W912P524Q0015 - Push Boat Purchase (8 Apr 24).pdf

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SCOPE OF WORK

Lake Cumberland Debris Removal –

Push Boat Scope of Work

1.0 General

1.1 This contract’s objective is to acquire one (1) debris removal push boat, within the specifications stated in the Scope of Work (SOW), below.

1.2 This inland push boat will operate within the confines of Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. On this non-navigable waterway, this push boat will push a floating plant of coupled barges approximately 36ft x 75ft and use a telescoping knuckle boom to bring aboard woody debris for chipping, or for placing in a Government provided, floating, air curtain burner.

1.3 The push boat is permitted to be of a completed design that meets the Corps’ criteria. The push boat shall be able to be delivered overland by truck to any of the locations listed in 3.0 below, depending on the time of year/lake conditions. These locations and any other potential delivery locations will be specified at a later date by the Government and coordinated with the contractor.

Delivery of push boat is an optional item. If delivery option is not awarded, the contractor will still be responsible for full functionality, to include push boat assembly, launch, training, and cleanup.

1.4 The boat can be delivered overland by truck and/or partial transport by river system.

1.5 The design of the boat shall include stability analysis.

1.6 Any generators or power units/engines, and transmissions must have authorized sales and service departments within 100-mile radius of Somerset, KY. Caterpillar, John Deere, Kubota, and Cummins are within the 100-mile radius. To propose a change that is advantageous to the Government concerning the Buy America Act please see “52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

Alternate I (OCT 2014)“.

2.0 Scope of Work

2.1 The Contractor will furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and completed and approved design to fabricate a push boat. Delivery of the push boat is an optional item. If delivery option is not awarded, the Government will coordinate other methods for delivery and the contractor will still be responsible for push boat assembly, launch, training, and cleanup, see section 4.5 and 4.6 below. Acceptance of the push boat will not be given until all equipment is proven to be fully functional and operational on-site, see section 3.0 Delivery, Final Assembly and Acceptance. Training, manuals, and drawings shall be provided.

2.2. Inland Waters Push Boat

2.2.1 This push boat will work the shorelines and so it will need to draft 4.5 feet or less.

2.2.2 The twin engines shall produce at least 800 hp (more than 400 hp each). The push boat shall move the barges of average loading over average conditions no less than 5 knots. The propulsion system may be traditional drive diesel engines or a z-drive, azimuthing type.

2.2.3 The push boat will be approximately twenty (20) feet wide X (25’10”) twenty-five feet ten inches long.

2.2.4 The boat shall provide a sink and marine sanitation type II in the head. Also, a climate-controlled break room with a capacity for four (4) crewmembers shall be provided.

2.2.5 The boat shall be outfitted with USCG lighting, Raymarine Axiom (or equivalent) that shall be inclusive of, depth finder, Navionics chart plotter, with a mega 3D sonar, radar/Flir. The boat shall also have a VHF Marine radio, AM/FM Radio with speakers. Loud Hailer radio system. The Contractor will also wire and install 1ea Government furnished UHF/VHF Radio.

2.2.6 The boat shall have fuel tank capacity of at least 800 gallons.

2.2.7 The pilot house and breakroom shall be climate controlled.

3.0 Delivery, Final Assembly and Acceptance

3.0.1 Seasons: Off season is the period from Labor Day until Memorial Day; Recreation season is the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

3.1 All year delivery available with coordination and notice to the Government: Halcomb’s Landing, Hwy 127 in Jamestown, KY 42629 is a USACE site and may be used for delivery, final fabrication, assembly and launching. Halcomb’s Landing has a longer shelf or overbank and no crane to water setting is possible. There is a large gravel lot and concrete boat launching ramps.

3.2 Recreation season delivery, final fabrication, assembly, and setting can be Lakeview boat ramp.

Lakeview assembly location has a paved parking area and a gravel lot for final assembly; however, the ramp is too narrow and shallow to use for push boat launches. The Contractor will need to provide a crane to lift and lower the push boat into the water.

3.3 Off season, Labor Day to Memorial Day, delivery, final fabrication, assembly, and setting may occur at General Burnside Island State Park, 8801 South Highway 27, Burnside KY, 42519 with approval from park management.

3.4 All delivery locations will require an assembly crane; however, the Lakeview location, may also require a second, larger crane to set push boat out and into the water.

3.5 The dimensions of the push boat are the preference of the Government, and priorities are the working stability, the shallow draft, and maximizing maneuverability and thrust; however, alternatives may be proposed with sufficient justification as to why it should be considered. Any proposed alternative may or may not be considered for award.

3.5.1 Acceptance of the push boat will not be given until all equipment is proven to be fully functional and operational on-site at Lake Cumberland, to include all training and manuals provided and site cleanup is completed.

4.0 Schedule

4.1 The contractor shall commence with their design proposal within fourteen (14) calendar days after the contract award.

4.2 Contractor will provide the design submittals within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.

4.3 Contractor will provide the fabrication schedule within forty-five (45) calendar days after contract award.

4.3.1 Contractor shall promptly notify the Government in writing, providing detailed information about any increased lead times due to supply chain issues, the impact on lead times, and any proposed alternatives or mitigation strategies.

4.4 The Government has thirty (30) days to review and comment.

4.5 C The work shall be completed, and push boat shall be ready for transport within three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days after contract award.

4.6 Upon push boat arrival at the Government and contractor agreed upon Lake Cumberland delivery site (whether it is delivered by the performing contractor or scheduled for pick up in a method that best suits the Government), the contractor shall complete assembly, launch, training, and cleanup within twenty-one (21) calendar days. These requirements will be completed at the delivery site, unless arranged otherwise by an agreement between USACE and the contractor.

4.6.1 The assembly areas will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the COR.

No work will occur on-site on Sundays or Government holidays.

Government Holidays New Year's Day (January 1).

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January). Washington's Birthday (Third Monday in February).

Memorial Day (Last Monday in May). Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19). Independence Day (July 4).

Labor Day (First Monday in September). Columbus Day (Second Monday in October). Veterans Day (November 11).

Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November). Christmas Day (December 25).

4.7 Operation and Maintenance Manuals. The Contractor shall provide no less than one (1) electronic and one (1) printed sets of all installation instructions, operations manuals, service manuals and parts lists covering the operation and maintenance of all equipment provided on the vessel, once the Government has accepted the completed vessel.

4.8 Submittals:

4.8.1 Fabrication Shop Storage Plan: A plan describing in detail the proposed layout of fabricated items in the Contractor’s plant shall be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after contract award.

4.8.2 Delivery Work Plan: If delivery option is awarded, A plan describing in detail the proposed delivery methods of the fabrications shall be submitted for approval within sixty (60) calendar days prior to the proposed delivery date.

4.8.3 Procurement Activities: Include activities associated with the critical submittals and their approvals, procurement, fabrication, and delivery of long lead materials, equipment, fabricated assemblies, and supplies. Long lead procurement activities are those with an anticipated procurement sequence of over 90 calendar days.

5.0 Safety

5.1 The contractor will comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Manual Safety and Health Requirements EM 385-1-1. A copy is available for reference at the USACE project office, or the manual may be viewed at the following link EM_385- 1-1.pdf (army.mil) The contractor shall also comply with all OSHA work safety standards. The Government reserves the right, and can, and will, order the cessation of work at any time should the safety of employees or visitors become jeopardized. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for work stoppage due to safety concerns.

6.0 Pre-bid Site Visit and Post-bid Conference

6.1 A formal pre-bid site visit will not be held; however, it is in the best interest of the contractors to view the potential assembly/launch area sites for both recreational season and off seasons for full visibility. Potential assembly launch sites are listed under 3.0 Delivery and Final Assembly.

6.2 Post-bid Conference

6.2.1 Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact, Samantha Godsey, 606-679-8966 Ext 4226, Samantha.Godsey@usace.army.mil will schedule and conduct a “Post-Bid Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and contractor. No design work or analyses may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact or Contracting Officer’s Representative to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Post-Bid Conference, the contractor shall provide the name of the project manager and a telephone number for project coordination.

7.0 Permits

7.1 The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract. The contract is not considered complete until all required local permits are signed complete by those local requiring agencies and all originals are submitted to the Government.

8.0 Security

8.1 The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Lake Cumberland HQ.

Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, that in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The Contractor will be given 24- hour notice of any such closure or notice as soon as possible. The contractor shall not occupy or work on Government property longer than thirty (30) calendar days.

8.1.1 The security requirements described within 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)).

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 in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes 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.”

8.1.2 Any Contractor(s) that will be working off Government property is exempt. Contractors where work is performed (e.g. training >8hrs.) but NOT in a restricted area and does not require access to a Government Systems/Network, nor Government funds, the background investigation requirements fall under Category A for US Citizens, and if applicable Category C for Foreign Nationals. Guidance and forms for the security requirements are available on the Nashville District Public Website:

(https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Contracting/)

8.1.3 (Pre-Screen Candidates Using E-Verify): “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.”

9.0 Payments

9.1 Payment Schedule:

Fabricated items stored at the Contractor’s shop will be considered for payment as provided in Contract Clause 52.212-4(i) Payments:

a. All payments would follow inspection and approval by Contracting Officer Representative and invoice.

b. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering supplies under this contract and shall tender to the Government for acceptance only supplies that have been inspected in accordance with the inspection system and have been found by the Contractor to be in conformity with contract requirements. As part of the system, the Contractor shall prepare records evidencing all inspections made under the system and the outcome. These records shall be kept complete and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

c. The Government has the right to inspect and test all supplies called for by the contract, to the extent practicable, at all places and times, including the period of manufacture, and in any event before acceptance. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. The Government assumes no contractual obligation to perform any inspection and test for the benefit of the Contractor unless specifically set forth elsewhere in this contract.

9.2 Progress Payments:

In accordance with FAR 32.007, progress payments can be made based on costs incurred, or based on completed work.

Progress payments based on percentage or stage of completion are authorized only for contracts for construction (as defined in FAR 36.102), shipbuilding, and ship conversion, alteration, or repair.

Payments must be commensurate with work accomplished and meet quality standards established under the contract. If the contractor’s performance is not satisfactory, the Contracting Officer may suspend or withhold up to 10% of the progress payment until corrective action is implemented.

9.3 Price Schedule

Item

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PRICE

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BASE ITEMS

Push Boat

Job

100% Design & Stability Models & Calculations (Push Boat)

Job

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OPTION ITEMS

Delivery Cost (Permits, Crane Rental, etc..)

1 Job $ $

TOTAL BASE + OPTION AMOUNT: $

9.4 Payment(s) shall be made on a per job basis. Complete and signed permits from City, County, or State agencies are part of the necessary work to be completed for payment to be considered and for the Government to accept the project. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request progress payment.

9.4.1 All invoices will be mailed to: USACE – Lake Cumberland 855 Boat Dock Road Somerset, KY 42501, and emailed to Samantha.Godsey@usace.army.mil

9.4.2 All approved invoices will be forwarded to the Millington Finance Center for payment.

10.0 Technical requirements

10.1 Push Boat or Inland Towboat

10.1.1 Overview

10.1.1.1 General Information

This paragraph is to provide information only in the complete operation of the floating plant end product: The Debris Removal Vessel – Lake Cumberland is an integrated floating plant consisting of one (1) push boat and two (2) sectional barges (18’ X 75’). The intent of missing details is to allow for contractor expertise to round out design within the envelope of performance criteria to produce a complete design and products.

Principal characteristics of the push boat are as follows:

Beam (20’) Twenty Feet (legally truckable in the U.S.)

Working Draft (4’ 6”) Four Feet Six Inches (or less) Fuel Capacity 800 gallons

10.1.1.2 Engine Room Equipment Overview

Main Engines Two (2) American Assembled (John Deere, Cummins) (Tier III/IMO) Transmission Twin Disc/ZF Generator 12.5 kw, (American Assembled) Stamford/Phasor with Kubota/John Deere diesel Charging System Engine Mounted Fuel Filtration System Two Stage (Primary and Secondary) Fire Suppression System Automatic System MSD model 400 USCG approved type II Batteries – starting 12-volt w/boxes & covers and disconnects Bilge Pumps Two (2), 1500 gph Engine Controls Two lever Hydraulic System Two (2) Eaton w/filter sys Rudder angle indicators Kobelt/Wagner or Equivalent Wash down pump 1.5” minimum diameter

10.1.1.3 The boat shall have safety railing and chains.

10.1.2 Hull Specifications

10.1.2.1 Hull Plating (USACE standard)

BOTTOM PLATE 3/8" A-36 PLATE

SIDEPLATE 3/8" A-36 PLATE

DECKPLATE 1/4" A-36 PLATE

HEADLOG 3/8" A-36 PLATE

STERNLOG 3/8" A-36 PLATE

A quantity of freshwater anodes must be prescribed and installed by industry best practices.

10.1.2.2 Bulkheads

10.1.2.2.1 There will be two (2) ¼” plate transverse bulkheads

10.1.2.3 Propulsion/Driveline/Rudder Guards

10.1.2.3.1 There will be 3” or 4” schedule 80 pipe guards on the outer edge (port and starboard of the stern to the bottom of the hull. These shall guard drive components from making contact with the ground.

10.1.2.4 In-Hull Keel Coolers

10.1.2.4.1 There will be adequate channel coolers per engine OEM recommendations.

10.1.2.4.2 The keel coolers shall be designed and place with consideration of operating environment.

The water surrounding the boat and barges commonly contains floating wood chips and fine debris of varying buoyancy.

10.1.2.4.3 Design for trailering and/or drydocking conditions so that the coolers are no closer than 18” to edge of hull bottom/side.”

10.1.2.5 There shall be (4”) rub rails made of one half of an eight-inch schedule 80 pipe.

10.1.2.6 Drive Line Components

10.1.2.6.1 There shall be stern tubes made from a minimum of schedule 80 with dripless packing gland.

10.1.2.6.2 Tail-shafts shall be stainless steel

10.1.2.6.3 Rudder Stocks shall be stainless steel.

10.1.2.6.4 Stern tube bearings are to be Cutless rubber or better

10.1.2.7 There will be (1) steering rudders per engine.

10.1.2.8 There will be two (2) flanking rudders per engine (contoured blade)

10.1.3 Power

10.1.3.1 Main engines & powertrain

10.1.3.1.1 The vessel main propulsion: two (2) American manufactured or assembled (IMO), turbo-charged, diesel engines, each generating a minimum of 400 horsepower at 1,800 RPM. (John Deere/Cummins or approved equal)

10.1.3.1.2 The engines are coupled to American manufactured/assembled reduction gears (Twin Disc/ZF or approved equal).

10.1.3.1.3 Output from the gears is through stainless steel propeller shafts. The shafts run through minimum schedule 80 stern tubes with Cutlass Rubber Bearings or better.

10.1.3.1.4 Draft tube shaft seals shall be dripless (PSS Pro/Lasdrop Gen II, or approved equal).

10.1.3.1.5 The propellers are to be bronze Work Horse style (Michigan Wheel or approved equal).

Propellers are counter (outboard) rotating. The starboard propeller turns CW ahead, the port propeller turns CCW ahead.

10.1.3.1.6 Engines should have independent control panels in engine room, and the pilot house shall also have control panels.

10.1.3.2 Generator

10.1.3.2.1 AC electrical power is provided by a 12.5 KW single-phase (Stamford or approved equal) generator with diesel engine (John Deere/Kubota or equivalent). With dual monitor and control panels (at engine and pilot house). Output from the generator is routed through a double throw disconnect to a load center which in tum feeds the Pilot House distribution panel, upper engine room receptacles, galley air conditioning and receptacle, marine sanitation device, wash-down pump, and engine room blower. Direct feed is provided from the generator to two (2) GFCI receptacles mounted in waterproof enclosures on the front of deck house. Generator should have independent control panels, and the pilot house have instrument panels.

10.1.3.2.2 Generators will be American Assembled and Serviced. (Stamford/Phasor with John Deere/Kubota or approved equal) diesel.

10.1.3.3 Fuel Tanks

10.1.3.3.1 The fuel tank (tanks) are non-integral tanks.

10.1.3.3.2 Tank(s) shall be equipped with a sight glass and digital monitoring gauge at tanks and in pilot house. All outlets shall have corrosion resistant shutoffs.

10.1.3.3.3 Tank(s) shall have a drain/transfer valve in the lowest point with corrosion resistant ball valve.

10.1.3.4 Water supply system and associated equipment

10.1.3.4.1 The pressure set for the toilet and wash basin. The system consists of a 20-gallon pressure tank and a pump.

10.1.3.4.2 Water supply is from a stainless-steel sea chest. A removable screen and ball valve shutoff will be inline before the sea chest. Supply from 'the sea chest is valved and piped through to feed the wash- down pump and the pressure set. An in-line filter is mounted between the sea chest and the pump.

10.1.3.4.3 A clear flexible hose connects the pressure tank to a manifold mounted under the deck of the Deck House which supplies both the sink and the toilet in the Deck House head. Discharge from the sink is common with the discharge line from the effluent pump, both of which are equipped with an in-line check valve.

10.1.3.4.4 The wash-down pump is mounted above the pressure tank. Supply is from the sea chest located in the forepeak. An in-line strainer is mounted between the sea chest and the pump. Discharge is piped to a valved fitting located on the main deck forward of the Deck House. This pump is equipped with a pressure switch and is powered by a motor operating on 120v AC current.

10.1.3.4.5 The marine sanitation device is a model 400 MSD or equivalent, which is sized to handle a four-man crew. The system consists of the main tank where the wastes are treated through an aerobic biological action, the chlorine contact tank, aeration blower, and the effluent pump. The treated effluent is pumped overboard through a hull fitting above the starboard side.

10.1.3.5 The stern seals/glands shall be dripless, which normally require no adjustment (PSS Pro/Lasdrop Gen II or approved equal). They shall be vented through a common discharge with the bilge pumps. These discharge ports are located above the waterline on either side of the engine room just forward of the aft engine room bulkhead. These discharge ports are also equipped with check valves.

10.1.3.6 The engine room is equipped with two (2) automatic 1500 GPH direct wired bilge pumps. They are powered by the battery banks and are wired to a float switch. With pilot house bilge activation warning indicator.

10.1.3.7 Rudders

10.1.3.7.1 The steering rudders, one per propeller, are blade rudders attached by flange to stainless steel rudder shafts. The lower end of the rudder shafts rest in bronze pintle bearings pressed into the rudder shoes. A positive stop is provided at the 45-degree angle on each side by a rudder stop welded to the main deck in way of the tiller arms.

10.1.3.7.2 The flanking rudders, two per propeller, are contoured to follow the curvature of the hull and are connected by palm flange to stainless steel rudder shafts. Hard over rudder angle is approximately 45 degrees. A positive stop is provided at the 45-degree angle on each side by a rudder stop welded to the main deck in way of the tiller arms.

10.1.3.7.3 Steering and flanking rudder cylinders to be double acting cylinders.

10.1.4 Steering Pumps

10.1.4.1 There are two (2) hydraulic pumps for the steering system; one mounted on each engine.

10.1.4.2 Pump flow is routed to the selector The DC controlled selector valve directs flow from either the port steering pump or the starboard steering pump to the directional valves for the steering and flanking rudders. Mounted in pilot house.

10.1.4.3 Bypass fluid from the selector valve and the steering directional valve, along with flow from the pressure relief valves is returned to the hydraulic reservoir via two hydraulic lines.

10.1.4.4 The hydraulic fluid reservoir will be fitted with sight glass and filtration system.

10.1.4.5 Check valves shall be on each pump.

10.1.4.6 Selector switch in plot house -The dual-pump steering system offers backup steering in case of engine shutdown. The system has been designed to be low maintenance. All hydraulic components are contained within the hull, so there will be no hydraulic disassembly when preparing the boat for transport. 12V DC directional valve switch to indicate flow.

10.1.5 Deck Items

10.1.5.1 Two (2) deck winches are mounted on the bow of the boat. They are minimum five-ton. They are mounted between the push knees and the bulwarks on each side of the boat.

10.5.1.2 The lashing wires from the deck winches are wound around an 8" teardrop roller chock on each side before leading to the barges and to 12-inch cleat.

10.5.1.3 Lifting eyes are welded to the side shell of the hull on each side approximately outboard of the comers of the Deck House. These four eyes are used for lifting of the hull only unless a spreader bar is used.

10.5.1.4 Fuel fill port with cross feed line. Fuel tank vents, if supplied with two tanks

10.1.6 Deckhouse

10.1.6.1 The engine room blower shall be mounted and wired completely within the Deck House and, therefore, requires no mechanical or electrical disconnection when disassembling the boat for transport.

10.1.6.2 The fire suppression system shall be an automatic system with a shutdown circuit for the main engines and generator, and a manual pull cable located in the Pilot House. FM 200 gas, an alternative system may be proposed.

10.1.7 Power

10.1.7.1 The main AC electrical panel shall be in the upper engine room. It is wired in series with a double throw selector that allows switching between on-board power and shore power.

10.1.7.2 The main DC electrical panel shall be in the upper engine room. It is supplied by the onboard battery bank. It distributes DC current to all of the DC system.

10.1.7.3 The boat is equipped with a heavy duty, double-throw safety switch in the upper engine room to select between on-board generator power and shore power. The current from both sources is wired through the double- throw switch panel. The switch panel is labeled for GENERATOR and SHORE

POWER

10.1.7.4 The shore power cable shall be 30 Amp, 125 Volt, 50' shore cable. The stainless-steel waterproof shore power cable receptacle is located just forward of the engine room door on the exterior starboard Deck House bulkhead.

10.1.7.5 The cable trunk for the AC and DC electrical supply to the Pilot House, the port and starboard main engine clutch and throttle cables, the rudder angle indicator wires, the depth sounder transducer wire, the manual pull cable for the fire suppression system, the shut-down circuit wiring for the fire suppression system, and the control wiring for the steering system.

10.1.7.6 All the safety grating on the boat is removable if used. It is located on the stern of the boat over the steering gear, in the upper engine room.

10.1.7.7 The upper engine room shall be equipped with an extendable trolley rail with trolley for use in the removal of the engines or generator in the event they must be removed for overhaul or replacement.

10.1.7.8 Main Engine and Generator control sys. Stop circuits for the main engines shall be actuated from either the pilot house or the engine room. There are no "emergency" stops.

10.1.8 Pilot House

10.1.8.1 Electrical

10.1.8.1.1 Pilot House AC and DC electrical systems. The AC panel is supplied through a cable fed from the Deck House distribution panel. The DC panels are fed through from the engine room battery bank.

10.1.8.1.1.1 DC current from both the port and starboard battery banks shall be routed through battery disconnect switches. The only systems powered directly from the batteries, without first passing through the switch, is the bilge pumps.

10.1.8.1.2 The AC electrical supply cable is routed into the Pilot House.

10.1.8.1.3 Steering and Pilot House controls will include Selector switch, Steering rudder jog lever, and Flanking rudder jog lever.

10.1.8.1.4 Instrument and monitoring panel shall be angled, (gauges/indicators shall be console mounted on approximately 45-degree angle) for easy viewing standing or sitting at pilot’s seat.

10.1.8.1.5 Pilot House Mounted Electronics (all antennas shall be roof mounted)

10.1.8.1.5.1 The VHF marine radio antenna shall be mounted on a swivel mount on the Pilot House top.

10.1.8.1.5.2 Loudhailer

10.1.8.1.5.3 Installation point wired and terminated on the console for Government provided/installed VHF/UHF Corps radio.

10.1.8.1.5.4 The AM/FM radio with speakers shall be mounted in Pilot House interior.

10.1.8.1.5.5 Chart Plotter GPS, with mega 3-dimensional sonar, Depth sounder (Flir/Radar or approved equal).

10.1.8.1.5.6 Rudder Angle Indicators

10.1.8.1.5.7 Air Conditioner/Heater

10.1.8.1.5.8 The fathometer. The display unit is mounted in the instrument panel in the Pilot House.

The transducer is mounted through the hull approximately midship. The unit displays water depth in either feet or meters, can be adjusted for offset to calibrate for hull depth, and will allow you to define alarm thresholds for shallow water and deep water.

10.1.8.1.5.9 There shall be separate rudder angle indicator for the steering rudders and the flanking rudders.

10.1.8.2 Lighting

10.1.8.2.1 USCG LED Navigation Lights

10.1.8.2.2 Port (red) running light; mounted on front corner of Pilot House

10.1.8.2.3 Starboard (green) running light; mounted on front corner of Pilot House

10.1.8.2.4 White towing lights, two (2); mounted forward on mast, vertical arrangement

10.1.8.2.5 Amber towing lights, two (2); mounted aft on mast, vertical arrangement

10.1.8.2.6 Anchor light; mounted on top of mast

10.1.8.2.7 Flood Light: The Pilot House is equipped with one (1) 500 watt minimum or equivalent flood light. It shall be mounted on the forward edge of the Pilot House top and is directed downward to light the foredeck of the boat and the aft end of the barges. It is powered by 120 VAC current from the Pilot House AC distribution panel.

10.1.8.2.8 The boat shall be equipped with a searchlight mounted on a short mast on top of the Pilot House, with a control in the Pilot House for vertical and rotational movement.

10.1.9 Paint System

10.1.9.1 The paint system on the hull shall be two-part epoxy. The first coat is gray in color and minimum 6 mils dry film thickness (dft). The second coat is black in color and is also 6 mils dft. Total coverage is 12 mils dft.

10.1.9.2 The deck shall be coated with deck red Federal color #10076. The black paint on the bulwarks and push knees shall be black.

10.1.9.3 The paint system on the Deck House and Pilot House shall be Federal colors Old Ivory 1785S, and striping red 11136, as specified with a minimum coverage exceeding 12 mils dft.

11.0 Submittals

11.1 Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be executed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

11.1.1 Product Specification Sheets – Provide prior to ordering components. Including the following components:

11.1.1.1 Power units and Generators

11.1.1.2 Pilot house electronics/Navionics

11.1.2 Drawings: Drawings shall show, in addition, the changes, both additions & deletion, to the existing electrical system completed during the contract and the relationship to the existing system. The drawing shall include sufficient detail and labeling to clearly identify the work completed during the contract. Drawing shall be computer generated using a software that creates a file that is compatible with the latest version of AutoCAD. The contractor will also submit one set of drawings and be on a paper size no smaller than 11 x 17 inches.

11.1.2.1 Push boat plan, elevation drawings, position of selected knuckle boom and woodchipper, and including propulsion and bulwarks.

11.1.2.2 Push boat electrical plans

11.1.2.3 Bitt design, weld spec, and location detail

11.1.2.4 Stability models

11.1.2.5 Schedule

11.1.3 Calculations

11.1.3.1 Stability Standard

11.1.3.2 Deadweight Survey

11.1.3.3 Fabricator Quality Standards (e.i American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), American Welding

Society (AWS), etc)

11.1.4 Work Plans:

11.1.4.1 Assembly/Disassembly

11.1.5 Final Training and Punch lists

11.1.5.1 Training

11.1.5.2 Documentations (Two Copies) O&M Manuals **reference above**

11.1.5.3 As-built Drawings (two copies)

11.1.6. Field Site Safety Documents

11.1.6.1 Accident Prevention Plan (APP) – Prior to the Start of Field Work

11.1.6.2 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) – Prior to the Start of Field Work

12.0 Warranties

12.1. Manufacturer Warranty for all components including but not exclusively, all electronics, engines, MSD, generators, winches, pumps, etc. in accordance with FAR 52.246-17, Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature. The push boat and all components for functionality shall be covered by the standard commercial warranty or warranties offered to the general public in customary commercial practice. The minimum warranty shall be for a period of one (1) year from the date of Government Acceptance.

13.0 Quality Assurance

13.1. The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable, at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

13.1.2. Quality Assurance Site Visits

13.1.2.1. Provide 4-week prior notice, access, and arrange for a project manager to lead USACE team site visit of the hull 50% fabrication.

13.1.2.2 Provide 4-week prior notice, access, and arrange for a project manager to show USACE team 75% completion of deckhouses and pilot house.

13.1.3 Ongoing narrative and pictures during production. Pictures shall be captioned and timestamped. When necessary, orientation and scale shall be used for clarity.

14.0 Quality Control

The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for operations under this section to assure compliance with delivery order requirements and maintain records of his quality control for all materials, equipment, and fabrication operations, including but not limited to the following:

14.1 Finished Product Inspection

Regardless of if the delivery option is awarded and the eventual delivery method used, prior to the shipment/transport of the push boat, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and provide the Government the opportunity to inspect the finished product. A minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days shall be allowed to notify the Government of the anticipated joint inspection date. A copy of these records and Contractor tests, as well as the records of any corrective action taken shall be furnished to the Government.

15.0 Variations/Substitution Requests

Variations from contract requirements require Government approval and will be considered when advantageous to Government.

15.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Contracting Officer or their authorized representative prior to submission, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals. When contemplating a variation which results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. The Government reserves the right to override and reject any submittals previously approved if the Contractor fails to have pointed out variations from the specifications in respective transmittal letters. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

15.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

Check the column "variation" of ENG Form 4025 for submittals which include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor. Set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

15.3 Warranting that Variations are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

15.4 Review of Variation Submittals

In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of ten (10) working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations. See Engineer Regulation (ER) 415 1-10 for Submittal Register (ENG 4288) instructions in Appendix A.

16.0 Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

16.1. Rodney Koger Area Maintenance

Coordinator (606) 679-8966 Ext. 4225 rodney.h.koger@usace.army.mil

17.0 Housekeeping At Delivery/Assembly Site

17.1. The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials.

Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

18.0 Government Resources

18.1. The contractor is responsible for providing all materials, labor, equipment, supplies, and oversight for fully functional system to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, water, electricity, or other resources. The Government and Contractor will mutually decide upon a definitive space for the Contractor's use. The Government will not be responsible for equipment left unattended.

19.0 Environmental Protection At Delivery/Assembly Site

19.1. Containers for excess and/or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned daily. No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted by the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

20. Omissions

20.1. This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

21. Receiving And Storing Materials

21.1. The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service.

The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material. The Government is providing space for the Contractor’s supplies and Materials. The government needs to approve the areas for material storage, and fabrication.

22.0 Execution

22.1. Notice To Offerors

22.1.1. The contractor shall supply the following components per 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program: Drive Engines, Power units, Generators.

23.0 Veterans Employment Emphasis For U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract.

While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

a. Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets/

b. Federal Veteran Employment Information: www.fedshirevets.gov

c. Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/

d. Hiring Our Heroes: www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside to procure a fabricated push boat for Lake Cumberland, KY. The Contractor will furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and completed and approved design to fabricate a push boat. Contractor shall provide final assembly, provide training, and launch the push boat. All equipment shall be fully functional and operational. Training, manuals, and drawings shall be provided. Delivery will be an optional line item.

2. TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price supply contract under NAICS Code: 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing.

3. BASIS FOR SELECTION OF AWARD AND EXERCISE OF OPTIONS: Award shall be made to the lowest priced offeror who is determined to be responsible. Quote must meet or exceed the technical specifications and delivery schedule to be considered for award.

4. PLACE OF DELIVERY: See Scope of Work, 3.0 Delivery, Final Assembly and Acceptance

5. DELIVERY: The work shall be completed, and push boat shall be ready for transport within three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days after contract award.

Upon push boat arrival at the Government and contractor agreed upon Lake Cumberland delivery site (whether it is delivered by the performing contractor or scheduled for pick up in a method that best suits the Government), the contractor shall complete assembly, launch, training, and cleanup within twenty-one (21) calendar days. These requirements will be completed at the delivery site, unless arranged otherwise by an agreement between USACE and the contractor. See Scope of Work, 3.0 Delivery, Final Assembly and Acceptance.

6. QUESTIONS: Question submission deadline via projnet: by 24 April 2024 at 1:00 PM Central Time.

Prospective Offerors should submit questions concerning this Solicitation through the Bidder Inquiry function in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. This is USACE’s standard platform for receiving and responding to questions and requests for information. As noted below, Offerors shall not submit their quotes via ProjNet.

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the Solicitation (see 8. below concerning quote submission via PIEE).

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