel Castings, High Strength, for Structural Purposes: ASTM

A148/A148M Standard Specifications for Gray Iron Castings: ASTM A48/A48M.

SC-10 Electric Power, Steam, Water, and Heating Oil

The contractor shall furnish at his/her expense, all necessary steam and electric power for lighting and heating, and for the operations of necessary deck and auxiliary machinery of the plant while it is in his/her possession. The Contractor shall provide water for use on the vessel. The water is intended to be used for sinks and toilets and therefore does not need to be potable. The contractor shall also furnish No. 2 diesel oil in a portable oil tank for connection to the oil burner heating unit on the vessel.

SC-11 Wharfage, Dockage, Garbage Disposal, Etc.

While the plant is in his/her possession, the Contractor shall be responsible for any, and pay all expenses of wharfage, dunnage, dockage, mooring lines, garbage disposal, security, etc. The Contractor, after making repairs shall move the boat to a convenient berth for the purpose of testing machinery and taking on supplies. Fresh water for the use of the plant shall be provided by the Contractor, at his/her expense, while the plant is in his/her possession, and all fresh water tanks shall be properly filled on completion of the work and return of the plant to the Government.

SC-12 Tests and Trials

All machinery or other equipment installed, repaired or worked on by the Contractor shall be tested upon completion of all work to demonstrate proper installation and operation to the COR. This shall include all removals for access and/or interference (See Contract Clause SW-1-g. for details).

Rework on any such equipment to demonstrate proper installation and operation shall be performed at the expense of the Contractor.

SC-13 Contractor Cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard, the American Bureau of Shipping and the

Contracting Officer’s Representative

The Contractor shall cooperate with the COR in the recertification and/or inspection of the vessel by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), ABS and the COR. All costs associated with the Contractor's cooperation shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor's cooperation during or in connection with such investigations may include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. Dye penetrant, water hose, air lance, and/or vacuum box testing of any welds performed under this Contract;

b. Flooding of areas of decks, small voids, small tanks and small spaces for testing of watertight integrity whether worked on under this Contract or not;

c. Pressure testing of piping that has been worked upon by the Contractor;

d. Manual movement of any unattached objects or any objects which can be easily dismounted or opened and moved anywhere on the vessel;

e. Minor amounts of audiogaging, chipping and paint and rust removal using hand held tools for investigative purposes, not to exceed twenty-four (24) man-hours of such work with single tools and/or instruments.

f. Minor interruptions of work for purposes of inspection not to exceed eight (8) man-hours of such interruptions.

g. Scheduling of work to accommodate inspections of sea valves, sea chests, tanks, hull sections and spaces, machinery and electrical items.

For the purpose of monitoring the quantity of man-hours used for items e. and f. above, the Contractor shall maintain a log sheet to document the number of man-hours worked throughout the Contract completion. The Contractor shall request approval and signature of the Government Representative on site for each entry on the log sheet to verify the information.

SC-14 Watch Service Requirements

The Contractor shall provide a 24 hour watch service to respond to any emergencies/alarms on the vessel while in the Contractor’s possession. The watchman will be given a key to the GELBERMAN for use at night, on weekends and on holidays. The Contractor shall provide the name and qualifications of the watchman in writing to the COR.

This information shall be submitted no later than 10 days after the Contract award date and shall be a prerequisite to the start of any work on the vessel.

SC-15 Vessel Security

The Contractor is responsible for security while the vessel is in the Contractor’s possession. Physical means of preventing unauthorized access (i.e. gated access) to the vessel shall be provided in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 252.217-7016 - Plant Protection.

Technical Provisions

Hull Repairs - Definite Items

TP 1.01 Drydocking

a. The vessel shall be drydocked for such time as may be necessary to complete the work required by this

Contract. In particular, but not limited to the following, the vessel shall be drydocked for any exterior hull cleaning and painting below the waterline and for any interior or exterior hull plating, cutting, welding, plate replacement or structural repair or replacement within or upon the hull including hull anodes, rudders, shafts and propellers. The Contractor shall assure that there is a drydock available for the plant for the entire duration of possession of the plant by the Contractor in the event that an emergency drydocking of the plant should be necessary for any reason.

b. The COR shall allow exceptions at his/her discretion to the necessity for drydocking for various items of work on a case-by-case basis only when informed by the Contractor and allowed to render a decision prior to any work being performed on the requested exception.

c. Drydocking blocks and other drydocking supports shall not obstruct access to remove, work upon, or replace:

docking plugs, discharge openings, seachests, anodes, shafts, struts, sterntubes, propellers, rudders, keel coolers or any other hull fittings. The Contractor shall remove and relocate drydocking blocks and/or supports, or refloat and redrydock the plant, as needed at no additional cost to the Government in order to assure complete coverage in cleaning and painting or for any other work as specified herein. Prior to doing so, the Contractor shall notify the COR of their plan to relocate the blocks to adequately support the vessel.

d. Any direction by the COR for work required under these specifications including the direction of indefinite work items which extends drydocking time within the overall Contract duration shall not result in any additional cost to the Government.

e. The drawings listed below are included with the Contract package for the Contractor’s use with drydocking the vessel. The Contractor is responsible for determining the actual drydock blocking arrangement. The Contractor shall use the drawings listed below to determine the drydock block size and arrangement.

Drawing No. 91-100-G6 - Docking Plan Drawing No. 1738-01-2 – Lines Plan Drawing No. 91-102-53 – Transverse Framing Details

TP 1.02 Docking Plugs

a. DOCKING PLUGS

1. The contractor shall remove the twenty-four (24) docking plugs near frame locations 6, 9, 10, 15, 16, 24, 25, 44, 45, 54, 55 and 62, port and starboard, according to the docking plan. The contractor shall drain all the hull compartments and dispose of all fluids in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Prior to vessel refloating, the contractor shall allow Government personnel to clean, dry, and inspect the interior surfaces of any compartments prior to the reinstallation of the docking plugs by the contractor.

2. Any drainage through the docking plugs from both normal accumulations and from any cleaning in (1) above or in TP 1.04 "Interior Cleaning and Painting" below shall be disposed by the contractor as per indefinite item in TP 1.23, "Bilge Water Disposal", in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

3. Docking plugs shall be reinstalled with new gaskets after cleaning and drying of the interior spaces, as specified elsewhere in these specifications, and prior to any cleaning of the hull exterior or refloating of the vessel.

b. HULL GUARD FILLS AND DRAINS

1. The contractor shall remove all hull guard fills and drains from the hull guards attached to the external hull surfaces. The contractor shall drain all the hull guards and dispose of all fluids in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.

2. Any drainage through the hull guards from (1) above shall be disposed by the contractor as per indefinite item in TP 1.23, "Bilge Water Disposal", in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

3. Hull guard drains and plugs shall be reinstalled watertight after draining of the hull guards and prior to any cleaning of the hull exterior or refloating of the vessel.

TP 1.03 Exterior Cleaning and Painting

a. General

1. The Contractor shall clean and paint the exterior of the vessel using only paints that are compliant with the requirements specified herein in addition to all Federal, State and Local environmental laws.

2. Paint systems shall, in general, consist of three-part epoxy paint systems: primer, anti-corrosive and finish.

A system by any given producer once chosen by the Contractor shall be used consistently throughout the vessel and shall be applied according to the manufacturer’s directions. The finish coat on the hull exterior above the waterline, deck and on other exposed parts of the vessel shall be a gloss or hi-gloss epoxy, acrylic epoxy or waterborne acrylic. The finish coat below the waterline shall be an environmentally compliant anti-fouling coat. All decks and walking surfaces painted under this provision shall have an environmentally compliant non-skid additive incorporated into the final coat of paint applied to them.

Non-skid garnet additive size #24 aluminum oxide grit shall be added to the last coat. The amount of non-skid additive applied shall not be less than 0.3 lb per square foot. No paint used by the Contractor under this Contract shall be older than its shelf life as determined by its manufacturer at the time of its application to the vessel.

b. Procedure

NOTE - The Contractor shall coordinate an inspection with the Government Representative on site prior to the start of any sandblasting or pressure washing to ensure that all areas, equipment, and fittings are adequately protected.

The contractor shall perform the following work in sequence:

1. Remove the five (5) keel coolers from the vessel’s underwater hull in accordance with TP 1.05 “Remove, Clean and Re-Install Keel Coolers and Install New Keel Cooler Repair Sets.”

2. Cover and protect all fenders including six (6) Viking fenders, port and starboard, two (2) Viking fenders, bow and stern, and the five (5) pre-curved bow fenders and their holding gear. The protection shall prevent any damage to the fenders from sandblasting operations. The Contractor is responsible for repairing or replacing all fender material and components that are damaged as a result of inadequate protection.

3. Remove all old hull anodes in accordance with TP 1.08 “Zinc Anodes”.

4. Cover and protect all hull and house openings, equipment and fittings including but not limited to sea chests, transducers, keel cooler openings, windows, deck and crane machinery, antennas, speakers, radar and any other items which could be damaged by exterior cleaning operations. Any items damaged shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense. At no time shall sandblasting grit be permitted to enter the vessel.

Surfaces to be sandblasted or sandwashed shall be degreased prior to cleaning. These specifications require the cleaning and painting of the entire exterior surface of the vessel.

5. Sandblast the following in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council “Commercial Blast” Specification SSPC-SP-6:

a) Hull from skeg to caprail

b) Rudders and struts

c) Main deck including fore and aft bolt-down tank covers

d) Main deck fittings (bits, kevels, etc.)

6. Apply a three-part epoxy paint system to all cleaned and/or over sprayed areas in colors as existing or as shown in (c) below. Add a non-skid additive to the deck paint to be applied to any deck or walking surface covered by this provision.

7. Remove all cleaning/painting masks and covers and touch up paint any unpainted area or where made necessary by overspray.

8. Install all new hull anodes in accordance with TP 1.08 “Zinc Anodes” below.

9. Remove the sandblast protection installed at all fenders.

10. Reinstall the keel coolers in accordance TP 1.05 “Remove, Clean and Re-Install Keel Coolers and Install

New Keel Cooler Repair Sets.”

c. Colors

Colors shall match the existing colors on the vessel and shall conform to the Federal Colorchip numbers shown below. Federal Standard #595 of 1 March 1956 defines the appearance of the colors associated with each colorchip number shown below. References below (such as “red” or “black”) not associated with a specific colorchip number shall be associated with a specific colorchip number shown elsewhere in this section for that color.

1. Hull above waterline, lower parts of deck fittings, and bulwarks: Black, similar or equal to Federal Colorchip numbers 17038 (gloss or 27038 (semi-gloss)).

2. Decks: Deck Red, similar or equal to Federal Colorchip number 10076 (gloss or a like colored semi-gloss.

(Deck paint applied to any deck or walking surface shall have an environmentally compliant non-skid additive added to the final coat in amounts recommended by the paint manufacturer).

3. Fittings (higher parts) and tripping hazards on deck fittings: Yellow, similar or equal to Federal Colorchip Number 13655 (gloss).

4. Identification and Draft markings: White similar or equal to Federal Colorchip number 17875 (gloss).

5. Hull Below Water Line: Any red, dark red, dark green, dark blue or black anti-fouling subject to the approval of the COR.

d. Paints

Paints listed below are acceptable under these specifications. The paints and brands on this list are not to be construed as favored over or excluding others. The Contractor shall submit a list of paints to be used to the COR for approval prior to the start of painting. Color references below (such as “red” and “black”) in these specifications refer to the color definitions in (III) above. The abbreviation “dft” below means “dry film thickness”.

1. First Coat: Primer, all areas:

Sherwin-Williams Company: Duraplate 235 Buff, 4 mils dft International Paint: FPL 274/FPA 327 epoxy primer, red oxide, 5 mils dft Devoe Coatings: Formula 201 Buff, 4 mils dft

2. Second Coat: Anti-Corrosive, all areas:

Sherwin-Williams Company: Duraplate 235 Black, 4 mils dft International Paint: FPY999/FPA327 epoxy anti-corrosive plus a second coat of FPL 274, 5 mils dft each Devoe Coatings: Formula 230 Black, two (2) coats, 4 mils dft each

3. Third Coat: Finish, below water line:

Sherwin-Williams Company: Antifouling 121 Red, two (2) coats, 4 mils dft each

International Paint: BRA series 570 Red Copolymer anti-fouling, two (2) coats, 4 mils dft each.

Devoe Coatings: Formula 214 anti-fouling, two (2) coats, 4 mils dft each

4. Third Coat: Finish, above waterline:

Sherwin-Williams Company: Armortile B67B-100 (hull) or B67-100 (other), 3 mils dft International Paint: ES acrylic epoxy, 2 mils dft Devoe Coatings: Formula 229 Finish Epoxy, 3 mils dft

5. Trim:

Sherwin Williams Company: Steel Master, 2 mils dft International Paint: ES Acrylic epoxy, 2 mils dft

Devoe Coatings: Formula 229 Finish Epoxy, 2 mils dft.

TP 1.04 Interior Cleaning and Painting

a. Engine Room Machinery Space Deckplates and Bilges

1. The Contractor shall remove the deckplates from the engine room machinery space located at the hold level. Prior to the removal of any deckplates, the Contractor shall mark (metal scribe or metal stamp) the deckplates and provide a sketch of the deckplate locations to the Government Representative on site. After all of the deckplates are marked and the sketch has been provided to the Government, the Contractor shall remove the deckplates from within the vessel’s compartments as indicated below and temporarily store them safely outside the vessel.

2. Each deckplate (both sides) shall be sandblasted in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council “Commercial Blast” Specification SSPC-SP-6.

3. After removal of all sandblasting residue from each deckplate, the Contractor shall apply two (2) coats of an epoxy tank coating approved beforehand by the COR to both sides of each deckplate in gray, 3 mils dry film thickness each coat.

4. With the deckplates removed, the contractor shall pressure wash all the bilge areas of the engine room from the deckplate level and below including piping, shell, deckplate framing, and bulkheads (at the bilge level) with a high pressure nozzle (1,000 psi at the nozzle) and a bilge cleaning agent subject to approval beforehand by the COR. Prior to starting any pressure washing, the Contractor shall ensure that all equipment in this space is covered and protected from water intrusion. The Contractor shall coordinate an inspection with the Government Representative on site prior to the start of pressure washing.

5. Following the completion of pressure washing, the contractor shall drain all bilge washing agents and thoroughly dry all bilge surfaces. All drainage and disposal of bilge washing liquids generated by work under this provision shall be paid for only under this provision.

6. After all bilge cleaning is complete, the Contractor shall paint all pressure washed areas. The Contractor shall apply two (2) coats of an epoxy tank coating while the engine room bilges are still in a clean condition. The paint shall be subject to the prior approval of the COR. The paint shall be similar to Devoe Coatings Formula 235 “Bar-Rust”, in gray, and shall be applied in 3 mils dry film thickness for each coat, or in accordance with the manufacturer’s application instructions. The engine room of the vessel is between frames 25 thru 44 for the width of the vessel.

7. Following inspection of all coatings by the COR, the Contractor shall reinstall all removed deckplates. The Contractor shall reuse the existing screws when reinstalling and securing all deckplates.

b. Forepeak Tank

1. The Contractor shall open the forepeak tank (frame no. 0 to frame no. 6).

2. The Contractor shall gas-free and make the forepeak tank safe for entry. The gas-free testing shall be performed by a licensed marine chemist. The marine chemist shall furnish the COR with a gas-free certificate. Note – Costs associated with gas-freeing this space shall only be included within this item and are not to be included for payment under Item 1.24.

3. The Contractor shall sandblast all interior surfaces of the forepeak tank in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council “Commercial Blast” Specification SSPC-SP-6..

4. After removal of all sandblasting residue, the Contractor shall apply apply two (2) coats of an epoxy tank coating similar to Formula 235 “Bar-rust” by Devoe Coatings, to all interior surfaces of the forepeak tank.

Each coat shall be 3 mils dry film thickness. Color selection shall be subject to approval by the COR and shall be limited to 2 colors.

5. Following inspection of all coatings by the COR, the Contractor shall close the forepeak tank. The

Contractor shall renew all gaskets with material similar to the original gasket material and shall replace any damaged or missing screws.

c. Afterpeak Tank

1. The Contractor shall open the afterpeak tank (frame no. 54 to frame no. 62).

2. The Contractor shall gas-free and make the afterpeak tank safe for entry. The gas-free testing shall be performed by a licensed marine chemist. The marine chemist shall furnish the COR with a gas-free certificate. Note – Costs associated with gas-freeing this space shall only be included within this item and are not to be included for payment under Item 1.24.

3. The Contractor shall sandblast all interior surfaces of the afterpeak tank in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council “Commercial Blast” Specification SSPC-SP-6.

4. After removal of all sandblasting residue, the Contractor shall apply apply two (2) coats of an epoxy tank coating similar to Formula 235 “Bar-rust” by Devoe Coatings, to all interior surfaces of the afterpeak tank.

Each coat shall be 3 mils dry film thickness. Color selection shall be subject to approval by the COR and shall be limited to 2 colors.

5. Following inspection of all coatings by the COR, the Contractor shall close the afterpeak tank. The

Contractor shall renew all gaskets with material similar to the original gasket material and shall replace any damaged or missing screws.

TP 1.05 Remove, Clean and Re-Install Keel Coolers and Install New Keel Cooler Repair Sets

A total of five (5) Keel Coolers or Gridcoolers are installed on the bottom of the exterior hull and as shown on Drawing no. 91-100-G6 – Docking Plan (See the attached file named “Drawing No. 91-100-G6 - Docking Plan.pdf”).

Among the five (5) Fernstrum, Inc. Keel Coolers, two (2) (Model #D16132) are installed for the main engines, two

(2) (Model #D1048U) are installed for the generator engines and one (1) (Model #D1072U) is installed for the crane power unit. The contractor shall:

a. Remove all five (5) keel coolers and their connecting parts prior to sandblasting the vessel and cap them and their hull penetrations to prevent the entry of grit.

b. Clean the external surfaces of the keel coolers by means of a high-pressure water jet developing a maximum of 1000 psi at the nozzle and hand scrape any remaining marine growth off after the power washing.

c. Flush the interior surfaces with a flushing chemical or boil the units to clean the interior surfaces and remove any trace of flushing chemical or cleaning agent from the interior of the units. All methods and materials used for this interior cleaning shall be subject to the prior approval of the COR.

d. Pressure test the keel coolers to at least 20 psi and not more than 25 psi and report the results of the test to the

COR.

e. Reinstall all five (5) units and replace all five (5) zinc sets and damaged or worn connecting parts (ex. gaskets, hardware, brackets, etc.) with government furnished spares. Note – Based on the condition of the existing keel coolers after the work identified in items a. through d. above is completed, the Government will decide whether to have the Contractor install new keel cooler units in lieu of the existing units. If the Government decides to have new keel coolers installed, the Government will provide the new replacement keel coolers as GFE to the Contractor. The new GFE keel coolers shall be installed at no additional cost to the Government.

TP 1.06 Rudder Removal, Cleaning, and…