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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: JUSTIN CHUNG

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

215-656-6773

215-656-6780FAX:

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.

W25PHS50167350

5. DATE ISSUED

02 Jul 2015

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912BU-15-R-0019

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Engineering

FFP

Contractor shall provide a modular, self-propelled, Drift and Debris Management Vessel for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ohio River Division, Huntington District (CEORH). The contractor shall procure in accordance with the terms of the Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall follow the procedures for CLIN 0001 under paragraph H01 of the contract. The period of performance is 365 days after notice to proceed.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W25PHS50167350

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W25PHS50167350

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job Construct, Test, and Deliver

FFP

Contractor shall provide a modular, self-propelled, Drift and Debris Management Vessel for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ohio River Division, Huntington District (CEORH). The contractor shall procure in accordance with the terms of the Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall follow the procedures for CLIN 0002 under paragraph H02 of the contract. The period of performance is 365 days after notice to proceed.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W25PHS50167350

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W25PHS50167350

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

C000 GENERAL

C001 GENERAL INTENT

The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued this solicitation to acquire a modular, Drift and Debris Management Vessel for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Huntington District (CELRH).

The vessel hull shall be modular, so as to be disassembled for over road transport. The vessel hull size shall be approximately 50 feet long, by approximately 20 feet wide, by 5 feet deep.

The overall vessel design and arrangement is to be developed from the existing and successful-in-service, but non-modular, debris collector “USACE Bluestone Drifter”. The as built drawings for the “Bluestone Drifter” are provided with this specification as Guidance Drawings.

C002 OVER ROAD TRANSPORT

A Landoll model 660C, 35 Ton hydraulic trailer will be used by CELRH to transport the modules and the major equipment components including the crane. The trailer bed height above road is 38 inches.

The vessel modular design and construction shall be transportable on the Landoll trailer (in multiple trips). To be transportable on the Landoll trailer, major equipment and module dimensional and weight characteristics may not exceed the following values:

Length 55 feet.

Width 12 feet Height when on trailer - 13.5 feet above road.

Weight 35 tons

The similar Landoll Model 600B operator’s manual is attached as guidance which has the same relevant characteristics as the 660C.

C003 MODULAR OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE

The vessel shall be designed and constructed such that the vessel can be:

Operated afloat for the debris mission Disassembled afloat into modules, and equipment components.

Modules lifted by a crane and loaded onto the Landoll 660C trailer.

Modules Transported on the trailer over-the-road.

Equipment components transported by the Landoll trailer.

Modules launched by the Landoll trailer Modules reassembled afloat and ready for service.

Equipment components installed onto the assembled modules by crane.

Vessel put into service.

C004 MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

The vessel construction shall be modular as required to provide the operation, disassembly, transport over road, re-assembly and operation sequence identified above.

The hull shall be modular steel float construction, with integral float connection system.

Minimum dimensions for the hull are 50 feet by 20 feet by 5 feet. Hull length and or beam may be as much as five feet greater than the 50 X 20, if required to suit modular float sizes or stability requirements. However, the hull must be 5 feet deep.

The hull shall be raked at both ends.

C005 TRANSPORT AND ASSEMBLY RELATED MODULES and EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

Modules and Equipment Components to be assembled/disassembled and transported separately shall be as follows:

Hull Modules, sized for transport on the Landoll trailer.

Crane, sized for transport on the Landoll trailer.

Propulsion unit, sized for transport on the Landoll trailer.

C006 GUIDANCE DESIGN – “BLUESTONE DRIFTER”

The design for the contract vessel shall be developed from the design of the existing “USACE BLUESTONE DRIFTER”. The BLUESTONE DRIFTER is comparable in hull form, size and basic function to the contract required vessel.

However, the BLUESTONE DRIFTER hull is not modular. In addition, the BLUESTONE DRIFTER has multiple features that will not be provided on the contract vessel. The BLUESTONE DRIFTER features not to be provided are as follows:

Deckhouse with head.

AC & DC electrical systems Switchboard Generator Lighting Navigation equipment.

In hull storage In hull fuel tank and system Capstan

The contractor shall use the design of the BLUESTONE DRIFTER as guidance for the contract vessel.

BLUESTONE DRIFTER As-Built drawings are provided as guidance drawings for the new vessel.

C007 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Service and storage will be in the fresh waters of Huntington District Lakes. The vessel will operate intermittently, at any time of the year when debris management is required.

The vessel, crane, and all equipment shall be designed to withstand the following ambient temperatures:

Maximum Temperature + 100oF max

Minimum Temperature + 4oF min

C008 DESIGN STANDARDS

The Drift and Debris Management Vessel shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the latest editions of the following standards:

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

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways".

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) "Guide for Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard for Hull Structures During Construction".

U.S. Coast Guard Regulation, 46 CFR 170.170, 46 CFR 173.005 and 46 CFR 174.015.

U.S. Coast Guard, Navigation Rules and Regulations - International and Inland.

C009 VESSEL IDENTIFICATION

The vessel to be acquired through this solicitation has been assigned the following information:

MDC Hull Number MDC Project Number Vessel Name................To be determined

The vessel name has not been selected at this time. For the purpose of initial documentation and drawing preparation, the title "DEBRIS MANAGEMENT VESSEL" shall be used. Upon selection of the official name by the Government, the Contractor shall incorporate the name into the "As-Built" documents.

The MDC hull number shall be used in lieu of an "Official Number".

C010 DEFINITIONS

CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO) - A person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

COR - Contracting Officer's Representative - a member of the contract management and quality assurance team authorized by the Contracting Officer to perform certain administrative and managerial duties. A copy of the COR's authority letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

USACE - Acronym for United States Army Corps of Engineers.

MDC - Acronym for Marine Design Center.

QC - Quality Control – a function of the Contractor.

QA - Quality Assurance – a function of the Government.

C025 CONTRACTOR QUALITY STANDARDS

A. GENERAL

All articles, fittings, equipment, machinery, materials and supplies used in the construction and outfitting of the vessel shall be new, free of defects and imperfections, and be the standard product of reputable manufacturers.

All items shall be suitable for marine application and meet the latest requirements of standard specifications published by national authorities. No salvaged materials shall be used in the works. Spare parts and service shall be readily obtainable.

During construction and before delivery, protection shall be provided for the vessel and all associated items intended for use on the vessel.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the construction of a complete and functioning vessel. Inspection by the MDC is for the purpose of verifying the proper function of the Contractor's quality control measures and is not to be used as a substitute for control of quality by the Contractor.

B. WORKMANSHIP

(1) General All plating shall be neatly cut, fitted and welded. All sharp or ragged edges, which may constitute a hazard to personnel or present poor appearance, shall be ground smooth.

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 accepted construction shall be cause for rejection.

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.

Ends of outstanding flanges shall be cropped. Lightening holes may be punched, sawn, burned, or sheared and all edges shall have burrs removed.

All holes for machinery mounting bolts shall be drilled or punched; burning is not acceptable. Holes in a member having sharp curvature shall be avoided whenever possible.

Wherever bolts are used as fasteners, the bolts shall be fitted with lock washers or similar approved fastener locking device.

(2) Welding

All welding shall be in accordance with the current rules and regulations of the American Welding Society.

Welding procedure, as to direction, length, numbers and sequence of beads, shall be carefully planned to minimize lock-up stresses. Care shall be exercised to produce smooth even beads, especially on all exposed plating and fittings. Beads shall be chipped and ground where directed by the Contracting Officer.

C. PLATE FAIRNESS

Steel plating shall be installed using proper welding procedures and sequences to insure fair plating panels with minimum distortion. The use of filler materials to surface unfair areas is not acceptable.

Maximum allowable plating distortion is depicted in the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) "Guide For Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard for Hull Structures During Construction". Distortion may not exceed the amounts in the guide.

D. INSTALLATION

Materials and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the approved recommendations of the manufacturer, and in compliance with the Contract documents. The installation shall be accomplished by workmen skilled in this type of work.

C040 SCOPE OF WORK

A. GENERAL

The Contractor shall design, build and deliver a fully functioning vessel in accordance with the Contract.

During Phase I of the Contract, the Contractor shall prepare a single "Final Design" for the vessel as described in this Contract. The Final Design shall be submitted to and approved by the Government prior to the start of vessel construction. See Contract Section H for further details on phase sequencing and submittals.

The Final Design shall be developed from these Specifications and the Guidance Drawings.

During Phase II of the Contract, the Contractor shall build, prepare "As-Built" drawings, test, and deliver the vessel.

B. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor assumes responsibility for building the vessel according to the furnished Specification, and for its delivery. Should the Contractor determine at any time that he is unable to meet those design requirements, he shall notify the COR immediately of the problem experienced and his proposed manner of correction.

C. FINAL DESIGN

The Contractor shall perform engineering and design as required to develop the minimum required Final Design drawings, and to verify compliance with all technical requirements.

Manufacturer "cut" sheets shall be provided.

Calculations supporting stability analyses and structure shall be provided in a professional manner stating assumptions, showing calculations, and presenting conclusions.

Multiple sheet drawings shall have all sheets submitted at the same time for MDC review.

The Final Design prepared by the Contractor shall be submitted for review and acceptance by the Government.

D. FINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall develop and submit for approval final design drawings/analyses during the Engineering Phase of this contract. The level of detail provided in the contractor’s drawings shall be comparable to the level of detail in the Guidance Drawings.

The Contractor shall develop and submit the following final design drawings:

Project Management:

Title Sheet 818-C000-01 Drawing Index 818-C000-02

Scientific:

Lines Plan 818-C105-01

Weight Estimate 818-C115-01 Hydrostatics 818-C125-01 Damaged Stability 818-C150-01 Intact Stability 818-C155-01 Load Handling Stability 818-C160-01 Modular Assembly 818-C170-01

General Arrangement

Outboard Profile 818-C205-01 General Arrangement 818-C215-01 Hull Module Assembly 818-C215-02

Structure

Hull Module Structure 818-C305-01 Propulsion Unit Foundation 818-C330-01 Crane Foundation 818-C330-02

Hull Outfit

Rub Rails 818-C410-01 Deck Fittings 818-C420-01 Handrails 818-C425-01 Draft Marks & Hull Markings 818-C460-01

Machinery Systems

Vents & Sounds 818-C670-01

E. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall revise the final design drawings as necessary to reflect the As-Built condition of the vessel.

As-Built drawing numbers shall be have the “C” replaced with “D”. The drawings shall be submitted to the Government for approval prior to contract completion.

F. DELIVERY PLAN

The Contractor shall identify and describe the method for delivery during the Engineering Phase (CLIN 0001) of the contract. This should include the number of trucks for the entire delivery, such that the Government can make the necessary preparations to unload the modules and crane. Upon delivery, the Contractor is not required to assemble the vessel at the delivery location. Refer to Contract Clause F03 for delivery location and details.

C100 SCIENTIFIC

C105 HULL GEOMETRY

The hull form shall be developed from the Guidance drawing lines plan. The lines plan shows curvature at the bilge and the corners. Radii are not required for the contract vessel.

The hull shall have a partial width raked stern and full width raked bow. The sides shall be flat and vertical.

The deck shall be flat and without camber. The rake at the stern shall provide flow into the propeller and clearance for the propeller when in the reversed position.

The bow shall have a rake with a flat head log. The head log shall be usable for pushing logs and debris.

Hull dimensions as stated in C004.

C115 WEIGHT ESTIMATE and INCLINING

A. WEIGHT ESTIMATE

This vessel includes a crane, which requires the weight and center of gravity of the vessel to be closely monitored to ensure the required stability of the vessel under crane loading.

The estimate shall identify LCG, VCG, and TCG. The estimate shall include the crane and propulsion unit.

Sufficient detail shall be provided to identify individual bulkheads, deck, bottom, sides, frames in compartments, pipe sizes and lengths, equipment models, duct sizes and length, cable sizes and lengths, etc. Weights and centers of gravity shall be documented in a spreadsheet type format. A 5% margin shall be included in the Engineering Phase weight estimate.

B. INCLINING

Upon completion of all work, with the vessel in the lightship condition, an inclining test shall be conducted.

The contractor shall assemble and launch the vessel at his facility for the inclining. The crane shall be in the stowed position. The inclining test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM F 1321-92 (2008). The Government will prepare the Incline Experiment Procedure and provide direction to the Contractor regarding the pendulums and incline weight. The Contractor shall be responsible for erecting three pendulums and providing the necessary certified weight in accordance with the Incline Experiment Procedure. The Government will provide this procedure NLT 60 days prior to the scheduled experiment.

The Government will direct the incline experiment, record the data and process the results to determine the “as inclined” and “lightship” load condition displacements and CG locations. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two personnel on the barge during the incline for load handling support, two personnel on the barge for data recording, and a land based crane and operator to move the incline weights.

The Government will provide report 818-D115-02 Incline Experiment Results to the Contractor. The Contractor shall update the intact, damaged, and load handling stability, along with all module assembly drawings with the lightship displacement and CG results.

C125 HYDROSTATICS

Hydrostatic calculations in tabular form shall be completed for drafts from 1 foot to the deck edge on 3 inch increments. The hydrostatic curves shall be plotted on a standard D size drawing or 8-1/2" by 11" paper. The curves are to include as a minimum:

displacement in fresh water, full and molded center of buoyancy (LCB, VCB) tons per inch immersion (TPI) longitudinal center of flotation (LCF) transverse and longitudinal metacentric heights (KML, KMT) moment to change trim one inch (MTI1") block, prismatic and waterplane coefficients (Cb, Cp, Cwp)

The tabulated values shall be submitted in professional form with a cover sheet including the standard drawing title block and drawing number.

C145 FULL LOAD CONDITION

The Full Load Condition shall be used for stability analyses. The Full Load Condition is defined as vessel with z-drive propulsion unit and crane installed, with fuel tanks full, and with 12 short tons of debris load on deck.

The crane shall be positioned facing forward with the boom stowed (grapple resting on the deck)

The debris load shall be located on the deck in the following general area:

2 feet aft of the crane tail swing, 10 feet forward of the transom.

3 feet in from the hull sides.

The debris load CG shall be assumed to be 2 feet above the deck. The debris transverse center will be assumed on the centerline of the vessel.

C150 DAMAGED STABILITY

The Contractor shall prepare a damaged stability analysis documenting compliance with one compartment damaged stability.

The vessel shall meet a one compartment damaged stability standard at the Full Load Condition. When any one compartment is flooded, the vessel shall maintain positive righting arm and all parts of the main deck shall remain above the flooded waterline.

The full load condition is defined as vessel with Z-drive installed, all fuel tanks full, and 12 short tons of debris load on deck.

Damaged stability calculations shall show equilibrium water lines, curve of righting arm versus heel angle in 5 degree increments. The freeboard shall be reported at the four deck corners for each damaged condition.

The Contractor shall prepare the damage stability analysis during the Engineering Phase of this Contract documenting compliance with the criteria above.

The damaged stability analysis shall be presented in a complete, professional manner with an introduction, summary of results, and conclusion statements. The calculations shall be easy to follow without knowledge of the specific analysis software used. Units and origins for measurements shall be clearly labeled throughout the document.

The Contractor shall update the damage stability analysis with the lightship displacement and CG results from the incline experiment.

C155 INTACT STABILITY

The Contractor shall prepare an intact stability analysis documenting compliance with the stability criteria identified below.

The analysis shall be performed for the Full Load Condition as defined in C150 above.

The criteria used for the analysis shall be 46CFR 170.170, and 46CFR 174.015, for service on protected waters.

The longitudinal center shall be centered within the debris area.

The Contractor shall prepare the intact stability analysis during the Engineering Phase of this Contract documenting compliance with the criteria above.

The intact stability analysis shall be presented in a complete, professional manner with an introduction, summary of results, and conclusion statements. The calculations shall be easy to follow without knowledge of the specific analysis software used. Units and origins for measurements shall be clearly labeled throughout the document.

The Contractor shall update the intact stability analysis with the lightship displacement and CG results from the incline experiment.

C160 LOAD HANDLING STABILITY

The Contractor shall prepare a load handling stability analysis documenting compliance with the stability criteria identified below.

The analysis shall be performed for the Full Load Condition as defined in C145 above.

The criteria used for the analysis shall be:

Stability During Lift Operation.

a. During lift operations, the stability of vessel and shipboard crane shall meet the requirements for “lifting” as set forth in 46 CFR 173.005 through 46 CFR 173.025, over the full range of crane slewing angles.

b. During lift operations, the stability of vessel and shipboard crane shall limit floating platform heel and trim such that the resultant LHE list and trim over the full range of LHE slewing angles are within the limits identified in the LHE Floating Service Load Chart.

c. A minimum of 12 in (0.3 m) of freeboard shall be maintained during lift operations, over the full range of crane slewing angles.

d. The entire bottom area of the floating platform shall be submerged for all lifts, over the full range of crane slewing angles.

The analysis shall model the rotating individual crane components as:

cab weight and center of gravity boom weight and center of gravity (for each individual section) grapple/saw weight and center of gravity cylinder weight and center of gravity pedestal weight and center of gravity

The Contractor shall prepare the load handling stability analysis during the Engineering Phase of this Contract documenting compliance with the criteria above.

The load handling stability analysis shall be presented in a complete, professional manner with an introduction, summary of results, and conclusion statements. The calculations shall be easy to follow without knowledge of the specific analysis software used. Units and origins for measurements shall be clearly labeled throughout the document.

The Contractor shall update the load handling stability analysis with the lightship displacement and CG results from the incline experiment.

C170 MODULAR ASSEMBLY

A. MODULAR and EQUIPMENT COMPONENT ASSEMBLY DEFINITION

The Contractor shall provide the following to define the modular assembly for the vessel:

Drawing showing each hull module, and the module assembly arrangements.

Drawing of the crane.

Drawing of the propulsion unit.

Drawing showing complete assembled hull modules with the crane and propulsion unit mounted.

Drawing showing truck transport cribbing and lashing for each module and for each Equipment Component.

Drawing of Lift Points and Lift Rigging for each hull module, with module weight and CG.

Drawing of Lift Points and Lift Rigging for the crane with weight and CG.

Drawing of Lift Points and Lift Rigging for the propulsion unit with weight and CG.

Assembly sequence instructions, identifying module assembly sequence, connection procedures, and module connections for mechanical, hydraulic and electric connections.

Disassembly sequence instructions, identifying the module disassembly sequence, module disconnection procedures, and module mechanical, hydraulic and electrical disconnections.

B. PRE-DELIVERY ASSEMBLY VERIFICATION

Prior to delivery, the contractor shall assemble the vessel complete at his facility, to verify the modular assembly definition.

C180 NOISE AND VIBRATION

Noise in the crane cab shall be in accordance with OSHA regulations for an 8 hour work period without hearing protection, with only the crane engine running (i.e. the Harbormaster z-drives are off).

C185 TESTS AND TRIALS

Tests and trials shall be performed on the assembled vessel at the Contractor's facility. Tests shall be performed as follows:

A. Assembly and Disassembly Verification Tests

Assembly and Disassembly verification tests shall be conducted at the Contractor’s facility.

B. Vessel Operational Tests

Vessel Operational tests shall be conducted at the same location as the Assembly and Disassembly verification tests.

Successful operation of all equipment shall be verified through testing. The crane shall be load tested during the operational tests, using certified weights provided by the contractor.

C. Crane Tests

Crane operational tests shall be conducted at the same location as the assembly and disassembly. The crane lifting and revolving functions shall be load tested at the maximum load rating, using certified test weights. The grapple and chain saw functions shall be tested, using log sections provided by the contractor.

The Contractor shall provide certified test weights to simulate the maximum allowable deck load. The weight shall be placed on the barge in the approximate location for the deck load.

Upon successful completion of tests and trials, and inspection of the vessel the Government will issue Provisional Acceptance. See Clause H01 for additional details.

C200 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

C201 GENERAL

The configuration of the hull and deck arrangement shall be as shown on the guidance Outboard Profile and General Arrangement Drawings, except as noted in Clause C006.

Arrangements shall provide ready accessibility to machinery and operating equipment for operation, maintenance, and inspection.

C300 STRUCTURE

C305 HULL MODULE STRUCTURE

A. GENERAL

The hull shall be assembled using steel watertight float modules.

Hull dimensions as stated in C004.

Rakes shall be provided forward and aft to match the hull rake shapes shown in the guidance drawing Lines & Offsets plan. Note that the stern rake is only partial width. Bilge and corner radii are shown on the lines plan.

Radius construction is not required for the contract modular hull.

Hull exterior surfaces shall be smooth with no module connectors.

B. HULL MODULES

The hull modules shall be of all welded steel construction. The hull modules shall be subdivided as necessary to comply with the damage stability requirements.

The hull modules shall incorporate a connection system. The connection system shall provide adequate strength for the hull as determined by ABS River rules, at the hull full load draft, and for the crane lifting moments.

The module connection system shall be workable from outside the modules. The module connection system shall not penetrate the watertight envelope of the hull modules.

All module interiors shall be accessible through a 24 inch watertight manhole in the main deck (see Clause C415).

The hull module structure shall be reinforced as necessary to provide foundations for the crane and deck fittings.

C. HEADLOG AND BOW

The head log and bow area of the hull modules shall be reinforced for use in pushing logs.

The head log plate shall be 3/4" thick. The bow rake bottom plate shall be 3/8". The bow rake side plate shall be 3/8" thick.

D. MAIN DECK

The deck shall be designed for a minimum deck loading of 1000 lbs/ft2 to accommodate debris storage.

The deck shall be reinforced as necessary to support the crane pedestal.

E. PROPULSION CONTROL PEDESTAL

The contractor shall provide and install a foundation and pedestal (or manufacturer provided stand) on centerline at frame 40 for the propulsion drive controls. The design of the pedestal shall be suited to match the thruster controls, face forward, with the control surface being 41-inches in height from the deck. The pedestal shall be provided with a hinged aluminum cover to protect the controls. The aluminum cover material shall be isolated from dissimilar metals. The controls cables between the thruster and control station shall be run in a conduit below the main deck with goosenecks on either end a minimum of 18” above the deck to prevent water from entering.

F. CRANE PEDESTAL MOUNT

A mounting base of welded steel construction shall be provided and installed on the main deck. The pedestal shall be located on the hull centerline. The pedestal longitudinal location shall maintain the distance from the head log to the pedestal CL on the BLUESTONE DRIFTER.

The top of the base shall be designed to mate with and bolt to the crane pedestal provided by the crane manufacturer. Resilient mounting pads shall be provided and installed if recommended by the manufacturer.

The base shall be a minimum of 12 inches high above deck.

The heights of the:

hull crane foundation, pedestal supplied with the crane, crane mounting hardware, shall be coordinated together such that the mounted crane counterweight swing height is 6.5 feet above the deck.

G. DOUBLER PLATES

All deck fittings and equipment shall be mounted on doubler plates welded continuously to the deck with headers or brackets below.

C330 FOUNDATIONS

A. Hull Foundations

Suitable foundations shall be provided under all units of machinery, crane, tanks, deck fittings, and other heavy concentrations of weight to properly mount the item, to distribute the loads into the hull structure, and to avoid undue stresses and vibrations in the hull.

Bolt holes in foundations shall be templated from the unit.

Foundations shall be stiffened at hold-down bolts and other points of load concentration.

All equipment bolted to foundations shall have mounting bolt holes accurately bored (not burned) and reamed to provide a no-slop fit.

Threaded portion of the bolts shall be clear of the foundation or equipment pads, and heavy lock washers used under all nuts. Elastic stop nuts may be substituted for lock washers.

Where dripping of oil or water can be expected, the top plates of foundations shall be tight and project slightly beyond the edges of bedplates or bases of units to be supported. Flat bars shall be seal-welded around the edges of the top plates to retain any leakage of oil or water. Access shall be provided to remove the leakage. Quick disconnect fittings shall be provided to drain all drip pans and leakage containments.

B. Crane Foundation

The crane foundation shall be designed for the crane manufacturer’s rated total dynamic vertical load and moment.

If the crane foundation extends across two modules, the crane foundation design shall address the inter-module movement associated with the module connection system. In addition, the crane foundation shall not block access to the module connection system.

C. Propulsion Unit Foundation

A foundation shall be provided for the propulsion unit. The foundation shall be designed to support the weight of the unit and withstand the maximum thrust loads. The foundation shall be fabricated from structural steel shapes and plates, and configured in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

The Contractor shall provide local adequate hull structural reinforcement to resist the loads resulting from the propulsion unit, and to transmit and distribute the loads effectively into the hull structure.

Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, Grade #8 fasteners shall be used for all bolted connections for propulsion unit.

See Clause C305.E for details on the control pedestal.

C400 OUTFIT

C406 COATINGS

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide a two component marine epoxy coating system on the hull.

All interior spaces shall be coated with two component epoxy system.

A minimum dry film thickness shall be provided as follows:

10 mils for all exterior coatings 4 mils for all interior coatings

B. SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface preparation for all structural steel shall be in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council Standards, SSPC-SP10-85 (Near White Metal Blast) throughout. Profile after blasting shall be 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 mils in depth and jagged. All mill scale, weld spatter, dirt, oil, and grease shall be removed.

Immediately upon completion of surface preparation, all steel shall be coated with the coating system described in this clause.

C. APPLICATION OF COATINGS

Surface preparation and paint application shall be in strict compliance with the coating manufacturer's recommendations. All painting on both interior and exterior surfaces below the main deck shall be accomplished prior to launching of the vessel.

D. COATING "TYPE" AND DFT SCHEDULE

All areas of the vessel shall be coated in accordance with the following schedule:

(1) Hull Interior

All steel surfaces shall be coated at 4 mils DFT minimum.

(2) Hull Exterior

All steel surfaces shall be coated at 10 mils DFT minimum. Non-skid garnet additive shall be added to the main deck area.

E. COATING COLOR SCHEDULE

Colors shall conform to Federal Standard 595a(3) Colors Identification Numbers. Color chips (3" x 5") may be produced from the Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (215- 697-2000). The coloring schedule shall be as follows:

AREA COLOR/FS595 NUMBER

Hull Exterior Black/17038 Deck Deck Red/10076 Hull Interiors White/27880 Deck Fittings Yellow/13655 Hull Markings White/27880 Handrails Black/17038 Crane Pedestal Fdn.(Abv.Dk.) Deck Red/10076 Propulsion Unit Fdn.(Abv.Dk.) Deck Red/10076

All items of machinery and equipment shall be painted with the individual manufacturer's standard colors.

Painted surfaces damaged in handling and installing the equipment shall be repainted with paint supplied by or recommended by the individual manufacturer.

All unpainted machinery items having black cast or carbon steel surfaces shall be given a prime coat and finish coat of gray machinery enamel.

F. FINAL INSPECTION OF PAINTING

The Contractor is responsible for delivering the vessel with all painted surfaces in sound condition, and in accordance with this specification.

Prior to launching or assembly (of the sub-assemblies) of the vessel, all interior and exterior painting shall be thoroughly inspected, and any defects or damage in the coating shall be repaired by the Contractor as necessary to restore the integrity of the paint system, and to meet the requirements of the specification.

The vessel shall not be launched, nor shall sub-assemblies be assembled, until painting has been inspected by the COR.

All painting shall be re-inspected prior to Provisional Acceptance, and damaged areas of the coating shall be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the COR.

C410 RUB RAILS

Rub rails shall extend along each side of the vessel and across the bow and stern. The rub rail shall be located as shown on the guidance drawings. Care shall be taken to minimize discontinuity between sub-assemblies.

The bow and stern rub rail shall be similar to JOHNSON DURAMAX MARINE SINGLE TOW-KNEES Model DB-1408 with 3/4" x 10" plate backed with vulcanized 2" thick rubber pad. The forward and aft corners shall be curved corner units similar to JOHNSON DURAMAX MARINE PRECURVED TOW-KNEES Model DB-1708 with 3/4" x 10" backing plate.

The side rub rail shall be 10" x 1" steel plate with chamfered edges (3/4" at 45 degrees) continuously welded to the side shell.

C415 HATCHES and MANHOLES

A. GENERAL

All hatch and manhole openings shall be provided with headers as necessary to transfer the hull and local structural stresses around the openings.

B. HATCHES

One access hatch shall be provided for each hull module and compartment.

Hatches shall be single bolt steel manholes with steel rings, flush, round, and watertight similar to Centex, with 24" clear opening. Each hatch shall be installed with a hasp, locking bar and padlock, or an alternative method for locking.

A galvanized 5/16" steel chain shall be attached between the underside of the deck and each hatch to prevent loss of the hatch when open.

C420 DECK FITTINGS

Deck fittings shall be located as shown on Guidance drawings. Doublers shall be provided for all kevels and bitts.

Doublers shall be slot welded to the deck on maximum 12 inch grid spacing. Plates shall have 6 inch radius corners and extend a minimum of 6 inches beyond the item in all directions.

A. KEVELS

The Contractor shall provide and install six steel, 24-inch kevels. Three kevels shall be located along each side of the vessel (Port and Starboard). The kevels shall be of the open type with smooth formed openings.

B. DOUBLE BITTS

The Contractor shall provide and install two double bitts similar to NABRICO DF-537. One bitt shall be welded to each corner of the deck at the bow.

C. VENTS

Each hull compartment shall be fitted with a 2 inch pipe vent. The vents shall be positioned along the hull sides, 6 inches inboard from the railing. Each vent shall be fitted with a galvanized gooseneck termination with a swing bolt cover, and an insect screen. The minimum height to the lower side of the gooseneck shall be 30 inches.

C425 HANDRAILS

A three tier pipe railing shall be installed along the sides and stern of the vessel in accordance with USACE Safety Manual EM-385-1. The rails and stanchions shall be of 1-1/2 inch I.P.S. pipe. The bottom tier may be omitted in way of deck fittings.

Openings in the handrails (approximately 36” wide) shall be provided near midship on both sides of the vessel, for personnel egress. The openings shall be fitted with a five tier chain rail. The chain shall be 3/16" proof coil chain, galvanized, and fitted with a snap hook at one end.

Note that the guidance drawings show two tier railings. Three tier railings shall be provided, as described above.

C427 VERTICAL LADDERS

Vertical ladders shall be installed at all hull manholes.

C455 CRANE, GRAPPLE AND SAW

A pedestal mounted, diesel powered, hydraulically operated knuckle boom, log loader type crane shall be provided and installed on centerline near the bow.

The crane shall be a log grapple type crane, with grapple and saw. The crane shall be similar to Rotobec Optimax 950 SM-X Kunckle Boom Log Loader. The Grapple shall be similar to Rotobec 4042 HD Log Grapple with RT504 Rotation Head. The saw shall be similar to RCH 404 Grapple Saw Bundle (Hultdins 555S).

The crane, crane cab, grapple and saw shall provide the following Lift Capabilities and Features:

Minimum Lift Capabilities (including weight of grapple and saw):

7,000 lbs. at 25 foot radius and elevation 5 feet above the boom pin 16,500 lbs. at 10 foot radius and elevation at deck level.

Crane Features:

27 foot maximum reach minimum 8 foot reach below the boom pin continuous 360 degree rotation minimum swing speed 7 RPM 2 lights on boom 2 lights on cab directed forward 2 lights on cab directed backward 1 light directed on foot bridge Hydraulic oil heater Log Grapple Grapple Chain Saw Diesel engine dry exhaust with rain cap/flap and spark arresting silencer rated for critical level sound attenuation.

mounting hardware for installation of pedestal to vessel steel support structure.

Weight excluding grapple and saw not to exceed 15,500 pounds.

Crane cab features:

Load Moment Indicator (LMI) / Load Limiting Device windshield Protector Marine VHF Radio similar to Uniden Model MC795 programmed with the following frequencies:

136.4375; CTSS transmit 107.2(A); CTSS 141.3(a) Cab heat and Air Conditioning insulated panels tinted safety glass windows and tinted Lexan skylight sun visor steel operator guard electric windshield wiper and washer horn all controls necessary to operate the crane joystick loader controls inclinometers defroster fan dome light automotive style door with sliding window fully adjustable suspension seat with lumbar support and foldup arm rests fire extinguisher

Grapple Features:

50,000 pound rotator lifting capacity 10,000 pound minimum grapple capacity cushioned cylinders to eliminate shock loads built-in dust seals on bushing material tapered sleeve pin joints to eliminate joint motion maximum grapple opening at least 42 inch Weight not to exceed 1,500 pounds

Saw Features

39 inch saw bar.

hydraulic saw bar return hydraulic chain tension system proportional chain lubrication automatic chain lubricating system fast replacement of saw chain or bar steel housing to protect saw bar in the retracted position weight not to exceed 450 pounds.

The crane shall be completely self-sufficient, including its own fuel tank.

The entire crane and cab shall be provided with a marine duty abrasion and fade resistant epoxy or urethane coating system.

The hydraulic system shall be complete with pump, hoses and oil reservoir. The hydraulic system shall operate the grapple and saw as well as the crane functions.

Exposed hoses on the boom arm shall be specially designed for robust service and tied down and guarded as practical to minimize chance of entanglement with/damage from debris.

The crane shall be equipped with such necessary special fittings and equipment required for attachment and operation of the grapple and saw.

C457 CRANE ASSEMBLY RIGGING, LIFTING AND HANDLING PLAN

The contractor shall provide a Crane Assembly (all components including boom) Rigging, Lifting and Handling Plan.

The purpose of the Crane Assembly Rigging, Lifting and Handling Plan is to allow modular installation and removal of the Crane Assembly as follows:

Crane Installation – The Lifting and Handling Plan shall be used to lift the Crane Assembly and to position the crane onto the Hull Crane Mounting Flange, for installation.

Crane Removal – The Lifting and Handling Plan shall be used to lift and remove the Crane Assembly from the Hull Crane Mounting flange, and to position the crane onto the trailer for over road transport.

The Lifting and Handling Plan shall use wire rope pendants with shackles and master links. Wire rope sizes shall be based on galvanized, Improved Plow Steel, IWRC wire rope.

The Lifting and Handling Plan shall identify:

All up weight & CG of the Crane Assembly together with the grapple & saw Lift points on the crane and boom Rigging arrangements from the crane and boom to the hook of the lift crane.

Loads on the rigging components during the lift.

Wire Rope diameters and minimum breaking strength.

Pendant lengths Sizes and working loads for shackles and master links.

The contractor shall coordinate with the crane manufacturer as required for the design of the Crane Assembly Rigging, Lifting and Handling Plan.

C460 NAMEPLATES, NOTICES AND MARKINGS

A. NAMEPLATES

Nameplates, serial number plates, tags, etc. shall remain in place on the equipment as furnished by suppliers.

The Contractor shall use caution during the construction to not damage or paint over nameplates. Damaged nameplates shall be replaced prior to Final Acceptance.

All nameplates and notices shall be stamped or engraved on brass or plastic plates. All weather exposed nameplates, notices, and markings shall be brass.

Where applicable, lettering size and sign colors shall be as per the Corps Safety Manual (Clause C003).

As a minimum, the following signs shall be provided:

Two signs reading "DANGER NO TRESPASSING U.S. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY" shall be placed on the outboard side of the railing port and starboard, adjacent to the rail entry points.

Two signs reading "NO ONE PERMITTED BEYOND THIS POINT DURING CRANE

OPERATION" shall be placed on the inboard side of the railing, port and starboard, 24 inches aft of the crane tail swing.

Manholes, vents, fills, and sounds shall be marked with tank identification and intended service.

Confined space "ENTER BY PERMIT ONLY" shall be located at the entry to each tank or hull compartment.

B. DRAFT MARKS

Draft marks of raised Arabic type numerals, 6-inches in height and cut from 1/4 inch steel plate, shall be continuously welded to the shell plating. The draft numbers shall be located on the port and starboard sides of the vessel as shown on the guidance drawing.

The draft marks shall be measured from the underside of the bottom plating projected to the bottom of the numerals. The bottom figures shall correspond to multiples of 1 foot of draft. Draft marks shall be painted white.

C. HULL MARKINGS

The name of the vessel and the words "U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS" shall be cut from 1/4 inch steel plate and continuously welded to the vessel. The letters and numbers shall be 12 inches high and located along each side of the vessel. Exact locations shall be approved by the COR.

The name of the vessel shall be located on the side shell, port and starboard at the bow, on the same horizontal line with the Corps marking. All letters shall be painted white.

C500 NOT USED

C600 MACHINERY

C601 GENERAL

Machinery guards shall be provided over all rotating and hazardous machinery. The guarding shall be consistent with that required by the Corps Safety Manual (Clause C003).

C605 PROPULSION DRIVE SYSTEM

The Contractor shall provide and install a z-drive propulsion unit, Harbormaster model SWR-3000 or equal, with 86 inch leg length and the following optional features:

A single remote control free standing console and stand In Base fuel tank Special Tools Spare Propeller Block Heater Anti-ventilation Plate Residential grade silencer (spark arrestor type) Drive Elevation Gage Acoustic Enclosure - max noise at engine no greater than 80 db.

Crane Lifting Eyes

The propulsion unit shall be installed on a suitable foundation on the aft end of the barge on centerline. See C330.C.

The remote control console, stand, and cabling shall be installed per C305.E.

The Contractor shall provide the lifting bridle and manufacturers lift and rigging plan.

C685 HEATING AND VENTILATION

No heating and ventilation system is required other than hull vents.

C700 ELECTRICAL

C701 GENERAL

No electrical system shall be provided, except for the crane electrical system.

C800 SPARE PARTS & MANUALS

C801 GENERAL

The Contractor shall provide the following spare parts for the vessel:

Saw Chain (one) Saw Chain Bar (one) Crane Engine: air, oil & fuel filters (one case each) Spare propeller (specified in C605)

The contractor shall provide propulsion unit, crane and grapple/rotator/saw Operations and Maintenance Manuals, and also Parts and Service Manuals. Three paper copies, and one electronic copy shall be provided for each manual.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D01 PACKAGING

All spare parts shall be packaged by the Contractor for delivery and storage.

All spare parts shall be placed aboard the vessel, or loaded on Contractor-furnished trucks by the Contractor after they have been packaged and marked by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements of this section.

Spare parts and materials are divided into two types based on their manner of long-term storage.