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USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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W912P8-10-R-0069 30-Jul-2010

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504 862-1079

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02:00 PM 13 Aug 2010

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 1 Dollars, U.S.

FFP - BASE YEAR

Contractor shall provide Topside Maintenance and Repair requirement for inspection, maintenance, and repairs to hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems aboard the Dredge Wheeler.

The contractor must provide all necessary labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, machine shop facilities, and transportation (except those items identified as government-furnished in Section C-5 of the Performance Work Statement PWS), to perform the scope of work, as described in the attached

PWS.

The Base Year Performance Period will be from 01 September 2010 through 31 Aug 2011. Performance to commence only after issuance of written task order.

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Dollars, OPTION FFP - 1ST OPTION YEAR inspection, maintenance, and repairs to hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems aboard the Dredge Wheeler.

The contractor must provide all necessary labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, machine shop facilities, and transportation (except those items identified as government-furnished in Section C-5 of the Performance Work Statement PWS), to perform the scope of work, as described in the attached PWS.

The Base Year Performance Period will be from 01 September 2011 through 31 Aug 2012. Performance to commence only after issuance of written task order.

0003 1 Dollars, OPTION FFP - 2ND OPTION YEAR inspection, maintenance, and repairs to hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems aboard the Dredge Wheeler.

The contractor must provide all necessary labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, machine shop facilities, and transportation (except those items identified as government-furnished in Section C-5 of the Performance Work Statement PWS), to perform the scope of work, as described in the attached PWS.

The Base Year Performance Period will be from 01 September 2012 through 31 Aug 2013. Performance to commence only after issuance of written task order.

0004 1 Dollars, OPTION FFP - 3RD OPTION YEAR inspection, maintenance, and repairs to hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems aboard the Dredge Wheeler.

The contractor must provide all necessary labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, machine shop facilities, and transportation (except those items identified as government-furnished in Section C-5 of the Performance Work Statement PWS), to perform the scope of work, as described in the attached PWS.

The Base Year Performance Period will be from 01 September 2013 through 31 Aug 2014. Performance to commence only after issuance of written task order.

0005 1 Dollars, OPTION FFP - 4TH OPTION YEAR inspection, maintenance, and repairs to hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems aboard the Dredge Wheeler.

The contractor must provide all necessary labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, machine shop facilities, and transportation (except those items identified as government-furnished in Section C-5 of the Performance Work Statement PWS), to perform the scope of work, as described in the attached PWS.

The Base Year Performance Period will be from 01 September 2014 through 31 Aug 2015. Performance to commence only after issuance of written task order..

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER

VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$2.500.00

$20,000 Hrs

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

Item Description QTY UNIT Unit Price Amount

1000 BASE YEAR

10001 SUPERINTENDENT; S.T. 1800 HR

10002 SUPERINTENDENT; O.T. 200 HR

10003 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1800 HR

10004 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 450 HR

10005 O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 5000 HR

10006 O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 300 HR

10007 WELDER; S.T. 5000 HR

10008 WELDER; O.T. 300 HR

10009 PIPEFITTER; S.T. 100 HR

10010 PIPEFITTER; O.T. 10 HR

10011 LABORER; S.T. 2000 HR

10012 LABORER; O.T. 100 HR

10013 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1000 HR

10014 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

10015 I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 3000 HR

10016 I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

10017 MATERIALS/PARTS/CONSUMABLES & 1 LOT

SUPPLIES .

INSERT % MARK-UP

10018 WELDING MACHINE RENTAL 40 WK

10019 AIR COMPRESSOR RENTAL 40 WK

10020 TRANSPORTATION, PICK-UP RENTAL 40 WK

10021 TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONNEL 10000 MILE

10022 MEALS AND LODGING 1 LOT

NOTE: THIS LINE ITEM IS NON-

COMPETITIVE.

INSERT THE GIVEN AMOUNT ON THE

BLANK BID SCHEDULE

BASE YEAR GRAND TOTAL

2000 1ST OPTIONAL YEAR

20001 SUPERINTENDENT; S.T. 1800 HR

20002 SUPERINTENDENT; O.T. 200 HR

20003 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1800 HR

20004 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 450 HR

20005 O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 5000 HR

20006 O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 300 HR

20007 WELDER; S.T. 5000 HR

20008 WELDER; O.T. 300 HR

20009 PIPEFITTER; S.T. 100 HR

20010 PIPEFITTER; O.T. 10 HR

20011 LABORER; S.T. 2000 HR

20012 LABORER; O.T. 100 HR

20013 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1000 HR

20014 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

20015 I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 3000 HR

20016 I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

20017 MATERIALS/PARTS/CONSUMABLES & 1 LOT

SUPPLIES.

20018 WELDING MACHINE RENTAL 40 WK

20019 AIR COMPRESSOR RENTAL 40 WK

20020 TRANSPORTATION, PICK-UP RENTAL 40 WK

20021 TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONNEL 10000 MILE

20022 MEALS AND LODGING 1 LOT

1ST OPTIONAL YEAR GRAND TOTAL

3000 2ND OPTIONAL YEAR

30001 SUPERINTENDENT; S.T. 1800 HR

30002 SUPERINTENDENT; O.T. 200 HR

30003 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1800 HR

30004 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 450 HR

30005 O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 5000 HR

30006 O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 300 HR

30007 WELDER; S.T. 5000 HR

30008 WELDER; O.T. 300 HR

30009 PIPEFITTER; S.T. 100 HR

30010 PIPEFITTER; O.T. 10 HR

30011 LABORER; S.T. 2000 HR

30012 LABORER; O.T. 100 HR

30013 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1000 HR

30014 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

30015 I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 3000 HR

30016 I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

30017 MATERIALS/PARTS/CONSUMABLES & 1 LOT

30018 WELDING MACHINE RENTAL 40 WK

30019 AIR COMPRESSOR RENTAL 40 WK

30020 TRANSPORTATION, PICK-UP RENTAL 40 WK

30021 TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONNEL 10000 MILE

30022 MEALS AND LODGING 1 LOT

2ND OPTIONAL YEAR GRAND TOTAL

4000 3RD OPTIONAL YEAR

40001 SUPERINTENDENT; S.T. 1800 HR

40002 SUPERINTENDENT; O.T. 200 HR

40003 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1800 HR

40004 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 450 HR

40005 O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 5000 HR

40006 O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 300 HR

40007 WELDER; S.T. 5000 HR

40008 WELDER; O.T. 300 HR

40009 PIPEFITTER; S.T. 100 HR

40010 PIPEFITTER; O.T. 10 HR

40011 LABORER; S.T. 2000 HR

40012 LABORER; O.T. 100 HR

40013 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1000 HR

40014 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

40015 I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 3000 HR

40016 I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

40017 MATERIALS/PARTS/CONSUMABLES & 1 LOT

40018 WELDING MACHINE RENTAL 40 WK

40019 AIR COMPRESSOR RENTAL 40 WK

40020 TRANSPORTATION, PICK-UP RENTAL 40 WK

40021 TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONNEL 10000 MILE

40022 MEALS AND LODGING 1 LOT

3RD OPTIONAL YEAR GRAND TOTAL

5000 4TH OPTIONAL YEAR

50001 SUPERINTENDENT; S.T. 1800 HR

50002 SUPERINTENDENT; O.T. 200 HR

50003 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1800 HR

50004 FOREMAN, O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 450 HR

50005 O.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 5000 HR

50006 O.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 300 HR

50007 WELDER; S.T. 5000 HR

50008 WELDER; O.T. 300 HR

50009 PIPEFITTER; S.T. 100 HR

50010 PIPEFITTER; O.T. 10 HR

50011 LABORER; S.T. 2000 HR

50012 LABORER; O.T. 100 HR

50013 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 1000 HR

50014 FOREMAN, I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

50015 I.S. MACHINIST; S.T. 3000 HR

50016 I.S. MACHINIST; O.T. 100 HR

50017 MATERIALS/PARTS/CONSUMABLES & 1 LOT

50018 WELDING MACHINE RENTAL 40 WK

50019 AIR COMPRESSOR RENTAL 40 WK

50020 TRANSPORTATION, PICK-UP RENTAL 40 WK

50021 TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONNEL 10000 MILE

50022 MEALS AND LODGING 1 LOT

4TH OPTIONAL YEAR GRAND TOTAL

NOTES:

1. ABBREVIATIONS USED AS FOLLOWS:

O.S. = Outside I.S. = Inside S.T. = Straight Time O.T. = Overtime HR = Hour WK = Week

2. A OFFEROR MUST PROVIDE PRICING ON ALL CONTRACT LINE TTEMS REQUIRING PRICING. IF

A OFFEROR INTENTDS TO WAIVE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY CONTRACT LINE ITEM, SAID

OFFEROR MUST INSERT DESCRIPTIVE WORDS OR ABBREVIATIONS SUCH AS “NO COST” OR N/C.

IF A OFFEROR OMITS BOTH UNIT PRICE AND AMOUNT FOR ANY CONTRACT LINE ITEM, THE

OFFEROR SHALL BE DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE.

3. Award will be given as a whole to one contractor.

4. It is highly recommend that the contractor attend a site visit. Contact Hung Quach at 504-862-1150 to arrange a site visit.

Performance Work Statement Topsides Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Aboard the Dredge Wheeler

C-1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has a requirement for inspection, maintenance, and repairs to hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems aboard the Dredge Wheeler. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, machine shop facilities, and transportation (except those items identified as government-furnished in Section C-5 of this PWS), to perform the scope of work, as described in the following paragraphs.

1.2 The Dredge WHEELER is a sea-going large class hopper dredge, 408 feet in length, 10,614 gross tons. The majority of the work will be performed while the dredge is moored at the Corps of Engineers wharf, which is the vessel's home port, and is located at 7400 Leake Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118. However, it may be necessary for the Contractor to travel to the Dredge at the various work sites to perform emergency repairs as it becomes necessary throughout the year. The period of performance will be for one base year with four subsequent optional years (see Section B), exercisable at the sole discretion of the Government. The Government reserves the right to use or not use any part of line items proposed on, as well as not to invoke usage of any or all of the optional years.

1.3 PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT – For proposal purposes, prospective offerors are encouraged to make a site visit prior to solicitation closing date. A site visit aboard the Dredge Wheeler located at the Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, 7400 Leake Ave, New Orleans LA 70118 is scheduled by appointment. All arrangements for the site visit must be made by calling Hung Quach at (504) 862-1150.

1.4 Parking - Temporary parking passes, shall be issued to the Contractor's vehicles for the duration of the contract. The contractor is subject to all Government regulations and requirements regarding the operation of a motor vehicle on a Government installation. NOTE:

there shall be no parking on the district wharf, with the exception of loading/off-loading of equipment.

1.4.1 Due to space constraints, only a limited number of vehicular passes will be authorized by the District's Safety, Security, and Occupational Health Office. No private vehicles and no over-night parking will be allowed. Posted speed limits will be enforced. The Contractor should consider a mobilization point, for pooling purposes, or possibly bussing employees to the job site. Only previously approved company identified vehicles and pedestrians, possessing company identification will be granted access to this Army Reservation.

(NOTE: Pedestrian crossing at either entrance to this reservation is not posted or policed and is therefore considered dangerous.)

1.5 Access to District offices will be authorized for official business purposes, including cafeteria services. Precautions should be taken to protect Government facilities from the effects of greasy or dirty clothing. No roaming of the reservation grounds, buildings, or offices will be allowed.

1.6 DISTRICT SECURITY - Upon contract award, the contractor shall provide a detailed and complete listing of all individuals and vehicular access requirements. This listing must be updated as required by the Security Office.

1.6.1 All Contractor employees (U.S. citizens and Non- U.S. citizens) working under this contract (to include grants, cooperative agreements and task orders) who require access to Automated Information Systems (AIS), (stand alone computers, network computers/systems, e-mail) shall, at a minimum, be designated into an ADP-III position (non-sensitive) in accordance with DoD 5220-22-R, Industrial Security Regulation. The investigative requirements for an ADP-III position are a favorable National Agency Check (NAC), SF-85P, Public Trust Position. The contractor shall have each applicable employee complete a SF-85P and submit to the USACE, New Orleans District, P. O. Box 60267, New Orleans, LA 70160-0267, Security Officer within three (3) working days after award of any contract or task order, and shall be submitted prior to the individual being permitted access to an AIS. Contractors that have a commercial or government entity (CAGE) Code and Facility Security Clearance through the Defense Security Service shall process the NACs and forward visit requests/results of NAC to the USACE, New Orleans District, P. O. Box 60267, New Orleans, LA 70160-0267, Security Officer. For those contractors that do not have a CAGE Code or Facility Security Clearance, the USACE, New Orleans District, P. O. Box 60267, New Orleans, LA 70160-026, Security Office will process the investigation in coordination with the Contractor and contract employees.

1.6.2 In accordance with Engineering Regulation, ER 380-1-18, Section 4, foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers' contracts or task orders shall be approved by the HQUSACE Foreign Disclosure Officer or higher before beginning work on the contract/task order. This regulation includes subcontractor employees. (NOTE: exceptions to the above requirement include foreign nationals who perform janitorial and/or ground maintenance services.) The contractor shall submit to the Division/District Contract Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract/task order, along with documentation to verify that he/she was legally admitted into the United States and has authority to work and/or go to school in the US. Such documentation may include a US passport, Certificate of US citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), foreign passport with I-551 stamp or attached INS Form I-94 indicating employment authorization, Alien Registration Receipt Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Temporary Resident Card (INS Form I-688), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), Reentry Permit (INS Form I-327), Refugee Travel Document (INS Form I-571), Employment Authorization Document issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I-688B). Classified contracts require the issuance of a DD Form 254 (Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification).

1.7 RECEIVING - Deliveries for Contractor required supplies and equipment will be accepted at Wheeler GSA warehouse located at 400 Edwards Ave, Harahan, LA 70123 or at the field location of the vessel. Prior notification of expected shipment information is required.

1.8 NON-SMOKING AREAS - In conjunction with department of the Army policy, all interior spaces on the Dredge WHEELER have been designated NON-SMOKING AREAS.

Smoking will be allowed on exterior decks only, if the ship is not taking on flammable substances (fuel oil, lube oil, etc.).

1.9 CHANGES - No changes will be made to this solicitation or the resulting contract unless it is made, in writing, by the Contracting Officer. Changes made by any other direction will be made at the Contractor's own risk.

C-2. SPECIFIC TASKS

2.1 The contractor must have an in-house, stable skilled work force in its daily operation to provide the services of the craftsmen listed in Section B, to perform inspection and repairs to hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems aboard the U.S. Dredge WHEELER.

2.2 Work shall include, but not be limited to, disassembly, reassembly, new fabrication, and repair of dredge pumps, dredge piping, hydraulic piping, hydraulic seals, sluice valves, dredging arms, drag heads, turning glands, sliding trunnions, sliding carriages, service frames, hoisting frames and davits, deck winches, hull fittings, hull structures, crane components, shafting, propulsion, power generators, and ship's auxiliary system components. Work shall be performed on the ship's exterior and interior. Work also shall be performed either on the ship or at the contractor owned shop facility.

2.3 Work shall be authorized by specific task order. In each task order, one or more performance work statement shall be defined by the Government, which will utilize the man hours bid on under Section B of this contract. The majority of work will be performed during the WHEELER's wet-dock overhaul period, which is on average during the September through December months every two years. During this period, the contractor shall be responsible to provide adequate manpower to complete the task order within schedule . See Section F for additional requirements. However, other major repairs are also necessary outside of the overhaul period and they will be issued by specific task order. The length of any repair depends on the specific scope of work and the vessel’s availibility through-out the year. The contractor must be able to provide enough manpower and equipment to perform various maintenance and repair through-out the year.

2.4 Work Performed by the Government - The Government reserves the right to perform work on the vessel's systems, while under contract with the Contractor. Any work will be performed so as to not delay or interfere with the duties of the Contractor.

C-3. REQUIREMENTS/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

3.1 REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 GENERAL - All operation will be performed without delays by personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the types of equipment and work being performed, and who possess the necessary experience to properly perform maintenance and repairs to marine vessels and equipment on hopper dredge vessels. Any defects in contractor workmanship shall be corrected at no expense to the Government. Documentation (resume, training certificates, education, etc.)

shall be provided for the qualifications of the Contractor’s company and personnel prior to contract award (see par 3.1.2)

3.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS-

3.1.2.1 COMPANY/CONTRACTOR The company/contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years recent experience in marine repair of the magnitude involved in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Hopper dredge vessels experience, especially dredge equipment (pumps, dragarms, gate valves, service frames, etc.) of this magnitude is preferred and considered fully relevant and advantageous to this requirement. The company must have an in-house, stable skilled work force in its daily operation, which comprises of the craftsmen listed in sections 3.1.2.2 thru 3.1.2.5.

3.1.2.2 SUPERINTENDENT AND FOREMAN (OUTSIDE AND INSIDE

MACHINIST) – superintendent and foremen shall have a minimum of ten (10) years experience in supervision of journeyman level outside machinists. Foremen shall have at least five (5) years of experience working on dredging equipment on hopper dredge vessels.

3.1.2.3 OUTSIDE AND INSIDE MACHINISTS – outside and inside machinists shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience at the journeyman level. (Note: outside machinists, preferably, shall have minimum of two (2) years of experience working on dredging equipment on hopper dredge vessels).

3.1.2.4 WELDERS - shall have, as a minimum, qualification to weld up to 3/4 inch thick A-36 plate, full penetration groove welds, in all positions, using E7018 electrodes, in accordance with AWS and ABS** requirements. Note: **where ABS is denoted 1/2 of the welders under this Contract require certification.

3.1.2.5 PIPEFITTERS – shall have, as a minimum, qualification to weld pipe as follows: Base Material-

Austenitic Stainless Steel Weld Type: Full Penetration Groove Thickness: .125 to .300 inches Diameter: 1 inch to 6 inches Process: SMAW Positions: All

Pipe fitters shall also be qualified to weld carbon steel base metal under the above conditions.

3.1.3 LABOR HOUR (STRAIGHT TIME or S.T.) - The hourly rates will be paid as quoted using the line items of Section B. For each individual worker, performing eight consecutive hours of work under this contract, excluding lunch, the straight time rate will be paid at each craft's S.T. quoted rate, in accordance with the following:

3.1.3.1 IF THE VESSEL IS AT A LOCATION OTHER THAN HOME PORT:

3.1.3.1.1 The Contractor shall be paid for the time required to travel from the Contractor's shop (not from individual worker’s domicile, see C-3.1.9 for shop facility requirement) to the Dredge or dock where they are to be picked up by launch.

3.1.3.1.2 The actual hours worked aboard the ship, excluding lunch. Note: the Contractor shall not be paid for lunch breaks.

3.1.3.1.3 The time required to travel back to the Contractor's shop, if under the eight hour work day.

3.1.3.1.4 Any standby time on board the ship or launch pick-up location (up to a maximum of 8 hours per day per individual).

3.1.3.2 WHILE AT THE VESSEL’S HOME PORT:

3.1.3.2.1 The Contractor shall not be paid for the time required to travel to the Dredge in US Corps of Engineers, New Orleans district wharf, whether from the contractor shop or the individual worker’s domicile (see 3.1.5).

3.1.3.2.2 Will be paid for work aboard the vessel or performing authorized work under this contract.

3.1.3.2.3 Shop labor hours in performance of work under this contract for actual work performed inside the Contractor's shop. NOTE: Vessel’s location (whether at home port or any other location) does not affect terms for shop labor hours.

3.1.4 LABOR HOUR (OVERTIME) - The hourly rates will be paid as quoted using the applicable line item of Section B. For each individual worker, **performing duties under this contract that exceed eight consecutive hours of work on a given day, excluding lunch time, the overtime rate will be paid at each craft's quoted O.T. rate, in accordance with the following:

3.1.4.1 IF THE VESSEL IS AT A LOCATION OTHER THAN HOME PORT:

3.1.4.1.1 The Contractor shall be paid overtime in excess of 8 hours in a work day, including travel time that day, per individual who is performing the duties associated with this contract.

3.1.4.1.2 On weekends and holidays.

3.1.4.1.3 Standby time that exceeds 8 hours; with a 2 hour maximum per day.

3.1.4.2 WHILE AT THE VESSEL’S HOME PORT:

3.1.4.2.1 The Contractor shall be paid overtime in excess of 8 hours in a work day (excluding travel time, see 3.1.5), while performing duties aboard the vessel or authorized work under this contract.

3.1.4.2.2 On weekends and holidays.

3.1.4.2.3 All overtime shall be authorized by the Contracting Officer, or if so delegated

– his/her representative, prior to performing work.

** If applicable, overtime will be paid when the Contractor's employees are responding to an emergency repair on the WHEELER, within the same work day as they were performing duties on another job site. The employee's previously worked hours shall be considered when determining straight time and overtime status. The terms stated above for vessel location remain applicable.

3.1.5 TRANSPORTATION

3.1.5.1 LOCAL - New Orleans District Wharf: While the vessel is moored at the New Orleans District Wharf - home port, this paragraph applies. CLIN 10020 of Section B applies only to the transportation of tools, parts, and equipment to/from the job site while the vessel is at its home port.

3.1.5.1.1 The Contractor will supply a minimum of one (1) - 1 ton pick-up truck. The Contractor's vehicle will remain on site during working hours in a standby mode. Any costs associated with operating the vehicle under this item shall be included in the weekly rental, this includes fuel, maintenance, etc... Weekly use of the vehicle shall not exceed an average of 500 miles. Morning transportation of the vehicle from the Contractor's shop to the job site and subsequent return in the evening is not to be included in the 500 miles. Transportation of workers (mileage and labor) to and from job site, while the vessel is at home port, shall not be paid to the Contractor and should be taken into account when bidding CLIN's.

3.1.5.1.2 A parking spot will be provided on the reservation for the Contractor's vehicle.

3.1.5.1.3 The driver's time will be charged to CLIN 10011 - LABORER. When the Contractor's vehicle is requested to perform trips connected with performance of the Contract a laborer on site will be used as the vehicle's operator. For example, the contractor may be asked to use his/her vehicle to pick up a part from a local vendor and transport it back to the job site.

3.1.5.2 LOCATION OTHER THAN NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT WHARF: When

the vessel is underway, anchored or moored at a wharf other than its home port - New Orleans District Wharf, the following applies:

3.1.5.2.1 CLIN 10021 (mileage) of Section B. When the vessel is underway or anchored out, a Government launch will transport the Contractor to and from the vessel.

Personnel transportation and labor costs (sedan, pickup or carryall) shall be paid from the contractor's shop to the vessel or the dock where the launch is located and return to the shop. The Contractor will be paid mileage for each vehicle at the rate quoted in the Bidding Schedule. Mileage/labor hours will not be paid from employees lodging, whether commercial or residential, to the job site.

3.1.5.2.2 OVERNIGHT LODGING AND MEALS - When Contractor personnel on a repair job at a location other than the vessel's home port, and are required to remain overnight away from their domicile, the Government will pay actual expenses for meals and lodging ashore NOT TO EXCEED the Government's Joint Travel Regulation limits (check latest website for current allowable rates).

3.1.5.2.2.1 Meals shall not be chargeable to the Government when employees are not required to stay away from their domicile.

3.1.5.2.2.2 Contractor employees staying aboard the ship will be charged for meals and lodging at the prices in effect as posted on the Dredge (currently approximately $18.00 per day). These expenses are in turn chargeable to the Government. quote under CLIN 10022.

3.1.6 FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT - The Contractor must own a suitable shop and equipment, which the contractor operates in its daily work operation, for providing handling, repairs, welding, fabricating, machining new and used components ranging from small parts, such as bushings, pins, small shafts, etc. to large items, such as draghead (approx. weight: 30,000 lbs), turning gland (approx. weight: 22,000 lbs), 43 inches diameter sluice valve (approx. weight:

17,000 lbs), rudder stock (approx. 22 feet long), etc. The contractor owned facility must possess the followings as a minimum equipment requirement (Documentation shall be provided for the qualifications of the Contractor’s facility and equipment prior to contract award (see section M

– Evaluation Factors)):

* Engine lathes or other types of lathe. Lathes must be able to machine shaft(s) up to a maximum length of 30 feet, and up to a maximum diameter of 30 inches.

* Horizontal and vertical boring mills. Vertical mills must be able to machine or bore up to a diameter of 60 inches.

* Minimum 50 tons capacity hydraulic press or other equivalent types of press.

* Bolt threading machine ¼ inch to 2 inches.

* Hand Screw Machine – 14 inches to 16 ½” inches

* Automatic Screw Machine

* Drill press - radial capacity up to 4 feet.

* Planers – Table, Open Side - Various sizes

* Plate rollers – Various sizes

* Automatic band saws – Various sizes.

* Pipe benders – Various sizes.

* Portable boring equipment for field repairs – Capacity up to 24 inches diameter.

* Welding machines with SMAW/MIG/TIG capabilities (ex: Big Blue Miller Diesel welding machines, Teledyne Telarc Diesel welder, etc.).

* Diesel driven air compressors – Various sizes (ex. Atlas 375 CFM, Sullair 750 CFM).

* Minimum of two (2) fork lifts with 15,000 lbs capacity each (combined capacity of 30,000 lbs).

* Overhead cranes with lifting capacity up to fifteen (15) tons.

* Minimum of 600 square feet of free “indoor” storage space.

3.1.6.1 The contractor owned shop must be completely enclosed and have adequate security to provide protection of Government components. It must have sufficient equipment lifting capabilities (overhead cranes, forklifts, etc.) to ensure safe handling of larger, heavy items.

3.1.6.2 Location - The contractor owned shop must be within a 100 highway miles from the New Orleans district so as to facilitate non-disruptive scheduling of Government inspection personnel.

3.1.6.3 Pre-Award Shop Inspection – Prior to issuing award the Government will determine the offeror with the most potential to receive award and schedule a shop inspection with the offeror. The offeror owned shop must be available at the address provided and be deemed adequate and acceptable (meet the minimum requirement listed above) for the PWS in order for the Government to issue the award. If the shop does not pass inspection, the same process will be followed with the next competitive offer until the Government arrives at an award.

3.1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM

3.1.7.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - All work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual

- EM 385-1-1, and other safety requirements specified herein.

3.1.7.2 All contractors working for the Corps of Engineers must have a designated Site Safety and Health Officer who has completed a 10-hour OSHA safety course. This training, which is free to the public at web site http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/ss/osha600/s600/, fulfills the mandatory training requirement.

3.1.7.3 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM - After award, but no later than the pre-work conference, four copies of the Accident Prevention Program shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. The program shall be prepared in the following format (see appendices for forms):

3.1.7.3.1 Accident Prevention Plan Checklist – Administrative Section LMN Form 385- 7-R

3.1.7.3.2 Accident Prevention Program – Administrative Plan LMN Form 385-43R

3.1.7.3.3 Accident Prevention Program – Hazard Analysis LMN Form 385-6-R

3.1.7.3.4 A copy of company policy statement of accident prevention, and any other guidance statements normally provided new employees.

3.1.7.4 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTING - Refer to EM 385-1-1, Para. 1.D.01. Accidents shall be investigated by the immediate supervisor of the employee(s) involved and reported to the Contracting Officer within one working day after accident occurs. A report of all mishaps occurring on the project shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within four calendar days following the incident. All data reported must be complete, timely, and accurate. A follow up report shall be submitted when the estimated lost time days differs from actual lost time days.

3.1.7.5 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT) - The

Army's lockout/tagout program, as specified in the EM-385-1-1, shall be followed in addition to the requirements in the following paragraph and the Dredge WHEELER's program, attachment A-3.

3.1.7.6 SUPPLEMENT TO EM-385-1-1, PARAGRAPH 12.A.01 - Before an individual performs any servicing, maintenance or construction on a system where the unexpected energizing, start up, or release of kinetic or stored energy could occur and cause injury or damage, the system shall be isolated in accordance with the requirements of this section.

In the case where the potential to cause injury or damage does not exist until some point after a system is already in the process of being serviced, maintained or constructed, the system shall be isolated in accordance with the requirements of this section prior to the development of the hazardous potential or as soon as the hazard becomes known, if it could not have been anticipated.

3.1.7.7 DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND DAILY DEBRIS - The Contractor shall at all times keep the work site free from accumulation of waste material caused by the Contractor's employees and performance of work in connection with this Contract. At the completion of the work, unless the task order specifies otherwise, the Contractor shall remove all waste from the work site, and leave the immediate vicinity of the work "broom clean". The Government will provide adequate disposal receptacles.

3.1.8 INSURANCE - The Contractor shall procure, submit evidence of, and maintain throughout the entire period of performance under this contract, the following minimum level of insurance:

3.1.8.1 Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable worker's compensation statutes of the State of Louisiana, and shall furnish evidence of the Employer's Liability Insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000.

3.1.8.2 General Liability Insurance. Bodily injury liability insurance in limits of $500,000 per occurrence on the comprehensive form of policy.

3.1.8.3 Automobile Liability Insurance. Minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. All vehicles to be used in the performance of this contract shall be expressly designated in the insurance policy. A copy of the list of such vehicles shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. In the event that the Contractor acquires a new vehicle for use on this contract after his insurance policy has been obtained, he shall immediately amend his policy to reflect the inclusion of the new vehicle on the policy.

3.1.8.4 The Contractor shall submit all required insurance documentation by no later than seven calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award.

3.1.9 LICENSES AND PERMITS- The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State and Municipal Laws, codes and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

3.2 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

3.2.1 Performance based deliverables are described in Table 3.2.1, provided below, along with the associated performance standard and the method of monitoring performance. All work performed shall be monitored by the Government Inspector on a daily basis. During the wet-dock repair period (per paragraph 2.3) and also during other work through-out the year, the Contractor must submit a brief progress report and orally discuss it with the Government every week after commencement of the task order. The Government may require progress report on a less or more frequent interval, depending on the complication of work in the task order. The deliverables identified in Table 3.2.1 will be inspected and tested (if applicable) and either approved or rejected by the Government. The Contractor shall correct all deficiencies in rejected work at no extra cost to the Government unless it is caused by something other than the Contractor’s fault.

Table 3.2.1: PWS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

DESIRED

OUTCOMES

PERFORMANCE

STANDARD

MONITORING

METHOD

INCENTIVE/

DISINCENTIVE

1. After completion of a work item, the final product shall be free of workmanship or parts defects.

All work performed or equipment repaired shall work 100% per manufacturer’s standard and accomplish the purposes that they are designed for.

Observation of the Contractor’s activities and workmanship in performing the work. Monitor the Contractor-furnished parts; if needed, randomly request the Contractor to provide purchase invoice to ensure the parts used meet manufacturer’s standard or drawings’ requirements.

Full payment shall be made for 100% compliance with the work statement.

Deficiencies will be corrected by Contractor to achieve 100% compliance at no additional cost to the government. Remedies afforded the Government under 52.246-4 Inspection of Services clause apply.

2. After starting a task order,the Contractor’s ability to mobilize equipment and manpower to work site and complete all work on schedule.

All work performed meet schedule 100%.

There is no deficiency in all work performed.

Observation of the Contractor’s daily activities.

In the wet-dock repair period, monitor the contractor’s progress report.

Full payment shall be made for 100% achievement.

Deficiencies will be corrected by Contractor to achieve 100% compliance at no additional cost to the government. Remedies afforded the Government under 52.246-4 Inspection of Services clause apply.

3.

Contractor’s machine shop is adequate to handle all repair work or fabricate new parts to meet schedule

All work and parts provided by contractor’s machine shop meet schedule 100%. There is no deficiency in parts or work performed.

Random visit on the contractor’s machine shop facility while the work going on.

Full payment shall be made for 100% compliance with no deficiency.

Deficiencies will be corrected by Contractor to achieve 100% compliance at no additional cost to the government. Remedies afforded the Government under 52.246-4 Inspection of Services clause apply.

4. All work performed shall be free of safety violations. All workers shall have proper safety equipment with them all the times.

During the entire term of contract, there is no safety violations, no injuries, or loss of work day.

Observations of the contractor’s daily activities. Record any safety violations (if applicable) and discuss with the contractor to prevent them from happening in the future.

Full payment shall be made for 100% compliance with no safety violations.

Remedies available to the government under 52.246- 4 Inspection of Services clause apply.

If violations occur, contractor can be subject to FAR Clause 52.212-4 Termination For Cause as well as any damages or costs incurred as a result.

3.2.2 Clarification - In FAR Clause 52.246-4, INSPECTION OF SERVICES -- FIXED

PRICE (FEB 1992), paragraph e, where it states that "If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount", for the purpose of this contract, in addition to at no increase in contract amount, it shall be interpreted to include -at no additional cost to the Government.

3.2.3 The Contractor must deliver the desired outcomes for all work listed in the Performance Work Statement according to the performance standards listed in paragraph 3.2.1.

Additionally, the work must be fulfilled within the schedule established by individual task orders.

C-4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

4.1 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED HAND/POWER TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

(include in hourly rates) - The cost for the following items shall be included in the labor rates of items 10001 through 10016 of Section B:

4.1.1 The Contractor shall supply all necessary hand/power tools and equipments to perform the scope and all safety equipment for its workers. Safety equipment shall consist of, but not be limited to: hard hats, safety shoes, shields, goggles, leathers, and gloves for welders and pipe fitters.

4.2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS/PARTS/CONSUMABLES, SUB-

CONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIES (item 10017, Section B) - Replacement parts and components, supplies, sub-contractors, and materials other than Government furnished, may be required for the job. Item 10017, Section B, which lists 1 lot for parts and materials is established by the Government for purchase of parts, components, supplies, consumable materials, and subcontractor services (e.g. sand-blasting, metal galvanizing) which repairs dictate the necessity of. All purchases and rentals, shall be approved by the Contracting Officer in writing or his/her representative if so designated, prior to such action. The process will involve furnishing quote(s) prior to obtaining written approval. No one other than the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative, if so designated, has authority to issue purchase approval on Government funds under CLIN 10017. The Contractor will be held responsible for costs resulting from unapproved purchases. Documentation shall be furnished to the Contractor with the names of individual(s) who are authorized to instruct the Contractor to make purchases. All Contractor furnished items purchased shall be new, unused, guaranteed, original equipment, and manufacturer's parts or those which have been approved or recommended for use by the manufacturer of the particular equipment, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Government, the Government reserves the right to furnish without cost to the Contractor, any repair equipment, parts, accessories, and supplies required to accomplish work. The Government reserves the right to view original invoices, to be furnished by the Contractor, on materials purchased under this item from the Contractor's suppliers.

4.2.1 Examples of consumable materials/supplies, other than parts, that may be used by the Contractor in connection with performing the scope of work in this Contract, and which the Contractor may be asked to supply under this item are as follows:

Oxygen/Acetylene cylinders (full), welding electrodes, gasket material, pipe, fasteners, hose, abrasive discs, saw blades, steel plate, freight charges, rags, oil absorbent, lube/gear/hydraulic oil, paint, hand cleaner, etc.

4.2.2 The Government reserves the right to use all, none, or any portion of the funds allocated under CLIN 10017, Section B.

4.3 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED RENTAL EQUIPMENT - Quote in accordance with the applicable line items (10018, 10019, and 10020) in Section B. NOTE: All other tools and equipment shall be provided by the contractor per section 4.1.

4.4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MACHINE SHOP FACILITY - All costs for machine shop facility shall be included in hourly rates of INSIDE MACHINISTS. The minimum requirements for Contractor's machine shop facility are to be in accordance with paragraphs 3.1.6.

C-5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

5.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED DRAWINGS AND PARTS – When a need for inspection or repairing of equipment arises, the government shall issue a task order which may have one or more work items. The government shall write a performance work statement for each work item which will define the work in measurable outcomes. The government shall provide the contractor all available applicable drawings necessary to perform the job. However, in some cases, the government does not possess manufacturer’s proprietary drawings (e.g.

fabrication, clearance, detailed dimensional and material drawings, etc.). In such cases, the contractor is responsible for accomplishing the performance based work statement including but not limited to consulting with manufacturers, vendors, or technical experts on related equipment for needed information to perform the job. The government shall not be held responsible if the contractor fails to perform due to lack of information. The government also reserves the right to provide long-lead time or special ordered parts, such as proprietary components, steel castings, special alloy materials, etc. In such cases, the government shall explicitly call out in the work statement the description and quantity of parts furnished by the government.

5.2 Disposal of scrap - The Contractor shall treat salvage, scrap or other Government material resulting from performance of the work as Government furnished property, and shall remain the property of the Government. Unless told otherwise by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall not remove salvage, scrap, or other Government material from the Reservation or Government installation.

5.3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SERVICES – The government shall provide only the following:

5.3.1 City water connection (hoses shall be provided by the contractor)

5.3.2 120V electrical outlets (extension cord shall be provided by the contractor)

5.3.3 Trash dumpster for non-hazardous materials.

5.3.4 Crane service.

SECTION L

PROPOSAL FORMAT

L-1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS.

A. General.

1. The contracting office is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have to Bennetta Hamilton or e-mail at bennetta.a.hamilton@usace.army.mil.

The Internet website http://www.eps.gov will be available to assist potential sources in preparing their offers. Examples of information available on the website are: solicitation, amendments, and questions and answers.

2. The offeror’s proposal shall be clear, concise and include sufficient detail to enable the government to fully evaluate and determine the offeror’s proposal’s technical acceptability, performance confidence, and price as set forth in this solicitation. Any proposal that modifies or fails to conform to the essential requirements of this Request for Proposal will be considered unacceptable.

B. Proposal Form, Format and Content.

1. Volume 1 – Technical: unlimited pages, must be submitted in an original with four paper copies. The dimensions of the paper are 8 ½ x 11 inches. No less than size 12 font shall be used.

Typing is permitted on both sides of the sheet, head to head. The spacing can be single-spaced, 1 ½ spaced or double spaced. Foldouts of charts, tables or diagrams shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches. The spine of each volume shall identify the book number (e.g. original, 1, 2 or 3, etc.)

Volume 1 shall include the following:

Chapter 1 – Company Qualifications and Quality Control Plan

The offeror shall provide a brief narrative explanation of the company’s organization and experience as they relate to the Performance Work Statement. Offeror must submit documentation, including resumes and certificates of its in-house, daily operated, skilled work force of superintendent, foremen, machinists, and welders, to support the number of years (company and its workers) they have performed work on hopper dredges or similar projects as required in section 3.1.2 in the Performance Work…