A22_Amendment_0002_W912EE-17-T-0015-0002.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

Reference Solicitation No. W912EE-17-T-0015 for Lease of one (1) Tow Boat w ith Operating Personnel as a replacement of the MV Mississippi to support the Mat Sinking Unit's Operations is amended as follow s.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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 W912EE-17-T-0015

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Apr-2017

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 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

14-Apr-2017

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VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY ST

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

W912EE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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W912EE-17-T-0015

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

A new Proposal due date and time of Thursday, 04 May 2017 at 12:00 p.m. is hereby established.

Scope of work is revised and replaced in its entirety.

Items revised by this amendment have an asterisks (*) in the margins before and after the changes to the previous issue as well as the notation “Revised by Amendment 0002”at the bottom of the page.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE

LEASE OF ONE TOWBOAT WITH OPERATING PERSONNEL

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Object of these Specifications. It is the object of these specifications to secure for the Government by leasing one 4200 HP towboat with operating personnel. The boat will be used on the Mississippi River from Cairo, Ill., (Mile 953.8 AHP) to the Head of Passes (Mile 0.0). The towboat will tow barges from casting field to job site as may be directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

All mileage will be the mileage shown in the latest editions of the Flood Control and Navigation Maps of the Mississippi River and the Navigation Maps of the Atchafalaya River, both of which are prepared under the direction of the President, Mississippi River Commission, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, P. O. Box 80, Vicksburg, MS 39181-0080.

2. Inspection of Equipment. Prior to award, the COR and/or a government representative(s) will make an inspection of the equipment offered to determine the condition and suitability for the service for which it will be used. The COR and/or government representative(s) will travel to wherever the vessel to complete the inspection. The offeror’s point of contact will be contacted by the government to set up the inspection. If it is found that the equipment offered is not suitable for the purpose intended, or that it is not in good mechanical condition, it will not be accepted and the offeror on that equipment may be rejected as nonresponsive. If deficiencies are of a minor nature and may be easily repaired, the bidder will be given seven days to correct all deficiencies found. Examples of minor deficiencies are found on the MVK Form 385-18-R, Safety Inspection Checklist for Towboats and Tenders (Attachment B). If the deficiencies are not corrected within the seven-day period, the bidder will be rejected as nonresponsive. However, in case of award, this inspection will not relieve the Contractor from the satisfactory operation of the equipment during the period of the contract or any extension thereof.

Additionally, the contractor shall submit the completed Data Sheet (Attachment A) with bid.

3. Delivery and Release.

Delivery of the towboat shall be made afloat at Richardson Landing at mile 768, as directed by the Engineer in Charge, Mat Sinking Unit, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of notice to report to work. It is expected, but not guaranteed, that delivery of the boat will be required on or about 18 July 2017. The exact date will depend on the departure of the M/V Mississippi from the Mat Sinking Unit. The towboat usage is expected to be 30 calendar days (including the 18th of July), though all days in the contract are not guaranteed.

The contract period begins when the vessel reaches Richardson Landing at mile 768. The government has to right to release the vessel and crew of its duties before the 30 days are completed if the vessel is no longer needed. The boat shall report for duty by noon of the assigned day at wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located or as directed by the COR. The boat will be released the day of the return of the M/V Mississippi to the Mat Sinking Unit. The contract may be extended additional calendar days as needed at the option of the Government. The boat will be released to the Contractor at the location of the job on which it was last used.

4. Payments.

a. Payments will be made semi-monthly after receipt of a propChanges maer invoice. Invoices shall include the contract number, invoice date, and correct quantity and total of delivered services. All invoices shall be sent to Nathan Jabour at the following email address:

Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil

b. Except as provided in subparagraph d. below, payment will be made for the number of days of actual use during the time that the boat is retained in the custody of a representative of the Contracting Officer beginning on the day that the boat is delivered to the Government Representative as stated in paragraph 3 above, and ending on the day that the boat is finally released to the Contractor.

Actual use does not include non-work days.

c. No payment will be made for lost time due to breakdowns or for any causes due to the fault or negligence of the Contractor or his/her employees.

d. Lost Time. Lost time will be considered as the time when the boat is inoperative because of breakdowns and/or other causes due to the fault or negligence of the Contractor or his/her employees. If due to job requirements, the boat is allowed to work with one engine inoperative, the unit price may be reduced to seventy percent (70%) of the applicable contract amount. Time lost for minor repairs and/or adjustments to the boat which, in the opinion of the contracting officer, does not interfere with or result in loss of operating time, will not be charged as lost time to the Contractor.

5. Contract Period.

It is estimated that the towboat will be used 30 consecutive days during this contract period. It is expected that the towboat will generally be used 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Although the Government assumes the use for 30 days as specified in paragraph

"Revised by Amendment 0002" mailto:Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil

3 above, the right is reserved by the Government to suspend use of the towboat for any period when the Government deems that the vessel is no longer needed to continue operations or if revetment operations are stopped for some reason.

An option period of 15 days will be included with this contract in the case that extra days are needed to assist with Mat Sinking Unit operations. The option must be executed by the Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District contracting office before the work under the option period begins.

6. Performance of Plant.

a. Award of the Contract and acceptance of the boat does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for the satisfactory performance of the boat. Notwithstanding the estimated days and hours of operation contained in Paragraph 5 above, time is of the essence in the delivery of services under the Contract. Strict compliance with the delivery schedule is essential and untimely delivery of the services required under the Contract, or other unsatisfactory performance, will jeopardize the interests of the Government. If at any time during the contract period it is determined by the Contracting Officer that the boat is not capable of doing satisfactory work and/or meeting the delivery schedule, the Contract may be terminated. Payment will be made as provided in paragraph 4 above only for the payment time accrued up to the date of termination.

7. Control and Responsibility.

a. The Contracting Officer or his/her representative shall direct the location or site of work and the hours of work. However, the rental is to be considered as a time charter, as distinguished from a demise or a bare boat charter, and the operation of the vessel shall at all times be under the direction of the Contractor or his/her employees.

b. Except to respond to an immediate emergency, the Contractor shall not cease to perform an assigned mission or cease to comply with his/her operating orders that are in effect nor should the boat leave the immediate area of assigned responsibility without obtaining permission from the Contracting Officer's Representative in charge of the operations being performed.

8. Supervision.

Proper supervision will be maintained on the boat by the Contractor to insure compliance with the terms of the contract and the orders of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor's authorized representatives will be designated in writing at the time of delivery of the boat and at any time thereafter when such authorized representatives may be changed. No instructions of the Contracting Officer's Representative or lack thereof will at any time relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of complying fully with all requirements of the contract. In case of differences arising between the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contractor or his/her agent, appeal may be made to the Contracting Officer, whose decision shall be final. The Contracting Officer's Representative is not authorized to waive or alter in any respect any of the terms or requirements of the contract, nor to make additional requirements.

9. EM 385-1-1, SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, current edition, and Revetment Branch Safety Checklist are a part of these specifications. The contractor shall comply by all pertinent provisions. No separate payment will be made for compliance with Safety and Health Requirements.

a. Accident Prevention Program. Within 15 days after receipt of Notice of Award, and at least 7 days prior to commencement of the work, four copies of the Accident Prevention Program shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. The program shall be prepared in the following format:

(1) An executed Accident Prevention Program Administrative Plan. (A blank copy of the form will be furnished upon request.)

(2) An executed Accident Prevention Program Hazard Analysis. (A blank copy of the form will be furnished upon request.)

(3) A copy of company policy statement of accident prevention and any other guidance statements normally provided new employees.

(4) A statement as to the method of fuel oil transfer shall be included. (Refer to 33 CFR 156.)

The Contractor shall not commence physical work at the site until the program has been approved by the Contracting Officer, or his/her authorized representative. Also refer to Section I of EM-385-1-1.

b. Occupational Safety and Health Act. This contract is subject to the provisions of Safety and Health Regulations for Construction and Occupational Safety and Health Standards published by the Department of Labor under authority of Public Laws 91-54 and 91-596.

c. Means of Escape for Personnel Quartered or Working on Floating Plant. Two means of escape shall be provided for assembly, sleeping, and messing areas the towboat. Assembly, sleeping, and messing areas accommodating 6 or more employees shall have 2 exits opening to different exit routes. Sleeping areas accommodating 1 to 4 employees may have 1 exit, so long as that exit opens to a corridor or passageway with exits in both directions. Upper decks shall have stairs fore and aft leading to the main deck.

d. Emergency Alarms and Signals.

(1) General. Emergency alarms shall be installed and maintained on all floating plant requiring a crew where it is possible for either a passenger or crewman to be out of sight or hearing from any other person.

(2) Description. The general alarm system shall be electrically operated from the primary electrical system. The system will be supplemented with standby batteries on trickle charge that will automatically furnish the required energy in the event of failure of the primary electrical system. A sufficient number of signaling devices shall be placed on each deck so that the sound can be heard distinctly at any point above the usual background noise. All of the signals shall be so interconnected that they can be activated from at least one strategically located point on each deck level.

(3) Emergency Signals.

3.1 Fire Alarm Signals.

3.1.1 The general fire alarm signal shall be a continuous blast of the ship's whistle for a period not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the continuous sounding of the general alarm signal for not less than 10 seconds.

3.1.2 For dismissal from the fire alarm stations, the general alarm bells shall be sounded three times, supplemented by three short blasts from the whistle.

3.2 Abandon Ship Signals.

3.2.1 The signal for abandon ship shall be more than six short blasts and one long blast of the whistle, supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.

3.2.2 For dismissal, three short blasts of the whistle.

3.3 Man Overboard Signal. Hail and pass the word to the bridge. All personnel and vessels capable of rendering assistance shall respond.

e. Coast Guard Motorboat Operator's License. A Coast Guard Motorboat Operator's License shall be required for the operator of any motorboat 26 feet long or longer.

NOTE: ABOVE REQUIREMENTS ARE IN ADDITION TO THOSE CONTAINED IN SECTION 19 OF EM 385-1-1.

f. Employees under this contract will be required to wear hard hats at all times when working outside covered areas. Life preservers shall be worn at all times when working on open deck floating plant not protected by guard rails. Steel-toed safety boots shall be worn by all persons exposed to hazards to the feet (deck crew). Hard hats, steel-toe boots and life preservers shall be furnished by the Contractor.

g. Par. 03.A.02 of the Safety and Health Requirements Manual provides when a medical facility or physician is not accessible within five minutes of an injury to a group of two or more employees for the treatment of injuries, at least two employees on each shift shall be qualified to administer first aid and CPR. Minimum qualification shall be a current certificate in first aid issued by the American Red Cross, from an agency whose training is deemed equivalent in writing by the American Red Cross or from a licensed physician. A Coast Guard Operator's License in lieu of this certificate is not acceptable. Evidence of such qualification must be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work under this contract, if the work party consists of two or more employees.

h. Ground Fault Protection. All single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets shall have approved ground-fault protection for personnel. The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be calibrated to trip a ground-fault current of 5 ma or less.

10. Expenses of Operation and Repair.

a. Except as hereinafter provided, the Contractor shall furnish at his/her own expense all operator(s) labor, lubricating oils, greases, appliances, appurtenances, equipment, materials, and bear all expenses incidental to the efficient operation of the boat in connection with the work under the contract. The Contractor shall also bear all direct overhead and collateral expenses incidental to the operation, upkeep, and repair of the boat; shall maintain the boat in a good state of repair and shall arrange for a supply of renewal parts to be on hand when needed for the boat. The Contractor shall furnish the towboat full of fuel at the point of delivery, and thereafter, all fuel for the operation of the towboat under this contract will be furnished by the Government without cost to the Contractor, including release of the towboat full of fuel at the point of release.

b. When the Government is furnishing transportation to any employees working at the same location that the Contractor's boat is being used, the same transportation facilities to the extent of available space, will be available for use by the Contractor or his/her employees without cost to the Contractor. For and in consideration of this privilege the Contractor releases and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the United States from any and all claims, damage demands, actions, rights of action, costs and/or charges resulting from any loss, death, injury or property damages sustained by the Contractor, his/her employees, and all agents, representatives, heirs or assigns, incident to, or as a result of the use of such transportation.

c. When personnel of the Government unit using the Contractor's boat are working in connection with the Government floating plant, the Contractor may, after obtaining the consent of the Officer in Charge of such plant, tie up to the plant while it is at anchor or tied off to the bank. If mutually agreeable to the Government and the Contractor, the Contractor's boat will be taken into tow by the Government plant; provided, that it will be the responsibility solely of the Contractor to properly secure his/her boat to the Government plant; and further provided that in the event the Contractor's boat is taken in tow by the Government plant, the contractor will have on board the tow at all times a qualified operator. If the Contractor's boat is not taken into tow by the Government plant, it will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to see that his/her boat is separated there from and moved to a safe distance prior to any movement of the Government plant. For and in consideration of the aforesaid privilege, the Contractor releases and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the United States from any and all claims, damages, demands, actions, rights of action, costs and/or charges resulting from any loss, death, injury or property damage sustained by the Contractor, his/her employees, and all agents, representatives, heirs, or assigns incident to, or as a result of the exercise of said privilege.

11. Pollution Control.

a. Contamination of Water. The Contractor shall not pollute lakes, ditches, rivers, and reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, insecticides, herbicides, or other similar materials harmful to fish, shellfish, or wildlife, or materials which may be a detriment to outdoor recreation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, regulations and ordinances concerning pollution of rivers and streams, and protection of health, shellfish, fish, and domestic animals.

b. Disposal of Materials. The methods and locations of disposal of materials, wastes, effluent, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., shall be such that harmful debris will not enter lakes, ditches, rivers, or reservoirs by erosion. The Contractor will be responsible for the disposal of all solid or hazardous waste (if applicable) in accordance with Coast Guard Regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations and the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR's). The Contractor will also be responsible for the disposal of any bilge waste. The Government will not provide a sludge barge for the disposal of the Contractors' bilge waste.

c. Environmental Compliance. Failure to comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local and Coast Guard laws, regulations and ordinances concerning waste disposal and environmental protection will constitute separate and sufficient cause for Termination for Cause of this contract.

12. Subsistence and Quarters for Government Personnel.

From time to time it may be necessary for Government personnel to be aboard, in such cases the Contractor shall furnish the same meals and lodging to the Government personnel as furnished to his/her employees. Meals and lodging will be furnished free of charge.

Under no circumstances will the Contractor be required to furnish sleeping quarters for more than two (2) Government personnel at the same time.

13. Personnel.

a. Upon delivery of the towboat, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer in Charge, Revetment Section, a complete list of all contractor employees who will be working in any capacity on the towboat along with their schedule of work. Updates will be required anytime a change in personnel or work schedule occurs.

b. Crew. The Contractor shall furnish and pay all necessary crew required for the satisfactory and efficient operation of the towboat including not less than one pilot, one engineer, one deckhand leader, and two deckhands per shift. A minimum of two pilots, two engineers, four deckhands and two leadermen shall be maintained in the crew at all times. At least one deckhand per shift will be qualified in the operation of anchor barge winches. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliances with all marine laws pertaining to labor on the towboat. Wage rates applicable to this work have been requested from the Department of Labor. Upon receipt of these rates, you will be furnished a copy and if the cost of the job is increased as a result of these rates, the contractor should request that the order be increased accordingly.

c. Licensed Personnel. The Contractor shall furnish and pay a sufficient number of towboat pilots and/or masters, engineers, and deckhands to operate the towboat the required number of hours. The pilots and/or masters furnished shall be competent and satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and shall possess a current Master of Towing Vessels, Western Rivers license issued by the U. S. Coast Guard for the type, size, tonnage, and horsepower of the boat proposed to be furnished, and for the waters in which it will be operated above the Huey P. Long Bridge, mile 106.1 AHP and said pilots shall have an endorsement on their basic license to operate uninspected towing vessels upon the Inland Waters between the Huey P. Long Bridge, mile 106.1, and the Head of Passes. Operators shall be alert at all times and responsive to the instructions of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative. Under the provisions of paragraph, "Objectionable Employees", operators and deckhands furnished by the Contractor who, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative, are determined incompetent or otherwise objectionable, shall be promptly replaced by the Contractor. Failure to provide competent and capable pilots, engineers, and deckhands at all times will be considered a failure to provide proper performance of the plant and will be grounds for termination of the contract and for the Government to hire another boat with which to continue the work. Should this occur and the cost of the replacement boat so hired exceeds the cost of the boat covered by this contract, the excess cost will be assessed to the Contractor.

d. The towboat will have a certified tanker man on board at all times. Any crewmember who holds a current U. S. Coast Guard tanker man certificate may serve as tanker man.

e. Objectionable Employees. The contractor will be required to remove from work under this contract any employee who, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, or his/her representative, is objectionable or incompetent. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

f. All contractor employees working under this contract are required to complete a Release of Information form and submit it to the Security Manager, Attn: CEMVK-PM, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435 within 10 business days after award of any contract or task order, and prior to the employee being permitted to begin work onsite.

g. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to USACE, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

h. All contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

i. The contractor and all associated sub‐contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after contract award. (Training is provided in form of a brochure)

j. The Contractor must pre‐screen Candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 10 business days after the initial contract award.

14. Towboat.

a. The hull of the towboat shall be steel construction, flat bottom scow bow type, suitable for operation on the Mississippi River. It shall be capable of being easily handled in swift currents and maneuvered in close places. The towboat shall at all times comply with the current rules and regulations of the U. S. Coast Guard and shall be currently certified for operation in the waters specified. BIDS

ON TUGBOATS WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.

b. The towboat shall be propelled by two or more diesel marine engines with a total manufacturers rating of not less than 4200 continuous horsepower (flywheel) for all engines and shall be operated at the manufacturer's rated continuous rpm. The contracting officer will use the current Inland River Record to verify horsepower of the towboat being bid. If the horsepower in the Inland River https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at

Record does not correlate with the horsepower required by these specification, the bidder must submit with its bid, additional information from the engine manufacturer that evidence that the equipment bid meets the horsepower required of these specification. If additional data is not provided with your bid, your bid may be determined non-responsive. The towboat shall have one steering and two flanking rudders working in conjunction with each propulsion shaft and propeller. The power-actuated steering and flanking rudders shall be capable of independent operation and shall be seaworthy and in good mechanical condition. Power source for operation of the steering mechanism shall be independent of the propelling engines. The towboat shall be equipped with two electric generators, one for standby.

c. The towboat shall be equipped with a pilothouse of sufficient size so as to provide adequate space for the pilot and auxiliary equipment necessary for safe operation of the towboat. The pilothouse shall be equipped with adequate windows to allow the operator good visibility in all directions.

d. The towboat shall have a minimum of two towing knees permanently affixed to the bow extending from the water line to not less than 12 feet above the water line. One towing knee shall be equipped with steps and pipe hand railing.

e. The towboat shall be equipped with ample deck fittings and two power operated winches located forward of the pilothouse, having a minimum capacity of 10,000 lbs. single line pull and not less than 75 feet of steel cable of adequate size for securing tow.

f. The contractor shall furnish sufficient ratchets, wire, and fittings to make up a tow of 16 barges, 4 barges long by 4 barges wide.

g. The towboat shall be capable of pushing 9 steel mat barges, 3 barges long by 3 barges wide (each, size 160 feet by 34 feet by 9- 1/2 feet) in still water from a standing start, and with the engines operating at the RPM recommended by the manufacturer for continuous duty, for a distance of one statute mile in not more than 7 minutes 0 seconds, and its ability to do so may be demonstrated in a test run as provided in paragraph 2 of the specification before final acceptance is made. Steering and flanking rudders shall operate independently and be sufficient to provide a satisfactory maneuverability with the test tow.

h. The towboat shall have a fuel capacity sufficient to allow 120 hours of operation without refueling.

i. All main deck exterior doors, except sliding doors, shall open towards the outside.

j. All hatches shall be the type that can be made watertight.

15. Electrical Power. The towboat furnished under the contract will be required to furnish electrical power for Government-owned plant such as barge pumps, lights, and small motors on crew barges, and distribution pumps on diesel fuel barges. It shall have at least two power outlets at or near the bow and have approximately 5-kilowatts over and above that needed for the operation of the boat available for this purpose. Power source shall be 110-120 volts, AC.

16. Radar. The vessel shall be equipped with two (2) Radar units, one for standby. Both units shall be maintained in operating condition.

17. Radio. Two Government-owned FM communication radios will be installed on the towboat while in use under this contract. Title to the radios shall remain in the Government. They will be used only for performance of the contract and will be removed by the Government when the boat is no longer required. The towboat shall have 110-120 volt AC power available for this purpose. Power consumption will be approximately 600 watts. The voltage level must be stable. The electrical generators and other equipment of the boat shall be such that the boat will be able to stand night-long layby watches with radio and all deck lights turned on. The vessel shall be equipped with adequate ship-to-ship radio in good operating condition.

18. Service Delivery Summary

Table 18.1

Performance Objectives SOW Paragraph Performance Threshold Lost Time 4.d No more than 12 hours per week.

Performance of Plant 6.a No more than 3 instances of unsatisfactory work or failure to meet delivery schedule.

Personnel 13.b No More than 2 instances of undermanned crew as per section 13.b.

19. QUALITY CONTROL / QUALITY ASSURANCE

19.1 Quality Control. The Contractor shall establish a complete quality control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. A copy of the Contractor’s Quality Control Program must be provided to the Contracting officer for approval prior to phase-in of contract and changes occur. The program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. A method for identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unsatisfactory.

b. A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective action taken. This document shall be available to the Government during the term of the contract.

19.2 Quality Assurance. The Government may monitor the Contractor’s performance to ascertain Contractor compliance with this contract. Changes to surveillance methods and/or procedures are solely within the Contracting Officer’s discretion and control.

ATTACHMENT A

DATA SHEET

Name or Number of Boat, Item 0001___________________________________

Fuel Tank Capacity, Gallons__________________________________________

Freeboard (under normal working conditions), inches______________________

Lighting voltage (Indicate either AC or DC)______________________________

Hull:

Material of Construction________________________________________ Length, feet_________________________________________________ Breadth, feet_________________________________________________ Depth, feet__________________________________________________ Draft, feet___________________________________________________ Draft, under normal operating conditions, feet_______________________ Date Built___________________________________________________ Date Last Dry-Docked_________________________________________ Minimum depth of water in which boat will operate, feet_______________

Main Engines:

Make______________________________________________________ Model/Type_________________________________________________ Age & Time Since Last Overhaul_________________________________

BHP_______________________________________________________

RPM @ Continuous Duty recommended by Manufacturer_____________ Estimated Fuel Consumption/24 Hour Working Period, gallons_________

Reduction Gear:

Make______________________________________________________ Model______________________________________________________ Age________________________________________________________ Ratio_______________________________________________________

Propellers:

Diameter, inches_____________________________________________ Pitch, inches_________________________________________________

Location vessel may be inspected_____________________________________

Owner of vessel___________________________________________________

ATTACHMENT B

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST FOR TOWBOATS & TENDERS Date of Inspection

U.S. Army Engineer District, Vicksburg, MS Contractor or Unit Contract No. Job Description

Name of Vessel (Identification) Name of Operator (Captain)

Inspected by (Signature) Approved by (Signature)

NOTE: Corps of Engineers General Saftey Requirements(EM 385-1-1) references are shown in parenthesis. Yes No Not Appl.

1. Is a valid Coast Guard certificate of inspection posted?

2. Does the boat operator have a valid Coast Guard certificate?

3. Are proper navigation and warning lights provided?

4. Is an adequate whistle, horn or warning device provided?

5. Is the maximum passenger capacity posted?

6. Is at least the number of life vest provided the same as the posted passenger capacity?

7. When crew is quartered, are two ways of exit provided?

8. Can doors be secured in either open or closed positions?

9. Are railing or grab bars provided along the sides?

10. Are stumbling hazards, deck fittings, etc., painted yellow or with yellow trim?

11. Are non-slip surfaces provided on ships ladders, decks and walks?

12. On towing vessels, is an axeprovided in an easily accessible location for freeing lines?

13. Are controls, requiring operaton in case of emergency, to items such as those listed below readily available and protected from accidental operation?

a. Fire extinguishing system

b. Power switches

c. Safety and fuel valves

d. Alarms

14. Are try cocks or glass tubes gages on the fuel tank? If so this is a violation.

15. Is shut off valve provided at both the tank and the engine end of the fuel line?

16. Can the shut off valve at the fuel tank be operated from outside the tank compartment?

17. Are shafts, gears, and moving parts adequately screened or guarded against contact?

18. Are hot pipes & surfaces insulted or screened?

19. Have the air tanks been tested and certified?

20. Is an adequate first aid kit available?

21. Does at least one member of crew each watch hold a valid Red Cross First Aid Card?

22. Are at least two properly fitted ring bouys and one water light provided?

23. Is a safe means to board and disembark provided?

24. Is adequateprotection from the elements provided for all persons being transported by water?

25. Are the fuel fill pipe connections located outside the engine room?

26. Are the fuel tanks vented directly to the atmosphere?

27. Are the fuel vents and fill pipes provided with a catch basin having a capacity of at least 18 inches deep and having a capacity of at least 6 gallons? (Flush deck fill fitting being serviced with automatic back pressure shutoff nozzles are excluded.)

28. Is the fuel transfer system designed to receive fuel by a fixed connection if an automatic back pressure shutoff is not used?

29. Minimum of one extension ladder 12 feet or longer.

30. Is a skiff provided that is at least 12 feet in length?

31. Each tender shall have aboard at least one water pump two inches or larger in good operating condition and equipped with ample hose for pumping water from barges, boats, etc., when necessary.

32. Remarks

MVK Form 385-18-R