Vendor_Q&A.docx

1.) Question: On the interior walls is that an inside skin over the gunnels or is that bracing on them? Also, will they be straight up? Answer: Inside skin over gunnels of interior walls and straight-up sidewalls are not required.

2.) Question: Will a 4“false floor work to serve as self bailing? Answer: Self Bailing takes preference over original false floor.

3.) Question: Is the bow deck safety railing height from the floor 36 inches? Answer: The bow deck safety railing is 36 inches in height from the floor.

4.) Question: Is the rear spool winch going to be electric or hydraulic? Answer: Rear spool winch will be electric.

5.) Question: Is the 20kw generator going to be gas or diesel? Answer: 20kw generator will have a gas engine.

6.) Question: Are there any specific brand engines requested? Answer: Yamaha or Mercury brand engines preferred because regional repair shops are available.

7.) Question: Please provide a specific Vibracore unit brand name/model number that is preferred? Answer: Engine: Dual 125 minimum Vibracore: operational depth up to 1000 feet. Able to handle 10ft minimum sample. Rossfelder P-3 or equivalent.