ATC 3 Spec Tech Prov Cheraw FY10 V2 - Changes Accepted.pdf

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SP-1 SCOPE OF WORK- The work to be done under this Job Order consists of furnishing all labor, material, equipment, supplies, facilities, and services required, and performing the work described herein for repairing the U.S. Tug Cheraw in strict accordance with these specifications and the Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels. This document can be found on line at:

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/217_71.htm

SP-2 QUANTITIES-

SP-2.1 When any item of work hereinafter described specifies a definite quantity of work to be done, it is contemplated that such quantity will be required; however, the right is reserved to increase or decrease the amount of work under the Job Order in accordance with the provisions set forth in Paragraph SP-6.

SP-2.2 Quantities of work indicated for performance are not in all cases exact, being in such cases estimates only and are intended to indicate the approximate quantities. Such work will be pointed out and definitely designated as to location and quantities by the Contracting Officer and will be done on a unit price basis. The Contractor will be required to complete the work at the unit price or prices stated in the Job order, whether it involves quantities greater or less than those specified.

SP-3 OPTIONAL ITEMS OF WORK- Items of work designated in the specifications, price schedule, and in the schedule of quantities and prices in the Job Order as "Optional" are to be performed only to the extent required by the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall perform the work included in any or all of such items as directed and shall be paid therefore at the rates appearing in the schedule of quantities and prices as applicable to the amount of work performed. The Government is under no obligation to require the performance of any such items of work. The Contractor shall indicate on the bid schedule the number of additional schedule days required to accomplish each optional item of work.

SP-4 DIMENSIONS OF PLANT- The approximate physical dimensions and physical data of the plant covered by these specifications are as follows:

Cheraw Type of Plant Tug

Length, overall 109 ft. 0 in.

Beam, molded 30 ft. 6 in.

Depth, amidships, molded 15 ft. 6 in.

Draft, mean, light. 13 ft. 0 in.

Displacement, long tons 400 Construction Steel, welded

SP-5 DELIVERY AND RETURN OF PLANT-

SP-5.1 The Government will deliver the plant to the Contractor in open water clear of the Contractor's yard as close as is practical to the time agreed to by both parties to the contract.

The Government requires that the tug be delivered to the drydock as close to the end of it’s normal operating season as is practicable, weather permitting. This is expected to be during the week of 16 November 2009. The Tug will be traveling to the drydock from Cleveland, OH.

SP-5.2 Upon completion of the work, the Government will accept return of the plant at the point where it was delivered to the Contractor. The date and hour of return of the plant to the Government shall be considered to be the time of the completion of the work, subject to the provisions of Paragraph SP-6.

SP-5.3 The tug will maneuver into the drydock under it’s own power if feasible. Otherwise any additional tug or pilot services required between open water and the drydock, slip, or berth at the Contractor's yard shall be promptly furnished by the Contractor at his expense.

SP-6 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION- The Contractor will be required to commence work under the Job Order promptly after delivery of the plant to him, to prosecute the work with faithfulness and diligence, and to complete it within the time frame required, provided that, if the Contracting Officer orders any additional work to be done beyond that called for by these specifications and/or orders any work described and required in these specifications not be done, appropriate adjustments in the time and/or price shall be made in accordance with the Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels. The time stated for completion is to include final cleanup of the plant.

SP-7 DRAWINGS-

SP-7.1 The following drawings are made a part of these specifications:

DRAWING NUMBER TITLE

YTB799-845-4372309 Docking Plan YTB799-800-4372302 Outboard and Inboard Profile Pages 1 and 2/2 YTB799-519-4372282 Rudder Details YTB799-519-4372283 Rudder Stock and Bearing Support YTB799-203-4372254 Propeller, Fairwater and Cap YTB799-203-4372255 Shafting Arrangement YTB774-203-2263022 Shaft Coupling Details - Tailshaft & Steady

Bearing Support

SP-7.2 The drawings are available at the Office of the District Engineer, Buffalo District, 1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. Additional sets of the above listed drawings and of these specifications will be furnished to the successful Contractor without charge upon request.

SP-8 SHIFTING, ALTERATIONS, ETC.- Should the removal or shifting of any parts of the plant or it fittings, stores, fuel, water, etc., be necessary for carrying out the repairs specified, the same shall be done by the Contractor at his expense and all such removals shall be subsequently replaced and any damage or loss resulting from such removal or shifting or replacement shall be made good by the contractor at his expense. Should any por-tion of the plant's structure, housing, fixtures, or equipment require alteration in order to carry out the work, the Contractor shall make such alterations at his expense.

SP-9 DISPOSITION OF SCRAP AND SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL-

Notwithstanding the requirements of the Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels, all items designated as scrap resulting from the work shall become the property of the Contractor, and due consideration of the value of such scrap shall be reflected in the bid price of the individual items concerned. This shall not apply to salvageable items ordered to remain property of the Government, which shall be loaded and returned to the Government on truck or on board the vessel as directed. The determination of whether or not an item is salvageable shall rest with the Contracting Officer's Representative if not stated in the specifications.

SP-10 REPAIRS TO BE MADE BY THE GOVERNMENT- Government personnel will work on the vessel while it is in the Contractor's yard, making repairs not covered in these specifications. Work done by Government personnel will be performed in such a manner as not to delay the work of the Contractor. This work will not involve repairs to the underwater portion of the vessel.

SP-11 CLEANLINESS ABOARD PLANT- The Contractor shall keep working areas clean and shall clean up such working areas to a condition "as found prior to commencement of work." The Contractor shall at all times refrain from marring, marking, or defacing any portion of the interior of the vessel. Any such marring, marking, or defacing shall be restored to it's original condition by and at the expense of the Contractor prior to acceptance of the plant by the Government as provided in Paragraph SP-5.

SP-12 SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHOUT FURTHER

COST

SP-12.1 The Contractor shall furnish without further cost to the Government the services listed below.

SP-13.1 The Contractor shall furnish and connect a temporary auxiliary electric power supply to permit lighting and ventilation of quarters, the galley, and machinery spaces, and for the operation of necessary deck and auxiliary machinery of the vessels while they are in his possession. The tug will require about 20 KW at 208 VAC.

SP-12.2 The Contractor shall make provisions to remove the garbage and trash from the vessel at least once daily.

SP-12.3 The Contractor shall furnish crane service to place stores and other Government equipment aboard the vessel and to remove supplies and equipment from the vessel. Crane services shall be provided at times mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

SP-13 FINAL EXAMINATION AND ACCEPTANCE- As soon as practical after the completion of the entire work as may be designated in the specifications a thorough examination thereof will be made by the Contracting Officer's Representative at the site of the work.

If such work is found to comply fully with the requirements of the Contract Job Order it will be accepted, and final payment will be made in accordance with the Contract article entitled "Payment".

SP-14 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES- Notwithstanding the clause entitled "Default" in the Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels, liquidated damages will be based upon, and calculated in accordance with the following:

The Contractor shall include in his quote a statement of the scheduled completion date necessary to accomplish all of the mandatory work items. If optional items or other additional work is required an allowance will be made and the time to complete the work will be adjusted accordingly. In addition, allowances will be made for delays due to causes beyond the contractor’s control (e.g. rain delaying the painting of the hull, uncontrollable delay in acquiring supplies). For each work day beyond the adjusted scheduled completion date that completion of the work is delayed liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be assessed. For each work day that completion of the work is delayed beyond 17 March 2010 liquidated damages of $8235 per day will be assessed. For the purposes of this paragraph work days consist of Monday through Friday inclusive with the exception of Federal holidays.

SP-15 BID EVALUATION-

The award decision will be maded based upon best value. The factors are as follows:

A. Proposed Price for all work (including optional items).

B. Proposed completion date. The tug will be available no later than 20 Nov 09.

Factor A is more important than Factor B. In trading off the proposed price with the proposed completion date, an additional $91/mile will be add to an offerors proposed price to account for the round trip travel between Cleveland OH and the contractors facility. Travel cost shall be evaluated using the shortest feasible over-water route. These costs will be added for evaluation purposes only.

SP-16 SUBMITTALS

SP-16.1 Safety Submittals All safety submittals shall be provided to the government within 14 calendar days after contract award. No work on the vessel will be permitted until the COE Safety Office has reviewed and found the submittals to be acceptable.

SP-16.2 Schedule In addition to the schedule information required with the bid, the Contractor shall submit a detailed schedule showing the planned dates of starting and completing each item of work awarded. A revised schedule shall be submitted whenever any optional work is awarded or other event occurs that affects the completion date. The schedule shall be prepared using the critical path method to identify work that is critical to timely completion. The initial schedule shall be submitted within 14 calendar days after contract award. Updates shall be submitted within 3 work days after the date of award or occurrence.

SP-16.3 Product Data Submit product data for all products to be incorporated into the work for the following items within 14 days after contract award:

1. Item 15: Fathometer

SP-17 SITE VISIT

The Tug Cheraw will be available for inspection in Buffalo Harbor, NY through the bid period. A site visit to inspect the vessel may be arranged by contacting Jeffry Ernest at (716) 879- 4173.

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

TP-1 WORKMANSHIP

TP-1.1 General

a. All labor shall be especially skilled for each kind of work, thorough, and first class in every respect, and under competent and coordinated supervision.

b. Where work of one trade joins, passes through, or is on other work, there shall be no discrepancy or misfit when completed. In engaging one kind of work with another, marring or damaging previously acceptable construction shall be cause for rejection.

c. All parts of the work intended to join or bear upon others shall have complete and solid surface contact and fit together neatly without excessive cold work during erection. All faying surfaces shall be painted and shall be clean and smooth before bolting up. Shims or liners shall not be used for the purpose of overcovering a bad fit.

d. Workmanship throughout shall be in accordance with the best modern practice and shall conform to the current edition of he American Bureau of Shipping's "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels", and U.S. Coast Guard rules as applicable.

TP-1.2 Cutting. All edges and corners of plates and shapes shall be smooth and free of burrs. The use of a cutting torch is permissible for cutting plates and shapes to size, but the burning of bolt holes will not be permitted.

TP-1.3 Welders and Welding.

a. All welding under this job order shall be done only by welders who have successfully passed the qualification test of the American Bureau of Shipping except that any welding coming under the jurisdiction of he U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspection shall be done only by welders having passed the qualification test of the U.S. Coast Guard or equal.

b. The electrodes used throughout the work shall be suitable for use with the parent metal at each weld. Electrodes shall be received on the job in unbroken packages bearing the manufacturer's label or be similarly marked.

c. Assembly of all welded joints before welding shall be such as to secure proper gaps in butt welds and metal to metal contact on fillet welds. Welding shall not be used to close openings larger that stipulated for each plate thickness by the American Bureau of Shipping. Surfaces to be welded shall be free from paint, scale, etc. d. Welding procedures, as to direction, length, number and sequence of beads, shall be carefully planned so as to minimize locked up stresses.

e. All welding is to conform to the specifications set up by the American Welding Society.

TP-2 INSPECTION AND TESTS-

TP-2.1 The work will be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to inspection by any appointed inspectors to insure strict compliance with the terms of the Contract. No inspector is authorized to change any provision of the specifications without written authorization of the Contracting Officer, nor shall the presence of absence on an inspector relieve the Contractor from any requirements of the Job Order.

TP-2.2 Inspection and tests shall be made at such times and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall keep the Contracting Officer informed of the desired time of all proposed tests or inspections. Trial of machinery shall be conducted by the Contractor at this expense.

TP-2.3 When any workmanship, material, or apparatus fails to pass any test or inspection it shall be fully retested only after all known defects have been eliminated therefrom.

TP-3 PAINTS-

TP-3.1 Paints shall be accurately compounded of materials as called for in the applicable specifications therefore.

TP-3.2 Paint shall be well mixed before use so that it can be readily broken with a paddle to a smooth uniform paint of good spraying consistency. Paint shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturers standards or recommendations for proper application.

TP-3.3 Commercial paint systems shall be those of a reputable manufacturer of marine coatings, of a premium grade, and suitable for fresh water service. The paint system shall be applied properly allowing adequate drying times. If the surface preparation recommended by the manufacturer and the preparation called for in these specifications are different, the method calling for the higher degree of surface preparation shall be used.

TP-3.4 The Contractor shall furnish paint combs and a reliable dry film thickness gage and take random measurements in the presence of the Government Inspector to demonstrate that the specified paint film thicknesses are achieved for each coat of paint.

TP-4 MATERIALS, OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS, ETC.- Any material not specified shall be the best of its kind, suitable for the purpose intended, and subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. where sizes, firs, operating characteristics or controls are not specified, they shall be as approved by the Contracting Officer.

TP-5 REFERENCES- The latest edition of the following references are made part of this specification:

American Bureau of Shipping Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels

Code of Federal Regulations 29CFR1915, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employees

Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health

Requirements Manual

American society for Testing ASTM A-36, Structural Shapes and Materials

American Iron and Steel AISI-1015, Low Carbon Steel Institute Plate

Institute of Electrical and IEEE-45, IEEE Recommended Electronic Engineers Practice for Electric

Installations on Shipboard