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1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

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9. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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JUSTIN CHUNG 215-656-6773

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

6 - 25 J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 37 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

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12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

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19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

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PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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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:

TEL:

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

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6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

12 Apr 2016

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912BU-16-B-0010

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

SAJ SPUD Barge

FFP

The contractor shall provide the SAJ Spud Barge in accordance with the Statement of Work listed in the solicitation.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0001AA 1 Job Planning, Scheduling, and Engineering

FFP

The contractor shall perform the work in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall submit the the proper documentation listed in Section H.

0001AB 1 Job Construct, Test, and Deliver

FFP

The contractor shall perform the work in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall submit the the proper documentation listed in Section H.

0001AC 6 Each OPTION Cargo Guide Stops

FFP

The contractor shall perform the work in accordance with section C598-01 of the Statement of Work (SOW).

0001AD 1 Job OPTION Additional Spuds and Collars

FFP

The contractor shall perform the work in accordance C550 of the Statement of Work (SOW).

0001AE 1 Job OPTION Crane Boarding Ramps

FFP

The contractor shall perform the work in accordance C598-03 of the Statement of

0001AF 1 Each OPTION Cargo Dunnage

FFP

The contractor shall perform the work in accordance C430-D. of the Statement of

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

C000 GENERAL

C001 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued this Invitation for Bid (IFB), to acquire one welded steel barge. The barge will be used in support of the civil works maintenance and repair mission of the Jacksonville District (SAJ).

C002 PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS

The principal dimensions of the barge shall be as follows:

Length (Molded) ...................................................................................................... 120'- 0" Beam (Molded) .......................................................................................................... 45'- 0" Depth(Molded) ........................................................................................................... 10’-0” Bow ............................................................................................................................ Raked Stern ........................................................................................................................... Raked Design Deck Loading (Crane Crawler Areas) ...................................................... 8,900 PSF Design Deck Loading (Remaining Areas) .......................................................... 5,000 PSF* Maximum Design Draft ................................................................................................ 6’-0”

*- Not in way of manholes

C003 DESIGN STANDARDS

The barge shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the contract drawings, and the latest edition and interpretations of the rules, regulations, requirements and standards of the Legislation, Regulatory Agencies and technical organizations listed below. The contractor is required to incorporate into the barge any revisions to the rules and regulations listed below as well as those stipulated in the respective specification clauses.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Publication No. EM 385-1-1; “Safety and Health Requirements Manual.” May be viewed at internet web site:

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/EM38511,2008BeingRevised.a spx

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

American Bureau of Shipping “Guide For Shipbuilding And Repair Quality Standard For Hull Structure During Construction.”

American Welding Society “Guide For Steel Hull Welding”, ANSI/AWS D3.5-85.

U.S. Coast Guard Regulation 46 CFR, Subchapter S – “Subdivision and Stability”.

C004 CLASSIFICATION & CERTIFICATION

A. ABS CLASSIFICATION

The Contractor shall be responsible obtaining necessary regulatory body reviews and approvals, obtaining necessary inspections and surveys during construction and for the certification and classing of the barge as follows:

ABS classification for “Maltese Cross ✠A-1 Intra-Coastal Waterway, River Service”, with “Reinforcement B” notation.

ABS shall class the barge for 8,900 PSF (Crane Area) design deck load and 5,000 PSF (Remaining Areas) & except in way of the manholes.

The recommended ABS point of contact is Mr. Rich Delpizzo, who can be reached by phone, email or mail, at: (703) 519-9233, RDelpizzo@eagle.org, or 1321 Prince Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314.

The Government has initiated and is responsible for the initial ABS Class review process. This only includes the engineering review of the Contract Drawings list in Contract Section J, Clause J01. The Contract Drawing package will be approved and Eagle Stamped by ABS. The Government will be responsible for all ABS technical comments except for comments associated with final equipment and material selection (e.g. manholes).

The Contractor shall be responsible for all additional costs associated with applications, additional plan submittals, and inspections required to obtain such certification\documentation. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for all open ABS Surveyor comments and open Technical comments related to final equipment and material selection. When steel construction commences, the Contractor shall coordinate with ABS to ensure the frequency of onsite inspections are not less than once every two weeks.

If the Contractor intends to launch, test, operate or tow the barge “out of class”, the Contractor must specifically advise ABS of such intent and incorporate any and all modifications required by that agency for such operation at no additional cost to the Government and at no additional contract time. Any such modifications which, in the opinion of the COR, affects the arrangements, operability, or suitability of the barge shall be removed from the barge by the Contractor at no additional cost or time and the barge returned to new condition prior to Final Acceptance. See Contract Clause C006 Scope of Work for details regarding deviations to the contract design.

B. VESSEL DESIGN AND CLASSIFICATION REVIEW STATUS

The Government has developed the barge’s design and drawings and is currently in the process of having the design package reviewed and approved by ABS. The ABS Eagle stamped drawings and review letters will be furnished to the successful bidder upon Contract award.

For the purpose of bidding, all of the Contract Drawings identified in Contract Section J, Clause J01, shall be assumed to be ABS approved as shown. The Government will be responsible for responding to and closing all ABS review comments, with the exception of “Technical” comments associated with final equipment and material selection, and “Surveyor” comments.

C. VESSEL OWNER AND ADDRESS

For the ABS certificate of classification, the owner shall be listed as “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District”. The owner’s address of record shall be listed as:

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT

701 SAN MARCO BLVD.

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207

POC: JIM JEFFORDS, CHIEF OF OPERATIONS DIVISION

PHONE: 904-232-1123

JIM.W.JEFFORDS@USACE.ARMY.MIL

D. ABS ENGINEERING MANAGER ACCESS & DISCLOSURE

The Marine Design Center (CEMDC) will be the “Owner’s Representative” on this project and all correspondence with ABS shall be made available to the COR. In order to facilitate the communication process and reduce the paperwork burden on all parties, the Contractor, and all sub-Contractors, shall utilize the ABS Eagle Construct Engineering Manager Portal (02E) for all drawing submittals and correspondence. The Contractor and all sub-Contractors shall make the necessary arrangements with ABS to ensure that the Marine Design Center is granted the following Oversight Permissions for this Contract:

View project and drawing status View comments View transmittals Download approved drawings and review letters E-Mail notification of approval E-Mail notification of transmittal Status Disclaimer

The Marine Design Center’s ID/WCN number is 615255 and the point of contact with respect to the ABS

Coordination/Engineering Manager Portal (02E) is Mr. Tim Keyser, Timothy.J.Keyser@usace.army.mil, phone:

(215) 656-6171.

The Contractor shall ensure that, as a part of its contract with ABS the Contractor authorizes ABS to disclose to and discuss with the Army Corps of Engineers any Rule or certification criteria issues, design assumptions and their impact on classification and certification, and any other technical considerations on which classification is to be based or which may affect future classification or certification of the barge.

The Contractor shall authorize ABS to provide the Army Corps of Engineers at its request with a copy of all correspondence related to classification, statutory certification or other compliance verification for which ABS is responsible as it is promulgated and initially distributed. This is to include drawings and other engineering work requiring ABS approval as well as correspondence generated which relates to such approvals, including all such correspondence dealing with vendors.

In addition, the Contractor shall copy the Army Corps of Engineers with correspondence regarding classification, statutory certification and other compliance verification for which ABS is responsible. The Contractor shall also authorize ABS to establish and maintain contact with other certification, verification and compliance agents involved on the barge being built.

Upon request by the COR, the Contractor shall request ABS to furnish the Government with the project comment list. The list shall include open and closed technical and surveyor comments. The surveyor comments shall not only include comments generated during the drawing review process, but also comments generated by the ABS Surveyor during construction inspections. The comment list shall be sent directly from ABS to the COR via email as a .pdf file.

At the completion of the ABS review process, the Contractor shall download all ABS “Eagle Stamped” drawings and review letter and provide them on a CD or DVD to the Government in .pdf format.

C005 VESSEL IDENTIFICATION

The barge to be acquired through this solicitation have been assigned the following Marine Design Center project number, names and hull numbers:

MDC Project Number MDC Hull Number Vessel Name ............................................................................................ TBD

For the purposes of document and drawing preparation, the title "SAJ Spud Barge", Project No. 2920 and the MDC hull number 816 shall be used on all documents and drawings.

C006 SCOPE OF WORK

A. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

The contract consists of two phases:

Phase I ........................... Planning, Scheduling and Engineering Phase II .......................................... Construct, Test and Deliver

In accordance with the two phases, the contractor assumes complete responsibility for obtaining ABS classification and certification, and constructing, testing and delivering the barge to meet the requirements of the contract. Should the contractor determine at any time that he is unable to fulfill those responsibilities, he shall notify the COR immediately of the problem experienced and his proposed manner of correction.

B. CONTRACT LEVEL DESIGN

The contract drawings have been prepared in accordance with ABS Rules as per Contract Clause C004 and the performance specification of this solicitation. The drawings are currently under review by ABS. For the purpose of bidding, the Contractor shall assume the drawings, as issued in this solicitation, are approved by ABS.

The contract drawings provide a contract level design that should allow the contractor to build the barge (except as defined below) with only such engineering as is necessary to suit the individual construction and business practices of the shipyard. All members, plating and welds have been defined. The contractor shall not deviate from the hull principal characteristics, subdivision and general arrangements, scantlings and welds as shown on these plans.

The only specific design and engineering required by the contractor shall be for:

1. Crane Tie-Downs (C420.D)

2. (OPTION) Crane Boarding Ramps (C598-03)

3. As-Built Drawings (H14)

C. DRAWING CHANGES

The contract drawings represent a contract level design and are not intended to be revised by the Contractor. The Contractor is expected to build the barge as shown in the Contract Drawings. The Government recognizes that minor design developments may be necessary to suit the Contractor’s construction and business practices. All design developments shall be provided to the COR for approval and to confirm a contract modification is not required. If approved, any design developments shall be incorporated into the As-Built drawing package as necessary.

Should the Contractor find any issues with the engineering and design of the barge as it relates to this solicitation and Contract Drawing package, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the COR for resolution. If determined necessary by the Contract Officer, an appropriate contract modification will be developed to address the issue.

D. DRAWINGS PROVIDED & REQUIRED

1. Contract & Reference Drawings

Contract Drawings and Reference Drawings that are part of this solicitation are listed in Contract Section J, Clause J01, Contract & Reference Drawings. All Contract and Reference Drawings will be available to the successful bidder in CAD format.

The Reference Drawings that are part of this solicitation are intended to provide general guidance to the

Contractor. The exact details presented in the Reference Drawings may not reflect the specific needs of the barge, but present the Contractor with a methodology to develop a specific system or design feature as identified in the specification. The Contractor shall not build from any Reference Drawing. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to use this written specification and the Contract Drawings to properly develop the engineering drawings and construct the barge.

2. As-Built Drawing Requirements

The requirements for the “As-Built” drawings are defined in Contract Clause H14.

E. DEVIATIONS FROM THE CONTRACT DESIGN

Should the Contractor desire to deviate from this Specification and/or the Contract Drawings, they shall submit their request in writing to the COR. Each proposed deviation requested shall be accompanied with a detailed analysis and comparison of the equipment, material or arrangement specified, and the equipment, material or arrangement proposed, including features, dimensions, performance characteristics, benefit to the Government, and compelling reason(s) why the deviation should be made. The request shall include, but is not limited to:

Desired deviation Reason(s) for the deviation Detailed analysis (as stated above) Impact on schedule Impact on cost Impact on weight, draft, and trim.

Impact of regulatory review and classification Supporting documentation (i.e. cut sheets, engineering drawings, photos, etc)

In the absence of compelling reason(s) for making the deviation, the Contractor’s proposal may be denied.

The Government will review the request and render a decision within 10 days of receipt of a complete request for deviation. Requests that do not provide all of the information identified above may not be reviewed within 10 days, or may be returned as incomplete, with no review action.

If approved, the Contractor shall be responsible for any cascading effects on the design, drawings or scientific reports as determined by the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for integrating the deviation into the design at no increase in contract cost or no extension of contract completion.

The Contractor bears ultimate responsibility for satisfactory performance of all systems/arrangements impacted or affected by approved deviations as well as the operation of the completed vessel, as affected by the deviation.

No work deviation shall commence without a written approval from the KO.

If a deviation is approved by the Government, it is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with ABS and provide any additional engineering effort to meet the conditions of classifications and this specification.

The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with any requested and/or approved deviations, including engineering, estimating, administrative and overhead, regulatory review and approval, construction and test and trials.

C010 DEFINITIONS

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

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 is furnished to the contractor.

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

MDC – Acronym for the Marine Design Center.

QC - Quality Control - Quality Control is a function of the contractor. Refer to clause E03. Quality Assurance (QA) is a function of the Government.

USACE – Acronym for United States Army Corps of Engineers.

C025 CONTRACTOR QUALITY STANDARDS

The contractor shall be responsible for the construction of a complete and functioning barge. The contractor shall utilize the specified components so as to meet specification requirements utilizing construction and testing methods to ensure that the completed barge conforms to the intended design.

All construction shall be in accordance with the ABS “Guide For Shipbuilding And Repair Quality Standard For Hull Structure During Construction”.

Inspection by the Marine Design Center 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.

A. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

Unless otherwise specified or noted on the contract drawings, all structural hull material shall be in accordance with the following specifications:

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), “Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels” and “Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intra-Coastal Waterways”.

Welding Materials - ABS “Approved Welding Electrodes, Wire-Flux and Wire Gas Combination.”

B. STANDARD PARTS & MATERIALS

All articles, fittings, equipment, machinery, supplies, and materials used in the construction and outfitting of the barge shall be the highest grade, free from defects and imperfections, unused and, be the standard product of reputable manufacturers, to the maximum extent practicable. Any material not specified shall be the best of their kind for the purpose intended.

Materials specified herein to meet the requirements of standard specifications published by national authorities shall conform to the respective editions, including amendments, specified. No salvage materials shall be used in the work.

C. WORKMANSHIP

All labor shall be especially skilled for each kind of work and under competent direction.

In engaging one kind of work with another, marring or damage of previously acceptable construction shall be cause for rejection. All parts of the barge intended to join or bear upon other parts shall have complete and solid contact and shall fit together without excessive cold work during erection. Shims or liners shall not be used for the purpose of overcoming a bad fit. Lightening holes may be punched or flame-But and all edges shall have burrs removed. Holes in members having sharp curvature shall be avoided

D. WELDERS

All welding under this contract shall be done only by welders who have successfully passed qualification tests accepted by the American Bureau of Shipping or other regulatory bodies acceptable to ABS.

The contractor shall bear the expense of conducting these tests and shall certify, by name to the Contracting Officer, welders who have successfully passed the prescribed tests and hold current, valid certifications. The certified welder list shall be provided to the COR during Phase I.

The contractor shall require any welder to repeat these tests when in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the work of the welder indicates a reasonable doubt of his proficiency. In such cases the welder shall be re-certified as above if he successfully passed the retest; otherwise, he shall be disqualified until he has successfully passed the retest.

The contractor shall maintain records of each welder’s certification during the course of the contract. The records are to be available for examination upon request of the Contracting Officer.

E. WELDING

All welding shall be in accordance with the current rules and Quality Standards of the American Bureau of Shipping and ANSI/AWS D3.5-85. All welding equipment used on the work shall be of a modern type subject to close control. The electrodes used throughout the work shall be suitable for use with the parent metal at each weld, and be approved by ABS.

Welding procedures, 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 COR.

The contractor shall employ appropriate welding procedures and grounding connections to preclude the possibility of anodic erosion of the hull after launching

F. 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.

G. FAIRNESS & CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES

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

Maximum allowable construction distortion and tolerances are defined in the ABS “Guide For Shipbuilding And Repair Quality Standard For Hull Structure During Construction”. Distortion shall not exceed the amounts in this guide.

H. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

All material, machinery and equipment shall be new, of current manufacture and suitable for the marine service intended. Spare parts and service shall be readily obtainable.

All material, unless otherwise specified in these specifications or in the drawings, shall be of commercial quality to ASTM, ANSI, or SAE specifications.

During construction and before delivery, the contractor shall be responsible for protection of all material, equipment, etc., intended for the barge.

The overweight tolerance of members shall be within the limits defined by the specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

All materials shall be free of imperfections due to manufacturing processes and from defects which adversely affect appearance or serviceability.

All sharp edges or projections which constitute a personnel hazard shall be removed or ground smooth. All notches shall have a radius to prevent stress concentrations.

C100 SCIENTIFIC

C105 HULL GEOMETRY

A. CONTRACT DRAWING

#816-B105-01 HULL LINES PLAN

B. GENERAL

The hull geometry for the barge shall be as shown on drawing #816-B105-01.

C115 INCLINE EXPERIMENT AND DEADWEIGHT SURVEY

Upon completion of all work, with the barge in the lightship condition, the Contractor shall conduct an incline experiment and deadweight survey under the direction of the Government. The incline experiment and deadweight survey shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM F 1321-92 (Reapproved 2008). The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all inclining weights, pendulum setups, support equipment and personnel. During Phase II, the Government will provide the requirements for the inclining weights and pendulum lengths to the Contractor. For the incline experiment and deadweight survey, the Government will direct the tests, record all data and complete the test reports.

The Government will be responsible for the stability calculations of the barge.

C185 TEST & TRIALS

The barge and their component parts shall undergo tests and trials in accordance with Section E, Clause E05, Tests, Trials, & Demonstrations.

C200 ARRANGEMENTS

C215 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

A. CONTRACT DRAWING

#816-B205-01 OUTBOARD PROFILE

#816-B215-01 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

B. GENERAL

The configuration of the hull and deck arrangement, and the bulkheads and subdivisions within the hull shall be as shown on the contract drawings.

C300 STRUCTURE

C305 HULL STRUCTURE

A. CONTRACT DRAWINGS

#816-B305-01 WELDING SCHEDULE

#816-B307-01 DECK & BOTTOM STRUCTURE

#816-B307-02 SIDE PLATING

#816-B309-01 TRANSVERSE STRUCTURE

#816-B311-01 LONGITUDINAL STRUCTURE

B. GENERAL

All hull structural steel shapes shall conform to ASTM specification A36 for structural steel and be certified by ABS. All welding and weld sizes shall be in accordance with AWS and the applicable standards of the American Bureau of Shipping.

All steel plating shall conform to ASTM specification grade A for steel and be certified by ABS unless noted otherwise in the contract drawing. The shell and main deck plating shall be constructed of longitudinal strakes of lengths consistent with accepted practice for hulls. All seams shall be connected with full penetration welds, except the bilge radius and the deck edge, which shall be lap joints, joined with 100% weld, inside and out. Seams shall not be aligned directly over bulkhead plating or over the webs of stiffeners and transverses.

Deck structure shall meet ABS requirements for loading of 5000 psf (Cargo Area) and 8,900 psf (Crane Area). Note that manholes are not required to support 5000 psf loading.

C400 OUTFIT

C405 CATHODIC PROTECTION

The contractor shall provide and install 150-lbs (15 qty x 10-lbs) MIL-SPEC Aluminum Alloy Anodes.

The anodes shall be manufactured and installed in accordance with MIL-SPEC MIL-A-24779. The anodes shall be designed for use on hulls of ships, tugs, barge, etc. All anodes shall be faired or tapered to minimize turbulence.

The anodes shall be manufactured with steel core straps and welded to the hull after paint is applied to the hull. The paint on the hull (exterior and interior) shall be restored after installation. The anodes shall not be painted.

Documentation certifying the anodes were manufacturer in accordance with MIL-A-24779 shall be provided.

C406 COATING SYSTEM

A. CONTRACT DRAWING

816-B215-01 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

816-B406-01 MDC STANDARD FLOATING

PLANT PAINT SCHEDULE

The contractor shall apply a coating system to the barge in accordance with the contract drawings and this specification.

C. 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 blasting shall be in accordance with the primer manufacturer’s requirements. 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 the following.

The contractor can use either pre-construction primer or limit initial coating to base coat only. If initial coating with base coat is selected, prior to application of subsequent coats, all steel shall be sand swept clean (light blast) or water blasted and any damaged areas repaired prior to application of the remainder of the system. All areas needing repair shall be cleaned to bare metal, spot blasted to restore profile and re-Boated with the base coat.

D. PAINT REQUIREMENTS

Paint shall be delivered in sealed containers with labels to indicate manufacturer, date of manufacture, contents, and any special instructions. Paints and painting materials shall be stored under cover and protected from extreme temperatures.

Paints shall not be used if they have exceeded the closed shelf or pot life, recommended by the manufacturer. Additionally, paints shall not be applied in weather or humidity conditions not recommended by the manufacturer.

E. APPLICATION OF COATINGS

Surface preparation and paint application shall be in strict compliance with the coating manufacturer’s recommendations. The contractor shall take particular care to ensure that coating system requirements are met in all areas, especially those difficult to coat, such as flange undersides. All painting on both the interior and exterior surfaces below the deck shall be accomplished prior to launching the barge.

F. COATING SYSTEM

The system is composed of the following coating types:

Self priming epoxy base coat Abrasion resistant epoxy barrier coat Fade resistant urethane top coat

G. PRE-QUALIFIED COATINGS

Coating systems from PPG Amercoat, International Paint, Sherwin-Williams, Carboline, and Jotun have been reviewed and are pre-qualified to meet the coating requirements of this section. The contractor may select any of these systems at his discretion. However, the systems may not be “mixed”. The specific coating designations to be used are listed on Contract Drawing.

If a pre-Construction primer is used, only the pre-Construction primers compatible with the pre-qualified coating system chosen will be accepted. The pre-Construction primer shall be “weldable” and the coating thickness recommended by the paint manufacturer shall be strictly followed.

The Contractor shall update the contract drawing during Phase I and submit it to the COR for review and approval. The drawing shall be numbered 816-C406-01. The drawing shall be revised to delete the coating systems not being used and only reflect the coating system selected.

H. NUMBER OF COATS & PAINT SCHEDULE

The number of coats is not specified. The contractor is required to provide the number of coats necessary to attain the DFT thicknesses in accordance with the Contract Drawing. Thickness applied per coat may not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum thickness.

The contractor shall develop and submit a Paint Schedule listing each coat to be applied to each area of the barge, the paint manufacturer they have elected to use, the color to be applied and corresponding FS595 number, wet mils, dry mils, overcoat time, thinner, method of application, and tip size, shall be listed in the Paint Schedule.

Include any appropriate General Notes for painting.

I. COATING “TYPE” AND DFT SCHEDULE

The coating types and DFT for all areas of the barge shall be in accordance with the Contract Drawing.

J. COATING COLOR SCHEDULE

Colors shall conform to Federal Standard No. 595B Colors Identification Numbers. The color book as well as individual paint chips (3” x 5”) may be procured from the General Services Administration/Federal Supply Service as follows:

E-Mail: www.fss.gsa.gov/pub/fedspecs/

GSA/Federal Supply Service Phone: (703) 605-2567 FSS Product Acquisition Center FAX: (703) 605-9856 Supply Standards Division (FLAS) Arlington, VA 22202

The coloring schedule shall be as follows:

AREA COLOR/FS595 NUMBER

Hull Exterior Black/17038 Hull & Draft Markings White/27880 Main Deck Deck Red/10076 Deck Fittings Yellow/13655 Hull Interior White/27880 Hand Rails Black/17038 Spudwells Exterior Black/17038 Spuds Black/17038 Spud Markings Yellow/13655 Crane Curbs & Stops Yellow/13655 Crane Swing Safety Zone Yellow/13655 Deck Locations for Bulkheads Yellow/13655

The “under coats” of all multiple coat applications (except the hull interior) shall be “contrast tinted” to ensure complete coverage of successive coats.

All top coating shall be thick enough to provide complete opaque color coverage. Thickness increased over the DFT minimums required above shall be provided if required for opaque color coverage.

Painted surfaces damaged in handling and installation shall be repainted.

K. FINAL INSPECTION OF PAINTING

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

Prior to launching of the barge, all interior and exterior painting shall be thoroughly inspected. Notice shall be given to the COR, seven (7) days in advance of the scheduled launching for this purpose. If there are any defects or damage in the coating of the barge, the contractor shall repair the coating to restore the integrity of the paint system, and to meet the requirements of this specification. All damage shall be cleaned to bare metal, spot blasted to restore profile, and re-Boated with the entire system schedule.

The barge shall not be launched until:

The painting documentation as required in paragraph K below has been provided to the COR. The documentation must show compliance with this specification in all areas, and all readings taken.

The painting has been inspected by an MDC representative and approved by the COR. Contractor must provide documentation prior to MDC inspection.

If outfitting is required after launching, all interior and exterior painting shall be re-inspected prior to Provisional Acceptance, and any damaged areas of the coating shall be repaired by the contractor as necessary to restore the integrity of the paint system.

Any additional painting required as a result of the Final Inspection shall be done as required to meet this specification at no additional cost to the Government.

L. DOCUMENTATION & WARRANTY

1. Documentation

The contractor shall provide a written signed statement from the paint manufacturer certifying that all coating application and surface preparation is in accordance with the coating system manufacturer’s requirements for the barge, and that the coating application meets all requirements in this specification.

The Contractor shall provide documentation logs for each coating applied. The logs shall include the following parameters:

a. Coating (per specification) type.

b. Coating manufacturer’s requirements for preparation, environmental conditions and application.

c. Date and time of preparation and application.

d. Extent and location of area coated.

e. Surface: preparation, condition at time of coating, temperature at time of coating, dew point at time of coating.

f. DFT measurements for each applied coating type. Measurements shall be taken as follows:

all flat surfaces, one reading per every 200 square feet, uniformly distributed, but a minimum of once per frame, per surface.

undersides of all flanges, one reading per every 50 linear feet of flange, uniformly distributed, but a minimum of two readings per surface, per compartment.

all free standing structural members, i.e. stanchions, truss diagonals, etc., one reading per 50 linear feet of length each surface, but a minimum of two readings per surface.

Wet film measurements may be taken and converted to DFT as an alternative to direct DFT. In areas where multiple coating types are required, the above DFT requirements are applied to each coating type.

g. Services provided by paint manufacturer’s representative (i.e. DFT readings, dew points, etc.) if present during the application.

h. Signature of paint manufacturer’s representative on site, if present.

2. Warranty

For the barge, the Contractor shall warranty the coating system for one calendar year, commencing at Final Acceptance. The Contractor shall repair any coating failures during this time period at his cost.

L. SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations (OSHA) for shipyard employees engaged in surface preparation and coatings application shall be in accordance with the OSHA regulations stated in 29 CFR, subpart C.

These regulations require the contractor to have access to a “competent person” to test compartment atmosphere quality. The “competent person” shall be in accordance with OSHA regulations, stated in 29 CFR, subpart A, 1915.7.

The regulations also require that frequent testing of the atmosphere shall be made in compartments being coated or preserved (or prepared for coating or preservation) by paints and coatings dissolved in highly volatile, toxic and flammable solvents (29 CFR, subpart C, 1915.35(b)), to ensure the atmosphere is not hazardous.

Each compartment inspection and test shall be logged in accordance with OSHA regulations stated in 29 CFR, subpart A, 1915.7(d), with instructions on how to maintain a safe atmosphere in these spaces until the completion of the contract.

On 24-hours notice of any Government inspection, and before any representative of the U.S. Government boards the barge for inspection, each enclosed or confined space to be inspected shall be labeled “Safe for Workers” in accordance with the OSHA regulations stated in 29 CFR 1915.31-36. The initial certificate shall be issued by a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certified Marine Chemist. A competent person may re-certify daily provided that the conditions have been maintained.

This means that in all spaces so designated:

The oxygen content of the atmosphere is at least 19.5 percent and below 22 percent by volume;

The concentration of flammable vapors is below 10 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL);

Any toxic materials in the atmosphere are within permissible concentrations;

Any residues or materials associated with any work in the space will not produce uncontrolled release of toxic materials under existing atmospheric conditions while maintained as directed.

The contractor shall notify the Government when this certificate has been issued for each compartment.

The barge will not be inspected and accepted by the Government without a NFPA Marine Chemist certificate for each compartment designated “Safe for Workers.”

C410 HULL OUTFIT & FITTINGS

A. CONTRACT DRAWINGS

#816-B205-01 OUTBOARD PROFILE

#816-B215-01 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

#816-B307-01 SIDE PLATING

#816-B410-01 RUB RAILS & FENDERING

#816-B460-01 HULL MARKINGS

B. HEADLOG, STERNLOG & CORNER FENDERING

The contractor shall provide and install Duramax Marine DB-1508 (Single) 3/4-inch and DB16-08 (Double) 3/4-inch tow knee pads or similar on the headlog and sternlog of the vessel and Duramax Marine DB- 1909 (Curved, 13-inch Radius) or similar on the vessel corners in accordance with the contract drawings.

C. RUB RAILS

Rub rails shall be provided, located and installed as shown on the contract drawings. Ends shall be chamfered the same as the edges. Jogging strips to avoid weld seams is not acceptable.

Rub rails shall be continuous seal welded to hull plate all around. Rub bars shall be broken into strips as shown on the drawings with a gap for the draft marks.

C415 MANHOLES

#816-B215-01 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

#816-B415-01 HATCHES & MANHOLES

B. MANHOLES

Single bolt steel manholes with hatches, shall be furnished and installed in the locations shown on the contract drawings. Each hatch shall be provided with a gasket and galvanized steel retaining chain. Four T-handle wrenches for opening manholes shall be provided, one mounted on a bracket at each spudwell. The hatches shall be similar to BAIER BFHR-20, Steel Ring Manholes.

C420 DECK FITTINGS

A. CONTRACT DRAWINGS

#816-B215-01 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

#816-B307-01 DECK & BOTTOM STRUCTURE

#816-B420-01 DECK FITTINGS

B. BITTS

Four 10” single bitts similar to Nabrico SB-10 shall be provided and installed on the barge as shown on the contract drawings.

Four 8” double bitts similar to Nabrico DF-2 shall be provided and installed on the barge as shown on the contract drawings.

C. CHOCKS

Two 14-7/8” single roller chocks similar to Nabrico DF-100 shall be provided and installed on the barge as shown on the contract drawings

One 12” dual roller chock similar to Schoellhornalbrecht 915D shall be provided and installed on the barge as shown on the contract drawings

Four 6”x12” open chocks similar to Nabrico DB-485 shall be provided and installed on the barge as shown on the contract drawings.

D. CRANE TIE DOWNS

Two sets of four crane tie downs shall be constructed and installed on the barge. The tie downs shall be provided for a Link-Belt 238-HSL and a mobile crane Link-Belt HTC-8640 SL. The contractor shall determine the location with respect to the cranes and additional support structure required for the tie downs.. For both sets of tie down locations, assume the crane is positioned aft, against the crane stops. The crane dunnage shall be cutout around the crane tie downs.

The tie downs shall be in accordance with the USACE Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1) and be designed to resist the over turning moments of the cranes. The necessary hardware to connect each crane to the tie downs shall be provided by the Contractor. The tie down and hardware designs shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval during the planning, scheduling, & engineering phase. The drawing shall be numbered 816-C420-02:

Crane Tie Downs. The structural design report supporting the design shall be numbered 816-C399-01: Crane Tie Down Structural Report. Any required changes to the barge structure shall be reflected in the As-Built drawings.

E. CRANE CURBING

Two crane curbs shall be constructed and installed on the barge as shown on the contract drawings.

F. CRANE STOPS

Two removable crane stops shall be constructed and installed on the barge as shown on the contract drawings.

C425 WALKWAYS AND RAILINGS

#816-B215-01 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

#816-B425-01 HANDRAILS

B. HANDRAILS

Removable handrails shall be provided and installed as shown on the contract drawing around the perimeter of the barge deck. The Contract Drawing shows the locations of the handrail stanchions. In accordance with Contract Clause C006, the final location of the handrail stanchions is considered design development and left to the discretion of the Contractor to suit construction and installation. The final location and separation between the stanchions shall be in accordance with the USACE Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1).

C427 VERTICAL LADDERS

#816-B427-01VERTICAL LADDERS

B. VERTICAL LADDERS

A vertical ladder shall be constructed and installed as shown on the contract drawing for each manhole.

C430 DECK COVERINGS

#816-B215-01 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

#816-B410-02 CRANE RUNWAY DETAILS

B. REFERENCE DRAWINGS

#485-D498-01 DUNNAGE ARRANGEMENT AND DETAILS

#623-D317-01 SERVICE STRUCTURE

C. CRANE RUNWAY DUNNAGE

Oak dunnage shall be provided and permanently installed as shown on the contract drawings for the Crane area, the dunnage shall be 12-inch x 12-inch. Cutouts and inserts shall be provided in way of the crane tie downs.

The Contractor shall determine the optimal structure and end connections for installation of the dunnage.

Reference Drawing 623-D317-01 provides guidance on a previous methods employed for a similar crane barge.

D. (OPTIONAL CLIN 0001AF) – CARGO DUNNAGE

If the option is exercised, Oak dunnage shall be provided and installed as shown on the contract drawings for the cargo area. The dunnage shall be constructed in two layers for a total of 12-inch thick dunnage:

An 8-inch x 8-inch removable sub layer shall be provided and installed directly on the deck.

A 4-inch x 8-inch removable layer shall be provided and installed on top of the 8-inch layer for the cargo area.

The two layers shall be doweled as shown in the Reference Drawing 485-D498-01 to form a uniform mat structure. The retaining structure as shown on the reference drawing shall not incorporated into the cargo dunnage.

C445 LIFESAVING & SAFETY

Eight 24-inch diameter life rings, USCG approved, similar to Stearns model #i024, shall be provided and installed at the spudwells (two on each spudwell). Each life ring shall be provided with 90-feet of 3/8-inch polypropylene line in a bag.

Each life ring shall be international orange in color, and shall be marked with retroreflective tape. The vessel name shall be stenciled on all life rings.

C460 DRAFT MARKS, HULL MARKINGS & NOTICES

#816-B460-01 HULL MARKINGS

All hull markings shall be Arabic numerals, and block type letters cut from 1/4 inch steel plate, and shall be attached to the hull with continuous welds. Hull markings shall be located as shown on the contract drawings.

Draft marks shall be 6 inches high, located on the hull sides, forward and aft. The draft marks shall indicate each foot of draft from the 2-foot water line to the 9-foot water line and be measured from the underside of the bottom plating projected to the bottom of each numeral.

Owner markings, in 10 inch high letters, consisting of the words “U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS” shall be located on hull sides, amidships, above the upper rubbing bar, port and starboard.

Name markings in 8 inch high numbers, shall be located on the side shell forward and aft, on both sides, near the barge corner, as shown on the contact drawings.

All padeyes provided for the barge and equipment (e.g. cargo stops, ramps, etc.) shall have labels with the respective load ratings.

C. NOTICES

Confined space markings shall be stenciled on all manholes and shall read as follows:

DANGER

PERMIT REQUIRED

CONFINED SPACE

DO NOT ENTER

C550 SPUDS

#816-B550-01 SPUDS

B. SPUDS

A total of two (2) spuds, one 30-ft spuds and one 45-ft spuds, shall be constructed as shown on the contract drawings. The spuds are intended to be lifted with the onboard crawler crane when the vessel is in service.

The contractor shall ensure that the spuds are water tight upon completion of fabrication in accordance with

Contract section E. Each spud length shall be certified and the markings verified before the spuds are installed.

Each spud shall also be weighed with a certified load cell. The spud weight shall be stenciled on each spud.

C. SPUD COLLARS

A total of two (2) spud collars shall be constructed as shown on the drawings.

D. (OPTIONAL CLIN 0001AD) – ADDITIONAL SPUDS & COLLARS

If the option is exercised, the Contractor shall provide two (2) additional spuds, one 30-ft spud and one 45-ft spud, and two (2) additional collars as specified in C550.B and C above.

C552 SPUD WELLS

#816-B215-01 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

#816-B552-01 SPUD WELLS

B. SPUD WELLS

A total of four (4) spud wells shall be constructed as shown on the contract drawings.

C598-01 CARGO GUIDES & WELLS

# 816-B598-01 CARGO GUIDE SUPPORTS & WELLS

B. CARGO GUIDE WELLS

A total of six (6) cargo guide wells shall be constructed as shown on the contract drawings.

Covers for each of the wells shall be provided as shown on the contract drawings.

C. (OPTIONAL CLIN 0001AC) – CARGO GUIDE STOPS

If the option is…