Q&A_W912BU19Q0001_10-22-2019.pdf

Q&A MDC 3277 Murden Dry Dock Repairs

W912BU19Q0001

Updated October 22, 2019

1- What is the location and time of the site visit for the Dredge Murden on Oct 28?

Information can be found in the document title Combined Synopsis/Solicitation W912BU20Q0001 under additional requirements.

Pre-proposal vessel inspections is available for all prospective offerors. The pre-proposal inspections is scheduled for October 28, 2019, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

Representatives of prospective offerors should contact Joen Petersen at (910) 251-4983 for the specifics of the exact location. Any change to schedule will be announce through notice amendment.

During the pre-proposal inspections, offerors will be allowed unencumbered access throughout the entire vessel. Representatives of the Government will be available, but only to the extent necessary to escort offerors and assist with access. Government Representatives on the vessel will NOT discuss the scope of the work, or make any technical clarifications or interpretations.

2- Does the Dredge Murden have to be docked in the open position?

Yes the MURDEN needs to be docked in the open position.

See TP 1.01 Dry-Docking Part e. "Dry-docking blocks and other dry-docking supports shall not obstruct access to remove, work upon, or replace: inlet and outlet openings, seachests, anodes, stern thrusters, keel coolers or any other hull fittings. The Contractor shall remove and relocate dry-docking blocks and/or supports, or refloat and re-dry-dock the plant, as needed at no additional cost to the Government in order to dry-dock in the open hull block arrangement, assure complete coverage in cleaning and painting or for any other work as specified herein. Prior to doing so, the Contractor shall notify the COR of their plan to relocate the blocks to adequately support the vessel."