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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

Changes To The Solicitation

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 23

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Jul-2015

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-15-R-0027

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Jul-2015

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 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

15-Jul-2015

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: JUSTIN CHUNG

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

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912BU-15-R-0027

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 02

The purpose of this amendment is to amend the following areas of the solicitation:

1. The delivery location for CLIN 0001AA is hereby changed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: Justin Chung 100 Penn Square East Wanamaker Building, 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107-3390

2. The deliver location for CLIN 0002 is hereby deleted.

3. The contractor shall state the location of where the work is to be performed in their proposal.

4. The Government will notify the contractor 400 days from the date of contract award if the Government will exercise option CLIN 0002.

5. The following information is hereby incorporated to page 9, section C105 of the solicitation:

The Government requires the contractor to deliver the engineering defined above in order to proceed with the detailed design of the crane barge. Should the contractor fail to deliver the king post or pedestal design as required above, this will delay the Government’s engineering design effort, and subsequently delay the availability of shipyard storage for the completed crane. Therefore, for each day, in excess of the 90 days allotted for the design, the crane contractor shall store the crane, its components, materials, and spares at his expense for one day (day for day).

6. On page 28, section C905 of the solicitation, “Section F” is hereby changed to “Delivery Information”.

7. On page 29, section C950 of the solicitation, “Section F” is hereby changed to “Delivery Information”.

8. The contractor shall comply with the following contract financing:

All progress payments for this contract will only be made with submittal of the ENG Form 93 by the contractor. A sample of the form is provided in Section J of the contract. The successful bidder will be provided with an electronic version to be filled out and submitted with his payment request.

Any documentation required to support the contractor’s request for payment should be submitted as an attachment to the ENG Form 93.

Copies of the ENG Form 93 and supporting documentation shall be submitted electronically or as hard copy to the following:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Marine Design Center Wanamaker Building, Room 630 South

100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3391 Attn: Edward A. Vollberg, COR edward.a.vollberg@usace.army.mil cc: carol.a.o’toole@usace.army.mil

9. On page 32, the following paragraph is hereby changed from:

“The graphic shows the three basic contract phases. Each contract phase is further subdivided into the milestones that must be completed within each phase and the amount of time allowed to accomplish each phase. Note that the total time allowed for each phase of the contract matches the “REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE” in contract Clause F02. The graphic will be updated to reflect the successful offeror’s proposed schedule if it is shorter than the required schedule.”

To:

“The graphic shows the three basic contract phases. Each contract phase is further subdivided into the milestones that must be completed within each phase and the amount of time allowed to accomplish each phase. Note that the total time allowed for each phase of the contract matches the “REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE” in contract clause FAR 52.211-8. The graphic will be updated to reflect the successful offeror’s proposed schedule if it is shorter than the required schedule.”

10. On page 34, Section H01, paragraph B, the following paragraph is hereby changed from:

“Failure of the contractor to perform the tasks of Phase I (CLIN 0001AA) in the allotted time will result in the application by the Government of Liquidated Damages. See Section F, contract Clause F04.”

To:

“Failure of the contractor to perform the tasks of Phase I (CLIN 0001AA) in the allotted time will result in the application by the Government of Liquidated Damages. See contract clause FAR 52.211-11.”

11. On page 34, Section H01, paragraph C, the following paragraph is hereby changed from:

“Failure of the contractor to perform the tasks in the allotted time will result in the application by the Government of Liquidated Damages. See Section F, contract Clause F04.”

To:

“Failure of the contractor to perform the tasks in the allotted time will result in the application by the Government of Liquidated Damages. See contract clause FAR 52.211-11.”

12. On page 43, Section J02, the following paragraph is hereby changed from:

“The Contractor may also generate a chart similar to that shown on the following page to meet the requirements of contract Clause H07.”

To:

“The Contractor may also generate a chart similar to that shown on the above links to meet the requirements of contract Clause H07.”

13. Section E is hereby incorporated into this solicitation.

14. The Past Performance Evaluation is hereby incorporated into this solicitation under Section L.

15. On page 103, paragraph a, the following paragraph is hereby changed from:

“a. Evaluation of past performance shall be in accordance with this plan utilizing the forms and questionnaires set forth in Appendix D.”

To:

“a. Evaluation of past performance shall be in accordance with this plan utilizing the forms and questionnaires set forth in Section L.”

PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Appendix D: Past Performance Questionnaire

NOTE: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND

SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED

QUESTIONNAIRE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATIONS. CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO

SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER, QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION.

THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner.

There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable No information or did not apply to your contract Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance

E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

E VG S M U N

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U N

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

E VG S M U N

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

Yes No

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

Yes No

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues?

(Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

E VG S M U N

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues) E VG S M U N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below) Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

E VG S M U N

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks. Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

SECTION E

PART I - THE SCHEDULE - SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E01 INSPECTION

The contract will be managed by the Marine Design Center (MDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and is subject to inspection by its appointed representatives to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract. No Government Representative, except the Contracting Officer, is authorized to change any provision of the contract, nor shall the presence or absence of a Government Representative relieve the Contractor from any requirements of the contract.

The contractor shall provide Safe for Workers labels, in accordance with the OSHA regulations stated in 29 CFR 1915.11-12, for all confined and enclosed spaces prior to permitting entrance for work or inspection. This procedure shall be reflected in the Contractor’s Safety Plan (see Section H, Clause H08).

Entry to any confined or enclosed space shall not be permitted without that space having a current “Safe for Workers” label.

E02 OVERVIEW - TESTING & TRIALS

As delineated in Clause C002 of Section C, under this contract, the Government intends to procure a heavy-lift crane that will be mounted to a barge to form a Floating Crane. In order to complete the overall project, testing shall be performed to verify the fabrication of the king post or pedestal, crane fabrication, assembly of the crane on the barge, integration of the crane to the barge, start-up testing of the crane after installation on the barge, and operational performance testing of the crane, including load handling, after integration on the barge.

The crane contractor shall perform tests at his facility as well as at the barge contractor’s facility. At the crane contractor’s facility, the crane contractor shall verify the fabrication of the king post or pedestal, the crane, and its components.

The crane contractor shall have representation onsite at the barge contractor’s facility to provide technical support, and guidance to ensure that the installation and assembly of the king post or pedestal and the crane are executed properly (by the barge contractor), and according to his (the crane contractor’s) approved procedures and practices.

Once the crane is assembled and installed on the barge, the crane contractor shall have representation onsite at the barge contractor’s facility to provide technical support, and guidance to ensure that the crane start-up, and operational performance tests are executed properly and in accordance with his (the crane contractor’s) approved procedures and practices.

For purposes of bidding for this contract, the crane contractor shall account for the following as part of this contract:

Verification of the king post or pedestal after fabrication shall be performed at the crane manufacturer’s facility.

Verification of the crane and its components (boom, etc) after manufacture and fabrication shall be performed at the crane manufacturer’s facility

Verification of proper installation of the king post or pedestal in the barge shall be performed at the barge manufacturer’s facility.

Verification that the boom rest is installed at designated location on the barge to properly support the boom.

This shall be performed at the barge manufacturer’s facility.

Technical support and guidance to the barge contractor for the assembly of the crane on the barge, the integration of the crane to the barge, and the start-up of the crane after installation on the barge at the barge manufacturer’s facility.

Technical support and guidance to the barge contractor for operational performance testing and trials of the crane after integration on the barge at the barge manufacturer’s facility.

Final Acceptance Demonstrations shall be performed in conjunction with the barge contractor at the Corps’ designated point of Final Acceptance of the completed floating crane barge.

Crane manufacturer shall provide onsite personnel at the barge contractor’s facility for 40 days of the barge contract. For bidding purposes, it shall be assumed that this shall commence starting May 1, 2017 and complete by September 30, 2018.

Crane manufacturer shall provide onsite personnel and the services of crane operators and other qualified personnel to demonstrate proper operation and performance of the crane for load handling tests with the completed floating crane barge at the barge manufacturer’s facility. For bidding purposes, this shall be assumed that this shall commence starting on\about October 1, 2018 and complete by October 15, 2018.

The location of the barge manufacturer shall be assumed to be the same as the delivery location for CLIN

0001AB.

The barge contractor will supply all other labor, tools, equipment, materials, and fuel to install the king post or pedestal, erect and assemble the crane on the barge, integrate the crane to the barge, install the boom rest, and start-up the crane after installation. The barge contractor will also provide all other labor, tools, equipment, materials (such as test weights, rigging), fuel and a location for the load handling tests of the completed floating crane.

E03 QUALITY CONTROL & DOCUMENTATION

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The testing required under this contract is in support of the contractor’s quality control program as well as to satisfy any requirements for obtaining API and ABS certifications (see Clause C004 in Section C). There are also tests to satisfy the Government that the crane meets the requirements of this contract.

Testing shall occur:

Onsite at the crane manufacturer’s facility, and shall take place prior to delivery and/or storage of the crane.

At the barge contractor’s facility during erection, assembly, installation, and integration of the crane to the barge.

Vendor and manufacturing inspections and tests shall be designed to insure proper construction, performance and/or installation of equipment, piping and electrical systems, tanks, and exterior and interior fabrication of the crane.

The contractor shall rectify any deficiencies revealed during any level of testing. All testing and re-testing shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Government representative.

The COR shall be the sole judge of success in completing all test, trials, demonstrations, and remedied deficiencies.

B. TEST & TRIALS AGENDA

The contractor shall develop and submit for approval to the COR, a Test Agenda (or schedule), for the work required during Phase II (Construct, Test and Deliver) as well as Phase III (Installation, Assembly, Barge Testing, Training and Final Acceptance) of the contract. The contractor shall submit the Test Agenda no later than 90 days after the receipt of the Notice to Proceed for Phase I (Planning, Scheduling, and Engineering) of the contract.

The test agenda shall be a complete, detailed, schedule of all inspections and tests. The Test Agenda shall be arranged by numbered days required for testing (i.e. day one, day two, etc.), and not date. The Test Agenda shall list the specific inspections and tests, and the sequence in which the tests will be performed.

C. TEST REPORTING

The crane contractor shall prepare an Inspection and Test Memoranda for the inspections, tests and trials performed at his facility as well as those required to be performed at the barge contractor’s facility for the crane.

The contractor shall prepare the Test Memorandum (test procedure) for each test, typed on 8-1/2 inch by 11 inch sheets of paper, single sided, and assemble them in three ring binders, with dividers for each system and piece of equipment. This shall constitute the Inspection and Test Memoranda, which will become the Test Report after all inspections and tests have been performed. The Test Report shall be the completed version of the Inspection and Test Memoranda, with the blanks filled in with test data.

The Test Memoranda/Test Report shall be arranged by system and level of testing.

Each Test Memorandum shall describe the type of inspection or test procedure, accept/reject criteria, and data taken.

The procedure shall be in accordance with the start-up procedure for the equipment, as delineated in the operating manual of the equipment manufacturer. It shall reference the operator's manual used to format the test procedure.

Data recorded in time intervals shall be tabular so that data trends can be easily recognized.

Each Test Memorandum shall describe the instrumentation and equipment required for each test, and shall include space for relevant nameplate data, ambient conditions, tested parameter values for each time interval, comparative pass/fail values, comments, contractor representative witness, API and ABS inspector witness, and Government inspector witness signatures and date.

For each test, the acceptance criteria must be explicitly spelled out in the Test Memorandum, and concurrently, shall reference the applicable source standard.

The contractor shall incorporate demonstrations of all controls, instruments, and alarms, into each test.

The Test Memorandum shall identify the crane manufacturer’s authorized personnel responsible for inspecting the work in progress. An authorized representative of the contractor shall sign the records attesting to the validity of the test and trial results.

Within 7 business days of the completion of any test, a copy of the documentation of that test shall be provided to the COR for review.

The final version of the Test Report, including the test data and the results of all inspections and tests, shall be bound in three ring binders, and submitted in triplicate along with two copies in electronic format submitted on CD prior to Final Acceptance.

E05 TESTS, TRIALS & DEMONSTRATIONS

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following 4 levels of inspection and testing shall be performed for this contract:

Level 1 – Inspections and Testing at the Crane Manufacturer’s Facility Level 2 – Crane Erection, Assembly, and Installation Inspections and Tests at the Barge Manufacturer’s Facility Level 3 – Operational Performance Testing and Trials at the Barge Manufacturer’s Facility Level 4 – Final Acceptance Demonstrations at the Point of Final Acceptance

B. LEVEL 1 – INSPECTIONS & TESTING

Level 1 – Inspections and Testing shall be performed at the crane manufacturer’s facility.

During fabrication and completion of assembly of the crane at the crane manufacturer’s facility, the contractor shall perform the following tests and trials:

1. KING POST OR PEDESTAL VERIFICATION

Upon completion of the king post or pedestal, the crane manufacturer shall verify that the king post or pedestal has been built in accordance with his design as well as that the overall dimensions match the design. This verification shall be made prior to shipping of the king post or pedestal from the crane manufacturer’s facility.

2. TANK TIGHTNESS TEST

The crane tanks (fuel oil and hydraulic oil) will be tested for tightness. The tanks shall be filled with air to 5 psi and left to stand in a filled condition for a period of 30 minutes. Tank boundaries shall be inspected for leaks with a sprayed solution of dish liquid detergent and water.

3. CRANE COMPARTMENT WEATHER TIGHTNESS

Test the doors and windows, any exterior gaskets or seals and all hose or pipe penetrations into the crane using a water hose directed downward or horizontally (not upwardly). Water should not be able to pass into the interior of the crane. Should any door or window prove defective, the crane contractor shall replace the door or window with another one that will pass the test.

4. FUEL OIL SYSTEM

Test the system with air to a pressure of 50 psi. Spray liquid dish detergent water solution on all system welds and joint connections and check for leaks.

Flush the fuel oil service lines with fuel oil for a period of 30 minutes, at a flow rate which will provide a Reynolds number of at least 4000 (turbulent flow) in the circuit being flushed. The engine will be bypassed during flushing with a jumper line furnished by the crane contractor.

After flushing, the jumper line shall be removed, strainer(s) shall be cleaned, and the filter elements shall be replaced.

5. HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM

Air test the clean hydraulic piping at 1-1/2 times the system design pressure for a duration of no less than 10 minutes per test. Spray liquid dish detergent water solution on all system welds and joint connections and check for leaks.

Flush the system with hydraulic oil for a period of 30 minutes, at a flow rate which will provide a Reynolds number of at least 4000 (turbulent flow) in the circuit being flushed. Bypass all equipment with a jumper line furnished by the crane contractor.

6. ELECTRIC CABLING

The cabling shall be tested, taking insulation resistance readings of all installed power and lighting cable, using a 500 volt resistance meter, (in accordance with IEEE Standard 45, Section 46). The measured cable insulation resistance must meet or exceed the minimum values outlined in the referenced IEEE publication.

7. CRANE DIESEL ENGINE

In the presence of an authorized diesel engine manufacturer’s representative, validate the installation and operation of the diesel engine as follows:

Demonstrate cold starting, stability of operation within the specification limits, sudden loading and unloading, rated load operation, and emergency push button stopping. All engine controls, alarms, and instrumentation, shall be demonstrated from the local panel in the machinery space, and also in the crane cab.

Conduct a 2 hour performance test of the diesel engine. At 15 minute intervals, record the following readings: lube oil pressure and temperature, cooling water temperature, and exhaust temperature. Check expansion tank level before and after operation.

8. CRANE ONBOARD GENERATOR

The diesel generator set shall be load bank tested. Operate the generator set at ¼, ½, ¾, and full loads in 15 minute intervals, 100% rated load (by using a load bank) for 2 hours and 110% rated load (with the use of a load bank) for 2 hours. All engine and generator parameters shall be recorded at 5 minute intervals for the partial and full load periods, and at 15 minute intervals for the 100% and 110% load periods.

9. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

Demonstrate the proper functioning of the heating and ventilation system in the interior compartments of the crane.

Demonstrate the operation of the heating and air conditioning system in the crane cab and their abilities to maintain the required environment in the cab.

10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In order to demonstrate the operation of the integrated electrical system, use the generator installed on the crane to demonstrate the operation of the following:

All circuit breakers in the main switchboard, and all features of the switchboard.

Demonstrate the switchboard interlocks and the ability to accept either generator or barge supplied power.

All alarms.

All electrical controls in the cab.

All interior and exterior lights and lighting switches.

Emergency lights.

All convenience receptacles – demonstrate their ability to reset.

For the above testing performed at the crane manufacturer’s facility, the COR must be notified 7 business days prior to the scheduled commencement of any vendor tests or manufacturing inspections and tests, which shall be scheduled in sequence per the Test Agenda.

C. LEVEL 2 – CRANE ERECTION, ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS

& TEST AT THE BARGE MANUFACTURER’S FACILITY

Level 2 – Crane Erection, Assembly, and Installation Inspections and Tests shall be performed at the barge manufacturer’s facility. Start of Level 2 testing shall be scheduled in conjunction with the barge contractor.

During the erection, assembly, and installation of the crane onto the barge, the crane manufacturer shall provide oversight for fabrication and completion of assembly of the crane at the barge manufacturer’s facility. The crane contractor (with assistance from the barge contractor) shall perform the following tests and trials:

1. KING POST OR PEDESTAL VERIFICATION

After installation of the king post or pedestal by the barge contractor in the barge, the crane contractor shall provide technical support, and guidance to the barge contractor to ensure that the installation and assembly of the king post or pedestal has been executed properly, and according to his (the crane contractor’s) approved procedures and practices.

The installation dimensions on the barge shall be verified and recorded, and the crane contractor shall sign-off that king post or pedestal is acceptable and ready for the erection of the crane to proceed.

2. PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS VERIFICATION

After erection and assembly of the crane on the barge, the crane contractor shall provide technical support, and guidance to the barge contractor to verify that the installed crane complies with the following principal characteristics:

CRANE HEIGHT - the height of the highest part of the crane in the stowed configuration shall not exceed 39 feet above the deck main deck level of the barge.

CRANE CAB - the cab is located on the right hand side of the boom, and the operator’s height of eye is located approximately 25 feet above the main deck level of the barge.

CRANE TAIL SWING - the tail swing of the crane shall not exceed a 30 foot radius measured from the center of rotation of the crane.

BOOM LENGTH - from the heel pins to the center of the main hoist sheaves, the length shall be 170 feet.

BOOM ALIGNMENT – verify that the boom is in alignment with itself and the crane.

RADIUS REACH - calibration of the radius reach indicator, and measurement of the minimum radius reach for the main hoist.

DECK CLEARANCE HEIGHT – verify that the height between the deck of the barge and the lowest rotating part of the crane is a minimum of 3 feet - 6 inches.

BOOM REST – verify that the boom rest is installed at the designated location on the barge to properly support the boom.

3. START-UP OF THE CRANE

After completion of the crane installation on the barge, the crane contractor shall provide technical support, and guidance to the barge contractor to start-up the crane to verify that all systems and alarms on the crane are operating in accordance with the crane manufacturer’s approved procedures and practices.

The crane contractor shall provide written documentation upon completion of the crane start-up that the crane and all of its systems are ready for service.

4. SHIP’S POWER MODE

With the crane generator turned off, power the crane through the barge supplied power receptacle on the crane.

Using power from the barge, demonstrate the operation of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, engine block heaters, and battery chargers. The lights, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation shall be verified to be fully functional in this mode.

5. MANEUVERS DURING BARGE INCLINING EXPERIMENT

After completion of the inclining experiment by the barge contractor, the crane manufacturer shall provide technical support, guidance, and a crane operator to perform several (no load) crane movements as follows:

With no load on the hook, the crane shall be swung to an azimuth of 90 degrees (starboard side) and 270 degrees (port side). The crane rigging radius shall not change. Pendulum readings shall be taken after each movement, as well as the barge’s draft readings at the four corners of the barge and at midship, port and starboard of the barge. This data will be used to assess the heeling moment due to the crane’s own weigh and CG. The change in the LCG shall be ignored during the experiment.

With the crane at 90 degrees over the starboard side, and next with the crane at 270 degrees over the port side, the crane boom angle shall be changed to cause the boom point to move transversely a known distance. Pendulum and draft readings shall be taken at each position. The initial and final boom angle shall be recorded. The change in the rigging radius shall be calculated. The heeling moment divided by the change in the rigging radius shall equal the boom point dead load by experiment. The change in the VCG shall be ignored during the experiment.

List and trim readings shall be taken at each condition to verify the GHS model numbers.

The above data shall be recorded and provided to the barge contractor to allow for completion of the inclining experiment.

6. LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (LMI)

Once the crane start-up is complete, the crane manufacturer shall program the Load Moment Indicator to be ready for use in the Load Handling Tests.

7. DATA LOGGER

Once the crane start-up is complete, the crane manufacturer shall program the Data Logger to be ready for use in the Load Handling Tests.

TESTING COMPLETION

Level 2 testing shall be completed in its entirety before Level 3 testing (Operational Performance Testing and Trials at the Barge Manufacturer’s Facility) proceeds. All previous testing to date shall be properly recorded and approved by the COR before the start of Level 3 testing commences.

D. LEVEL 3 – OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING & TRIALS

Level 3 – Operational Performance Testing and Trials shall be performed at the barge manufacturer’s facility. Start of Level 3 testing shall be scheduled in conjunction with the barge contractor.

Level 3 testing will commence after erection, assembly, and installation of the crane are completed at the barge contractor’s facility.

The crane contractor shall have representation onsite at the barge contractor’s facility to provide technical support, and guidance during the testing to ensure that the crane is operated safely and that its operation meets the requirements of the crane contract. Crane operation shall be in accordance with his (the crane contractor’s) approved procedures and practices. The crane contractor shall supply a licensed operator to operate the crane during performance testing and trials.

The barge contractor will supply a location for the operational performance testing and trials of the floating crane as well as any labor needed to assist the crane contractor during the performance testing and trials. The barge contractor shall also furnish materials, fuel, oils, tools, test equipment, rigging, and test weights required for the operational performance testing and trials of the floating crane.

The following operational performance testing and trials shall be done:

1. NOISE SURVEY

During operational testing, sufficient noise measurements will be taken in the cab and on the main deck to ensure that the crane, when fully operational, will meet the following noise requirements:

The noise level, with the crane operating at full power, shall be limited to 80 dbA on the main deck around the crane, at 30 foot radius around the crane, and inside the cab shall not exceed 70 dbA.

A report will be prepared which will include the tabulation of the actual raw data taken in the noise survey, and the reduced data in the form of overall A-weighted sound pressure levels for each location.

The noise survey will be performed by a sub-contractor especially qualified for this work by training or experience.

The barge contractor will be responsible for providing the services of a noise surveyor for this testing.

The crane contractor shall assist the barge contractor and his noise surveyor in completing the noise survey during crane performance testing.

2. LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (LMI) & DATA LOGGER OPERATION

The Load Moment Indicator (LMI) and the Data Logger shall be fully operational and in use during all load handling tests.

3. CRANE OPERATIONAL TRIALS

Unloaded Operation:

Demonstrate the operation of the crane raising the boom from the boom rest. Raise and lower the boom through the full limits of boom travel simultaneously with no load on the hook.

Rotate the crane, and hoist and lower the load blocks.

Verify that the crane operates on its own power, and the slewing, booming and hoisting drives operate independently.

Verify that the crane is capable to slew, boom and hoist at the same time.

Demonstrate the ability of the crane to lift and lower all of the hooks through the full hook range. This shall be achieved by powering the hooks up and down and then overhauling the hooks.

Demonstrate all safety devices (i.e. anti two-block and boom kick-out).

Verify that the slewing speed matches the contractor’s proposed slewing speed.

Demonstrate the cranes ability to meet the slewing speed through 360 degrees rotation in both directions.

Verify sufficient HOIST SPOOLING to reach 30 feet below the barge deck with the boom point at the highest elevation for both the main hoist and the auxiliary hoist. Five (5) wraps of wire rope shall remain in the drums.

Demonstrate the operation of all brakes and fail safe devices under simulated loss of power conditions.

Rigging Radius Maneuver:

This is the verification of proper calibration of the radius indicator, which will be conducted with the boom on centerline forward, and the barge on an even keel (no trim, no list).

The crane operator shall boom out or in, until the radius indicator in the cab reads the correct radius marked on deck, (main load block freely suspended near the deck).

The radius indicator will be adjusted to the mark on the deck if required.

Main Hoist Proof Load Test:

Verify that the main hoist has a standard swivel hook rated for the maximum working load and that meets the requirements of contract Clause C540F.

The main hoist proof load test shall be a fair weather demonstration of adequate crane strength. Once the level platform rigging radius has been set prior to lifting, the geometry of the crane upper rotating works (on centerline over the stern), and boom, shall remain unchanged.

Test the crane main hoist to a proof load equivalent to the maximum SWL (Safe Working Load) at 60 ft radius reach.

Verify the minimum main hoist speed with the load suspended is 8 feet per minute.

Demonstrate power down capability.

Raise and lower the test load, and smoothly stop and start hoist movement at least two times to demonstrate satisfactory operation of the hoisting system.

Verify that the LMI is properly installed, calibrated, programmed, and functioning correctly.

Booming Maneuver:

With the proof load on centerline over the stern, the operator will boom in to the maximum permissible boom angle (minimum radius).

During this maneuver, the operator will smoothly stop and hold the load at least two times.

Swing Maneuver:

Demonstrate the ability of the swing drive to work against a maximum of 5 degrees crane list, uphill and downhill.

The maneuver will be accomplished by swinging the test load, from centerline over the crane end towards either side, until causing barge heel and a maximum 5 degree list on the crane. Approaching the 5 degree list position, the crane shall be capable to slow down and stop, hold the position, and return to centerline rotating uphill. Repeat the test to the other side.

Crane List Strength Maneuver:

Demonstrate the capability of the boom to endure side loading at a maximum 5 degree crane list. This maneuver can be combined with the Swing Maneuver, to create the 5 degree list on the crane.

Auxiliary Hoist Proof Load Test:

Verify that the auxiliary hoist has a standard swivel hook rated for the maximum working load capacity.

Test the crane auxiliary hoist to a proof load equivalent to the maximum SWL at all radiuses.

Verify the auxiliary hoist speed with the load suspended is at least 80 feet per minute.

Demonstrate power down capability.

Raise and lower the test load, and smoothly stop and start hoist movement at least two times to demonstrate

Fast Line Hoist Proof Load Test:

Verify that the fast line hoist has a standard swivel hook rated for the maximum working load capacity.

Test the crane fast line hoist to a proof load equivalent to the maximum SWL at all radiuses.

Verify the fast line hoist speed with the load suspended is at least 175 feet per minute.

Demonstrate power down capability.

Raise and lower the test load, and smoothly stop and start hoist movement at least two times to demonstrate

Stowage Operation:

Demonstrate the collapsing of the crane to the stowed for transit condition. Verify that in this condition the maximum air draft of the crane is 39 feet above the main deck level.

Demonstrate the erection of the crane to the ready to lift condition.

Note the time required for both of these maneuvers.

NOTE: All crane test loads will be calibrated to the satisfaction of the crane contractor and the Government representative, and will be provided and placed within reach of the crane by the barge contractor.

E. LEVEL 4 – FINAL ACCEPTANCE DEMONSTRATIONS

Level 4 – Final Acceptance Demonstrations shall commence after:

Correction of any deficiencies revealed during the testing of Levels 1, 2, and 3, with the COR accepting and signing off on all of the corrections.

Successful completion of all testing required under Levels 1, 2, and 3 with the COR accepting and signing off on all of the completed tests for these respective levels.

The completed floating crane barge is delivered from the barge contractor’s facility to the point of Final Acceptance.

For purposes of bidding this contract, the point of Final Acceptance of the completed floating crane barge -shall be assumed to be at:

US Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Le Claire Base 25549 182nd Street Pleasant Valley, Iowa 52767

Final Acceptance Demonstrations are performed jointly by the barge contractor and the crane contractor. Start of Level 4 testing shall be scheduled in conjunction with the barge contractor.

During Final Acceptance Demonstrations:

The barge contractor will demonstrate the capabilities and features of the floating crane barge (including such equipment as the spuds, barge winches, generator set(s), etc.).

The crane contractor shall operate all equipment and systems on the crane to demonstrate their features, characteristics, and capabilities. The duration and complexity of each procedure shall be sufficient to fully demonstrate to the operators the condition of the crane.

E06 INSPECTIONS

1. FACTORY ACCEPTANCE (At the crane contractor’s facility)

When all work and Level 1 testing has been satisfactorily completed, the crane contractor and the Government Representative(s) shall make a complete physical inspection and inventory of the crane, its components, materials, and spare parts against the contract requirements.

A punch list of any deficiencies shall be developed and presented to the contractor for corrective action. The contractor must take corrective action to address all items on the punch list.

Upon correction and completion of the punch list items, a Government representative shall re-inspect the items to ensure that the items are complete and meet the terms of the contract. The crane contractor shall give the COR 7 business days notice prior to the date of re-inspection for clearing the punch list.

Prior to any re-inspection, the crane and all of its equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned, with all painting and finishes put in first class condition.

Upon clearance of the crane punch list by the COR, the crane contractor shall package the crane, its components, materials, and spare parts for shipment. The crane contractor shall give the COR 7 business days notice prior to the beginning shipment of the crane, its components, materials, and spare parts. A Government representative shall inspect the items to ensure that all of the items have been properly prepared for shipment and storage.

If the crane, its components, materials, and spare parts are determined to be properly packaged for shipment and storage by the Government inspector, then the COR will make Factory Acceptance.

2. FINAL INSPECTION (At the barge contractor’s facility)

When all work and Level 2, and 3 testing has been satisfactorily completed at the barge contractor’s facility, the barge contractor, crane contractor and the Government Representative(s) shall make a complete physical inspection and inventory of the barge, the crane, its components, materials, and spare parts against the respective contract requirements (crane contract and barge contract).

A punch list of any deficiencies shall be developed and presented to the contractors for corrective action.