A02 Sheboygan Harbor North Breakwater Barge Rental SOW Final JAN 29.pdf

January 29, 2026

Sheboygan Harbor

North Breakwater Repair FY26

Scope of Work for Barge Rental

Description of Services

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be conducting near shore geotechnical drilling at the North Breakwater at Sheboygan Harbor. The Sheboygan Harbor North Breakwater is located in

Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The Contractor will provide a barge or overwater platform and tugboat capable of supporting drilling operations within and around the Sheboygan Harbor’s North Breakwater. The

Contractor will provide a pilot and necessary staff to support.

The barge and tugboat are anticipated to operate within 5 to 30 feet deep water. The drilling is estimated to be complete within 10 calendar days, not including weather delays. At minimum, there will be 1 day to load equipment onto the barge, at least 8 days required for drilling, and at least 1 day for demobilizing.

The Contractor shall supply a crew boat to transport the drilling crew and any supplemental supplies to and from the barge; a crane capable of lifting a 35,000 pound truck mounted drill with a horizontal reach of 50 feet from the edge of the barge, to load and unload a drill rig and supplies, if necessary. Spreader rigging and other parts needed to lift the drill rig and supplies must be supplied by the Contractor.

Site Information

Site maps, navigations charts and historic borehole data may be acquired from the Chicago District, Geotechnical Engineering Section, POC Emily Edwards (Emily.L.Edwards2@usace.army.mil). An overall site view is shown below. Proposed boreholes coordinates and a borehole site plan are attached in

Attachment 1. Historical tide data can be acquired from the NOAA Tides and Currents website, for

Kewaunee, WI, at: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9087069. Kewaunee is 62 miles away from Sheboygan, WI. Borehole coordinates are included for navigational purposes.

A Submarine power cable is close to the harbor side of the North Breakwater. See attachment 2. The barge crew and drilling crew will be responsible for ensuring that barge placement and drilling activities will not impact this cable.

https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9087069

Figure 1: Map of Sheboygan, WI including view of North Breakwater

Figure 2: Nautical Depth Chart of Sheboygan Harbor

The USACE is coordinating access with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for docking, staging and overnight parking. If the USCG does not permit the intended work, other nearby entities will be contacted including the City of Sheboygan. See Figure 3 for proposed access and mooring areas.

Figure 3: proposed location for access, staging and mooring at the U.S. Coast Guard Station

Barge Requirements

The barge shall be self-propelled or attached to a tugboat. The barge must be either a minimum 2-point spud barge capable of stable drilling, or be capable of jacking up a minimum of 3 feet above the water level. The barge must be a single piece raked barge – no modular barge systems are allowed. Handrails must be present on all areas of the barge where drilling work is to be performed, and be in accordance with guidance established in the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 15 MAR 2024 .

The barge must be capable of remaining stable, with no movement laterally or vertically during mild wave action (3-5 ft wave action). The deck must have a 12 inch minimum diameter moon-pool to allow the drill string to be lowered through the deck to the lake floor. There must be adequate space for drill strings to move and be kept straight. Onboard water pump, electrical generation, toilet facilities, and crane capacity is required. In addition, barge must have adequate deck lighting to allow for safely working in cloud cover and early morning/evening. The vessel shall follow established US Coast Guard guidelines and regulations. Vessel must be able to support a drilling rig weighing up to 35,000 pounds along with additional supplies and tooling which are approximately 8000 pounds.

On the barge there must be space for :

• Water ready storage: 2-Small 300-gallon storage cubes.

• Drill Rig: D-90 truck mounted on a single axle F750. Approximate weight is 35,000 pounds.

• Drilling tools: rod, samplers, coring equipment. Approximately 8,000 pounds.

The Tugboat Captain will possess a current USCG National Master of Towing Vessels license.

The contractor shall be responsible for securing the drilling rig to the vessel. There shall be sufficient room on deck to accommodate 10’ drill string lay-downs during drilling operations. A rod-trough that extends outside of the deck footprint is also acceptable. The contractor shall provide sufficient working area around the drill rig to allow the crew to safely conduct drilling operations.

The Contractor shall provide a crew boat capable of safely transporting the drilling crews (up to 5 people) and any supplemental supplies safely from the dock to the barge moored offshore. Crew will be transported from the mainland and returned after daily drilling activities each day.

Work Day/Night

The Contractor shall ensure that the vessel and crew are prepared to conduct 12-hour operations. One (1)

USACE drilling crew will conduct 1-drilling shift within a 12-hour period. One drilling shift shall consist of a ten (10) hour day, with two hours allocated for transport on and off the vessel by a crew boat. Some workdays may be extended due to reasons out of the Governments’ control such as weather delays, harbor delays or mechanical breakdowns.

Safety

Safety of all parties is a major concern. The drilling work is to have no effect on navigation and must comply with all requests from the Coast Guard and the Harbor Captain. If wave action makes drilling unsafe or infeasible, the USACE drilling agency shall stop work and move the barge to calm waters. The

Contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis to the Chicago District Safety Officer for potential hazards associated in operating a barge vessel within the navigation channel in offshore environments.

The USACE drilling agency, in turn, shall comply with guidance established in the Corps of Engineers

Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 15 MAR 2024. All personnel shall be properly clothed and protected for working on the water. As a minimum, hard hat, steel toed safety boots, personal flotation devices, eyewear, and hearing protection will be utilized. Drinking water will be on hand to prevent dehydration.

The Chicago District reserves the right to halt drilling operations for any safety violations.

Security

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 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. Accessing the site, shall not be permitted to roam about the site unescorted and must be accommodated by a sufficient number of escorts to ensure that everyone can be communicated with and observed at all times.

iWatch Army is a community awareness program created to educate the public about behaviors and activities that may have a connection to terrorism. This program is a community program to help your neighborhood stay safe from terrorist activities. All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher brochure training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program.

This locally developed training brochure 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. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive an overview on the local Suspicious Activity Reporting Program through a customized brochure, which outlines the iWatch program details and provides instruction for reporting suspicions activities to the local representative at LRC. The program review shall be completed within 10 calendar days of contract award and within 10 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the

COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

Program 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 E-Verify verification sheet, must be provided to the COR no later than 5 business days after the initial contract award. (The purpose of using E-Verify is to ensure all contractors are U.S. citizens or documented foreign citizens with authority to work in the United States of America).

The COR will submit the sheet to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file. How to provide proof of enrollment in E-Verify-From the “Supplemental Guide for Federal Contractors” states, Federal contractors that are subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E Verify clause may be asked to provide proof of enrollment in E-Verify. Program administrators and corporate administrators can get proof of participation by downloading a copy of their company information page. To provide proof, access the ‘Edit Company Profile’ link on the left navigation menu and print the screen containing your company information. This page contains proof of your enrollment in E-Verify. The contracting company can print a roster of those names from the E-Verify site and provide to contracting officer/representative. The COR will forward the verification sheets to the USACE, Chicago District

Security Office for validation.

Drilling Operations

The drilling agency shall perform eight (8) borings along the reaches A-H of the North Breakwater at

Sheboygan Harbor at 500-foot intervals, on both the harborside and waterside. The barge provider shall be able to set up eight (8) boring locations identified in Attachment 1 which the barge pilot shall be required to position the vessel and stabilize the work platform prior to commencement of drilling. If wave action makes drilling unsafe or infeasible, the USACE drilling agency shall stop work and move the barge to calm waters. The work shall be conducted in such a manner that does not adversely impact navigation.

For technical questions contact Emily Edwards (Emily.L.Edwards2@usace.army.mil).

Inclement Weather

Inclement weather is defined as rough weather and water conditions that hamper or prevent safe drilling as determined by the lead driller and inspector, or vessel navigation as determined by the barge Captain.

Inclement weather time, in increments of hours, shall be determined by the drilling agency’s inspector and barge Captain. If inclement weather threatens the safety of the vessel and all aboard, the barge Captain https://www.e-verify.gov/ https://www.e-verify.gov/ has the authority to declare cessation of drilling operations, raise the spuds, and conduct expedient movement to the nearest harbor shelter. Inability for the vessel to mobilize to boring locations due to any

NOAA Tropical Weather Warnings will not be considered an extreme weather event and will not be paid as down time.

Captain’s Responsibility

The Captain of the barge shall be responsible for the barge vessel and the safe transportation of personnel and equipment on it. The Captain shall make determinations relevant to the efficient and safe navigation, operation, and docking of vessels. The Captain shall cooperate with the driller in setting up on the proposed drilling location as directed by the driller or onboard geologist. The Captain shall make determinations as to safety of his vessels during inclement weather and for setting up in the harbor, high water conditions, rough seas, or fast currents at the drill site. An initial kick-off meeting with the barge captain, USACE representatives, and local harbor pilots shall be required to identify boring locations which could potentially pose an issue for continued shipping navigation during setup or drilling and mitigate any potential conflicts prior to commencement of drilling operations.

Submittals

Work Plan – Submit a work plan 7 calendar days after contract award, to include equipment being provided, dates of operation (including mobilization and demobilization plans) and a list of staff with their qualifications.

Accident Prevention Plan – Submit an Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with USACE EM385-1-1, Chapter 2, 2-7.b. (1-4). Submit Accident Prevention Plan 7 calendars after contract award. The APP is to be approved by the Chicago District Safety Officer prior to beginning work.

Schedule

The estimated schedule for this work is as follows:

Mobilization to Sheboygan Harbor No later than February 26, 2026

Begin drilling of boreholes D=0, March 2, 2026

Complete drilling of boreholes D=12, March 14, 2026

Barge Demobilization from Sheboygan Harbor No earlier than March 15, 2026

Complete laboratory testing D=45, April 16, 2026

Submit draft lab data for review D=60, May 1, 2026

Submit corrected lab data as necessary D=75, May 16, 2026

Coordination

The Chicago District technical point of contact for this task order is Emily Edwards

(emily.l.edwards2@usace.army.mil). The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this task order is Yuki Galisanao (yuki.j.galisanao@usace.army.mil).

The Chicago District Safety Officer is Brian Malone, (Brian.E.Malone@usace.army.mil) or (312) 785-

1324.

Bids: Contractor bid shall include daily rate for mobilization (which includes loading and unloading of drilling equipment and supplies), daily rate for workdays, daily rate for weather days and daily rate for off days deemed necessary by the government. Contractor will only be paid based on number of days used since the overall number of days (12) are estimated based on the current customer needs.

Workdays, and weather days not utilized by the government will not be paid to the contractor.

mailto:emily.l.edwards2@usace.army.mil

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: proposed boring locations along North Breakwater

Name Latitude

(DMS)

Longitude

(DMS)

SH-26-01 43.754886 -87.701388

SH-26-02 43.754703 -87.699781

SH-26-03 43.753991 -87.698422

SH-26-04 43.752966 -87.698102

SH-26-05 43.752168 -87.697079

SH-26-06 43.751704 -87.695289

SH-26-07 43.750461 -87.694693

SH-26-08 43.750129 -87.692986

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