Draft_SOW_Tender Vessel and Crane Barge.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE

LEASE OF ONE TENDER BOAT WITH OPERATING PERSONNEL AND BARGE MOUNTED CRANE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Object of These Specifications.

It is the object of these specifications to secure for the Government by leasing, one tender boat with operating personnel and crane barge. The boat will be used primarily on the Mississippi River from Cairo, Illinois, (Mile

953.8 AHP) to the Head of Passes (Mile 0.0), the Old River, the Atchafalaya River, the Red River (Louisiana), the Ouachita River, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) as far west as the Calcasieu River and the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO). This work will include assisting the USACE DREDGE DUBUQUE, moving and placing dredge pipeline, placing, and removing anchors, shifting various barges including fuel barges, towing dredge and barges to and from work and remote locations, setting and moving buoys in the vicinity of the work unit, sounding depths in the vicinity of work unit operations, and other needed operations to assist the dredge. The vessel is to be available for 24 hours per day as may be directed by the Contracting Officer or his representative. All mileage will be the mileage shown in the latest editions of the Flood Control and Navigation Maps of the above-mentioned waterways. These 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.

This contract will consist of a single year (365 days) period of performance.

2. Inspection of Equipment.

Prior to award, a Corps of Engineers representative will make an inspection of the equipment offered to determine the condition and suitability for the service for which it will be used. If 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 bidder on that equipment may be rejected as non-responsive. 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. If the deficiencies are not corrected within the seven-day period, the bidder will be rejected as non-responsive.

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 with bid.

3. Delivery and Release.

Delivery of this vessel and crane barge shall be made afloat to the USACE facility at the Vicksburg Harbor in Vicksburg, MS, or as directed by the COR or Navigation Chief. It is expected, but not guaranteed, that delivery of the boat and crane barge will be required on or about October 31, 2022. When delivered, the boat shall be ready for operation and in good operating condition. The boat will be used to help assemble and tow the Dredge Dubuque fleet to its job location. The vessel and crane barge will be released to the Contractor after returning to Vicksburg, MS, at the completion of work. The vessel and crane barge will be released by direction of the Contracting Officer or representative. In the event that the vessel is needed by the Government outside of the anticipated schedule, the contractor shall have the vessel and crane barge underway to the Government work location within 7 calendar days after notice from the Contracting Officer or representative.

As mentioned in Paragraph 1, this contract will consist of a single year period. Performance period will last for 365 days. The vessel and crane barge will be required to stay with the Dredge Dubuque through the duration of dredging needs.

4. Payments.

a. Payments will be made monthly after receipt of a proper invoice. Invoices may be sent electronically in pdf or word format to Paul.Richards@usace.army.mil and CEFC-B4invoices@usace.army.mil. Payment will be made by the Disbursing Officer, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Finance Center, 7800 3rd Avenue, Millington, TN 38054-5005.

b. Except as provided in subparagraph d. below, payment will be made for the number of hours of actual use during the time that the boat is retained in the custody of the COR. Time will begin on the day that the boat and crane barge is delivered to the work location as stated in paragraph 3 above, and end on the day that the boat and crane barge is finally released to the Contractor. Actual use does not include non-work days.

c. Payment will be made at the applicable hourly rate stipulated in the contract, calculated to the nearest hour.

d. 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 employees.

e. 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 employees. If due to job requirements, the boat is allowed to work with one engine inoperative, the unit price will be reduced to seventy percent (70%) of the applicable contract amount. The decision to operate at the 70% rate for a single engine will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer or its representative. 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.

a. It is estimated that the tender and crane barge will be used approximately 45 days (1080 hours) for emergency dredging needs. It is expected that the tender and crane barge will generally be used 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. However, these days and hours are not guaranteed, and the Government reserves the right to use the tender and crane barge for more or less days as needed. The right is also reserved by the Government to suspend use of the tender and crane barge for any period when the Government dredging operations are suspended. Please see bid items, Section 25. Bid Requirements, for base line items as well as option line items.

6. Performance of Plant.

a. Award of the Contract and acceptance of the vessel and crane barge shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for the satisfactory performance of the vessel and crane barge. 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.

The delivery schedule and the services performed by the vessel and crane barge are crucial to the Government operations, which it will be assisting. Failure to meet the delivery schedule for this item will be cause for immediate termination of the Contract as described in paragraph (a) (1) of the DEFAULT clause of the Contract.

In addition, if at any time during the contract period it is determined by the Contracting Officer that the boat or crane barge is not capable of doing satisfactory work and/or meeting the delivery schedule, the contract may be terminated. The Contracting Officer will exercise his discretion as to the best interest of the Government.

However, the Contractor is put on notice that the contract for the vessel and crane barge may be terminated if the vessel or crane barge is inoperable or not capable of safely operating for a total of 24 hours in any seven-day period, or if the tender is inoperable on one engine for a total of 48 hours in any seven day period. Payment will be made as provided in paragraph 4 above only for the time accrued prior to the date of termination.

b. If the Contracting Officer allows the tender to work with only one engine, as described in paragraph 4.e. above, this in no way relieves the Contractor from the time constraints described above. All time allowed to work on one engine will be considered in computing the time periods described above as conditions for termination.

c. The conditions listed above are not a complete listing of causes for termination and the Government reserves the right to terminate the Contract for any other conditions of default as determined by the Contracting Officer and in accordance with the termination clauses of the Contract.

7. Control and Responsibility.

a. The Contracting Officer or the COR 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 and crane barge shall at all times be under the direction of the Contractor or his 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 operating orders that are in effect. Neither shall the boat or crane barge leave the immediate area of assigned responsibility without obtaining permission from the COR in charge of the operations being performed.

8. Supervision.

Proper supervision will be maintained on the boat and crane barge by the Contractor to ensure 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 crane barge at any time thereafter when such authorized representatives may be changed. No instructions of the COR 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 COR and the Contractor or his agent, appeal may be made to the Contracting Officer, whose decision shall be final. The COR is not authorized to waive nor alter in any respect any of the terms or requirements of the contract, or to make additional requirements.

9. EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements. Contractors are required to comply with the latest version, and all posted changes, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manuel in effect from the time of contract award. EM 385-1-1 and changes are available on the Internet at http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals (at the HQ homepage, select "Safety and Occupational Health", and then select "EM 385-1-1" for the manual or, "changes to EM" for the most recent changes to the manual).

Prior to making an offer, bidders should check the referenced website for the latest changes. No separate payment will be made for compliance with the requirements of this paragraph, or for compliance with other safety requirements of the contract.

a. Accident Prevention Program. At least 7 days prior to commencement of the work, four copies of the Accident Prevention Program shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval. The program shall be prepared in the following format:

(1) An executed LMV Form 358R, Administrative Plan. (A blank copy of the form will be furnished upon request.)

(2) An executed LMV Form 359R, Job 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 to new employees.

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

Contractor shall not commence physical work at the site prior to the safety program being approved by the Contracting Officer or the COR. 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 which were 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. 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 out of hearing from any other person.

(2) Description. The general alarm system shall be electrically operated from the primary electrical system.

The system shall 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, the signal shall be 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 guardrails. Steel-toed safety boots shall be worn by all persons (deck crew) exposed to hazards to the feet. Hard hats, steel-toed boots and life preservers shall be furnished by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.

g. Par.03.A.02 of the Safety and Health Requirements Manual requires at least two employees on each shift shall be qualified to administer first aid and CPR 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. 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 own expense all operator(s) labor, fuel, lubricating oils, greases, appliances, appurtenances, equipment, materials, and bear all expenses incidental to the efficient operation of the boat and crane barge 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 and crane barge; shall maintain the boat and crane barge in a good state of repair and shall arrange for a supply of renewal parts to be on hand when needed for the boat and crane barge.

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 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 employees, and all agents, representatives, heirs or assigns, incident to, or as a result of the use of such transportation.

11. Pollution Control.

a. Contamination of Water. The Contractor shall not pollute lakes, ditches, rivers, and reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumen’s, 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 Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs). 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 Default of this contract.

12. Subsistence and Quarters.

a. Subsistence and quarters will not be made available to the Contractor or his employees under this contract.

13. Test Run. Upon delivery of the vessel and crane barge, the vessel shall be subject to a test run to determine if it is capable of performing in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 15h. If the vessel satisfactorily complies with that paragraph, it will be accepted as of the date and hour the tests are completed, however, if the tender fails to comply, it will not be accepted. The contractor will be given 24 hours from the date of delivery in which to make such changes as he desires to the tender in order for it to comply with the above requirements. If the tender still fails to comply with the specifications within the 24-hour period, the contract will be terminated without cost to the Government. If the tender complies with the specifications within the 24-hour period, it will be accepted as of the date and hour that the second test runs are satisfactorily completed, subject to continued satisfactory performance under the contract.

14. Personnel

a. Upon delivery of the vessel and crane barge, the Contractor shall furnish the COR, a complete list of all contractor employees who will be working in any capacity on the boat along with their schedule of work and a copy of their licenses. 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 tender and crane barge including not less than one pilot, and two deckhands per shift. A minimum of two pilots and four deckhands shall be maintained in the crew at all times. The Contractor shall ensure that all crew members possess valid licenses according to the Code of Federal Regulations as needed to complete their work.

c. Licensed Personnel. The Contractor shall furnish and pay a sufficient number of operators and deckhands to operate the boat for the required number of hours. Each operator furnished shall be competent and satisfactory to the Contracting Officer Representative and shall possess a current license issued by the U. S. Coast Guard.

Each license shall cover the type, size, and HP. of the boat furnished, and for the waters in which it will be operated. Operators shall be alert at all times and responsive to the instructions of the Contracting Officer or his representative. Under the provisions of paragraph "Objectionable Employees", operators and/or deckhands furnished by the Contractor who, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative, are determined incompetent or otherwise objectionable, shall be promptly replaced by the Contractor. Failure to provide competent and capable operators 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 other boat(s) and crane barge(s) with which to continue the work. Should this occur and the cost of the replacement boat(s) and crane barge(s) hired exceeds the cost of the boat(s) and crane barge(s) covered by this contract, the excess cost will be assessed to the Contractor.

d. The tender shall have a certified tankerman or PIC approved by the Coast Guard (to take on fuel) on board at all times. Any crewmember that holds a current U. S. Coast Guard tankerman certificate may serve as tankerman.

e. 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. (Form is provided)

f. All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center- Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

g. All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

h. All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

i. The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative.

Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels https://jko.jten.mil/ https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures, to include identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

j. The contractor and all associated sub‐contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program. All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

k. The contractor and all associated sub‐contractor personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

l. The contractor and all associated sub‐contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

15. Vessel

a. The hull of the vessel shall be of steel construction, flat bottom scow bow type, suitable for operation in the Mississippi River. It shall be capable of being easily handled in swift currents and maneuvered in close places, such as, close proximity to the river bank. The vessel shall at all times comply with the current rules and regulations of the U. S. Coast Guard according to the CFR (specifically Titles 33 and 46) and shall be currently certified for operation in the waters specified. BIDS ON TUGBOATS WILL BE CONSIDERED

NONRESPONSIVE.

b. The vessel shall be propelled by two or more matched diesel marine engines with two or more matching propellers. The direction of the rotation of the propellers shall be opposite. The tender shall have two or more propelling engines with manufacturer's rating of not less than 1,200 and no more than 1,800 continuous total horsepower (flywheel). The Contracting Officer will use the current Inland River Record to verify horsepower of the vessel being bid. If the horsepower in the Inland River Record does not correlate with the horsepower required by these specifications, the bidder must submit with his bid, additional information from the engine manufacturer that evidences the equipment bid meets the horsepower required of these specifications. If additional data is not provided with the bid, the bid may be determined non-responsive. The tender 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 tender shall be equipped with two electric generators, one for standby.

c. The vessel shall have the following general dimensions:

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The proposed vessel dimensions shall match the dimensions recorded in the Inland River Record 2022.

-Unless documentation is provided for changes/upgrades made after the publishing of Inland River Record 2020.

Overall length - Measured at extreme points over the deck excluding sheer - minimum 50 feet and maximum 70 feet.

Beam - Measured at extreme points - not less than 20 feet nor more than 30 feet molded beam.

Draft - (Fully loaded with fuel) minimum 5 feet and maximum 10 feet

Height of Eye - minimum 20 feet and maximum 30 feet

Freeboard - (With sufficient fuel aboard for a 5-day operation) – minimum 1 foot

NOTE: For purpose of freeboard computation, fuel requirements will be based on 1/2 1b/bhp/hr. or 0.07102 gal/bhp/hr.

d. The vessel shall be equipped with a pilothouse of sufficient size so as to provide adequate space for the operator and auxiliary equipment necessary for safe operation of the vessel. The pilothouse shall be equipped with adequate windows to allow the operator good visibility in all directions and the floor of the pilothouse shall be a minimum of 12 feet and a maximum of 18 feet above the water surface to provide good visibility when engaged in towing operations.

e. The vessel shall have two towing knees permanently affixed to the bow extending from approximately the water line to not less than eight feet above the water line. One towing knee shall be equipped with steps and pipe hand railing.

f. The vessel shall be equipped with ample deck fittings and two power operated winches located forward of the pilothouse. Each winch shall have a minimum capacity of 10,000 pounds single line pull and not less than 75 feet of steel cable of adequate size for securing tows and controlled by the pilothouse.

g. The vessel shall be equipped with sufficient ratchets, wire and fittings to make a tow of three barges, each 160 feet by 34 feet by 9-1/2 feet, placed side by side.

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

i. Any additions or other alterations of a non-permanent nature, made to a vessel for the purpose of changing its normal or regular dimensions in order to comply with these specifications will cause rejection of the bidder as non-responsive.

j. The vessel shall be capable of pushing all associated plant along with the Dredge Dubuque. The vessel shall be capable of doing so in still water from a standing start, 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 10 minutes 40 seconds. Its ability to do so may be demonstrated in a test run as provided in paragraph 13 of the specification before final acceptance is made. Steering and flanking rudders shall operate independently and be sufficient to provide satisfactory maneuverability with the test tow.

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

l. All hatches shall be of the type that can be made watertight.

16. Electrical Power. The vessel furnished under the contract shall 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.

17. Radio. The vessel shall be equipped with adequate ship-to-ship radio and radar facilities, in good operating condition.

18. Radar. The vessel shall be equipped with a minimum of one radar unit, and it shall be maintained in good operating condition.

19. Electronic Charts System (ECS). The vessel shall be equipped with an Electronic Charts System, such as Rosepoint or similar, to aid in navigating while the vessel is operating independently.

20. Depth Sounder. The Contractor shall provide a depth sounding device(s) capable of obtaining continuous depth sounding measurements in the area of the forward hull of the vessel. The depth sounder shall be accurate to plus or minus 0.5 feet. The depth sounder shall be electronically interfaced with the GPS positioning system.

The data obtained by the depth sounding device(s) shall be displayed in the pilothouse of the vessel at all times.

21. Launch. The vessel shall be equipped with an engine powered skiff capable of carrying the entire crew in the event of an emergency.

22. Crane Barge. Contractor shall supply a barge with crane to safely and efficiently unload, place and load dredge pipeline, anchors, spuds and other work as needed.

Minimal Requirements

-Crane Capacity: 35 Tons -Maximum Boom Length: 27.2m (89’ 3”)

23. Service Delivery Summary

Table 23.1

Performance Objectives SOW Paragraph Performance Threshold Lost Time 4.e No more than 24 hours per pay period.

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

Personnel 14.b No More than 2 instances of undermanned crew as per section 14.b.

24. Quality Control/Quality Assurance

24.1 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 COR for approval prior to phase-in of contract and changes occurring. 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.

24.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). 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.

25. Bid Requirements

All bid prices shall be calculated at total cost per hour. Therefore all costs will be represented by one value charged by the hour. The current estimate of need is, but not limited to, 45 days, at 24 hours per day.

Bid Line Items:

a. Vessel with Operating Personnel while Towing (Includes Fuel Cost) – Estimated 240 hours

- Towing Line Item should only be used for movements of the plant for more than 5 miles.

b. Vessel with Operating Personnel while at dredging location (Includes Fuel Cost) – Estimated 840 hours

c. Crane Barge – Estimated 45 days

Option Line Items

d. Vessel with Operating Personnel while Towing (Includes Fuel Cost) –144 hours

- Towing Line Item should only be used for movements of the plant for more than 5 miles.

e. Vessel with Operating Personnel while at dredging location (Includes Fuel Cost) –408 hours

f. Crane Barge –23 days

26. Security Requirements

1. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, 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. Upon request, 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: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

2. 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 or background investigation and to meet installation/facility 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 installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

3. All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor 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. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

4. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.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 enrollment 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 3 business days after the initial contract award.