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This document includes a solicitation for commercial items and services related to maintenance and repair of the survey boat Randy S. Cummings. The solicitation is a small business set-aside issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District. Services required include dry docking, routine maintenance, repair, inspection, and repowering of the vessel. The period of performance is not to exceed 180 days from time of award. Interested vendors must submit a quote by the stated deadline that includes contact information, CAGE/DUNS codes, small business category, contractor experience documentation, and pricing using the provided line item schedule. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, past performance, and price. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose conforming quote is most advantageous based on these factors.
The document also provides an overview of the vessel's location and point of contact for additional information. It includes frequently asked questions and answers relating to the scope of work. Standard solicitation provisions and FAR clauses are incorporated into the solicitation by reference.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Revised 1-15-2020_Performance Work Statement Randy Cummings 2019.pdf | ||
| Performance Work Statement Randy Cummings 2019(Revised 1-8-2020).pdf | ||
| Randy S. Cummings Engine Room Arangment.pdf | ||
| Randy S Cummings AC wiring.pdf | ||
| Randy S. Cummings Docking plan profile.pdf | ||
| Performance Work Statement Randy Cummings 2019 (revised).pdf | ||
| SPECS.pdf | ||
| Performance_Work_Statement_Randy_Cummings.pdf | ||
| FAR_52.212-3.pdf | ||
| Contractor's_Experience_Document.docx | DOCX document | |
| Line_Item_Break-Down_Price_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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W912P7-20-T-0001 Randy S. Cummings QUESTIONS
Q. Is a Site Visit possible or scheduled?
A. Yes -10 January
Q. Do you have drawings and specs for the Cummings Survey boat?
A. Yes, new drawing posted 18 December 2019
Q. Is the period of performance absolute, can it be changed to 180 days after receipt of material?
A. I think 120 days would be the higher end and I would be willing to push it out if it seems fit during the process
Q. Can an invoice for a deposit without net 30 terms for the main engines, transmissions, and generator?
A. Yes, small businesses can submit payments to be processed in 15 Days in accordance with c. 0MB Memorandum M-11-32, "Accelerating Payments to Small Businesses for Goods and Services", dated 14 September 2011.
Q. Can we invoice the main engine, transmission, and generator upon receiving equipment prior to finishing repower?
A. Yes as long as it fall in the guidelines of the Services Provided.
Q. Is a diver required if the vessel is being hauled out by a Travelift?
A. No
Q. Please specify which Surface Preparation Standard (SSPC) you expect for the underwater body and for the driveline/rudder. Mechanical preparation is stated, however in order to remove all the anti-fouling, sandblasting to SSPC-SP6 is preferred.
A. Yes standard surface preparation, no sand blasting. Sand the paint down to a primer surface. Prime and areas with bare aluminum and paint. I will have more on this
Q. (1) What percentage of UWB coatings are failing and need to be removed?
(2) What is the total square footage?
A.(1) Boat is in the water, this cannot be determined
(2) Reference drawings
Q. According to the info for the Intersleek 900 system, 900 must be applied over 731. However your specs have the 731 being applied over the 900. Then you state Intersleek 700 black as the topcoat, with no mention again of the 900. Please confirm what coating system you prefer.
A. Para 5.7 was changed to Bottom coatings shall be the best of their kind suitable for marine work
Q.(1) Are these zincs welded on or bolted on?
(2) What is the quantity of zincs?
A. 1. Bolted on A.2. Reference drawings Q. (1) What is the quantity of valves that need to be removed?
A. Five (5) Q. (2) For bidding purposes, should the price of valve replacement be included, or should the cost of valve replacement be covered by change order?
A.2. If necessary we can do a change order for valve replacement.
Q. (30) What are the type and sizes of the valves?
A. PWS revised to address this question Q. (4) Will visual inspection of sea chest, through hulls and associated piping be acceptable?
A.4. Yes Q. (5) Should the cost to inspect the piping using NDT or bore scopes be included in the bid?
A.5. Yes, but I do not understand why there would be an extra cost associated with using tools that are standard mechanics tools.
Q. States PPP all affected surfaces. Please define PPP A. prepare prime paint Q. Regarding it being our responsibility to confirm correct transmission ratio and props, we need to get an engineer involved 26 weeks prior to work as transmissions can take 24 weeks from factory, can USACE get an engineer involved to determine correct gear ratio and props.
A. No, please coordinate accordingly.
Q. (1) wear-down readings taken on the bearings. The specification calls for wear-down readings of the shaft, which should be done when the shaft is removed, during item 5.14.1 when the shaft runouts are taken. Please confirm that correct scope of work is to take and record bearing wear-down readings, not shaft wear-down readings during this item.
A.(1) The Performance Work Statement was revised to address this
Q. (2) Are the strut bearings installed with chockfast? If so, should we include the price to renew chockfast and align bearings to the engines?
A.(2) PWS Revised to address this question
Q. (1) For bidding purposes, should the price for inspection of the propellers be included? A. (1) yes Q.(2) should the price for reinstallation of the propellers be included?
A. (2)Yes
Q. the local propeller and machine shops, are not familiar with the test utilizing high frequency sound to measure the balance of the shafts. The inspections that we performed in 2014 on both shafts were a standard runout inspection performed on a lathe using a dial indicator. The results of that inspection are attached. We assume that this style inspection will be acceptable. Please confirm.
A. yes
Q.(1) Is any specific brand or model light required, or will any explosion proof LED fixture be acceptable?
(2) For bidding purposes, should we include the cost for replacement of all wiring, or will a the wiring and switches be replaced on an as needed basis through change orders A.(1) No specific Brand -any explosion proof fixture suitable for a marine environment A.(2) Replace wires and switches on an as needed basis.
Q. For bidding purposes, should we include the cost for repair of the searchlight, or will the repairs be handled through change orders?
A. Include cost to wire the light and replace the bulb.
Q. What is the manufacturer of the air conditioning unit?
A. FCF. We are requiring the KTR to plump a pipe to the units pump. That is all
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