SF30_Amend_0002Corrected.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The above numbered solicitation for the Dredge Wheeler Dry Dock, Berthing and Repair is hereby amended as follow s:

See the continuation pages of this document for all details.

Bid due date and time of 24 September 2015 at 2p.m. local time (CST) remains unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Sep-2015

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912P8-15-B-0046

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Aug-2015

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08-Sep-2015

CODE

USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

W912P8 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P8-15-B-0046

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 0002

The above numbered solicitation for the Dredge Wheeler Dry Dock, Berthing and Repair is hereby amended as follows:

- Adds additional clauses and provision by references

- Adds M/V Wheeler Launch specification, Performance Work Statement Plans and plans as work to be included under “Section C” for work to be performed during scheduled this Dry Dock period. Interested parties shall take note of the bid schedule for M/V Wheeler Launch is attached and shall be submitted with bid under “Section B”.

- Replaces original “Bid Schedule” with the attached revised “Bid Schedule” that includes the added for the work of the Wheeler Launch in which for bid items 127-145. All interest parties shall submit the revised “Bid Schedule”. Bids received without this revised schedule will be considered non-responsive.

- Adds batch #1 that replies to submitted questions received as of COB 26 August 2015.

All questions received after this date will be provide a reply in batch #2. The release date for batch #2 questions and replies has not been established as of this amendment.

- Inserts for clarity at page 128 of the original solicitation the PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT, PART 9 – QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP).

- Adds the requirement for a bid bond for this solicitation. Bid bond shall be submitted with bid on bid due date.

- Adds the requirement for a Subcontracting Plans for this solicitation. Subcontracting Plans shall be submitted with bid on the bid due date

- Adds the statement that all government furnished equipment and supplies must be inventoried and accepted by the “Awarded Bidder” in accordance with the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The inventory will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The return or disposal of all government furnished equipment and supplies will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

- Adds the statement that a “Master Ship Agreement” if required. The Master Ship Agreement must be agreed to and sign before a contract can be awarded and will be incorporated as part of the awarded contract.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

DEC 2014

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity APR 1984 52.211-5001 Variations in estimated quantities - subdivided items OCT 2002 52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation OCT 2010 52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data AUG 2011 52.215-11 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data--

Modifications

AUG 2011

52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data OCT 2010 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data--Modifications OCT 2010 52.215-15 Pension Adjustments and Asset Reversions OCT 2010 52.215-17 Waiver of Facilities Capital Cost of Money OCT 1997 52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes OCT 1997 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data

Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data -- Modifications

OCT 2010

52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges OCT 2009 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013 52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements MAY 2014 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records MAY 2014 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations

MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction

APR 2015

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification FEB 2009 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011

52.225-11 Alt I Buy American-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (NOV 2013) Alternate I

MAY 2014

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.228-11 Pledges Of Assets JAN 2012 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds MAY 2014 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit NOV 2014 52.231-5000 Equipment ownership and operating expense schedule. OCT 2002 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984 52.236-4 Physical Data APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts APR 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts APR 1984 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys APR 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work APR 1984 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction FEB 1997 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference FEB 1995 52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984 52.243-4 Changes JUN 2007 52.243-6 Change Order Accounting APR 1984 52.244-2 Subcontracts OCT 2010 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items APR 2015 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996 52.246-13 Inspection--Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of

Improvements

AUG 1996

52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984 52.246-20 Warranty Of Services MAY 2001 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction MAR 1994 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. - Flag Commercial

Vessels

FEB 2006

52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction OCT 2010 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense- Contract-Related Felonies

DEC 2008

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders DEC 1991 252.215-7000 Pricing Adjustments DEC 2012 252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items FEB 2014

252.227-7022 Government Rights (Unlimited) MAR 1979 252.227-7023 Drawings and Other Data to become Property of Government MAR 1979 252.227-7033 Rights in Shop Drawings APR 1966 252.231-7000 Supplemental Cost Principles DEC 1991 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown DEC 1991 252.236-7001 Contract Drawings, and Specifications AUG 2000 252.236-7002 Obstruction of Navigable Waterways DEC 1991 252.236-7003 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work JAN 1997 252.236-7004 Payment for Mobilization and Demobilization DEC 1991 252.241-7001 Government Access DEC 1991 252.242-7004 Material Management And Accounting System MAY 2011 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013 252.245-7001 Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished

Property

APR 2012

The following have been added by full text:

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be Twenty percent (20%) of the bid price or

$3,000,000.00, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of provision)

MVN Security – Background Checks for Building or Non-Building Access

Building Access If a contract requires the contractor's personnel to have open, unsupervised access to any building associated with the Army Corps of Engineers, the contractor shall submit the following to the Contracting Officer at least 2 weeks prior to the employee being granted access to work on the facility.

National Agency Check With Written Inquiry (NACI). All Contractor employees assigned to perform under the contract must submit and pass a favorable NACI. The Contractor and employee shall provide necessary information and complete Standard Form (SF) 85P for the purpose of initiating this check. If a written/typed version of SF 85P is provided, the Contractor is responsible for validating that all required information is included. Failure to provide all information will result in automatic rejection of the SF 85P. SF 85P's completed in electronic format must include the electronic validation. The Contractor may not assign any employee to [b1] duties under this contract until written approval has been obtained from the Chief, SSOH or his designee.

Local Agency Check.

In addition to all information and forms submitted for the NACI, the Contractor shall conduct a local agency check (by local sheriff/police) in the Parish/County where the employee resides. The local agency check shall include a check of any parish/county where the employee has resided during the past five years. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of the local agency check results. Local agency checks shall be conducted every six months for the term of employment under this contract and results provided to the Contracting Officer upon receipt.

Passes and Badges.

All Contractor employees shall obtain the required employee and vehicle passes. The Contractor shall, prior to the start of the contract, submit to the Contracting Officer an estimate of the number of personnel anticipated to be utilized at any one time on the contract. The Government will issue badges without charge. Each employee shall wear the Government issued Common Access Card (CAC) in plain view in front of the outer most layer of clothing.

When an employee leaves the Contractor's service, the employee's pass and badge shall be returned immediately.

Temporary Contracts.

Contracts of a temporary nature of more than one week but less than six months requiring access to buildings require a local agency check on employees be forwarded to the Contracting Officer for review. Contractor employees on a temporary contract are required to wear company identification, which includes a recent picture of the employee, the employee’s name and the contractor’s name at all times while on Government property.

Short Term/Emergency Contracts. Contracts of this type are typically for a period of one day to no more than a week. The contractor is expected to carefully screen personnel requiring building access and forward a list of those employees to the Contracting Officer. Contractor employees on a short term/emergency contract are required to wear company identification, which includes a recent picture of the employee, the employee’s name and the contractor’s name at all times while on Government property. In addition contracts of this type may require 100% escort by Government personnel.

No Building Access .

If a contract does not require the contractor's personnel to have open, unsupervised access to any building associated with the Army Corps of Engineers, the contractor shall submit the following to the Contracting Officer at least 2 weeks prior to the employee being granted access to work on the facility.

Local Agency Check. The Contractor shall conduct a local agency check (by local sheriff/police) in the Parish/County where the employee resides. The local agency check shall include a check of any parish/county where the employee has resided during the past five years. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of the local agency check results. Local agency checks shall be conducted every six months for the term of employment under this contract and results provided to the Contracting Officer upon receipt.

Contractor personnel are required to wear Company identification, which includes a recent picture of the employee, the employees name and the company name at all times while on Government property.

[b1]Delete if this is to be used for all such contracts. This is contract specific.

Contractor Performance Evaluations – Services

In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), subpart 42.15 Contractor Performance Information, service contractor’s performance shall be evaluated throughout the performance of the contract. For service contracts awarded at or above $1,000,000.00, the USACE will evaluate contractor’s performance and prepare a performance report using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), which is now a web-based system. After an evaluation (interim or final) is written up by the USACE, the contractor will have the ability to access, review and comment on the evaluation for a period of 30 days.

Accessing and using CPARS requires specific software, called PKI certification, which is installed on the user’s computer. The certification is a Department of Defense requirement and was implemented to provide security in electronic transactions. The certification software could cost approximately $110 - $125 per certificate per year and is purchased from an External Certificate Authorities (ECA) vendor. Current information about the PKI certification process and for contacting vendors can be found on the web site: http://www.cpars.navy.mil/. If the Contractor wishes to participate in the performance evaluation process, access to CPARS and PKI certification is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Contractor Performance Evaluations – Construction

In accordance with the provisions of Subpart 36.201(Evaluation of Contractor Performance) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), construction contractor’s performance shall be evaluated throughout the performance of the contract. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) follows the procedures outlined in Engineering Regulation 415-1-17 to fulfill this FAR requirement. For construction contracts awarded at or above $550,000.00, the USACE will evaluate contractor’s performance and prepare a performance report using the Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS), which is now a web-based system. After an evaluation (interim or final) is written up by the USACE, the contractor will have the ability to access, review and comment on the evaluation for a period of 30 days. Accessing and using CCASS requires specific software, called PKI certification, which is installed on the user’s computer. The certification is a Department of Defense requirement and was implemented to provide security in electronic transactions. The certification software could cost approximately $110 - $125 per certificate per year and is purchased from an External Certificate Authorities (ECA) vendor. Current information about the PKI certification process and for contacting vendors can be found on the web site: http://www.cpars.navy.mil/. If the Contractor wishes to participate in the performance evaluation process, access to CCASS and PKI certification is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

The following were previously included by full text and are now included by reference:

52.249-5000 Basis for Settlement of Proposals AUG 2002

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications DEC 2014 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

DEC 2014

52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.222-38 Compliance With Veterans' Employment Reporting SEP 2010

Requirements 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

DEC 2012

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

252.209-7002 Disclosure Of Ownership Or Control By A Foreign Government

JUN 2010

252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott Of Israel JUN 2005

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 2003 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.225-12 Alt I Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials Under Trade Trade Agreements (Feb 2009) - Alternate I

MAY 2014

(End of Summary of Changes)

M/V WHEELER LAUNCH PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

LW-1 SCOPE (INFORMATION). The Contractor shall furnish all labor, management, supervision, facilities, utilities, equipment, tools, lubricants, fuel, materials and articles, excluding Government furnished property (GFP) necessary to dry-dock and repair the crew boat WHEELER LAUNCH (the vessel) in accordance with these specifications and the terms and conditions of the contract.

LW-1.1 VESSEL DATA. (INFORMATION) The M/V WHEELER LAUNCH is a sea going vessel built by LAFCO-INC in 1980, Hull #1322. All plate, hull, and hull extrusion are made out of 5086 Aluminum Alloy; and the cabin framing and jointer work are either 6061 or 6063 Aluminum Alloy. Reference LAFCO drawings 441-2, 441-3, and 441-4.

The main diesel engines are manufactured by Detroit Diesel, 92 series, Model# 8083-700, 350 HP, Serial# Port: 8VF054126, Stbd:

8VF054158.

The ship’s generator is manufactured by Northern Lights, Model# M844W2-16kW, Rated at 15kW/60Hz/24BHP @1800RPM, Serial# 8442- 39803C.

The Marine Gears are manufactured by Twin Disc Inc., Model# MG 5111, 2:1 Reduction, Serial# Port: 5CR127, Stbd: 5CR126.

The M/V Wheeler Launch Boat dimensions, weight, fuel capacity and draft are approximately:

Length: 44’-10”.

Beam: 12’-10”.

Depth Hull Midships: 6’.

Weight: 22.17 Gross Tons.

Draft: 3’-6”.

Fuel Capacity: 425 Gal.

NOTE: The vessel is equipped with an automatic CO2 fire extinguishing system in the engine room. The system shall be disconnected or disabled by the Contractor prior to the work commencement to protect workers from accidental discharge of CO2. The Contractor shall reconnect and reactivate the system upon completion of the repairs. Ref. drawing 441-12B.

LW-1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS (INFORMATION). The work shall conform to the following contract drawings.

LAFCO INC. DRAWINGS

Dwg. No. Title 441-2 General Arrangement and Profile 441-3 Scantlings and Inboard Profile 441-4 Midship Sections 441-10 Steering System 441-12 Fuel Oil and Bilge System 441-12B Fixed CO2 System 441-16A Electrical System DC 24V and 12V 441-16B AC Electrical System 441-17 Hull Penetrations and Sea Chest 441-18 Shafting – Propeller 441-19 Integral Fuel Tank 441-23 Bumper Details 441-25 Welding Schedule and Details 441-26B Transducer Housing – Aluminum

Edge Water Machine & Fabricator Dwg. No. Title 914-433-010 Lifting Hook

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

(1) American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. (ABYC) Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft

(2) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels Rules for Materials and Welding

(3) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

BPVC Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX B30.10 Hooks

(4) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

B221 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

B666 Practice for Identification Marking of Aluminum and Magnesium Products

B928 High Magnesium Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate for

Marine Service

(5) American Welding Society (AWS).

D1.2 Structural Welding Code, Aluminum

(6) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

29 CFR 1915 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

(7) Federal Standards (Fed. Std.).

595 Colors

(8) Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) - Surface Preparation Specifications.

SP 1 Solvent Cleaning SP 10 Near White Blast Cleaning

(9) Underwriters Laboratory (UL) UL 1426 Electrical Cable for Boats

NOTE: All aluminum welding is to be performed by an experienced certified AWS aluminum welder per the details shown in the referenced drawings (ref. drawing 441-25) and per the appropriate standard mentioned above.

LW-1.4 GAS-FREEING AND GAS-FREE CERTIFICATES (INFORMATION).

Before beginning any hot work, clean and gas-free the affected spaces as required by 29 CFR 1915. Spaces requiring the gas-freeing shall be "Safe for Workers and Safe for Hot Work".

Test and certify the affected spaces in accordance with 29 CFR 1915. Testing and certification shall be accomplished by a Marine Chemist certified by the National Fire Protection Association, a US Coast Guard authorized person, or a “competent person” as required by 29 CFR 1915.

Maintain the affected spaces in a "Safe for Workers and Safe for Hot Work" condition until all hot work is complete. Inspect and test each affected space in accordance with 29 CFR 1915 to insure that the condition within the space is maintained.

Furnish and display the Marine Chemist certificate in the immediate vicinity of the affected operation. Furnish one additional copy to the Government Contracting Officer Representative.

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

LW-1.5 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

(INFORMATION). Before personnel perform any servicing or maintenance on a system where the unexpected energizing, start up, or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury or damage, the system shall be isolated in accordance with the procedures contained in EM-385-1-1, and Engineer Regulation ER 385-1-31. The Contractor shall submit his hazardous energy control plan to the Contracting Officer Representative for acceptance. Locks and tags will be placed on circuit breakers, or other appropriate devices, to isolate and identify hazardous energy sources. The Contractor will maintain a SAFE CLEARANCE LOG in the engine room. The logbook will have a lock/tag issue sheet and SAFE CLEARANCE REQUEST FORMS. Corps and Contractor designated authorities shall fully coordinate their control activities for the life of the contract. Each shall inform the other of their energy control procedures, ensure that their own personnel understand and comply with rules and restrictions of the procedures, and ensure that all employees affected by the hazardous energy control activity are notified. During each daily walk-through safety inspection the log will be checked.

During this inspection the Contractor shall itemize all existing lockouts, all new lockouts, and all removed tags that morning or the previous day. Prior to a change in the status or location of the vessel (such as undocking), the Corps and the Contractor shall meet to review the status of hazardous energy control measures.

001 LW-1.6 BERTHAGE, DRYDOCKING AND SERVICES. The M/V Wheeler launch boat will be stowed in the Dredge Wheeler when the ship is in the dry dock. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Captain or Dredge Wheeler crew representative to coordinate the removal of the M/V Wheeler launch boat from the ship. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, management, supervision, facilities, utilities, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to haul out and drydock the M/V Wheeler Launch Boat. Dry-dock the vessel and hold it on dock until all underwater repairs, cleaning and painting, and dry dock inspections are complete and until the exterior hull paint has cured and is otherwise ready for immersion. At least three (3) keel-blocks and four (4) chine-blocks shall be used at transverse bulkheads and frames to support the weight of the vessel. Keel blocks and bilge blocks shall not be placed between frames. The vessel shall be protected from dust, paint, and other foreign objects entering the living quarters and engine room.

002 LW-1.7 OVERBOARD DISCHARGES AND SHELL CONNECTIONS. Remove all overboard discharge valves and disassemble, clean, and inspect for damage and wear. Clean and inspect the shell connection fittings. Furnish a report of condition on the valves and shell connections to the Contracting Officer. Reassemble and reinstall the overboard discharges and shell connections with new gaskets, fasteners, and liquid thread sealant with PTFE where required. Install new bronze swing check valves on the overboard discharges for the air conditioners. Test for functional operation and water tightness. Additional repairs or replacements required will be accomplished through a modification to the contract.

There is an overboard discharge and shell connection for each main engine, one for the bilge pump serving the bilge manifold, five located within the cabin for the air conditioners, and four for the submersible DC bilge pumps (one for the cabin, two for the engine room, and one for the lazarette).

003 LW-1.8 FUEL OIL TANK CLEANING & MAIN ENGINES AND GENERATOR

SET REMOVAL. Remove the two bolted inspection covers located on the top of the tank and discard the gaskets. Scrape and clean the gasket surfaces of the covers and tank removing all gasket material and sealant. Clean the interior of the tank removing all fuel, sediment, water, sludge, sealant, gasket, and foreign material. The Contractor shall provide trucks with pumps, hoses with fittings and all necessary equipment to pump out the fuel.

Hot work shall be stopped while the fuel is being pumped. The Contractor shall dispose of all fuel in accordance with all EPA, state and local regulations. INSPECTION POINT. Notify the Government and U.S. Coast Guard for inspection.

The Contractor shall drill and tap blind holes in the tank at the two manholes to match the bolt pattern of the covers. The Contractor shall replace the fuel level sending unit and the fuel level gauge with a standard 35 to 240 ohm unit. Test the fuel level gauge and sender for proper operation. Replace the bolted inspection covers with new gaskets equal to the existing gaskets. Apply sealant to the threads of the tank cover fasteners so that excess sealant does not contaminate the fuel tank interior. The operability an accuracy of the fuel sending unit will be verified during sea trials.

INSPECTION POINT. After the cleanliness inspection, the existing fillet, groove, plug, and slot welds on the integral fuel tank shall be inspected with a soap solution with 5 psi air pressure in the tank and with dye penetrant. The test pressure shall be held for a minimum of 10 minutes prior to inspection and for the duration of the inspection. A positive means to prevent the air pressure to exceed 5 psi shall be used. All other welds shall be inspected with dye penetrant on both sides. The inspection of welds shall conform to the requirements of the ABS “Guide for Non-Destructive Inspection of Hull Welds”. The Contractor shall coordinate these test with the Government Inspector and U.S.

Coast Guard. NOTE: After this pressure test, ensure that all suction pipes and vent pipes inside the tank are free of rags and other obstructions. If the Contractor is asked to perform welding that is directly connected to the fuel tank, this pressure & soap tests shall be performed after all new welds are completed. The Contractor shall bid as if no welds affecting the tank are needed.

NOTE: The testing and inspection of all welds on the fuel tank will require the removal and replacement of the port and starboard main engines, transmissions, and generator set. They shall be covered with tarps, all connections, and air inlets;

and exhausts sealed, palletized, and stored inside an enclosed building until reinstalled. The engine mounts for the main engines shall be disassembled, threaded components coated with never-seize, and reassembled prior to engine reinstallation. The main engines and transmissions shall be degreased, pressure washed, power tool cleaned, and painted with two coats of alpine green engine enamel prior to reinstallation in the vessel.

Reference sections LW-1.10, LW-13, LW-1.15, LW-1.17 and LW-1.18;

the work under this section shall be done concurrently with all work related to the engine room.

After all the equipment is re-installed and before sea trials, the Contractor shall re-fill the fuel tank with new diesel fuel.

004 LW-1.9 LIFTING HOOKS & STERN BIT PIN. Reference Edgewater drawing# 914-433-010, LAFCO drawing# 441-2, 441-3, 441-4, 441- 25, and M/V Wheeler Manual. The Contractor shall inspect, test and rebuild as needed the lifting hooks and their corresponding support structure/ foundation, and stern bit pin. This work shall be done in concurrence with other work related with the M/V Wheeler Launch.

The Contractor shall remove the forward and aft lifting hook assemblies from the vessel and disassemble them. Inspect the shank hooks for wear, damage, deformation, and cracks with visual, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant methods in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer the Crosby Group. Thread condition and corrosion shall be evaluated.

Inspection Point. Coordinate with the Government Contracting Officer Representative to proof test the hooks in accordance with ASME B30.10 and furnish a certificate documenting the test and conditions found. The proof load shall be two times the working load limit. If directed by the Government Contracting Officer Representative, the Contractor shall repair and/or replace the lifting hooks via a change order; all work is to be done per the referenced drawings.

Contractor shall inspect and perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of the support structure and foundation for the lifting hooks. The Contractor shall inspect all the welds on the deck and the foundations below down to the keel using radiography and dye penetrant methods. The inspection of welds shall conform to the requirements of the ABS “Guide for Non-Destructive Inspection of Hull Welds”. Inspection Point. Furnish a report documenting the inspection and the conditions found. If directed by the Government Contracting Officer Representative, the Contractor shall weld as needed, repair and/or replace the aluminum frames/plating and stern bit post via a change order;

all work is to be done per the referenced drawings. NOTE: If the Contractor finds it necessary to cut the structural members and bulkhead, they shall notify the Government Contracting Officer Representative before doing so. Cuts and replacement of these beams shall be properly coordinated by the Contractor with ABS and/or USCG inspectors. Inspection Point. If applicable, the Contractor shall perform a die-penetrant test for the new welds joints, and a hose test shall be performed for new welds in the hull of the launch with the Government, ABS, and/or USCG inspectors present. If there are any new groove welds on the stem/keel, they shall be inspected by radiography.

The Contractor shall gauge off the stern bit pin and replace it with a new one. The pin is approximately 1-1/2 inches in diameter and 12 inches long (Contractor to verify), and made out of aluminum. Prior to installing the new pin, the Contractor shall clean the old weld beads without damaging the stern bit.

Afterwards, the Contractor shall weld the new pin to the stern bit as it was before. The welds shall be all around-full penetration type, and welded in both ends of the hole of the stern bit. Inspection Point.

Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall reassemble and reinstall the lifting hook assemblies leaving them ready for service. The Contractor shall paint with anti-corrosive the hook assemblies, support structure, stern bit assembly, and hull plate per the referenced drawings and manual.

Inspection Point. Prior to sea trials and when all equipment is re-installed back in the M/V Wheeler Launch, the Contractor shall test all lifting hook assemblies to 1 ½ times the completed wt. with all equipment on board (as stated in ref drawing# 914-433-010). The load test shall last 1 minute or whatever time OSHA/USACE recommends for this type of load test.

This test is to be witnessed by the Government, ABS, and/or USCG inspectors.

005 LW-1.10 GENERATOR INSPECTION, OVERHAUL AND TESTING. The Contractor shall furnish shop services, transportation, consumables, the services specified in section LW-1, and acquire the services of certified mechanic (preferably a Northern Lights dealer or representative) to do a complete manufacturer’s recommended inspection, overhaul and test of the generator for the M/V Wheeler Launch upon immediately removing it from the vessel (ref. section LW-1.8). The Contractor must ensure that this overhaul also includes adjusting the generator’s valves to their proper tolerance and clearances – it’s believed that the valves have never been set, nor a break in adjustment has been made. This work shall be done in concurrence with other work related with the M/V Wheeler Launch, and coordinated with the Government Contracting Officer Representative and boat operator.

NOTE: The bid to remove the generator set shall be included in section LW-1.8.

All connections shall be protected from contamination of foreign matter while the engines are removed from the vessel.

Appropriately sized plugs and caps shall be used were applicable. Note that the Contractor shall be responsible for reinstalling all of these items to their prior location; thus it’s strongly encouraged to record a video, take pictures, or ensure all connections are labeled properly to ease re-installation accordingly. The Contractor shall also avoid any fuel, coolant, hydraulic and oil leaks; and shall be responsible of properly cleaning and disposing such leaks if they were to happen.

Inspection Point. Within two (2) business days after the inspection, the Contractor shall provide an inspection report to the Government Contracting Officer Representative. The inspection report shall state whether any part is damaged beyond repair (or worn out of specifications) and if any applicable core charges shall apply. The report shall also provide an estimate of the cost to replace/repair these parts. If directed by the Government Contracting Officer Representative, a change order will be provided for the Contractor to purchase, install and replace the old parts with new parts, or to rebuild the old parts per the manufacturer’s recommended specifications.

The Contractor shall reassemble the generator using Northern Lights parts or equal. The Contractor shall follow all applicable service limits, repair and assembly procedures detailed in the latest edition of the Northern Lights service manuals and bulletins.

Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall ensure that the generator is filled to the proper levels of oil, hydraulic & transmission fluid, coolant and other recommended consumables as stated in the latest version of the service manual for this generator. The refurbished generator shall not have any leaks.

The Contractor shall test the generator per manufacturer’s recommendations, and reinstall its connections (electrical, fuel, hydraulics, etc). Inspection Point. The Contractor shall perform a basic and final run-in test on a dynamometer witnessed by the Government inspector and boat operator. The procedures detailed in the latest Northern Lights service manual shall be followed ensuring that the generator has developed the rated horsepower +/- 3% during the final run-in test. The Contractor shall furnish a certified engine test report to the Contracting Officer Representative within one (1) day after these tests. The generator’s operating conditions shall be included.

Upon completion of the overhaul and test of the generator, painting of the M/V Wheeler Launch, and in coordination with related work in the launch’s engine room, the Contractor shall reinstall the generator and all of its components (fuel lines, hydraulics, electrical, etc) to the same location it was before, top off all fluids and consumables per manufacturer’s recommendations, and prepare the finished assembly for sea trials. Inspection Point. In the presence of the Government inspector and boat operator, the Contractor shall verify the operational conditions of the generator are acceptable, and that there are no excessive vibrations during sea trials.

The rebuilt generator shall be warranted against defects in material for six (6) months and six (6) months for labor including transportation cost.

006 LW-1.11 PORT & STARBOARD STRUT BEARINGS AND PROPELLERS

REPLACEMENT. Prior to the work referenced in section LW-1.15 and in concurrence with section LW-1.18, the Contractor shall provide labor, tools, equipment, shop services, transportation, and materials to remove the tailshafts, strut bearings, and propellers. This work shall be accomplished as follows:

The Contractor shall disconnect the couplings and measure the alignment between the engines and shafts at the couplings prior to dry-docking. Remove the port and starboard propellers and shafts. Remove the packing and degrease, clean, and inspect both stuffing boxes. Measure the two existing shafts for trueness.

Measure the diameters for size and "out-of-roundness" and the length for "straightness". Check the keyways and tapers for cracks with dye penetrant. Measure the run out of the face and counter bore of the couplings mounted on the shafts. Inspect the fit between the shafts and the couplings with Prussian blue.

INSPECTION POINT. Furnish a report of the engine alignment and shaft measurements to the Contracting Officer.

After removal of the port and strut bearings, the Contractor shall check the alignment of the strut barrels, stern tubes, and engines with music wire after hull and bulkhead plating renewal (if any), structural framing renewal (if any), and main engine installation is complete. INSPECTION POINT. Furnish a report of this alignment check to the Contracting Officer Representative.

The Contractor shall then install new 2-1/4" ID x 3-1/8” OD, non-metallic shelled cutlass bearings in the port and starboard strut barrels. The installation shall include the preparation of the internal surface of the bearing housing, machining of the bearing to fit the prepared housing, new stainless steel fasteners, and epoxy filler. The new bearings shall be set-screwed in place to prevent rotation inside the strut barrel.

These bearings shall be installed upon completion of the work referenced in section LW-1.15.

The Contractor shall remove the port and starboard propellers and measure the two existing tail shafts. The Contractor shall install two (2) Government furnished propellers in which the Contractor shall machine to fit the hub based on the tapered dimensions measured earlier under this section, as these propellers have an undersized bore. The Contractor shall machine a new bore and keyway for both propellers based on the dimensions measured from the existing shafts. The Contractor shall return the old propellers to the Government and prepare them for return shipment in accordance with the requirements given in sections D & H-8.

After the work referenced in section LW-1.15 is completed, the Contractor shall install the new propellers, couplings, and shafts, replace the packing in the stuffing boxes with new flax packing, and lubricate after all required repairs and replacements are complete. This work shall be done concurrently with the work mentioned in LW-1.18

INSPECTION POINT. This work shall be inspected in the presence of the Government inspector and/or boat operator prior to the M/V Wheeler Launch is placed in the water.

007 LW-1.12 SEA CHESTS AND RAW-WATER VALVES MAINTENANCE. The Contractor shall remove all raw-water intake valves and water strainers. Disassemble, clean and inspect for damage and wear.

Remove the strainer covers from the raw-water inlets and sea chests. Remove the two acrylic covers from the two fathometer transducer wells. The transducer wells contain water. Clean and inspect the sea water intake through-hull fittings, sea chests, and transducer wells. INSPECTION POINT. Furnish a report of condition on the valves, strainers, through-hull fittings, sea chests, and transducer wells to the Contracting Officer Representative.

Reassemble all valves, water strainers, raw water inlets, sea chests, transducer wells, and piping with new gaskets, fasteners, and liquid thread sealant with PTFE where required.

Two new ¼ inch thick lexan transducer well covers shall be fabricated and installed with new gaskets and silicone sealant.

INSPECTION POINT. Prior to sea trials, test for functional operation and water tightness with the Government Inspector and USCG. Additional repairs or replacements required will be accomplished through a modification to the contract.

008 LW-1.13 ENGINE ROOM CLEANING. The Contractor shall pressure wash the removable flooring, main engines, and the engine room bilge. A mild, commercially available degreaser shall be applied to the generator, engine room bilge, and removable flooring prior to pressure washing. All openings to the engines and generators and all electrical components and connections in the engine room shall be properly protected from pressure washing including any subsequent overspray. Upon completion, the Contractor shall promptly drain the bilges and completely dry the area. Inspection Point. Coordinate with the Government

Contracting Officer Representative to inspect the engine room prior to the installation of the main engines and gears, and generator back in the M/V Wheeler Launch.

LW-1.14 AIR CONDITIONNG UNITS (Information). The M/V Wheeler Launch three (3) air conditioning units, one (1) overhead, and two (2) wall mounted units. The Overhead Unit is manufactured by RV Products, Colman Sea Mach, Model# 8533D796, 115V, 60Hz, 13.2A. The wall mounted units are manufactured by Marine Air Sys, Model# VCM – 16K /2, Serial# 55196582 and 63764371, R-22.

Work under the sections below need to be done concurrently with all other ship yard work of the M/V Wheeler Launch. The Contractor shall protect the new and serviced units from paint and other external debris. The Contractor shall provide services as follows:

009 LW-1.14.1 OVERHEAD AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REPLACEMENT. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and materials to replace & re-wire the overhead A/C unit with a new unit with the same rated capacity as the old one. The unit shall also fit and be installed in the same foot print as the old one, and the Contractor shall ensure that the new unit provides a similar/equal headroom clearance as the old unit being replaced.

The decibel levels from the new unit shall be consistent with industry standards for such type of unit, and shall be provided with a manufacturer’s warranty. Inspection Point. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government inspector and/or boat operator to verify proper installation and operation during sea trials.

010 LW-1.14.2 WALL MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONNG UNITS MAINTENANCE.

The Contractor shall acquire the services of a certified A/C technician to provide all labor, equipment and materials to replace, re-wire, and to perform preventive maintenance to both wall mounted A/C units in the vessel. The preventive maintenance shall include but not limited to check Freon levels if needed, check for leaks, clean coils and fan, replace hoses and thermostats if needed, check A/C compressor. Inspection Point.

The Contractor shall provide and inspection report to the Government Contracting Officer Representative. If additional work needs to be done, it’ll be accomplished through a modification of the contract. The Contractor shall then coordinate with the Government inspector and/or boat operator to verify proper operation of these A/C units during sea trials.

LW-1.15 CLEANING & PAINTING (INFORMATION)

PROTECTION DURING ABRASIVE BLASTING. Prior to abrasive blasting, precautions shall be taken to protect the hull and machinery from flying sand, dust and water discharge. This also applies to blasting on other vessels in the vicinity. All the main deck scuppers shall be equipped with half pipes or dammed to keep water off the hull during abrasive blasting. All open fans, vents, doors, hatches, machinery and deck gear shall be sealed with plastic film. Glass shall be covered with plywood. Abrasive blasting shall not be performed while engine, propeller, hydraulics, or gear work is in progress which requires these systems to be exposed. If propeller shafts, hydraulic actuators, etc., are off the vessel during the blasting, all openings must be securely sealed. Coordinate the abrasive blasting and the paint application so that corrosion and/or surface moisture does not interfere with proper paint application.