Amendment 1 - W912BU21R0001 MCHD.pdf

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.

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X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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, 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.

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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.)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

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3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-Dec-2020

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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

CONTRACTING DIVISION

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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INSPECT AND ACCEPT SECTION E

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 specifications, 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 Contract Section H, Paragraph H07.

Entry shall not be permitted to any confined or enclosed space that does not have a current Safe for Workers label.

EO2 LAUNCHING

The Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory launching of the vessel at the time and date selected and mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the COR. The Contractor shall ensure that the vessel is suitable for launching, including completion of hull structure, and finalization of all components that would be difficult to perform while in the water.

The Contractor shall provide a written notice to the COR 10 calendar days prior to the launching, this shall include launch calculations to ensure a safe launch of the vessel. Prior to launching, all painting below the main deck (interior and exterior) must be completed. The hull interior and exterior surfaces shall be thoroughly inspected by an authorized Government representative to verify compliance with the requirements of the specification. The vessel shall not be launched until the hull painting has been approved by the COR and the paint manufacturer’s on-site representative. The Contractor shall schedule 3 days between hull inspection and launch to allow any new paint on the hull interior and exterior to cure properly.

The condition of the vessel shall be recorded at the time of launch. This shall include the levels of all tanks, draft and freeboard readings at the port and starboard forward, midship, and aft locations, a list of shipyard equipment on board, an estimate percent of the vessel complete, and the time and date of the launch.

After launching, all tanks and voids shall be inspected for damage and leaks, and their conditions shall be recorded.

Upon completion of Level 5 testing, including approval of test results by the COR, the Contractor shall drydock the vessel prior to delivery. The Contractor shall inspect the vessel for damage, shall be responsible for completing any repairs, shall clean the vessel, and shall apply final paint coating to the hull exterior. All damage to the hull and appendages shall be repaired as directed. Prior to applying final paint, the Contractor shall fill the hopper partially with water, in order to visually inspect for leakage caused by the trials. Any issues shall be corrected, and upon completion of repairs the hopper shall be filled to the same level to ensure the issue has been corrected.

Upon completion of repairs, the hull exterior and appendages shall be cleaned, and all damaged paint surfaces touched up with original coatings to present a smooth, unbroken surface. Paint shall be in accordance with the requirements in Section C, Paragraph C406. The Contractor shall re-launch the vessel upon acceptance of the drydock repairs by the COR.

E03 QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION

A. GENERAL

After Notice To Proceed with Phase I “PLANNING & SCHEDULING” the Contractor shall develop a Contractor Quality Control (CQC) and Inspection Program for the work required in this Contract. This program shall contain two sub-programs which will provide for review and quality control of the “Engineering and Scheduling” submittals and regular inspection and testing of the construction work in progress and the preparation and maintenance of documentation and records.

The first sub-program, (CQC of the engineering phase), must be submitted within 14 calendar days after the Notice To Proceed with the Phase I “PLANNING & SCHEDULING” phase of the Contract.

The second sub-program, (CQC of the construction phase), must be submitted and accepted in the “PLANNING, & SCHEDULING” phase of the Contract. The Notice To Proceed with Phase III “CONSTRUCTION, TESTS & TRIALS”, will not be issued until this document is accepted.

The documentation and records of sub-program 1 shall:

Define the review and correction process for all “Planning & Scheduling” and “Engineering” phase submittals with particular attention given to the Final Design Drawings.

The documentation and records of sub-program 2 shall:

Define Contractor tests and inspections to be accomplished for each work item of the Contract.

Such tests and inspections shall be keyed to the appropriate level of testing and contract paragraph requirements.

Be commensurate with the complexity of the work in the specification and adequate to assure the Contractor that the product or subproduct offered conforms to the requirements of the Contract.

Be available to the Government Representative at all times and contain recorded data of all Contractor conducted inspections and tests conducted to date. All Quality Control reports, including those of subcontractors and regulatory agencies will be maintained and included in the Test Report of Contract Paragraph E05.

List by name and title, the Contractor’s representatives who are authorized to witness or perform and sign for each test and inspection.

The following are the minimum requirements for data to be recorded:

Type of inspection or test (e.g., visual, mechanical, liquid penetrant, radiographic), accept/reject criteria, and a statement as to whether the inspection was satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

Number and type of deficiencies of material or workmanship found in the product or subproduct inspected and corrective action taken to correct the deficiencies and, for repetitive deficiencies, to preclude recurrence.

Date and signature of the Authorized Contractor Representative who witnessed or performed the test or inspection.

Responsible authorized personnel shall inspect the work in progress and all completed work, conduct necessary tests and record the data required. An Authorized Contractor Representative shall sign the records attesting to the validity of the information.

Contractor certified inspection is an integral part of all work, therefore the COR will consider the entire Contract incomplete if Contractor documentation and records signed by the Contractor’s Authorized Representative are not complete.

B. SUBCONTRACTORS

Work subcontracted and/or performed away from the shipyard is covered by this inspection system. The prime Contractor cannot delegate the authority to witness or perform, and sign for tests and inspections conducted away from the shipyard, without approval of the COR.

If the subcontractor has an established Quality Control program with designated organization and personnel, the prime Contractor may designate an appropriate individual in that organization as his authorized representative. Such designation shall clearly indicate that the individual is an employee of a subcontractor and his appointment shall be subject to the approval of the COR.

C. TESTING

When any workmanship, material, or apparatus fails to pass any test or inspection, it shall be fully retested only after all known faults have been eliminated. Where directed by the COR, such failed material or apparatus shall be completely removed from the work and renewed. Any defects in workmanship or material shall be remedied by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government, except where work was performed on material furnished by the Government.

D. ABS ONSITE INSPECTION

The Contractor shall provide a schedule for the ABS Onsite Inspections. The schedule shall include the scheduled inspection date(s), actual inspection date(s), and signature blocks for the ABS Inspector and Contractor, and notes for what inspection(s) were conducted. This report shall be kept current and upon request be made available to the COR.

E04 FACILITIES FOR PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall provide an office space at the construction site for use by a Government staff of seven

(7) personnel. Space shall have a lockable door, and Government staff shall be provided keys by the Contractor upon arriving on site. There shall be at minimum three (3) sets of keys for Government use.

Government will return keys prior to leaving the site to return to normal duty stations.

The office space shall be onsite and convenient to the vessel work site and consist of seven (7) desks with chairs, a drawing table with chair, seven (7) lockers, one commercial telephone per desk, with access to seven (7) phone lines. The commercial telephones shall have speaker-phone capability. The Contractor shall also provide access to high speed internet such that seven (7) laptop PCs can communicate over the internet simultaneously.

The office space shall be air conditioned, heated, ventilated, well maintained and well secured. The office space shall be equipped with two restrooms, potable water, a full-size refrigerator and a microwave. The space and facilities shall be suitable for both male and female staff.

Government Representatives attending the construction may bring with them communication equipment, cameras, and various items of test equipment. The Contractor shall permit unencumbered ingress and egress to and from the shipyard and vessel with such equipment.

Upon request, the Government representative shall have the unrestricted use of a facsimile machine, photocopier, paper, supplies, etc.

The Contractor shall furnish an up-to-date paper set of drawings for exclusive use of USACE personnel while in the shipyard. The Contractor shall ensure that these drawings reflect any changes made to the drawings throughout the construction.

In addition, the Contractor shall also furnish seven (7) parking spaces within the shipyard, in safe locations and accessible to the assigned office space.

E05 TRIALS, TESTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Levels of Testing

The Contractor shall perform tests on all equipment, machinery, and systems; individually, and integrated as a whole. The tests shall be performed as necessary to demonstrate satisfactory compliance with the Specification requirements contained in Section C, “DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT,” of this Contract.

The Contractor shall perform seven levels of testing as follows:

Level 0 Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) Level 1 Pre-Trial Tests Level 2 Builder’s Dock Trials Level 3 Dock Trials Level 4 Open Water Trials Level 5 Dredging Trials Level 6 Final Acceptance Demonstrations

All demonstrations, tests, and trials shall be performed as specified herein and as specified in Section C of the Contract. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and test equipment as necessary and perform the testing, trials, and demonstrations specified. This shall include the required services of vendors, subcontractors, and consultants as necessary.

The Contractor shall complete the prior level of testing before moving on to subsequent levels.

During Phase II, the Contractor shall provide a list of equipment and systems to be tested and the phase(s) they are to be tested in. All tests required by ABS, USCG, SOLAS, and equipment manufacturers shall be included. All systems and equipment shall be inspected and tested to verify proper installation and workmanship; demonstrate full functionality of all features, controls, monitoring and alarm points; and to verify the performance in accordance with the approved design, The Contractor shall utilize the SNAME Technical and Research Bulletins 3-39: Guide for Shop and Installation Tests (2018), and Bulletin 3-47:

Guide for Sea Trials (2015) as a guide for the development and execution of the tests, trials and demonstrations. For equipment and systems not specifically identified in the SNAME Guides, or as tests below in this section, the Contractor shall employ a testing methodology consistent with the SNAME Guides for the respective testing.

2. Consumables and Operating Fluids

The Contractor shall furnish all fuel oil, hydraulic oil, lubricating oil, gear oil, engine anti-freeze, treatment chemicals, degreasing agents, gases, potable water and any other consumables required to perform the tests and demonstrations, and as required in Contract Section C.

3. Test Documentation

The Contractor shall prepare an Agenda and Test Memorandums of the required tests and trials for the vessel in accordance with the requirements set forth herein. The Agenda and Test Memorandums shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval 120 days prior to the scheduled testing (see Contract Section H, Paragraph H02). Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 testing shall not commence without written approval of the Test Memorandum from the COR.

Test Agenda

For the vessel, the Contractor shall prepare a Test Agenda for Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 Tests and Trials. The Agenda shall be a complete, detailed schedule of all tests, trials and demonstrations specified in this contract paragraph. The Test Agenda shall be arranged by day, not date, and shall list the specific tests, trials, and demonstrations, and the sequence in which these will be performed. Separate schedules shall be prepared for dock, open water, and dredge trials. The schedule shall also state where the open water trials will take place, along with any launch points as applicable. A separate Test Agenda shall be provided for testing the launch vessel for obtaining the Subchapter T COI.

Levels of testing and certain details of testing requirements have been described by the Government throughout this Contract Section, however it is possible that due to conditions at the Contractor’s facility and other factors that these requirements may not be achievable as currently stated. In this event, the Contractor shall provide alternative arrangements for obtaining the testing requirements per the objectives of the individual trials. This may be achieved through alternative locations, procedures, or timelines. The Contractor shall provide a report on the alternative arrangements, including identification of the reason the trial cannot occur as stated, and the proposed solution. Report(s) shall be titled 849-E05-MOD-CXXX EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM NAME and shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval.

Contract Test Memorandums

For the vessel, the Contractor shall prepare Test Memorandums for all systems and equipment tested under the Levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 test and trial requirements of this contract paragraph. Test Memorandums shall adhere to all manufacturer testing requirements and shall seek to demonstrate the successful construction of the dredge per the requirements in Contract Section C.

The Test Memorandums shall describe the actual test procedures and data to be recorded. The procedures shall be in accordance with the “start-up” procedures for the equipment, as delineated in the operating manuals furnished for the equipment by the manufacturer. The Contractor shall incorporate demonstrations of all applicable controls, monitoring, instruments, and alarms, into each system’s Builder’s Dock Trials, Dock Trials, Open Water Trials, Dredging Trials, and Final Acceptance Demonstrations sections of the Test Memorandums. Data recorded in time intervals shall be tabular so that data trends can be easily recognized.

Each Test Memorandum shall:

List the major equipment Include a space for nameplate data, make, model and serial number of equipment, etc.

List the characteristics of equipment (i.e. impeller size, motor size hp and amp., flow capacity, line pull capacity, cfm, etc.)

Reference the manufacturer’s manual(s) used to format the test procedure Describe instrumentation for each test Describe the test procedure List the Pass/Fail limits List the expected results Include a space for the actual results Include a space for the ambient conditions Include signature blocks for Contractor Representative, Government Representative, and any required Manufacturer’s Representative witness signatures, times and dates Include a space for writing comments

The Test Memorandums shall be typed on 8½-inch by 11-inch sheets of paper, single side, in three-ring notebook, with dividers for each section. Each page shall include the Marine Design Center project number (i.e. 3010) and hull number (#849) at the top. An electronic copy of the Test Memorandums shall also be provided to the Government, titled 849-E05 Test Memorandum.

The memorandums shall be arranged by system and equipment, with each level of testing for a specific system or piece of equipment recorded under the respective heading. Equipment and systems shall be organized by their respective WBS number as specified in Section C. If testing memorandum are submitted for individual pieces of equipment or systems for approval, they shall be titled 849-E05-CXXX EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM NAME – Level X Testing Memorandum. Multiple systems may be tested within a single item, however both WBS numbers shall be clearly identified on the memorandum. Combination of system testing is dependent on written approval from the COR.

The memorandums shall be arranged by system and level of testing similar to the following outline:

X. System (or equipment)

a. Factory Acceptance Tests

b. Pre-Trial Tests

c. Builder’s Dock Trials

d. Dock Trials

e. Open Water Trials

f. Dredging Trials

g. Final Acceptance Demonstrations and Training

4. Test Reports

Completion of system or vessel testing shall be reported to the COR in the following manner:

Within two days of the completion of any tests, a copy of the memorandum for that specific test shall be available for review at the request of the COR.

Upon completion of any level of testing, the COR shall be notified that the specific level of testing has been completed. At his discretion, the COR may request to review the Test Memorandums for that level of testing.

With completion of subsequent levels of testing, all Test Memorandums shall be filled-in, and placed in the Test Report. Results of all vendors’ tests shall be filed with the applicable test section.

The Test Report, with all prior test results, must be current at all times, and shall be available for review at the request of the COR at any time.

The Test Report shall be reviewed and approved by both the Contractor and the COR at the conclusion of each level of testing. Review and approval of the Test Report by the Contractor and the COR is a precondition of moving to the next level of testing.

Within 10 calendar days following the successful completion of Final Acceptance Demonstrations (Level 6), the Contractor shall submit the Final Acceptance Demonstrations report to the COR for review.

The final version of the Test Report, including results of the previous four levels of the tests and trials, shall be bound in three ring binders and two copies shall be submitted, within 30 calendar days following successful completion of the Level 6 demonstrations, and prior to Final Payment. A scanned version of the final Test Report shall be provided to the Government. The Test Report shall be in .pdf file format.

5. Deficiencies

The COR will compile a list of deficiencies which will be given to the Contractor. All deficiencies shall be corrected. Final Acceptance of the vessel will be made following remedy of all deficiencies.

The successful completion of all tests, trials, demonstrations and remedied deficiencies, shall be determined by the COR.

FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS (FAT) (LEVEL 0)

All equipment required by ABS, USCG and SOLAS, including propulsion equipment and cranes, required to have FAT shall be documented in the Test Memorandums and Reports. FAT tests performed at the manufacturer’s facility for dredging equipment shall be documented in the Test Memorandums and Reports.

Satisfactory FAT Test Reports shall be provided.

PRE-TRIAL TESTS (LEVEL 1)

The Pre-trial tests are designed to ensure proper construction, and installation of all equipment, shaft alignment, piping, and electrical systems, tanks, and exterior and interior bulkheads. Pre-trial tests shall be performed during the course of construction and prior to the beginning of Level 2 testing (Builder’s Dock Trials).

The COR shall be notified at least 24 hours in advance of any such testing and may, at his discretion, send a Government representative to witness any or all tests. The Contractor shall coordinate with ABS and USCG to ensure that they are present for all tests required to be witnessed for class. The Contractor shall also coordinate with equipment manufacturers to undergo commissioning, initial start-up and shutdown.

Testing items shall be performed by the manufacturer’s representative with the assistance from the Contractor (such as providing access to equipment, running machinery per representative request, and supply of consumables to run tests).Documentation of all pre-test inspections shall be in accordance with the requirements of Contract Paragraph E03 (Quality Control and Inspection). All deficiencies, including cracks, leaks, and grounds detected in new circuits, or poor workmanship shall be corrected prior to commencement of the Builder’s Dock Trials.

BUILDER’S DOCK TRIALS (LEVEL 2)

Builder’s Dock Trials are a preliminary “run-through” of all required Dock Trials (Level 3) by the Contractor.

The intent of this testing is to provide both the Contractor and the COR reasonable assurance that all equipment and systems have been thoroughly prepared and are ready for formal testing in Dock Trials (Level 3).

For the vessel, Builder’s Dock Trials shall be conducted at the Contractor’s facility listed in Section B of the Contract. The COR shall be notified, in writing, at least 3 working days prior to the scheduled commencement date of Builder’s Trials. The Test Report must be current prior to commencing Builder’s Dock Trials.

The trials shall be of sufficient scope and duration to assure that all machinery and equipment is operable and all systems are complete. The trials need not be carried out to the same degree as the Level 3 testing.

DOCK TRIALS (LEVEL 3)

1. General

Dock Trials are the operability tests the Contractor must perform in the presence of the Government Representative to demonstrate the proper installation, performance, operation, control, and performance of all outfitting, furnishings, equipment, machinery, and systems installed as part of this Contract.

In addition, each test or demonstration shall include control, monitoring instrumentation and alarm operation as applicable.

Prior to the start of Dock Trials, all construction and installations must be complete (except for final cleaning and touch-up painting), and all Level 1 and Level 2 testing must be successfully completed and documented. If required, Level 0 FAT reports shall be completed and documented. Please note that there are specific test items and system cleaning that shall be completed prior to the vessel’s launch (See Section E02). The Test Report shall be current through the three levels of testing.

The Commencement of Dock Trials shall not be sooner than one full working day after completion of Builder’s Dock Trials. The COR shall be notified immediately of any condition which would delay the conduct of Dock Trials.

The COR shall be notified in writing 10 working days in advance of the date set for testing of the vessel.

Results of the Level 2 Testing shall be transmitted to the COR, at least one day prior to the start of the Dock Trials, if Level 2 Testing was not attended by a Government Representative.

In addition to the testing above, tests and trails shall be conducted in the presence of vendor representatives for the following equipment at minimum:

C180 – Preliminary Noise survey C445 – Rescue and work boats C446 – Launch C455 – Deck crane(s) C456 – Winches, hoists, windlass and davits C504 – Dredge pumps and drives C508 – Dragarm Handling System C512 – Hopper and other dredge piping, including valves, hoists, and hopper door system C517 – Jet pumps and drives C524 – Dredge Automation System C602 – Main diesel engines C605 – Z/L-drive thruster units, if applicable C606 – Propellers (including CPP actuation time) and rudders (including hard-over time), if applicable C615 – Steering System C620 – Bow thruster and variable speed motor drives C655 – Hydraulic System C665 – Potable water

C667 – Black water, greywater C678 – Fire detection, alarm & extinguishing System C685 – HVAC Systems C690 – Compressed Air System C705 – AC Electrical System C706 – DC Electrical System C733 – Electrical Power Plant C740 – Main switchgear C765 – Communication and Navigation Systems C780 – Control, monitoring and alarm systems

The cost to have vendor representatives on-site during testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

The tests shall be conducted in accordance with the Agenda.

The Contractor shall indicate on the Test Memorandums which tests will be performed using the electrical power plant and which tests will be performed using the shore power.

The success of all tests and the existence of any deficiencies shall be determined by the COR. Deficiencies discovered during the Dock Trials shall be remedied prior to start of Open Water Trials (Level 4).

2. Safety Requirements

During dock trials and thereafter, the atmosphere in spaces being prepared for, and preserved by, paints and tank coatings dissolved in highly volatile, toxic, and flammable solvents (29 CFR 1915.35(b)), shall be tested frequently and shall be in accordance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and health Agency Standards regulations stated in CFR 1915.31-36.

Within 24 hours of final inspection, and before any representative of the U.S. Government boards the vessel for such duties, each compartment or space to be inspected shall be certified “SAFE FOR WORKERS” by the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA) certified Marine Chemist. This means that in the compartment or space 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);

Toxic materials in the atmosphere are within permissible concentrations;

Any residues or materials associated with any work in the space shall not produce uncontrolled release of toxic materials under existing atmospheric conditions while maintained as directed on the Marine Chemist’s certificate.

The Contractor shall notify the Government when this certificate has been issued. The vessel will not be inspected and accepted by the Government without an NFPA Marine Chemist certificate for each hull compartment designated “SAFE FOR WORKERS.” The Contractor’s competent person(s) shall maintain the certificate(s) daily as required. If a certificate is not maintained in accordance with the space requirements, or the conditions in the space change, the Marine Chemist shall be required to re-certify the space and issue a new certificate.

SPECIFIC DOCK TRIALS AND DEMONSTRATIONS (LEVEL 3)

In addition to satisfying the overall testing of the vessel’s systems and equipment as identified in E05.A.1 above, the Contractor shall ensure that the following test requirements are included in the Level 3 trials for their respective systems. Dock tests (Level 3) shall include dredge pump tests to verify installation, but not to the extent as during the open water trials (Level 4). The dock test schedule shall also include all final piping hydrostatic tests.

1. C445 and C446 – Rescue and Launch Vessels The Contractor shall test the operation and deployment of the launch and rescue vessels. Testing for all vessels shall include speed tests, a one (1) hour endurance test, verification of all required safety equipment per CFR Rules, and verification of loading capacities. The launch shall also be tested for safe deployment and retrieval of the launch with the davits located on the dredge. The Contractor shall ensure that the Subchapter T Certificate of Inspection is obtained prior to delivery of the dredge. All testing shall be performed to ensure that the launch is built and can receive CFR Subchapter T Certificate of Inspection. If this certificate is intended to be obtained during this test, the Contractor shall ensure that proper representatives are present including regulatory bodies and the COR or their chosen representatives.

2. C504 – Dredge Pumps and Drives – Endurance The Contractor shall test the endurance operation of the dredge pumps and drives for a minimum of four

(4) hours at 100% load, or as close as possible while pumping water without overheating the equipment.

The Contractor shall provide orifices or other suitable means to throttle the discharge to obtain this loading.

Hopper doors shall be left open or partially during this test to avoid filling hopper. The Contractor shall record the suction and discharge pressures, motor RPMs, and pressures and temperatures of all relevant equipment and fluids. Pumps shall continue to be operated at full flow until four (4) hours of operation have been completed without issue in the pumps or their auxiliary systems.

3. C504 – Dredge Pumps and Drives – Performance The Contractor shall conduct tests as necessary to verify the dredge pump head curve of one dredge pump.

This shall be done at the rated full load speed of the pump drive. The objectives of this performance trial shall be to develop a maximum vacuum characteristic of the dredge pumps. This shall result in the development of a NPSH curve showing the flow and head of the system, with a line showing the limit of the pump at 5% cavitation.

The Contractor shall provide orifices or other suitable means to throttle the discharge at not less than three

(3) different pressures. Discharge rates shall be recorded for all pressures.

This test may be omitted if the pump supplier can furnish certified pump performance curves based either on model testing or previous testing of a prototype pump. This shall be provided to the COR for review and approval no later than 60 days prior to beginning Level 3 testing. If test is sought to be omitted, the Contractor shall clearly highlight this in their submission of testing agenda and documentation. Regardless of omission of testing, the Contractor shall provide a maximum vacuum characteristic of the dredge pump as described above.

4. C514 - Hopper Doors The Contractor shall fill the hopper to maximum overflow position with water. This level shall be measured at five (5) points along both the starboard and port sides of the hopper, and at five (5) points along both the forward and aft sides of the hopper, for a total of 20 points. The Contractor shall record the water level reduction every two hours over a 12-hour period at each of the previous 20 points. The Contractor shall ensure that the average reduction is not greater than 1 foot measured at even list and trim, or as close as practical.

5. C733 – Electrical Power Plant – Load Bank Testing All of the dredge’s power generation plant shall be load bank tested. An authorized representative from the plant’s manufacturer shall be present for the load bank test and shall sign off on the completion of the test.

Operate each plant at 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full loads (85%) in 15-minute intervals, 100% rated load (with the use of a load bank) for 2 hours, and 110% rated load (with the use of a load bank) for 2 hours. All equipment 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 period.

Demonstrate the abilities of the electrical system including parallel operations (if applicable) and reverse power protection trips.

If applicable, operate the electrical power plant in parallel at 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 100% of the combined rated load (with the use of a load bank) in 15-minute intervals. Record all equipment parameters at 5-minute intervals.

If the arrangements of the electrical power plant are better tested through Open Water Trials due to cooling availability, the Contractor shall identify which plant are to be tested during that level of testing.

6. C740 – Switchboard and Power Control The Contractor shall demonstrate the successful operation of the electrical system, including ability to run equipment from both shore power and electrical power plant. The tests shall also include demonstration of the Power Management System as described in Contract Section C Paragraph C740.C5.

OPEN WATER TRIALS (LEVEL 4)

7. General

After all items on the schedule of Dock Tests (Level 3) have been satisfactorily completed and any deficiencies corrected to the satisfaction of the COR, the Contractor shall commence a program of Open Water Trials. Open Water Trials (Level 4) shall include dredge pump tests to verify installation, to a greater extent than the Dock Tests (Level 3). The open water trial schedule shall cover the entire trial agenda with approximate time of day for each event.

Prior to the start of Open Water Trials, the Contractor shall host a meeting at their facility with all intended participants of the trials. This shall include at minimum Government representatives, vendor representatives, dredge equipment manufacturer, and Contractor representatives. The meeting shall serve to discuss trial logistics including the intended agenda, access to accommodations and facilities, and identification of roles of all representatives. The Contractor shall be responsible for the operation of the dredge during all Open Water Trials, including dredging operations.

The Contractor’s personnel shall operate the vessel and shall make all observations and record all data.

The Contractor shall provide appropriately licensed personnel as may be required by the USCG for conduct of trials. The Contractor shall coordinate with ABS and USCG to assure that all trials required to be witnessed for class are witnessed.

Commencement of Open Water Trials shall not be sooner than one full working day after completion of Dock Tests.

The COR shall be notified immediately of any condition which would delay the conduct of the Open Water Trials.

The COR shall be notified in writing 10 working days in advance of the date set for the trials.

All testing and trials shall be conducted in the presence of Government representatives and any vendor representatives required by the Contract. The Government will coordinate the required personnel for certification of DQM items and GFE radio equipment. The trials shall follow the agenda prepared under paragraph A.3 (a).

8. Trial Location

The site of the trials shall be such that accurately placed targets can be readily observed for the purpose of computing speeds. The site of the trials shall also be free from fog and traffic, with a depth of water of at least three times the maximum loaded draft unless given written approval by the COR. The Contractor shall take the vessel to the nearest mile range that will provide the required minimum depth and permit operation of the vessel at full speed.

9. Trial Conditions

The vessel shall be complete and ready for trials, with a trial crew aboard, with tools and miscellaneous equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that the trial includes all personnel required to operate the vessel, including personnel capable of fixing any minor issues that may be identified during the trials in order to minimize any downtime. The Government will have representatives onboard for trials.

Speed and maneuverability trials shall be conducted at the following trial conditions:

Full (100%) fuel oil in all tanks (as close as practical) Full (100%) lube oil Full (100%) gear oil Full (100%) hydraulic oil Full (100%) potable water Empty waste oil tank, oily bilge totes, black/greywater tank All machinery with normal operating fluids All machinery cooling systems and expansion tanks at normal operating levels Hopper free flooding or at a free flooding level

The Contractor shall provide the consumables to meet the above trial conditions.

Before trials, record both soundings and electronic levels for all tanks on the dredge, including fuel tanks and hopper water levels. Ensure all waste collection and holding tanks are empty, as practical.

Record drafts at the draft marks and read the hull freeboards at forward, midship, and aft draft marks on both sides of the dredge. These draft readings shall be used to calculate the displacements and LCG.

Compare these values to that obtained from the inclining experiment.

After trials are completed, again read the drafts and take the freeboards as a double check on the trial displacement and trim. Record the fuel soundings and electronic fuel levels. Calculate the fuel (volume) consumed during the trial period. Compare the fuel consumed to the engine and electrical power plant fuel system readings.

Record all other vessel tank levels that were taken prior to the trial including hopper sounding.

10. General Trial Data

The following general data shall be furnished by the Contractor. This data shall be recorded at the location of the runs:

Location of trial course and direction of runs Depth of water Density of the water Wind velocity, air temperature and wind direction relative to the course Displacement of vessel at beginning of trials Draft readings of the vessel forward, midship, and aft Freeboard forward, midship, and aft Fuel consumption for each pair of runs (Volume of fuel) Total number/weight of people on board Ballast carried (if applicable) Propeller diameter, pitch and style (if applicable)

The above data shall be recorded for each day of the open water trials. The total fuel consumed (volume of fuel) shall be calculated and recorded for each day of the open water trials.

11. Engine Performance Test & Commissioning Test

A performance and engine commissioning test shall be performed for the main engines and electrical power plant. For the performance test, the fuel rate of the equipment shall be compared to the original factory performance specifications during the vessel’s test and trials. This comparison shall be made for the entire operating range of the equipment by the equipment manufacturer’s representatives using instrumentation to acquire real-time fuel rate and equipment output.

If equipped, the exhaust level (aftertreatment) monitored readings for the equipment shall be recorded.

The Government shall be provided a copy of each engine and electrical power plant performance and commissioning test report.

12. ACCU Demonstration

Any test or demonstration necessary to obtain ACCU classification shall be performed.

13. Speed Trials

Speed trials are to be run with the vessel in the trial condition described above over a measured distance in both directions to determine the speed of the vessel. The objective of the speed trials shall be to verify the speeds as required in Contract Section C Paragraph C002. The vessel shall be run at five (5) intervals between Slow Ahead and maximum Full Ahead. Intervals shall include power designations as suggested by SNAME T&R Bulletin 3-47.

The trial course selected shall be laid out over a depth in excess of three times the maximum loaded draft of water. Two runs over the course shall be made at each of the engine speeds, reversing the direction after each trial run.

Speed trials shall be organized to satisfy the trial objectives in SNAME T&R Bulletin 3-47 Section 1.5, and the test documentation shall highlight which objectives are sought during each test. Multiple objectives may be met with a single test.

After completion of speed trials, the Contractor shall develop calculations to adjust the dredge’s speed based on the wind and sea conditions during the trial. These calculations shall be provided to the COR for review and approval.

14. Maneuverability Trials

During Phase II, the contractor shall provide maneuverability trial requirements and descriptions to fully test and verify the design, construction and installation of the propulsion drive system, and to determine the maneuverability characteristics of the vessel in the trial conditions described above. The trials shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval and titled 849-E05-C605 Maneuverability Trials.

Maneuverability trials shall be organized to satisfy the recommended trials in SNAME T&R Bulletin 3-47 Table 1. The Contractor shall identify the trials that are to be exempted from this list due to not being relevant to the dredge, however the Contractor shall assume that all recommended trials shall be performed, unless given written approval from the COR.

Maneuverability trials shall demonstrate the full range of the propulsion and steering systems, shall include extreme operations, along with documentation of the vessel’s performance and developing the maneuverability characteristics of the vessel.

Maneuverability trials shall be carried out in accordance with the approved 849-E05-C605 document and any manufacturer requirements and procedures.

A single page, double sided report in compliance with IMO A601(15) and IMO MSC.137(76) describing the maneuvering characteristics of the vessel at various rpms shall be provided at final delivery. Three laminated copies of the report shall be provided in the pilothouse. Hard copies and electronic copies of the report shall be provided with the final Test Report. The Contractor shall also provide and install permanent markings or boards in the pilothouse that describe the maneuvering characteristics.

15. Bow Thruster Requirements

During the maneuverability trial identified above, the Contractor shall demonstrate the operation of the bow thruster and determine limitations of use during maneuvering operations. The Contractor shall record the relevant speeds, directions, and other metrics for the bow thruster during this trial. Trial data shall be provided in permanent placards in the bridge.

16. Crash Stop

The vessel shall be brought from full speed ahead to full speed astern to bring the vessel to a stop as quickly as possible. Record the distance the vessel travels, and the time for each event.

The vessel shall be brought from full speed ahead to full speed astern to create a full “astern” maneuver, as quickly as possible. Record the distance the vessel travels, and the time for each event.

17. Noise & Vibration Survey

A noise and vibration survey shall be conducted on the vessel by the Contractor. The survey shall consist of the taking of sufficient noise and vibration measurements in each of the listed spaces to determine respective levels. A report shall be prepared containing the survey results.

The Contractor shall retain the services of the acoustic engineering firm that prepared the noise and vibration prediction report (849-C180-01).

The following conditions must be met for the noise and vibration survey:

The vessel must be structurally, electrically and mechanically complete with all systems operational.

The noise and vibration surveyor(s) must be able to request the shipyard (at any time) to operate any or all machinery at any required speeds. Sufficient support must be available from the shipyard to accomplish this. Note that this includes operating for extended periods of time.

No activity, which may interfere with the survey, shall be conducted in or near the vessel.

The vessel shall be in the trial condition described above.

The noise and vibration survey shall test and report airborne noise levels and vibration levels for spaces/locations listed in Contract Section C, Paragraph C180.

For each outside area and interior space, measurements of the overall dB(A) sound pressure levels shall be taken and recorded at a sufficient number of points to provide an accurate record of the noise characteristics of the entire space.

For each location where vibration measurements are required, they are to be taken at a sufficient number of points tp provide an accurate record of the vibration characteristics in that location in three translational axes (x-fore and aft, y-lateral, z-vertical) as maximum weighted root-mean-square acceleration for a frequency range of 1 to 80 Hertz.

The noise and vibration survey shall be conducted under the conditions as described in Contract Section C, Paragraph C180.

The noise and vibration survey shall be performed in accordance with the ABS Guide for Crew Habitability on Workboats. Care shall be taken to note the existence of intermittent or cyclical characteristics of the noise and vibration environment and to take appropriate measures to account for this.

The noise and vibration survey report shall meet the requirements of the ABS Guide for Crew Habitability on Workboats and shall include at least the following information:

A narrative description of the survey procedure, the findings, and conclusions or observations.

Identify any spaces or open areas which present a noise hazard according to OSHA regulation, 29

CFR 1910.95 “Occupational Noise Exposure” and where noise hazard signs must be posted.

A tabulation of the actual raw data taken in the survey for noise.

A tabulation of the actual raw data taken in the survey for vibrations.

Reduced data in the form of A-weighted sound pressure levels for each operating condition indicated in the approximate location of the reading, on plan view drawings or sketches of each space.

Reduced data from vibration three axis raw data for each operating condition with calculated multi-axis acceleration level with the location of the measurements on plan view drawings or sketches.

Where vibration limits are exceeded provide frequency spectrum plots for all three axes.

A tabular comparison of actual sound and vibration levels compared to the limits in Contract Section C, Paragraph C180.

18. Clear Water Dredging Performance

While operating the vessel at dredging speed, lower the dragarms below the water line and conduct a performance test on each dredge pump using clear water. The objectives of these performance trials shall be to demonstrate operation of the dredge pumps, engines and gears, pump controls, gear lube oil cooling system, and gland flushing system.