Amendment 0004 22R0045.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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Answer to RFI's 86-91 Revised sections C335, C604,C620, and H01 Extend Opening until 1500 Hours on 10 November 2022 Corrected sections will be included in a "cut-and-paste" format. The affected sections will be corrected in the final award. All other terms, conditions, specifications and requirements remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912BU22R0045

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-May-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X 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 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12-Aug-2022

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

CONTRACTING DIVISION

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W912BU 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912BU22R0045

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 4

RFI Group 4

86. Solicitation section C335 states in part "The hopper shall be open at the top with coamings all around and with 5-foot (1.5m) high splash screens over the full length." Will the government confirm please whether the splash screens are in addition to a coaming of un-specified height, or whether the splash screens and the coaming are considered one and the same?

a. USACE Response: Splash screens are not considered the same as the coaming.

Splash screens shall be provided as necessary to prevent dredged material to splash back onto the deck during hopper loading. Please see revised Contract Paragraph C335 for clarified requirements.

87. The Solicitation appears to be silent with regard to whether or not the hopper total volume may include volumes encompassed by the coaming above the deck level. Can the total hopper capacity include such volumes into a portion of the coaming height, limited by the overflow height?

a. USACE Response: Coaming height may be used in determination of total hopper capacity so long as coaming structure is designed for hopper fill and slurry water loads. Coaming height above the maximum hopper fill level shall be provided as required to manage slurry water flow through the overflow.

88. C604 SPECIFIC REQURIEMENT requires EALs in the thruster pod. C620 does not require EALs for the bow thruster. Per the EPA's Vessel General Permit, 2013 (VGP13), EALs are only required for oil-to-sea interfaces. Many propulsion OEMs have different solutions for VGP13 that allow mineral oils in the pods. Are VGP13 compliant seal arrangements acceptable or must Z/L-drive thrusters use EALs?

a. USACE Response: EALs shall be required for any oil-to-sea interfaces per the referenced EPA General Permit, 2013. EALs may be omitted if thruster pods are equipped with alternative seal systems (e.g. “air seals” or void space double seals) that are compliant with EPA Vessel General Permit 2013. Please see revised Contract Paragraph C604 and C620 for clarified requirements.

89. 52.211-8 Time of Delivery (Jun 1997) starting on page 436 of 470 indicates a rigid delivery schedule at 1,555 days of the contract award Notice to Proceed. The required delivery schedule reflecting the duration for each of the 4 phases is identified and while there is an alternate Offerer’s Proposed Delivery Schedule, it is limited to only an accelerated delivery schedule and specifically indicates:

a. “Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period above, will be considered non-responsive and rejected”

b. Having extensive experience with vessels of this size and complexity, it is strongly opined that 24 months (730 calendar days) is too short a duration for the Phase III Construct and Test period for the MCHD. A reasonable construct/test period for a vessel of this size/complexity is firmly in the 30 – 34 month range.

The USACE has placed a significant risk on the Prime Contractor to agree to an unrealistic delivery schedule are otherwise forfeit considerations as “non-responsive and rejected”. QUESTION: Will USACE consider extending the Required Delivery Schedule for Phase III (Construct and Test) to 34 months (preferred) or at least to 30 months (minimum)?

c. USACE Response: This Solicitation allows for construction and procurement of long lead-time items prior to completion of the engineering phase. Provisions are included in Contract Paragraphs H01 and H08. The requested duration of 30-34 months of construction is possible based upon the provisions to allow construction to start during the 18-month long Engineering Phase, provided that the requirements of Contract Paragraph H01 are met.

90. Section F (page 357 of 470) appears to be missing subsections F01 and F02. Section H01.E Phase Sequencing references Section F and specifically notes periods of performance defined in Contract Paragraph F02 which does not exists. QUESTION: Please confirm if there is missing paragraphs/information in Section F.

a. USACE Response: Contract Paragraphs F01 and F02 were not used in this solicitation. Please see revised Contract Paragraph H01 with corrected reference.

91. The RFP is due 18 October 2022 (1500 eastern). Having detailed the proposal design timeline synchronized with pricing specification/estimate timeline, it is contended that the Oct 18th due date is too aggressive with which to finalize a proposal at the proper level of detail and accuracy. QUESTION: Will USACE consider extending the RFP due date roughly 3 weeks to 10 November 2022?

a. USACE Response: Receipt of proposals have been extended until 10 November 2022 0300 PM EST. The cutoff date for the receipt of RFIs will be 45 days prior to the closing of the Request for Proposal, currently 26 September 2022. Upon receipt of additional RFIs the Government will consider any further extension.

C335 HOPPER STRUCTURE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The capacity of the hopper shall be in accordance with the requirements specified in Contract Paragraph C002.

REQUIREMENTS

The hopper geometry shall promote optimal settling and dumping of the dredged material.

The hopper capacity to the maximum hopper overflow level shall be 6,000 Cubic Yards. The API certified hopper capacity tables (Sect. C604) shall be utilized to set the maximum travel on the hopper overflow at height corresponding to 6,000 Cubic Yard capacity.

The hopper shall be open at the top with coamings all around and with 5-foot (1.5m) high splash screens as necessary to prevent dredged material to splash onto deck during hopper loading, in particular around distribution system points over the full length. The splash screens are not to be considered for strength of the hull midship section. At the ends of the hopper the splash screens shall be of increased height to prevent splashing and spilling during loading as the ship pitches.

The hopper plating shall be inclined towards the bottom doors to promote discharge of the dredged material. As much as possible, the hopper shall be free from obstacles that may disturb the longitudinal flow of the dredged material.

The hopper shall be designed for multiple methods of emptying dredged material. The hopper shall be capable of discharging dredged material through hydraulically operated bottom doors (see Contract Paragraph C514). Alternatively, the hopper can be discharged via the HOPPER COLLECTION SYSTEM (See Contract Paragraph C520). If the HOPPER COLLECTION SYSTEM includes a self-emptying channel as an integral part of the hopper structure, the global strengths properties of the Midship Section (See Contract Paragraph C300) shall be assessed both including and excluding the contribution of the material of the self-emptying channel.

The Contractor is to develop drawing 849-C335-01 HOPPER STRUCTURE and submit to the COR and ABS for approval.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall specify the required wear allowances for the hopper structure. Wear allowance shall be based on the estimated lifetime, material chosen, and the type of dredge materials as described in Contract Paragraph C002. The hopper plating wear allowance calculations shall be included in the Lifetime Calculation as specified in Contract Paragraph C502.

Due care shall be taken to provide structural continuity at the forward and aft ends of the hopper structure to cope with the change in vessel cross section. Adequate structural transitions are to be provided for introduction of global hull loads into the hopper structure and vice versa. The hopper structure and its integration into the hull structure shall be part of the global FEA model Top and bottom openings in the hopper structure shall be fitted with corner reinforcements if and as necessary.

If a self‐emptying channel is selected, additional wear resistance shall be provided over the complete surface in contact with the dredged material, either by increased wear allowance on the structural plating or by lining with wear resistant cladding plate of increased hardness.

A catwalk shall be arranged above the hopper to handle the locking mechanism of the bottom doors. Platforms for safe access to gantries and walkways to the dredge valves above the hopper shall be installed. Platforms and catwalks shall be in accordance with the requirements of Contract Paragraph C425. This catwalk may interface with those required by Contract Paragraph C512.

SPECIAL FEATURES

None.

DELIVERABLES

849-C335-01 HOPPER STRUCTURE.

STANDARDS

See Contract Paragraph C003.

C604 REDUCTION GEAR SYSTEMS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Gears shall be designed and provided in accordance with the requirements of ABS MVR, 46 CFR Subchapter I, and these Specifications.

REQUIREMENTS

For reduction gearing on dredge pumps and other machinery on board the vessel the design of gear trains shall be such that loose parts and/or parts that can come loose inside the gearbox are avoided as much as possible. Gearboxes shall have a rigid, oil and dust tight housing. Gears shall be approved by ABS.

Each reduction gear shall be supplied with lifting pads as further described in Contract Paragraph C290.

Each gearbox shall be installed in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

The Contractor is responsible for supplying suitable foundations for the reduction gears, in accordance with Contract Paragraph C330. Reduction gears shall be set in place, aligned with the drive and load, and secured to the foundations by the Contractor in accordance with the guidelines of the manufacturer and ABS. Installation of the reduction gears shall be approved by the COR.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Azimuthing Thruster Gears Each thruster shall be fitted with its own lubrication oil system, with at least two lubricating oil pumps (of which at least one is to be independently driven). The lube oil system shall be designed to ensure proper operations under conditions and inclination angles of the vessel as stated in the ABS Rules.

The thruster gears shall be designed for “infinite service life.”

Lubrication Oil Gearboxes Audible and visual alarms are to be fitted to warn in case of a failure in the lube oil system of the thrusters. The motor drive powering to the thruster gearbox shall be fitted with an automatic stop, upon a failure in the reduction gear lube oil system. Lube oil coolers shall be connected to the auxiliary cooling water system, see Contract Paragraph C640.

The oil used in the reduction gearboxes shall be Environmentally Acceptable (EA) in accordance with the EPA Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EPA 800-R-11-002, November 2011).

EALs may be omitted if the gearboxes are equipped with alternative seal systems (e.g. “air seals” or void space double seals) that are compliant with EPA General Permit 2013.

SPECIAL FEATURES

DELIVERABLES

None.

EPA 800-R-11-002, Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants

C620 BOW THRUSTER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Contractor shall install at least one electrically-driven, speed-controlled bow thruster in the fore ship for maneuvering, dredging and dynamic positioning.

REQUIREMENTS

Bow thruster(s) shall be adequately sized for the operational characteristics as described in Contract Paragraphs C002 and C121, and the Dynamic Positioning requirements as defined in Contract Paragraph C608. The bow thruster shall have a fixed pitch propeller. The bow thruster system shall have a minimum combined capacity of 600 horsepower, if only one (1) bow thruster is provided then that bow thruster shall have a minimum capacity of 600 horsepower.

A local operator panel shall be installed for local control, alarm and monitoring. The bow thruster shall be remote controlled from the bridge. The bow thruster shall have integrated controls as further defined in Contract Paragraph C608.

Bow thruster(s) motor speed shall be controlled by variable frequency drives from 0 to +/-100%.

The Contractor shall develop drawing 849-C620-01 BOW THRUSTER ARRANGMENT for submittal to the COR and ABS during phase II of the Contract.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Bow thruster(s) shall be ABS type approved.

The oil used in the bow thruster(s) shall be Environmentally Acceptable (EA) in accordance with the EPA Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EPA 800-R-11-002, November 2011). EALs may be omitted if the gearboxes are equipped with alternative seal systems (e.g. “air seals” or void space double seals) that are compliant with EPA General Permit 2013.

A removable protection grid shall be installed on both sides of each bow thruster (tunnel).

SPECIAL FEATURES

None.

DELIVERABLES

849-C620-01 BOW THRUSTER ARRANGEMENT

EPA 800-R-11-002, Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants

H01 CONTRACT ORGANIZATION

A. PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

ITEM 0001AA PHASE I – Planning and Scheduling commences only after receipt by the Contractor of a Notice of Contract Award (Award) and a Notice To Proceed (NTP), “PLANNING AND SCHEDULING,” respectively. In this first phase of the contract, the Contractor is required to present planning information that demonstrates a logical, orderly, and workable approach to the contract and develop the contract schedule.

B. ENGINEERING

ITEM 0001AB PHASE II – Engineering commences only after receipt by the Contractor of the phase start notification with, “ENGINEERING.” The phase start notification will be issued after completion of the Planning and Scheduling phase. During this second phase of the contract, the Contractor is required to perform engineering and make submittals as required by the contract.

C. CONSTRUCT & TEST

ITEM 0001AC PHASE III – Construct & Test will commence only after receipt by the Contractor of the phase start notification with “CONSTRUCT & TEST.” It is not required that phase start will be issued only after completion of the Engineering phase. Construction may be initiated prior to completion of the Engineering Phase, but only with the written approval by the COR. Approval will be based on the acceptance of engineering drawings as identified by the Contractor in their Construction Plan (See Paragraph H06). During this third phase of the contract, the Construction Progress Chart shall be updated and maintained, the vessel constructed, and tests performed.

D. TEST, SEA TRIALS, & DELIVER

ITEM 0001AD PHASE IV – Sea trials and Deliver will commence only after receipt by the Contractor of the phase start notice with “TEST, SEA TRIALS, & DELIVER”. The phase start notice will be issued after completion of the Construction phase. The Government will consider issuance of the phase start for test and sea trials prior to full completion of Construction phase at the Contractor’s request, subject to the significance of the outstanding items. During this fourth phase of the contract dredge and sea trials shall be performed as well as delivery. Delivery will commence only after completion of construction punch list items, final testing, training, sea trials, and receipt by the Contractor of a letter of PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE. This phase of the contract is completed with receipt by the Contractor of a letter of FINAL ACCEPTANCE and submittal of all final documents.

Failure of the Contractor to perform all phases of the work in the allotted time will result in the application by the Government of Liquidated Damages. See Section F of the contract.

E. PHASE SEQUENCING

It is intended that the four phases will be performed sequentially.

The time allotted in contract section F for each phase spans an interactive process involving both the Contractor and the Government. This process includes preparation, review and approval of the phase submittals, contract administration, mailing, preparation, and issuance of phase start notices.

The Government will require a maximum of 28 days after submittal to review Contractor initial submittals or re-submittals and provide comments or acceptance.

The Contractor must be aware that the quality, completeness, and detail of the submittals have a direct bearing on the approval process. Extended review iterations will increase the time required to receive approval of the submittals and will subject the Contractor to assessment of Liquidated Damages or Termination for Default. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to properly account for the time required for review iterations and acceptance of all submittals within the period of performance for each phase defined in FAR 52.211-8 as incorporated in this Contract Contract Paragraph F02.

Refer to contract Paragraph H05 for information concerning the submittal review process.

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SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 18-Oct-2022 03:00 PM to 10-Nov-2022 03:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)

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