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- Solicitation number
- W912EK24Q0033
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This document contains a set of Questions and Answers related to Solicitation W912EK24Q0033 for the Dry Dock of MV Creve Coeur and Inspection. The solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District Rock Island.
The key details are:
- This is a new requirement to dry dock the MV Creve Coeur vessel, inspect it, and provide a list of any required repairs.
- The vessel is made of steel and has a beam length of 31.9 feet. It currently has known deficiencies that require inspection and potential repair.
- The contractor will be responsible for lifting the vessel onto the dry dock, conducting the inspection in compliance with 33 CFR and 46 CFR, and providing USACE a list of required repairs. No repairs will be made until authorized by USACE.
- All questions must be submitted by June 20, 2024. The solicitation does not indicate a specific due date for proposals.
- USACE will transport the vessel to and from the dry dock facility; the contractor is not responsible for transportation.
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| A22 - W912EK24Q0033 - with Cover.pdf |
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W912EK24Q0033 – MV Creve Coeur – Questions and Answers – Questions Due 6/20/2024
Q: For the delivery to and from the dry dock, what does the COI say for the minimum safe manning?
A: Amendment forthcoming removing the option of picking up and dropping off.
Q: Are there any pictures of the vessel?
A: YES
Q: What’s the vessels beam length?
A: 31.9 Feet
Q: How would you like your proposal submitted?
A: See cover page of solicitation.
Q: Are there any instructions to offerors?
A: Please review solicitation, and the cover page for instructions
Q: Is this a new requirement?
A: Yes
Q: What was the previous total contract value for this project?
A: N/A
Q: Are the dates set in stone meaning after award date can the dates be pushed back if the dry dock subcontractor has no openings to perform the work until late July timeframe?
A: The dates are set in stone.
Q: Is the vessel made of steel or fiberglass?
A: Steel
Q: Can you provide the vessels COI? My subcontractor is requesting the first page regarding the manning requirements.
A: Amendment forthcoming removing the option of picking up and dropping off.
Q: How many berths are on board for the crew?
A: Amendment forthcoming removing the option of picking up and dropping off.
Q: Is there a crew on board presently?
A: Amendment forthcoming removing the option of picking up and dropping off.
Q: Can you provide as many pictures as possible of the vessel?
A: No
Q: Will a licensed engineer be needed?
A: Amendment forthcoming removing the option of picking up and dropping off.
Q: Will able bodies seaman be used or regular deck hands?
A: Amendment forthcoming removing the option of picking up and dropping off.
Q: Will a master of tow or mate of tow be needed?
A: forthcoming removing the option of picking up and dropping off.
Q: My sub wants to know if a Regular captain will be needed, or could he just use a mate?
A: Amendment forthcoming removing the option of picking up and dropping off.
Q: My subcontractor is requesting the active COI with manning requirements
A: Amendment forthcoming removing the option of picking up and dropping off.
Q: My subcontractor is asking if any of these listed that needs to be inspected is requiring repair, can you provide additional information about each item:
- Port and starboard shafts
- Shaft seals
- Propellers
- Rudders
- Flakers
- Steering alarms and steering system
- Hull thickness inspection report
- Rudders (Forward Center Ballast)
- Port transducer
- Telescopic wheelhouse operational systems
- All hatch systems
- Sewage system
- Port and starboard generators: oil pan gaskets, coolant valve, bearings, bushings, windings, etc.
- Starboard main rear seal
- High fuel alarm issues in aft tank
- Fuel and lube oil pumps
- Starboard pushing knee
A: Yes, there are known deficiencies. This SOW is for inspection only and for the bidder to provide
USACE with the deficiencies list and a quote for repairs of those items found. All repairs will be in compliance of the CFR 33 and CFR 46.
Q: For Base 0001 - Can contractor expect the following actions for the initial inspection:
a. Switch vessel on and off dock
b. Drydock vessel
c. Visual Inspection: Pressure wash and inspect hull
d. Provide 500 UT shots and document hull thickness
e. Check rudder bearings for tolerance
f. Inspect center ballast welds and access hatch gaskets visually
g. Drain transducer and pull and replace fluid
h. Observe telescopic wheelhouse system when operated by USACE staff
i. Remove and check gaskets on all hatches (total quantity needed)
j. Pump sewage system, clean and inspect void area?
k. Gensets need engine expert for inspection?
l. Pull Starboard main engine from engine mount to check seal?
m. Check fuel alarm system, plan on repairing
n. Check fuel and lube oil pumps and provide pricing if repairs required.
o. Replace bumpers on Starboard Push Knee? Or welding repairs required.
A: See above
Q: Can the USACE share reference drawings of the vessel?
A: No
Q: Can the USACE provide photos of current known issues (starboard main rear seal and starboard pushing knee at a minimum)
A: No
Q: Should prospective bidders schedule a prebid visit?
A: No
Q: Are there any known deficiencies that bidders should be prepared to repair?
A: Yes, there are known deficiencies. This SOW is for inspection only and for the bidder to provide
USACE with the deficiencies list and a quote for repairs of those items found. All repairs will be in compliance of the CFR 33 and CFR 46.
Q: Is there an inspection report form the USACE requires the contractor to complete during the inspection?
A: No. Contractor should use their own inspection report with reference to 33 CFR and 46 CFR.
Q: Where is the line between inspection and repairs requiring new proposal?
A: The SOW is for the Vessel to be placed on dry dock for inspection. A modification for any repairs identified will be at the Government’s discretion.
Q: For items identified as repairs needing a proposal, how long will it take USACE to approve of work after receipt of proposal from Contractor?
A: USACE will review the list of repairs needed and may issue a modification to the contract. There is no timeline for USACE to approve of any repair work authorized.
Q: Just to be clear this contract is to pick up and deliver/transport the vessel from its home port to the dry dock facility and then for the shipyard to lift the vessel, then inspect the list of line items to be inspected, then if there are any repairs needed to be done for the shipyard to complete the repairs, and then to inspect again and once all repairs are done, to transport the ship back to the home port.
Correct?
A: USACE will transport the vessel to dry dock. The vessel shall be lifted by the shipyard and be inspected by the contractor with the proper CFR regulation as the guidelines. The Contractor shall also prepare the vessel for the Coast Guard COI creditable drydock. The USCG MSU from Chicago is the inspecting MSU.
The Contractor shall provide USACE a list of items needing repaired found on the inspection.
No repairs will be made until the contractor has provided the list and has been given the authorization to make repair.
USACE will return fleet the vessel back to home port.
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