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USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

504 862-2888

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lump Sum

FURNISH ALL MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, LA

FFP

BOR, FACILITIES, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, LUBRICANTS,

FUELS, HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL, MATERIALS AND ARTICLES

(EXCLUDING GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY) NECESSARY TO

DRYDOCK AND REPAIR SPUD BARGE CE-869(THE VESSEL) IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W42HEM10038251

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W42HEM10038251

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0001 10-MAY-2011 1 OD-OPS GI/INNER HARBOR NAV LK

4635 URQUHART ST

NEW ORLEANS LA 70117

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B2R0052

SCOPE OF WORK

UNIT

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE AMOUNT

0001 DRYDOCKING 1.4 1 JB __________

0002 GAS FREE CERTIFICATE 1.5 1 JB __________

0003 ULTRA-SONIC GAUGING 1.6 188 SHOTS _______ __________

0004 STEEL PLATE 3/16” 20 SQFT. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL) (< 15 SQFT.)

0005 STEEL PLATE 3/16” 25 SQFT. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL) (> 15 SQFT.)

0006 STEEL PLATE 3/8” 50 SQFT. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL) (< 15 SQFT.)

0007 STEEL PLATE 3/8” 75 SQFT. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL) (> 15 SQFT.)

0008 STEEL PLATE 1/2" 20 SQFT. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL) (< 15 SQFT.)

0009 STEEL PLATE 1/2” 30 SQFT. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL) (> 15 SQFT.)

0010 FORMED BILGE KNUCKLE 100 L.F. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL)

0011 FORMED RAKE KNUCKLE 15 L.F. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL)

0012 STRUCTURALS (OPTIONAL) 40 LBS. _______ __________

0013 RUBRAIL (OPTIONAL) 25 L.F. _______ __________

0014 ABRASIVE BLASTING 200 SQFT. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL)

0015 WELDING, GROOVE 1.8.3.1 30 L.F. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL)

0016 WELDING, FILLET 1.8.3.2 30 L.F. _______ __________

(OPTIONAL)

0017 EXTERIOR COATING 1.9 1 JB __________

0018 SPUD WELLS 1.10 1 JB. __________

0019 MSD SPACE 1.11 1 JB __________

0020 POTABLE WATER SPACE 1.12 1 JB __________

0021 FUEL TANK SPACE 1.13 1 JB __________

0022 HEAD SPACE 1.14 1 JB __________

0023 BREAKROOM SPACE 1.15 1 JB __________

0024 MAIN DECK SHEAVES 1.16 1 JB __________

0025 MOORING BITT 1.17 1 JB __________

0026 DECK HATCHES 1.18 1 JB __________

0027 HANDRAIL 1.19 1 JB __________

0028 INTERIOR TANK/RAKE 1.20 1 JB __________

COATING

0029 ANODES 1.21 20 EA. _______ __________

TOTAL __________

NOTES

1. Prospective offerors are encouraged to examine the vessels prior to submitting a offer. Specific dates for examining the vessels will be scheduled by Mr. Joshua C. Stewart, Marine Management Section, and (504) 862- 2371. Failure to examine the vessel before submitting a offer will not be considered cause for claim against the Government.

2. Award will be made as a whole to one offeror.

3. The offerors is required to offer on all line items. Failure to submit a offer on all such line items shall result in a non-responsive bid, requiring rejection thereof. In the event that a offeror is willing to waive costs associated with an individual line item, he is required to insert descriptive words or abbreviations such as "no charge" or "N.C."

4. Offerors shall furnish unit cost for all prices listed on schedule of offer items which require unit prices. If the offeror fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required items but does furnish an extended total or an estimated amount for such items, the Government will deem his unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended estimated amount for that line item by the quantity. IF THE OFFEROR OMITS BOTH THE UNIT PRICE AND THE

EXTENDED ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY REQUIRED ITEM, HIS OFFER WILL BE DECLARED

NON-RESPONSIVE.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1 SCOPE. Furnish all management, supervision, labor, facilities, utilities, equipment, tools, lubricants, fuels, hazardous waste removal, materials and articles (excluding Government-furnished property) necessary to drydock and repair Spud Barge CE-869(the vessel) in accordance with these specifications and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.1 VESSEL DATA. Crane Barge CE-869 is all welded steel, double rake deck barge, 120’ long, 42’ wide, and 7’-3” deep equipped with timber deck mats, spuds, and two diesel-powered cable winches. A 32’ by 17’ steel deckhouse with a canopy over the winches is located on the stern of the vessel. The loaded displacement is 695 long tons.

NOTE: When the spuds are picked-up to their highest point, the tip of the spuds hang below the bottom of the barge by approximately 30”.

1.1.1 The vessel is equipped with a manual CO2 fire extinguishing system that protects the diesel fuel tank space. The system shall be locked/tagged out by the Contractor prior to the work commencement to protect workers from accidental discharge of CO2. The Contractor shall remove the lockout/tagout device from the system upon completion of the repairs. See paragraph 4.5.2 for requirements to control hazardous energy (Lockout/Tagout).

1.1.2 The vessel is typically outfitted with a 3900W Manitowoc Crane. The crane will be removed prior to delivery. The timbers used to provide a foundation for the crane will be removed.

1.1.3 Essentially all removable material inside the superstructure and on the main deck will be removed by the government prior to delivery. A minimal amount of material shall remain.

1.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL AND GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE (INFORMATION).

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control plan as specified in Section 2, Inspection and Acceptance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan as specified in Section 2, Inspection and Acceptance.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (INFORMATION). The following publications are applicable to this specification. The latest revision shall be used unless otherwise specified.

1) Steel Structures painting cancel (SSPC) – Surface Preparation.

SSPC-SP 1 Solvent Cleaning SSPC-SP 3 Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC-SP 6 Commercial Blast Cleaning SSPC-SP 7 Brush-off Blast Cleaning SSPC-SP 10 Near White Metal Blast Cleaning

2) American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM).

A-36 Structural Steel

3) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Rivers and Intracostal

Waterways

4) ANSI/AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel.

5) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

6) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

29 CFR 1915 (OSHA) Standards for Shipyard Employment

29 CFR 1926 (OSHA) Safety and Health, Construction Industry Standards

7) Federal Standard 595a (3). Color Chip Identification Numbers.

1.3.1 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS (INFORMATION).

1) 120’ x 42’ x 7’ Plan and Elevation Dwg. No. FS2-232-1

2) 120’ x 30’ x 7’ Bulkhead, Frame and Truss Detail Dwg. No. FS2-232-2

Drawings will be provided in electronic format.

1.4 DRYDOCKING (CLIN 0001). Drydock vessel and hold on dock until all underwater repairs, cleaning and painting, are complete and until the exterior hull paint has cured and is otherwise ready for immersion. Block height shall be at least 48” high. Blocks shall be spaced to support the vessel at longitudinal and transverse bulkheads and trusses. Longitudinal block spacing at the bilges and longitudinal bulkheads shall coincide with the location of transverse frames and bulkheads in the vessel. The maximum allowable longitudinal overhang beyond dry-dock support blocks shall be limited to 15’- 0” or the length of each rake compartment, whichever is greater. Upon dry-docking, the contractor shall pump the compartments dry and dispose of the contents including all mud, sediment, etc. The contractor shall dispose of all contaminants in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements. The areas shall be left clean and dry. The minimum dry-dock width used to dry-dock this barge shall be 52 feet.

1.5 GAS-FREE CERTIFICATES (CLIN 0002). Prior to commencement of any interior inspection, hotwork, work involving the use of open flame or other means of igniting flammables, clean and gas free the affected spaces, as required by 29 CFR 1915, (OSHA Safety and Health Standards) and these specifications. A diesel fuel tank and pump are located below the main deck. Spaces requiring the gas freeing shall be "Safe for Men - Safe for Fire (Safe for Hot Work)".

1.5.1 Test the required spaces. Testing and certification shall be accomplished by a marine chemist who is certified by the National Fire Protection Association for this type of work.

1.5.2 Furnish and display "Gas-free", "Safe for Men - Safe for Fire" ("Safe for Hot Work") certificate(s) in all certified spaces as required by 29 CFR

1915.14. Furnish one copy of all such certificate(s) to the Contracting Officer.

1.5.3 These spaces requiring gas-freeing shall be maintained in "Safe for Men, Safe for Fire" condition until all such work is complete.

1.5.4 The cost of testing and providing gas-free certificates shall be included in this item. The cost of cleaning and gas freeing the affected spaces shall be included in and proportioned among the bid prices for each item of work requiring cleaning and gas-freeing.

1.6 ULTRASONIC TESTING (CLIN 0003). Furnish the required instruments and the services of an American Society for Nondestructive Testing ACCP Level II certified ultrasonic technician to gauge the thickness of the hull plating at the 188 locations defined below:

1.6.1 The contractor shall take U.T. shots down the length of the barge both port and starboard at the following locations: one shot shall be taken on the bilge and rake knuckle just outboard of the lap joint weld seam on the bottom and another shot shall be taken on the knuckle just inboard of the center of the knuckle. Shots shall be taken at a frequency of 2 shots per frame evenly spaced between frames both port and starboard for a total of 168 shots.

1.6.2 Twenty (20) additional shots shall be taken in the wetted area of the spudwell port and starboard (10 shots each side).

1.6.3 Furnish a report to the Government Inspector within seven calendar days after the vessel is dry-docked. The report shall include sketches indicating reading locations and tables containing the readings and the percent diminution. Readings exceeding 25 percent diminution shall be highlighted. The price shall include any related services such as electricity, water, staging, and surface preparation necessary to take the ultrasonic readings. Hull plate thickness is 3/8”. Bilge knuckle thickness is 3/8”. Rake knuckle thickness is 1/2".

1.7 RENEWAL OF HULL PLATING, STRUCTURAL FRAMING, FORMED KNUCKLE, RUB RAIL AND

ABRASIVE BLASTING (CLIN 0004-0014) (OPTIONAL). When authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall crop out and renew hull plating, and shapes with new steel conforming to ASTM A-36. With the exception of bilge knuckle, rake knuckle and headlogs, all plating, side, bottom, deck, and house shall be considered hull plating. The actual quantity of each material item will be measured after installation. All renewals and repairs shall be installed flush and shall duplicate original construction in size, type, and shape. Welding of new side and bottom plating shall be butt-joints, all around with continuous full-penetration welds inside and outside. Welding of new plating to structurals shall not be less than that recommended by the American Bureau of Shipping “Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways.” All renewal ASTM A-36 steel bilge knuckle shall be formed at a radius to match existing plates, butt-welded to the top side and lap-welded (2” minimum) to the bottom plating with fillet welds on the inside and outside. Bilge knuckle sections shall be butt-jointed to each other. The interior of all new plating and structurals, and welds shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP7 and coated with 6 mils DFT of Amercoat 235 or equal, color to match adjacent plating. The exterior of all new plating and welds shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP10 and coated with 2 (10) mil coats of Amercoat 238 or equal.

1.7.2 Test all new welded joints in the exterior shell and bulkhead in all mid-body and rake compartments that have been subjected to hot work and shell replacement, for leaks under an air pressure of 2 psig in the presence of a Government Inspector. Compartments shall be tested separately from rakes.

Testing shall be done after all work has been cleaned, all deteriorated plating and structural frames have been renewed, and all alterations have been completed. Testing shall be done before the exterior has been coated and after all alterations have been completed. All new seams shall be brushed with soap solution and proven tight in the presence of the Government Representative. In applying the air pressure, the contractor shall use a positive method of prohibiting any pressure in excess of two (2) PSIG. All soap solution that was applied to the hull exterior for testing shall be cleaned prior to painting.

All cracks, defective welds or plate deterioration resulting in leaks shall be reported in writing to the Contracting Officer. No weld found to not be watertight shall be peened. All leaks shall require additional welding. Upon completion of repairs, each leaking compartment shall be retested in the presence of the Government Representative until proven watertight. Remove all blanks, blind flanges, or other test appurtenances upon completion and leave barge ready for service. If the affected space cannot be pressure tested the welded joints shall be tested with a water hose at a pressure not less than 50 psi, with a nozzle of not less than 1/2 inch in diameter and held not more than 5 feet from the joint being tested. Testing shall be done after all work has been cleaned, all plating and structurals renewed, and prior to painting.

1.7.3 After the vessel has been undocked, a thorough examination of the vessel will be conducted in the presence of the Government Representative. If leaks are discovered, the vessel shall be immediately dry-docked, repaired, and undocked without delay. If the leaks are found in new work, this shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the Government. Remove all water and debris from compartments, leaving them clean and dry.

1.7.4 For the purpose of evaluating bids, Contractor shall offer prices based on the following estimates as outlined in table, T-1. All line items as described in Table T-1 are optional, and shall be exercised upon confirmation of the contracting officer. All quantities as described in Table T-1 are estimated, actual quantities may be more or less, depending on the condition of the barge determined after dry docking.

1.7.5 Should the contractor be required to re-locate a support block under the vessel to facilitate the renewal of plating or welding, this shall be considered an interference as defined by paragraph 4.4 of this specification.

1.7.6 If rub rail is renewed, schedule and size shall be similar to existing.

Table T-1, Plating and Framing Renewal, Blasting Description Size Line Item No. Estimated Qty.

3/16” Steel Plate < 15 SQFT. CLIN 0004 20 Sq. Ft.

3/16” Steel Plate > 15 SQFT. CLIN 0005 25 Sq. Ft.

3/8” Steel Plate < 15 SQFT. CLIN 0006 50 Sq. Ft.

3/8” Steel Plate > 15 SQFT. CLIN 0007 75 Sq. Ft.

1/2" Steel Plate < 15 SQFT. CLIN 0008 20 Sq. Ft.

1/2” Steel Plate > 15 SQFT. CLIN 0009 30 Sq. Ft.

3/8” Bilge Knuckle CLIN 0010 100 L.F.

1/2” Rake Knuckle CLIN 0011 15 L.F.

Structurals Various CLIN 0012 40 LBS.

Rub rail 8” Pipe Split CLIN 0013 25 L.F.

Abrasive Blasting CLIN 0014 200 Sq. Ft.

1.8 WELDING, SEAM OR GROOVE and FILLET (0015) (OPTIONAL) When authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall repair holes in the exterior hull or bulkheads via seam or groove or fillet welding. Protective coating shall be applied to the exterior of all new welded seams as specified in paragraph 1.7. The interior of all new welded seams shall be coated with 6 mils DFT of Ameron Bar Rust 235 or equal.

1.8.1 Test all new welds in accordance with 1.7.2.

1.8.2 For the purpose of evaluating bids, the contractor shall offer prices based on the following estimates. Weld seam size shall be at least equal to adjacent plate thickness.

1.8.3.1 Various Seam or Groove - 30 L.F. (OPTIONAL) (CLIN 0015)

1.8.3.2 Various Fillet - 30 L.F. (OPTIONAL) (CLIN 0016)

1.8.4 Welding procedures shall be qualified by the requirements of either:

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, ABS Rules, or ANSI/AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code. A copy of the procedure qualification test data shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. Welder performance qualification shall conform to Section IX of the ASME Boiler Code, Section 30 of Rules for Building and Classing Vessels by the ABS, or ANSI/AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code. Welding prices shall be quoted “per linear foot of completed weld with all passes, not price per pass.”

1.8.5 Seam Welding. Furnish welders and qualified welding operators, fully equipped including any staging and consumables, prepare joints and apply welding as directed by the Contracting Officer’s representative. All welding under this contract shall be performed by tested and qualified personnel.

Prior to the start of work, submit to the Contracting Officer a list of qualified welders by name, the date of qualification, code and procedures under which qualified.

1.9 HULL COATING SIDES, BOTTOM, RAKES, DECK (CLIN 0017).

Clean the hull deck, side-shell, bottom plating, under-rakes, headlogs, push knees, vents, stanchions, bitts, cleats, etc. removing all scale, rust, loose paint, oil, grease, dirt, etc. in accordance with the Steel Structures Paint Council Specifications, SSPC-SP10 (Sa2-1/2), near-white metal blast cleaning.

Furnish and apply to the exterior deck, sides, and bottom of the hull from the gunwale down to the keel as follows

1.9.1 Side Shell, Bottom, Headlogs, Push Knees. Apply two (2) 10 mil DFT coats of Ameron 238 epoxy, or equal to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 20 mils. The first coat shall be any contrasting color and the finish coat shall be black.

1.9.2 Main Deck. Apply two (2) 8 mil DFT coats of Ameron 235 or equal to provide a minimum film thickness of 16 mils. The first coat shall be any contrasting color and the finish coat shall be Haze gray. Non-skid grit shall be added or broadcast over the first coat of wet paint on the walking surfaces of the deck. The non-skid compound shall be glass flakes, ground walnut shells, or clean silica sand, or other material approved by the paint manufacturer. Do not apply non-skid to anything other than the walking surfaces of the deck. Non-skid material shall not be applied to bitts, cleats, vents, stanchions, or hatch covers accordingly.

1.9.2.1 Apply two (2) 5 mil DFT coats of Amerlock 2 yellow (or equal) 12” wide around the perimeter of the barge with additional non-skid compound. The perimeter shall have more non-skid material than other portions of the deck as to impede movement of objects near the edge of the barge.

1.9.2.2 Clean the exterior of the main deck inside the superstructure including the head area to SSPC-SP 1 with PPG Amercoat 88 and pressure wash.

Take care to not contaminate the remainder of the space with the overspray from the pressure washing. The deck shall then be cleaned to SSPC-SPC 3 accordingly. (Galley not included) The deck shall be left clean and dry prior to coating application. Apply (2) coats of 6 mil DFT of PPG Amercoat

235 or equal. The color shall be haze gray. Non-skid grit shall be added or broadcast over the first coat of wet paint on the walking surfaces of the deck. The non-skid compound shall be glass flakes, ground walnut shells, or clean silica sand, or other material approved by the paint manufacturer. Do not apply non-skid to anything other than the walking surfaces of the deck.

DO NOT abrasive blast inside of the house.

1.9.3 Deck Fittings. Apply two (2) 5 mil DFT coats of Amerlock 2 yellow (or equal) to all bitts, cleats, vents, stanchions, hatch covers, and tripping hazards.

1.9.4 Superstructure. Clean all exterior surfaces of the superstructure from the main deck up including the stairways, handrails and guardrails on all decks with PPG Amercoat 88 or equal and then pressure wash prior to blasting to SSPC-SPC 7. Apply one (1) 6 mil DFT coat of Amercoat 235 or equal. Apply two (2) 3 mil DFT top coats of Amercoat PSX 1001 acrylic polysilorane or equal.

1.9.4.1 The top deck of the superstructure shall be cleaned with PPG Amercoat 88 or equal and then pressure washed prior to blasting to SSPC-SC 7. Apply two (2) 6 mil coats of Amercoat 235 or equal. Non-skid grit shall be added or broadcast over the first coat of wet paint on the walking surfaces of the deck. The non-skid compound shall be glass flakes, ground walnut shells, or clean silica sand, or other material approved by the paint manufacturer. Do not apply non-skid to anything other than the walking surfaces of the deck.

1.9.5 Color Schedule. The color of the specific area shall approximately match the following corresponding color chip numbers from Fed. Std. 595.

Location Color Chip No.

Side Shell, Bottom, Headlogs Black 17038 Push Knees from Main Deck to below waterline

Main Deck Haze Gray

Top of Superstructure Haze Gray

Deck Fittings, Safety Yellow Deck Hatches, Handrails

Superstructure Old Ivory Dove Gray

1.9.6 Hull Identification Marks. All paint used for identification lettering shall be two 2-mil coats of Ameron Aluminum (or equal) matching Federal Standard #595a (3) color chip #17875. All lettering shall be Gothic block capitals. Re-paint the barge number in 10” letters on the port and starboard bow and stern rake sides. Repaint all vessel identification lettering as new in all locations on each barge. Coat all draft marks with two coats (6-mils DFT total).

1.10 SPUDWELLS (CLIN 0018). The barge shall arrive at the yard outfitted with the spuds in the spud wells. The contractor shall remove and re-install the spuds accordingly. The associated drawings indicate the size of the spuds to be 1’-7” (overall width long. and trans.) and the wells to be 1’-8” inside the wear plates accordingly. The contractor shall measure the spuds sufficiently to verify the overall width down the length of the spud. The contractor shall renew the 20” x 12” 3/4”-thick wear plates at all locations (6 each spudwell port and starboard). The top of the wear plates shall be beveled to allow easier insertion of the spuds. The contractor shall renew the wear plate on the interior side of the gates. The overall longitudinal and transverse distance between the wear plates shall be 1’-8” (+0.25”-0”). The contractor shall ensure at least 1/2” clearance around the spud from the wear plates upon final assembly. The contractor shall renew the keeper hardware for each gate pin accordingly. The wear plates and gates shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP10 and coated same as the hull.

1.11 MSD SPACE (0019). Clean interior of space bottom, sides, steel piping, structure, foundations and overhead in accordance with SSPC-SP 6. Coat the interior of the space including all foundations, structure and steel piping with two (2) coats of 6 mil DFT PPG Ameron 235 or equal. Color shall be white.

1.11.1 Cut up, remove and discard the previously used sewage holding tank and foundation located forward of the existing Microphor sewage treatment plant.

Discard the existing Y valve necessary to route sewage to the sewage holding tank. Replace the elbow at the inlet to the Microphor sewage treatment plant along with the hard pipe with similar to existing. Secure the piping to the overhead maintaining the same slope. Renew all flex hoses with similar to existing.

1.11.2 Replace the overboard discharge at the side shell for the sink and shower drain with similar to existing. Outfit the overboard discharge with new appropriate check and isolation valve accordingly.

1.11.3 Re-route washer drain pipe from current location into overhead of MSD space and then overboard accordingly. Secure the washer drain in the overhead via commercially available pipe hangers accordingly. Size of drain shall remain similar to existing. Overboard discharge shall be fit with appropriately sized check and isolation valve and shall meet all regulatory requirements.

1.11.4 Install new GFE watertight door between adjacent centerline space and MSD space. The watertight door shall be located between frames in the area near the old sewage holding tank. The contractor shall install appropriate sized stiffeners as needed to the bulkhead above and below the door to support the installation of the door accordingly. The door shall be centered vertically within the bulkhead. The door shall be welded all-around continuously. The contractor shall coat the door same as the space and shall coat the adjacent centerline space with one (1) 6-mil coat DFT of Amercoat 235 or equal in the areas where the bulkhead or coating was disturbed. Color shall be as close to adjacent plate as possible. Framing should be sized to similar framing in the space.

1.11.5 The contractor remove the current light switch within the space and replace with a marine grade light switch similar to existing near the newly installed watertight door opposite the hinges. The contractor shall install six (6) ceiling mounted, 100-watt, non-metallic, vapor proof, incandescent, 120 volt fixtures spaced evenly throughout the space fore/aft, side to side properly secured within the overhead. The existing light fixture(s) shall be removed. The additional wiring shall be comparable to existing wiring utilized for this service in this space. All electrical wiring shall be done by a certified marine electrician. All wiring including junction boxes that are existing or newly installed shall be secured properly in the overhead via commercially available hangers.

1.11.6 The contractor shall install an electrical blower to force ventilation into the space from the outside. The blower must deliver approx. 500 CFM at

0.1 inches H2O static pressure. The blower shall be suitable for this environment. The blower and duct termination shall be located in the overhead near the aft interior corner of the space. The blower shall be properly secured to the overhead and shall discharge toward the bottom of the space.

The contractor shall wire the blower to the main AC panel located in the breakroom space. All penetrations through the space shall be through CGB type connectors. All wiring shall be marine grade and sized appropriately. The contractor shall install the appropriate sized circuit breaker within the AC panel accordingly. All wiring and electrical connections shall be accomplished by a qualified marine electrician. The contractor shall install a marine grade switch to operate the blower near the new light switch accordingly.

1.11.6.1 The contractor shall install a 12-inch (at least 0.7 SF cross-sectional area) supply air duct located on main deck just outboard of the house between the man-hole cover and the existing space vent. Clearance shall be maintained near the ladder to allow access to the space. The duct shall use the exterior of the house as one side of the duct. The duct shall be goose neck in shape and shall be fitted with a screen at the entrance. The duct shall rise above the deck at least 12” and all bends shall have a radius of at least 12-inches. The duct shall be continuously welded to the deck, and a doubler plate shall be installed accordingly. The wall thickness of the gooseneck above main deck shall be at least 18-gauge. The gooseneck shall be oriented toward the bow.

1.11.6.2 The duct shall be routed transversely through the space in the overhead and terminate in the aft inboard corner of the space where the blower shall be located. The duct shall pass as tightly in the overhead as possible and stay clear off all other piping and the ladder. It shall be secured to the overhead at least every four feet and before and after each change in direction. It must have a wall thickness of at least 18 gauge sheet metal and shall be coated same as all other piping in the space. The contractor shall fabricate suitable brackets to support the blower. All necessary hardware to install the blower shall be sufficiently sized to support the weight.

1.11.6.3 The existing space vent shall be relocated to the forward outboard corner of the head space and increased in size to 12” in diameter. The vent shall travel up the exterior house wall and terminate above the upper deck of the house. The upper deck of the house shall be cut out in way of the new vent. It shall be fitted with a goose neck to prevent rain water from entering the space. It shall be coated same as all other vents. The existing hole shall be renewed with plate.

1.11.7 The contractor shall disassemble, clean and inspect the seawater strainer. The contractor shall install new gaskets and reassemble the strainer accordingly. The contractor shall provide a condition report on the isolation valves and sea-chest associated with the wash down pump.

1.12 POTABLE WATER SPACE (CLIN 0020). Clean interior of space bottom, sides, steel piping, structure, foundations and overhead in accordance with SSPC-SP

6. Coat the interior of the space including all foundations, structure and steel piping with two (2) coats of 6 mil DFT PPG Ameron 235 or equal. Color shall be white.

1.12.1 Install new GFE watertight door between adjacent centerline space and potable water space. The center of the watertight door shall be located approximately 1 1/2 frames forward of the rake bulkhead and shall be vertically centered on the interior bulkhead. The contractor shall install appropriate sized stiffeners as needed to the bulkhead above and below the door to support the installation of the door accordingly. The contractor shall coat the door same as the space and shall coat the adjacent centerline space with one (1) 6-mil coat DFT of Amercoat 235 or equal in the areas where the bulkhead or coating was disturbed. Color shall be as close to adjacent plate as possible.

1.12.2 The contractor shall remove the existing light switch and install a new switch similar to existing near the newly installed watertight door. The switch shall be located opposite the hinges on the door. The contractor shall install six (6) ceiling mounted, 100-watt, non-metallic, vapor proof, incandescent, 120 volt fixtures spaced evenly throughout the space fore/aft, side to side properly secured within the overhead. The additional wiring shall be comparable to existing wiring utilized for this service in this space.

1.12.3 The contractor shall renew the overboard discharge from the galley sink. (Aft most overboard discharge in the space.) The overboard discharge shall terminate in the same location. The contractor shall outfit the overboard discharge with the appropriate isolation and check vale and it shall meet all regulatory requirements.

1.12.4 The contractor shall remove the forward most overboard discharge and all associated piping accordingly. The side shell shall be made continuous in this area.

1.13 FUEL TANK SPACE (CLIN 0021). Clean and gas free the space accordingly.

The tank bottom and sides up to 18” above the tank bottom, including the structure of the tank foundation shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP 1 with Amercoat Prep 88 and pressure washed accordingly. The tank bottom shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP6 and shall be coated with two 6 mil coats DFT of Amercoat 235 or equal. The final color shall be white.

1.13.2 The contractor shall provide the services from a qualified marine electrician to renew the light switch within the space with similar to existing. If the lighting system is not operable at that time, the contractor shall provide a condition report.

1.14 HEAD SPACE (CLIN 0022). The areas where the coating system has failed shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP-3. The contractor shall apply two (2) 6 mil coats of PPG Ameron 235 or equal. Color shall be similar to existing.

1.15 BREAKROOM SPACE (CLIN 0023). The contractor shall insert 3/16” A-36 steel plate between the beams supporting the top deck and the header of the bulkhead portioning the breakroom space and the workshop space. This plate shall extend from the galley to the outboard edge of the breakroom space as needed to fully partition off this space. The plating shall be continuously welded. In areas where plate has been previously installed between the beams and the overhead, the contractor shall weld continuously accordingly to seal this space.

1.15.1 For areas where piping and electrical wires pass from the space, the contractor shall install foam/caulk or the like to make the space as protected from the environment as possible.

1.15.2. The newly installed plate and welds shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP-3 and coated with two (2) coats of PPG Ameron 235 or equal. The color shall be as close to the existing interior bulkheads as possible.

1.15.3 The contractor shall welding flat bar to the exterior (aft face) of the house both port and starboard near the outboard edges of the sliding doors.

The flat bar shall be 1/4" thick and be continuously welded to the house. The flat bar shall run vertical from just below the bottom of the sliding doors to just above the top of the sliding doors. The flat bar shall be cropped out around the upper and lower doors edges accordingly. The depth of the flat bar shall be deep enough to provide a sufficient lip seal for the doors without impeding the motion of the doors. The flat bar shall be prepped and coating similar to the house in this area down the length of the flat bar.

1.15.3.1 The contractor shall bolt flat bar to the outboard edge of both sliding doors. Between the flat bar and the edge of the door the contractor shall sandwich a 1/8” strip of rubber. The flat bar on the door shall match the length of the flat bar on the house. When the door is in the closed position, the rubber on the door shall fit snuggly to the flat bar on the house to seal the edge of the doors accordingly. The flat bar shall be secured to the door with stainless steels hardware, centered every 6-inches accordingly. The rubber shall be secured to the flat bar with adhesive prior to installation on the door. The flat bar on the door shall be installed as close to the house as possible without making contact.

1.15.3.2 Just above the top of the doors, on the house, the contractor shall secure 1/8”-thick rubber between 1/4” flat bar and the house. The flat bar shall be secured to the house similar the door edges. The penetrations to the house shall be water tight upon completion. The rubber should hand over the edge of the door and shall run the length of both doors when closed.

1.15.3.3 The contractor shall affix 1/8” thick rubber to the bottom of the door sandwiched between the doors and ¼” thick flat bar secured to the door similar that secured to the edges. The rubber shall lay down on the deck and slide across the deck as the door moves. The contractor shall fit both the port and starboards doors with the bottom seal according. Upon completion, any penetrations to the doors and/or house shall be water tight.

1.15.3.4 Any holes found in the doors not used for a function purpose shall be plug welded accordingly.

1.16 MAIN DECK SHEAVES (CLIN 0024). The contractor shall replace all twelve

(12) single deck chocks located on the main deck Model No. Nabrico DF-164.

The chocks shall be secured to the deck same as existing. The orientation of the aftmost chocks both port and starboard may the changed such that the chocks are perpendicular and parallel to the vessel accordingly. The orientation of all other chocks shall remain.

1.17 MOORING BITT (CLIN 0025). The contractor shall install two (2) 8” single bitts on the main deck one port and one starboard. The bitts shall be located directly above frame ten (10) and directly above the outermost longitudinal stiffeners just inboard of the side shell. The contractor shall weld the bitts similar to all others. The contractor shall install a doubler plate 21” x 21” x 1/2" under each bitt. The contractor shall remove the single bitt on the starboard side in this area. The deck shall be left smooth in this area.

The doubler plate shall be welded to the deck similar to existing. The bitts shall be in-line with existing bitts side to side.

1.18 DECK HATCHES (CLIN 0026). The contractor shall replace all steel deck hatches and rings with new hatches and rings accordingly, total quantity of nine (9) hatches. The hatches servicing the fuel tank space, MSD space, and

Potable Water space shall not be renewed, however, the gaskets on these hatches shall be replaced accordingly.

1.19 HANDRAIL (CLIN 0027). The hand rail located on top of the house shall be made continuous with the exception of the forward port area. The handrail to be installed shall be similar to existing.

1.20 INTERIOR TANKS, RAKES, and COFFERDAMS (CLIN 0028). The contractor shall clean the tank and rake bottoms including the bottom structure and knuckle up to the lowest longitudinal stiffener on the sideshell to SSPC-SP-6 and coat with two (2) 6-mil DFT coats of PPG Amercoat 235 or equal. The color shall be white. The rake bottoms shall be cleaned to 18-inches beyond the closest frame to the rake bulkhead measured along the rake bottom. All other areas of the tanks and rakes shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP-3 or SSPC-SP-6 in the areas of oxidation or coating failure. These areas shall be coated with two (2) 6-mil DFT coats of PPG Amercoat 235. The color shall be as close to the existing adjacent plating as possible.

1.20.1 The spaces included in this line item is both rakes fore and aft, and mid body tanks 1-6 and the cofferdams.

1.20.2 The cofferdams both port and starboard shall be cleaned and coated in accordance with paragraph 1

1.21 ANODES (CLIN 0029). The contractor shall weld a quantity of twenty (20) zinc anodes on exterior of the hull in the area of the splash zone of the rakes, ten (10) anodes each rake. The anodes shall be approximately 23-lbs each. The anodes shall be located in two transverse belts (5 each belt) evenly spaced across the bottom for each rake area. The exact location of the belts will be determined by the government inspector upon dry-docking. The connection to the hull shall be clean and the welds shall be coated same as hull prior to undocking.

2. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (INFORMATION)

2.1 The Contractor shall perform or have performed the inspections and tests required to substantiate that the supplies and services provided under this contract conform to the specifications, drawings and contract requirements herein. The Contractor shall also perform or have performed the inspections and tests specified herein.

2.2 The Contractor shall provide and maintain a Quality Control Program covering all work specified in the Job Order. The program shall result in the preparation and maintenance of documentation. The documentation shall define the tests and inspections to be accomplished for each specification item keyed to the appropriate contract line item number and paragraph of the specification.

2.3 The Government Inspector shall witness all tests and inspections. The Contractor shall make certain that all materials, installation and workmanship meet the requirements of the specifications and are ready for test or inspection prior to notifying the Government Inspector.

2.4 The Contractor shall notify the Government Inspector at least 24 hours before all testing and inspection. The Government Inspector will be available to witness testing and inspection of completed work Monday thru Friday, except Federal Holidays. The time of his availability will depend upon the distance between the Contractor's or Subcontractor's facility and New Orleans, LA.

2.5 The Contractor shall proceed with work if the Government Inspector is not present to witness the inspection or test after the scheduled time provided the advanced notice required in paragraph 2.4 above has been given. The Contractor shall document his inspection or test as if the Government Inspector was present.

2.6 Witnessing tests and inspections by the Government Inspector does not constitute acceptance of the item and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of assuring that the work conforms to the requirements of the specifications.

2.7 Work subcontracted and performed away from the shipyard is covered by this Quality Control Program. The prime Contractor cannot delegate the authority to witness or perform and sign for tests and inspections conducted away from his facility without approval of the Contracting Officer. If the Subcontractor has an established Quality Control Program with designated organization and personnel, the prime Contractor may designate an appropriate individual in that organization as his authorized representative. Such designation shall clearly indicate that the individual is an employee of a subcontractor and shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

The Government Inspector will witness tests and inspections at the Subcontractor's facility in accordance with paragraphs 2.4 and 2.5 above.

2.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN. This plan will be used to assure the Government that the work specified under this contract is completed satisfactorily. This plan is included for information purposes only. All work performed will be monitored by the Government Inspector on a daily basis.

The performance based deliverables identified in Table 2.8.1 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 additional cost to the Government unless caused by reasons beyond the control of the Contractor.

Table 2.8.1 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT

PERFORMANCE

STANDARD

MONITORING

METHOD

INCENTIVE/

DISINCENTIVE

Work items completed as specified without defects in material and workmanship.

All work performed in accordance with the specification s, manufacture’s recommendatio ns and accepted commercial marine practice.

Observation of the Contractor’s activities and workmanship during the performance of the work. Monitor the Contractor furnished parts and materials.

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

Deficiencies shall be corrected at no additional cost to the Government.

All work performed in accordance with the USACE Safety Manual.

No safety violations or injuries during the term of the contract.

Observation of the Contractor’s daily activities. Record and safety violations and discuss with Contractor to prevent a re-occurrence.

Full payment shall be made for 100% compliance.

Contractor may be subject to FAR clause 52.212-4 Termination for Cause in addition to any damages or costs incurred if violations occur.

3. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE (INFORMATION)

3.1 COMMENCEMENT, EXECUTION AND COMPLETION. The contractor shall commence work under this job order immediately upon delivery of the vessel to their facility.

3.1.1 The contractor shall execute all repairs and required line items within fifty (50) calendar days of the vessel entering the yard.

3.2 DELIVERY AND RETURN OF THE VESSEL.

3.2.1 The Government will deliver the vessel to the Contractor's facility.

The time of commencement shall be when the contractor takes delivery of the vessel. The vessel shall enter the yard on or about 21 Mar 2011.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall return the vessel to the Government at the point of delivery upon completion and acceptance of all work. The time of completion will be the time of acceptance of all work by the Government Inspector.

3.2.3 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. If the Contractor fails to deliver the supplies or perform the services within the time frame specified in this contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall, in place of actual damages, pay to the Government as fixed, agreed, and liquidated damages, for each calendar day of delay the sum of $625.

3.2.4 SCHEDULE AND PROGRESS OF WORK. The Contractor shall submit a schedule to the Contracting Officer for accomplishing the work before work starts. The schedule shall include a bar chart for each contract line item, including optional items that shows start and completion dates. The chart shall show the order in which the Contractor proposes to accomplish all work. The schedule shall be updated weekly reflecting the actual progress attained in comparison to the proposed schedule. The updated reports shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on Monday for the previous work week. Supplement each schedule with a comprehensive written narrative describing:

(1) The amount of progress on work items during the reporting period.

(2) Problems encountered.

(3) Known or anticipated delays, there causes, the impact on the work and the corrective action taken or proposed.

The Contractor shall take appropriate steps necessary to improve his progress if he falls behind the progress schedule in the opinion of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts and/or overtime, days of work and/or amount of plant used as deemed necessary to regain progress to complete all work within the time specified, without additional cost to the Government.

3.3 LOCATION. The Contractor's facility shall be located within a 100-mile radius of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District Office at 7400 Leake Ave. New Orleans, La. 70118. Any bid proposing performance at a location beyond this stated limit will be determined non-responsive and rejected.

3.4 DELIVERY OF CONTRACT DATA. The following documents, specified at various locations throughout the specifications are required submittals.

(1)1.5.3 “Safe for Men – Safe for Fire” certificates. Furnish one copy of all certificates to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of work.

(2) 1.6.3 Ultrasonic Testing Plate Thickness Measurements. The report is to show the existing thickness values, original thickness values and the resulting percent of wastage. This report shall be provided to the Contracting Officer within three (3) business days of completion of the ultrasonic testing.

(3)1.11.7 Condition report on sea chest and raw water valves.

Report shall be provided within (2) business days of inspection of sea chest.

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