A21_W912P818B0061.pdf

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number: W912P818B0061

Posted Date: October 05, 2018

Original Response Date: October 18, 2018

Current Response Date: October 18, 2018

Product or Service Code: J020

Set Aside: None

NAICS Code: 336611

Contracting Office Address

Attn: CEMVN‐CT‐W

7400 Leake Ave.

New Orleans, Louisiana 70118‐3651

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for

Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request is for an invitation for bids (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal

Acquisition Circular.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336611.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District, New Orleans, has a requirement for a contractor to drydock and repair the Dredge Wheeler, an all steel, diesel propelled, seagoing, trailing suction hopper dredge. Length overall ‐408 feet, 3 inches; maximum breadth‐82 feet, 0 inches; minimum draft Aft‐21 feet, 6 inches; minimum draft forward‐17 feet, 6 inches; lightship displacement‐9,876.25 long tons. Facilities must be available in early November 2018. Bidding shall be limited to those shipyards in the United States within 1600 nautical miles of the sea buoy at Southwest Pass, Mississippi River. Prospective bidders are encouraged to examine the vessel prior to bid opening.

All interested companies shall provide bids for the following:

BID SCHEDULE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

NOTE 1: The bidder is required to bid on all line items. Failure to submit a bid on all such line items shall result in a non-responsive bid, requiring rejection thereof. In event that a bidder 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."

NOTE 2: Prospective bidders are encouraged to examine the vessel prior to bid opening. The date for examining the vessel is scheduled by appointment. All arrangements shall be made with Mr. Hung Quach, (504) 862-1504 prior to the scheduled date. Failure to examine the vessel before submitting a bid will not be considered cause for claim against the Government.

NOTE 3: Payments for items identified as (Optional) will be paid in accordance with the provisions located in SECTION H, at paragraph H-2, "Optional Item." Payment shall be calculated by multiplying the bid Optional (U/P) by the actual Quantity (Qty.) used - (U/P x

QTY).

NOTE 4: The use of any particular product or commodity name is only given as a point of reference and any product or commodity that will satisfy solicitation or contract performance requirements may be offered. It is further requested that offeror submit manufacturer's specifications or information sheets delineating those like characteristics.

NOTE 5: See solicitation Clause 52.228-16 "Performance and Payment Bonds - Other than Construction" in Section I.

NOTE 6: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive a contract award.

***NOTE 7: Bidders are required to contact the USACE Contract Specialist to request the applicable DOL Wage Determination for their parish/county. Requests shall be sent via email to Edith M. Brandon at edith.m.brandon@usace.army.mil. The current applicable DOL Wage

Determination will be incorporated into any resulting contract. Failure to request the applicable DOL Wage Determination from USACE before submission of a bid will render the bid nonresponsive and the bid will be rejected. ***

Line Item

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Total Price

0001 Drydocking and Services 5 day

0002 (Optional) Additional Drydocking and Services

2 day

0003 Cover For Stacks 1 job 0004 Replace Port Side Propeller Blades 1 job 0005 Repair Leak in No. 5 Double

Bottom Center1

0006 Replace Peripheral Seals on No. 7 Port Doors

1 job

0007 (Optional) Cor-Ten Steel Plate Replacement

5 each

0008 (Optional) Mild Steel Welding 250 hour 0009 (Optional) Outside Machinist 250 hour 0010 Growth Rate

This labor hourly rate shall be used in pricing all contract changes in accordance with the clause of section H-2A entitled "Composite Labor Hour Rate For Contract Changes."

Note: The bidder only needs to fill in the hourly rate in the Unit Price column in the bid.

0010 Percent Mark-Up (%) The percent mark-up applies only to materials, parts, and sub-contract service in growth work only.

Note: The bidder only needs to fill in the percent Mark-Up in the Unit Price column in the bid

Total:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENT

1. WORK TO BE DONE. (Information) In accordance with the Master Ship Repair Agreement, for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MSRA), the Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor and all facilities, utilities, equipment, tools, lubricants, fuels, materials and articles (excluding Government furnished property) necessary to fully execute the work items specified herein.

2. VESSEL DATA. (Information) The dredge WHEELER is an all-steel, sea-going hopper dredge. The dimensions of the hull are:

Length Overall 408 feet -3 inches Length Between Perpendiculars 384 feet -0 inches Breadth Molded 78 feet -0 inches Breadth at Wheelhouse Catwalks 82 feet -0 inches Registered Gross Tonnage 10,614.47 long tons Lightship Displacement 9,846.25 long tons Ballast, Fuel and Water 600 long tons (approx.)

3. CONTRACT DRAWINGS. (Information) The work shall conform to the following contract drawings, all of which form a part of these performance work statement and are available in the contracting office of U.S. Army Corps of Engineer, New Orleans District, 7400 Leake Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118. All drawings are available in electronic forms (PDF files or other Word Scanning files). There will be no hard copies of drawings (bluelines, zerox, etc.) to be sent out.

AVONDALE SHIPYARD (ASI) DRAWINGS

Dwg. No. Title

01-03-01 General Arrangement, Outboard Profile 01-03-02 General Arrangement, Inboard Profile 01-03-03 General Arrangement, Hold 01-03-04 General Arrangement, 2nd Deck 01-03-05 General Arrangement, Main Deck 01-03-06 General Arrangement, Upper Deck 01-03-07 General Arrangement, Poop, Fo'c'sle and Top of

Hopper 01-03-08 General Arrangement, Boat Dk, Bridge Dk and Upper

Bridge Dk 01-03-09 General Arrangement, Navigating Dk, Pilothouse and Top of pilothouse

07-00-01 Docking Plan 11-02-02 Tank Top Plating & Framing Frame 61-114 11-07-02 Stacks 29-01-08 Stability Booklet

DREDGE TECHNOLOGY CORP. DRAWINGS

Dwg. No. Title 70006-4013-901 Gen. Arr. Of Hopper Doors and Actuating

Mechanism 70006-4013-902 Hopper Doors 70006-4013-903 Hopper Doors-Hull Connections 70006-4013-904 Assembly and Details, Hopper Door Actuating

Mechanism 70006-4013-907 Pins and Bushings For Hopper Doors 70006-4013-910 Seals of Hopper Doors

MISCELLANEOUS DRAWINGS

Dwg. No. Title Manufacturer 21908 Shafting Arrgt. PSI 21965 Tailshaft PSI 22437 Servo Box Assembly PSI Propulsion System Inc. CPP Tech. Addendum PSI 7003205 CPP Blade Michigan Wheel Marine

4. INTERFERENCE AND LOAD SUPPORT.

Remove and reinstall any interference required to accomplish the work specified without additional contract time or cost to the Government. Interference is defined as any part of the vessel or other equipment, whether installed or portable, that must be removed or disturbed to accomplish the work specified. Approval shall be obtained from Government Inspector prior to disconnecting piping or other vessel services. Drain lines shall be by-passed or diverted to prevent damage by flooding.

All damaged or missing fasteners shall be replaced with fasteners of the same type as original. New gaskets, packing and seals shall be installed on all disturbed connections and proven leak free. Damaged lagging and insulation shall be repaired or replaced. All new work or disturbed old work shall be cleaned and painted in accordance with this specification and existing color scheme. Upon reinstallation, all interferences shall be returned to their original operational condition and position. During disassembly and removal process, the

Contractor shall provide support for or secure as necessary the remaining items or sections, i. e. dragarms, dredge piping, davits, walkways, trunnions, service frames, adjustable weirs, etc. All costs incurred on these bases shall be included in the bid price for the respective item of work.

5. GAS-FREEING AND GAS-FREE CERTIFICATE (If Applicable).

Before beginning any hot work or any other work involving the use of an open flame, or any other means of igniting flammables, clean and gas-free the affected spaces as required by Clause 5(e), OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1915), and these specifications. Spaces requiring the gas-freeing shall be "Safe For Men - Safe for Fire (Safe for Hot Work)".

Until all hot work or all other work involving the use of an open flame or any other means of igniting flammables is completed, maintain the affected spaces in a "Safe For Workers - Safe For Fire" condition.

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

Furnish and display at the entrance to the affected spaces and at the primary gangway "Gas-free " or "Safe for Workers - Safe for Fire (Safe for Hot Work)" certificate(s). Furnish to the Contracting Officer Representative one additional copy.

The cost of testing, providing gas-free certificate(s), and physically gas freeing affected spaces shall be included in and proportioned among the bid prices for each item of work requiring cleaning and gas-freeing of a compartment.

PART 2 – SCOPE OF WORK

001 BERTHAGE, DRYDOCKING AND SERVICES. Due to the safety concern because of the possibility of the damaged port propeller blades and imminent vibration of the port tailshaft, prospective bidders shall be limited to those within the Gulf Of Mexico coast. Drydock facility must be available in the month of November 2018, preferably from early to mid November.

The Contractor shall furnish pilot service for the ship from entrance channel sea buoy closest to Contractor's facility to Contractor's drydock. Thereafter, the Contractor shall provide pilot and tugs service to move the ship while the vessel is in his possession, including moving the ship from contractor’s drydock to contractor’s wetberth, if applicable, or vice versa.

The contractor shall also provide pilot service when the ship departs from the contractor’s drydock or wetberth to sea buoy.

Refer to Section F for details of delivery and return of the vessel. Delivery and return will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative.

The contractor shall provide tug service (5000 HP or equivalent) to meet the ship in front of the drydock and safely escort the ship to the drydock and out of the drydock. Thereafter, the contractor shall provide tug service to move the ship while the vessel is in his possession, including moving the ship from contractor’s drydock to contractor’s wetberth, if applicable, or vice versa.

Upon receipt of the vessel, the Contractor shall drydock the vessel immediately at the time mutually agreed to complete all underwater work included in these specifications. Prior to drydocking, the Contractor shall prepare a proposed blocking plan, utilizing the data on ASI Dwg. No. 07-00-01 Docking Plan, and submit the blocking plan to the Contracting Officer Representative for approval. The drydock shall be capable of handling the vessel as follows:

The following are the estimated ship’s draft at time of arrival and the drydock requirement:

The ship will arrive at the contractor drydock at the estimated draft of 22 feet Aft and 18 feet Forward (Arrangement shall be worked out between the government and the contractor prior to drydocking to achieve mutual agreeable draft).

During drydocking and undocking process, there must be a minimum of one (1) foot clearance between the bottom of keel plate and the top of the blocks. Upon drydocking, all blocks shall be checked and wedged up for firm contact with the hull.

The blocks in the drydock (graving or floating docks) must be minimum of six (6) feet high (Note: Blocks are less than 6 feet high shall not be accepted). With the Wheeler landed, the drydock (floating dock only) must have a minimum freeboard of 1 ft - 0 inch.

For safety reason, the drydock (graving or floating) must have a minimum of 15 ft clearance on each side of the ship from the side of the hull to the drydock inside walls.

Drydock length must be longer than the overall length of the ship, which is 408 ft- 3 inch, so that there is no part of the ship, either bow or stern, extends pass the drydock and overhangs the water.

During the drydocking and undocking procedures while the ship is in the contractor possession, the contractor shall provide the services of a pilot, tugboat(s) and all line handlers (aboard and ashore) and all required lines.

DRYDOCK SUBMITTALS -- Unless specified otherwise, at least forty eight (48) hours prior to docking/undocking the vessel, submit to the Contracting Officer Representative the following:

Drydock certification submittal. Prior to award of the Contract, submit to the Contracting Officer certification for the drydock or tentative drydocks to be used to lift the vessel.

Ensure that the drydock is certified for docking the vessel of the dimensions and weight given by one of the following:

(1) US Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command

(2) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

(3) An independent registered Professional Engineer, who shall cover the inspection requirements of item (1) or (2) above.

The Inspection Certificate shall be within three (3) years if the age of the dock is less than ten (10) years old and within two (2) years if the age of the dock is over ten (10) years old.

Note: Floating drydocks shall be one integral unit. The Government will not allow the coupling of two rated docks to meet the load requirements of the vessel.

Certification inclusions. Regardless of the type of certification provided, submit to the Government’s Technical Point of Contact the information regarding the docking facility, as applicable:

(1) Drainage and dewatering systems

(2) Mooring systems for floating docks

(3) Fire protection services

(4) Fire alarm locations

(5) Emergency power

(6) Emergency ballast/dewatering pumps

(7) Structural Examination with Load per Foot Rating

Stability and block loading calculations. Submit to the Contracting Officer Representative docking/undocking calculations as follows, including the effect of all dockmaster authorized weight additions/removals or shifts as the result of ship's actions or the contract scope of work.

(1) Blocking

(2) Stability of the vessel afloat

(3) Vessel Stability for keel touch

(4) Draft at Instability

(5) Vessel's GM when water is at top of blocks

(6) ** System Stability when water is at top of blocks

(7) ** System Stability when pontoon deck is awash

(8) ** System Stability when pontoon deck breaks surface

(9) ** Pumping Plan

** Submit for Floating Drydocks Only

Documentation of drydocking significant events. The Contractor shall submit the following information in a separate written report to the Contracting Officer Representative within 48 hours after docking and undocking the vessel.

The precise time that the vessel's first extremity crossed the drydock boundary upon docking. The precise time that the vessel's last extremity crossed the drydock boundary upon undocking. The forward and aft draft readings just before docking and immediately after undocking.

Manning document. Provide a list of drydocking operations which describes all stations to be manned, functions to be performed, and the experience and training qualifications of personnel carrying out each function, including casualty and damage control qualifications.

Dockmaster. The dockmaster assigned by the Contractor shall provide a resume of training and experience and meet one of the following criteria:

(1) Has served as a dockmaster at the type of facility for which the individual is qualified during at least 10 dockings or undockings, of which one has been accomplished within the previous 6 months.

(2) Has served under a dockmaster in an apprentice/assistant role during at least 20 dockings or undockings, of which 10 have been performed at the type of facility for which the individual is qualified. One docking or undocking shall have been conducted within the previous 6 months.

(3) Has served under a dockmaster in an apprentice or assistant role during at least 10 dockings or undockings and has served as a dockmaster at the type of facility for which the individual is qualified during at least 5 dockings or undockings, of which one has been accomplished within the previous 6 months.

Immediately after drydocking, provide and install temporary scupper drains and sewage pumpout lines of suitable sizes from the drains and overboard discharge lines, as required to prevent water draining down the ship's sides. Leave temporary drain lines connected throughout drydock. Remove all drain lines after completion of drydock work. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of sewage treatment plant effluent.

INSPECTION POINT. Prior to undocking the vessel, a pre-undocking conference shall be held with representatives of the contractor, Government Inspectors, and ship’s crew in attendance. The plan for undocking shall be reviewed and agreed upon. The hazardous energy/lock out status of the ship’s equipment will be reviewed and updated at this time. A determination shall be made of what systems or equipment require tag out prior to undocking. The Contractor and a representative of the Contracting Officer will perform a joint pre-undocking inspection in accordance with the checklist provided in attachment J-1, section J to ensure that the vessel is in all respects ready to be re-floated. The checklist (only applicable items) shall be completed by the Contractor, verified by the Government Inspectors and submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative prior to the undocking. Undock the vessel, after all underwater work and the pre-undocking inspection have been completed.

When necessary, while the vessel is in the Contractor’s possession, provide berthing for the vessel. The Contractor shall provide all mooring lines and fenders sufficient in strength, quantity, location and quality to prevent damage to the vessel and the dock. Provide all necessary labor, material, services and equipment as required to safely move the vessel while it is in Contractor's facility. In addition, provide adequate protection in the case of adverse weather conditions (i.e., hurricane). This shall include, but not be limited to, providing tugs on standby (to be sufficient in quantity and size), pilot service, extra mooring lines with chafing gear and anchors aboard and ready. Provide all line handlers aboard and ashore as needed. Bollards used for the WHEELER shall not be shared with other ships.

Provide services to the dredge in accordance with the requirements of Section H, paragraph H-4 at all times while the vessel is moored or drydocked within the Contractor's facility.

The Master or Senior Officer aboard the vessel must be notified whenever firefighting/damage control capabilities are reduced significantly, such as when the CO2 system is taken off line.

The Contractor shall also inform the Master or Senior Officer when these services are returned.

002 (OPTIONAL) ADDITIONAL BERTHAGE, DRYDOCKING & SERVICES DAYS.

QTY TWO (2) DAYS.

003 COVER FOR STACKS. Furnish labor and materials to construct a temporary cover over the smoke stacks to prevent rain from entering the stacks while the vessel is in the drydock. The covers shall be placed on the stack and secured in such a manner as to withstand high winds. There are four (4) main engines and three (3) ship's service generators which will need covers.

After all work has been completed and prior to starting the engines, the covers shall be removed. Refer to ASI Dwg. 11-07- 02.

004 REPLACE PORT SIDE PROPELLER BLADES.

a) Information:

The propellers aboard the dredge WHEELER are controllable pitch type (hydraulic powered), Model E105/4, manufactured by

PSI/Liaaen. There are four propeller blades mounted on each hub. The total diameter (tip to tip) is approximately 162 inches. Port and starboard pitch systems are independent of each other. Each system consists of an oil distribution or servo box, and hydraulic power unit assembly. These units send and receive oil from the hub, controlling pitch direction.

Hydraulic oil is sent to and from the hub through an oil tube extending through the line and tailshafts from the servo box to the hub. The hydraulic power unit assembly includes two (2) servo oil pumps (25 hp motors), one (1) hub oil pump (1 hp), a hydraulic oil pressure gage panel, an oil distribution manifold, and three (3) pressure relief valves. Each system contains one

(1) main oil reservoir (110 gallon capacity) and one (1) hub oil head tank (10 gallon capacity). Refer to Propulsion Systems Inc./Atlantic Industrial Technology Dwg. 11333 for power unit assembly details, PSI Dwg. 22437 for servo box details, and PSI Dwg. 22076 for shafting details.

b) Replace Port Propeller Blades, quantity: 4 blades:

It is required that a Propulsion System Inc. (PSI) field technical representative be present on site during this work, including testing (pitching) after completion of blades replacement. A copy of the representative’s daily reports must be furnished as the Contractor receives them.

The Government will supply the following Parts:

Part No. Description Qty.

22323RH Right Hand Propeller Blade 1 Set (set of 4) 19938 Blade Lifting Tool 1 Ea.

The contractor will supply the following Parts:

(Note: These parts shall be purchased directly from PSI due to the proprietary information)

88NBR/101 Blade Seals 4 Ea.

A22015-19 Blade Bolt Washers, Hub 32 Ea.

Drain oil from the hub and dispose properly according to the state and federal regulations. Remove the port blades, and replace with a new set of Government furnished blades. Note: The contractor must provide temporary shelter to protect the hub openings after removing the blades and if new blades are not being installed immediately on the same day.

Each blade weighs 2,345 lbs. Two welded locking bars must be removed from the bolts of each blade. A Government- furnished lifting device, part no. 19938, will be provided.

Test each propeller blade bolt (total of 32) for cracks by dye penetrant method. INSPECTION POINT. Notify the Government Inspector and USCG for witnessing of non-destructive test.

Upon removal the old blades, the propeller blades palm faces and edges shall be protected by rubber gasket material with fabricated, galvanized sheet metal covers. The covers shall be bolted (4 bolts) to the blade palm faces; and blade bolt holes shall be protected with wooden plugs. Disassembly and reassembly of blades shall be done in accordance with PSI's manual which is available on the vessel. Verify proper blade bearing clearances for new blades to existing hub prior to assembly. Blade bolt torque shall be verified with a torque meter. Impact wrenches are not allowed for blade bolt removal or reinstallation. The contractor shall provide two (2) 55 gallon drums of UCON Trident AW-46 PAG, filtered to 10 microns to refill the port hub. Any unused UCON Trident oil shall be turned in to the government.

Inspect for leaks and leave propeller blades ready for service.

Check the pitch of the blades to insure that the blades are pitching to the zero, full ahead and full astern marks at the hub prior to undocking. INSPECTION POINT. This test shall be witnessed by the Government Inspector, USCG Inspector, and PSI technical representative. The contractor shall provide clean city water using garden hose (or similar) to spray on the Hub/Blades while performing this test.

After completion of pitching test, weld blade bolt locking bars.

c) Removal rope guards, inspection covers on port strut and stern tubes to inspect Thorndon Bearing

The Contractor shall remove the welded rope guards (2 halves) and a quantity of two (2) lower inspection covers on the port stern tube and strut. Provide a hydraulic man lift with operator/machinist and a set of long feeler gauges to demonstrate the clearance readings to the Government Inspector (fwd & aft of strut bearings. Aft of stern bearings).

INSPECTION POINT. Provide the government with an inspection report of all clearance readings. If no work is required and when approved by the Government Inspector, reinstall welded rope guards and bolted inspection covers using new contractor furnished Buna-N gaskets and silicone sealant.

Reinstall rope guard halves by welding flat bars between two halves and spot welding rope guard to strut housing. INSPECTION POINT. After completion of all welding, demonstrate rope guard clearance readings (between rope guard and tailshaft flange cover) to the Government Inspector. Clean, prime, and paint welded or disturbed areas.

005 REPAIR LEAK IN NO. 5 DOUBLE BOTTOM CENTER.

Remove manhole covers for No. 5 double bottom center tank, located in no. 5 center void, and pump out approximately 8,000 gallons of water from that tank, using contractor furnished portable pump or vaccuum truck.

Clean and Gas free No. 5 center void and No. 5 double bottom center tank, ensure safety for entering no. 5 void and double bottom tank and to perform hot work.

Outside the ship, in No. 6 port hopper bay, remove the inboard hopper door, remove the inboard and aft hopper door seals, and cut off the stiffener plate on the aft, inboard bearing pot in order to inspect weld seams at that area.

Inside No. 5 center void, proceed to cut off 2 sides, top and aft, of a small steel box, located on port side, aft frame 72, approximately 10 in x 4 inch x 4 inch.

Set up to air pressure test this no. 5 center tank to identify the leak.

If there is no other leak or damages, except for the location identified above, proceed to grind deteriorated weld seams, inside and outside the ship, and weld new seams. For bidding purpose, approximately total of 10 linear feet of weld seams shall be repaired.

After completion of all weld repair, perform pressure test (soap and blow) on No. 5 double bottom center tank under the witness of government inspector and US Coast Guard inspector. INSPECTION

POINT.

(Note: Any additional weld seams repair and/or steel plate replacement, a change order shall be issued).

After completion of pressure test, reinstall stiffener plate, hopper door seals and accessories, and hopper door.

006 REPLACE PERIPHERAL SEALS ON NO. 7 PORT DOORS.

Repair Scope of work:

Provide all necessary scaffolding, rigging, crane service, tools, equipment, materials, services of machinists, welders, and laborers to perform the following work:

a) Coordinate with the ship crew to open No. 7 Port hopper doors to release any mud in that hopper bay and wash down to clean any remaining mud.

b) Unship both doors by burning off the hinge pin locking plates and bars. Inspection point: After the doors are removed, contact the government inspector to inspect the door condition, seal condition and the hull connections.

c) Replacement of Hopper door peripheral seals. Remove tack welded nuts (note: caution must be taken not to damage the welded studs) and existing seal assemblies. Door periphery seals have sealant between corners and hull plating; seals may need to be pried away from hull. Remove all old sealant from hull and clean the hull plating’s surfaces in preparation for installing new seals.

The government will furnish four (4) peripheral rubber seals (part #101, drawing 70006-4013-903/910) and sealant (BF Goodrich Elastock 2995 sealant).

The contractor shall furnish the following items:

Peripheral fastening plate (item 103/104, drawing 70006-

4013-903), quantity: 4 5/8 inch UNC 316 stainless steel nuts (item 106, drawing

70006-4013-903, disregard the Nylock reference on drawing), quantity: 60

Bushing for rubber seal holes (item 102, drawing 70006- 4013-903) may be reused. Provide a quantity of ten (10) replacement bushings.

5/8 inch UNC Welded studs shall be reused (item 105, drawing 70006-4013-903). Provide a quantity of ten (10) new stainless steel studs, 2 inches long as opposed to 1- 3/4 inches as called out on drawing. The government shall identify the locations of any old stud to be removed, if applicable. New studs shall be welded to hull plating.

The contractor shall locate hole positions from existing studs in order to drill holes on the periphery rubber seals and fastening plates for attaching bolts.

On periphery seals, cut miter joints (note: all miter joints must be closed without any gap) and cement each corner at miter joints and back of seal 18 inches from each corner using the government-furnished BF Goodrich, Elastock 2995 sealant. Seal ends must be clean. After joining the ends together, apply pressure using flat plates and C-clamp. Allow 6 hours for sealant to cure before removing clamp. Allow 24 hours cure time before chalk test (see paragraph l below).

With new periphery seals in place, install new fastening plates using new nuts of type 316 stainless steel. Tack weld all nuts to the fastening plates after tightening the nuts. DO NOT USE WASHERS.

HOPPER DOORS INSTALLATION. After all work above have completed, reinstall the #7 Port hopper doors on the ship. The government shall furnish four (4) new hinge pins (item 204, drawing 70006- 4013-902/907). The contractor shall provide and weld four new keeper plates(item 215, drawing 70006-4013-902) and four keeper bars (attachment J-17).

Inspection point: After all work is completed, contact the government inspector to witness the following tests:

Hammer Test: Provide a person with a 10-lbs sledge hammer, strike three times on each hinge pin keeper plate (part no. 215, quantity: 4 to ensure its weld seam integrity. The contractor shall correct all deficiencies, if applicable.

Chalk Test: Chalk all periphery and center seals, close and open the doors three times and check for contact with mating surface.

007 (OPTIONAL) COR-TEN STEEL REPLACEMENT. In conjunction with the work in line item 005, cut out existing 3/4 inch thick Cor- Ten steel plate, location to be determined, and replace with new Cor-ten steel with the same thickness. All welds shall be complete, both inside and outside the void. Coordinate pressure test with the pressure test stated in line item 005. All new steel and new weld seams inside the void shall be cleaned and applied two coats of Intertuf 262, color: redbrown. For bidding purpose, an estimate of five (5) steel plates, estimated dimension: 3 ft x 2 ft x 3/4 inch thick each plate, shall be replaced (Note: replacement plate(s) may include bent knuckle).

008 (OPTIONAL) MILD STEEL WELDING. Provide qualified welders with tools and equipment to perform welding on various tasks as specified in writing by the government. An estimated total of two hundred and fifty (250) welding hours shall be used.

009 (OPTIONAL) OUTSIDE MACHINIST. Provide the services of a qualified outside machinist as specified in writing by the Government Inspector. An estimated total of two hundred and fifty (250) machinist hours shall be used for bidding purposes.

PART 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

1. This section identifies the method of surveillance the government’s Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) will use to verify the quality of the contractor’s performance. Surveillance methos is periodic inspection (in addition to the scheduled inspection as called out in the work statement above).

2. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate.

3. Method of surveillance will be 100% inspection by the QAP.

Surveillance will be performed as specified in the Service Delivery Summary (SDS) in paragraph 5 below.

4. Where appropriate, methods for administering and evaluating services not included in the Service Delivery Summary are to be developed by the QAP.

a. The government retains the right to inspect required tasks not shown on the Service Delivery Summary. Inspection of these services will be in the same general manner as SDS items. The results of these inspections shall be documented. Any results that require minor corrective actions, the government inspector shall discuss the deficiencies with the appropriate shipyard personnel. Any major deficiency shall be provided to the contracting officer for action.

b. The following non-SDS items may be observed periodically during the contract period.

* Employees identification badges if working on any repair work for the Dredge Wheeler whether on board or on the drydock.

* Work manner of employees.

* Safety compliance (Safety Plan & EM-385-1).

5. Service Delivery Summary

Performance Objectives

PWS

Reference

Surveillance

Method

Performance Threshold

All general contract requirements are complied without deficiencies or safety violations.

Part 1 (General

Information

Requirement) Items 1 to 8

100% visual inspection of work site

Zero (0) defects allowed.

100% Re-performance of all defective work is required. Other remedies allowed by FAR Clause 52.212-4 also apply.

All required service for drydocking and other berthages services are provided in a timely manner without deficiencies.

Part 2 (Scope of Work)

Item 001

100% visual inspection and operation of affected equipment

Zero (0) defects allowed.

100% Re-performance of all defective work is required. Other remedies

All required measurements shall be performed and submitted in a timely manner.

Work)

Items 002 thru 008

Zero (0) defects allowed.

100% Re-performance of all defective work is required. Other remedies

All repair work shall be performed using the most efficient labor in a timely manner without any safety violations.

Work) inspection of work site and testing of equipment as required

Zero (0) defects allowed.

100% Re-performance of all defective work is required. Other remedies

All repair work shall be free of defects and the equipment repaired shall work properly.

Part 2 (Scope of Work) and test run of all repaired equipment

Zero (0) defects allowed.

100% Re-performance of all defective work is required. Other remedies

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NOT USED

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SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-l GENERAL INSPECTION AND TESTS - QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY

ASSURANCE

a. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection (Quality Control) program covering all work specified in the Contract utilizing a designated organizational element and personnel not involved in the work. The Contractor shall perform, or have performed, all inspections and tests required to substantiate that the supplies and services submitted to the Government for acceptance conform to the drawings, work statement and contract requirements herein.

b. The Contractor's inspection system shall be documented, and the records shall be available for review prior to award of the Contract and throughout the life of the contract. For each work statement item, the Contractor shall determine and record the inspections and tests to be accomplished, the observations made, any deficiencies found and the corrective action taken. In addition to the inspections and tests which the Contractor is to perform to assure contract performance and quality of product, all inspections and tests specified in the work statement will also be included in the inspection system.

c. Quality Assurance (QA) inspections will be performed by Government personnel at those stages of work necessary to determine conformance with the contract requirements. Generally a QA inspection will be made for each item of work, including growth work, to verify that the work has been completed as specified and the item is ready for testing. In addition, QA inspections will also be made for those initial and in-progress inspections specified in the various specification items.

Required inspection points are denoted in the work statement with the words "INSPECTION POINT" in bold letters.

d. The Contractor shall submit after award the quality control assurance program to be utilized to assure the Government that all work conforms to the requirements of the work statement.

The program shall include a list and schedule of all inspections to be made, a list of the Contractor's personnel who will be planning, coordinating, performing or witnessing the inspections and tests and the form to document procedures to be followed by Contractor and Government personnel. A copy of the forms to be

SECTION E, Page 2 used to record the inspections made, the deficiencies noted and corrective actions taken will also be included.

e. The Contractor will notify the Contracting Officer Representative, in writing, at least 12 hours in advance of the time and date of each inspection and test. If the Government Inspector is not present at the scheduled time, the Contractor will proceed with the inspection or test and document the results as required herein. If the scheduled inspection is to verify completion of an item of work, the notice will include a signed certification that all materials and workmanship meet all requirements of the work statement, that all work has been satisfactorily completed and the item is ready for inspection.

f. Any defects in workmanship or material will be remedied by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government, and fully re-tested. Witnessing tests and inspections by the Government Inspector and signing of related documentation does not constitute acceptance of the item, and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of assuring that the work and material conform to the requirements of the work statement.

g. A copy of the inspection documentation, duly signed by the Contractor and Government Inspectors (including U.S. Coast Guard and ABS Inspectors, when applicable) will be furnished to the Contracting Officer Representative within 48 hours after each inspection and/or test. Payment for each item, including growth work, will be contingent on receipt by the Contracting Officer Representative of the Completion Report recording the specific work accomplished, date(s) work was done and the shop or craft performing the work. No item shall be considered 100 percent complete on the progress report, until this report, signed by the Government Inspector, has been submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative.

h. Work subcontracted and performed away from the shipyard is also covered by this inspection system. The prime Contractor cannot delegate the authority to witness or perform, and sign for tests and inspections conducted away from the shipyard, without written approval of the Contracting Officer Representative. If the Subcontractor has an established Quality Control program with designated organization element and personnel, the prime Contractor may designate an appropriate individual in that organization as his authorized representative and complete the testing and inspection report as described above. Such designation shall clearly indicate that the individual is an employee of a Subcontractor and shall be

SECTION E, Page 3 subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative. The Government Inspector will witness tests and make inspections at the Subcontractor's plant in accordance with Paragraphs (c) and (e) above.

i. Upon satisfactory completion of items of these specifications performed by any Subcontractor, the Prime Contractor will furnish the Contracting Officer Representative an exact reproduced copy of each completed testing and inspection report relative to that item in accordance with Paragraph (g) above.

E-2 DETAILED INSPECTIONS AND CONDITION REPORTS.

a. Many items in the performance work statement call for a detailed inspection and a written report to be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative. Each particular item will specify which areas are to be inspected and by whom, whether it be the Contractor or a Subcontractor. Every report shall include, but is not limited to: (a) what was inspected, (b) condition of item inspected, (c) recommendation of repairs and/or replacement. All costs incurred for these services shall be reflected in each particular bid item.

b. Unless otherwise specified herein, the items that require inspection by the Contractor with written report to be furnished to the Contracting Officer Representative must be completed within One (1) day after vessel enters shipyard. The Contractor shall furnish the written reports for these items within 24 hours after each inspection.

E-3 QUALITY OF ARTICLES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

a. Where articles, materials and equipment are required to conform to standard specifications or test of Government or other authorities incorporated by reference, they will conform to the respective editions, including amendments specified.

b. Any samples and descriptive data required shall:

(1) Be submitted within the time specified in these specifications, or, if not specified, within a reasonable time before use to permit inspection and testing.

(2) Be shipped prepaid and delivered, as specified in these specifications, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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(3) Be marked to show the name of the material, trade name of manufacturer, place of origin, name and location of the project where the material represented by the sample is to be used, and the name of the Contractor submitting the sample.

(4) Samples not subjected to destruction tests may be retained until completion of the work but thereafter will be returned to the Contractor, if he so requests in writing, at his own expense. Failure of any sample to pass the specified requirements will be sufficient cause for refusal to consider further any samples from the same manufacturer whose materials failed to pass the tests.

NOTE TO PROCUREMENT: Proposed Clauses incorporated by reference:

52.246-2 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES – FIXED PRICE

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED PRICE

52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES

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SECTION F

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F-l DELIVERY OF VESSEL. The Government shall deliver the vessel to the area in front of the Contractor's drydock. For the purpose of computing the Contract time, the closest hour that the vessel is placed in control of the Contractor's tug boat, or delivered by the Government to the Contractor's shipyard, shall be considered as time of commencement. Pilot and Tug services to be provided under the performance work statement, part 2 – scope of work, item 001.

F-2 RETURN OF THE VESSEL. After all repairs are completed, the Government shall accept return of the vessel. Upon the ship departure, Pilot and Tug services shall be provided under the performance work statement, part 2 – scope of work, item 001.

The time of returning the vessel to the Government shall be the closest hour after acceptance of the vessel by the Government.

F-3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE. The work will be completed within five

(5) calendar days after delivery of the dredge (see F-1) to the Contractor.

F-4 COMMENCEMENT, EXECUTION AND COMPLETION.

a. The Contractor shall be required to commence work under the Contract immediately upon receiving the vessel, to execute the work with diligence and to complete the work within the time stated in the Contract.

b. Liquidated Damages. In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to complete work within the time fixed in the Contract or any extension thereof, the Contractor shall pay the Government liquidated damages at the rate of $ 16,079.64 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed and accepted. For the purpose of assessing liquidated damages, the above rate is based on a 24 hour day.

F-5 SCHEDULE AND PROGRESS OF WORK. Each prospective Contractor shall submit with his bid a schedule for accomplishing all work.

The schedule shall include a bar chart for each item, including unit price items, and shall show start and completion date of all items, including dock trials. The chart shall indicate the

SECTION F, Page 2 order in which the Contractor proposes to accomplish all work.

Items shall be scheduled for earliest possible completion, commensurate with good ship repair practice and availability of materials.

Physically meet with the Contracting Officer Representative daily to discuss progress, problems and forthcoming schedule requirements. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the progress schedule, the Contractor shall take such steps as may be necessary to improve his progress and the Contracting Officer may require him to increase the number of shifts and/or overtime operations, days of work, and/or amount of plant and to submit such supplementary schedules in chart form as may be deemed necessary to demonstrate the manner in which the agreed rate of progress will be regained, all without additional cost to the Government.

Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this provision may be grounds for determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not executing the work with such diligence as will insure completion within the time specified. Upon such determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or any separable part thereof, in accordance with Clause 252.217-7009, DEFAULT.

F-6 WORKMANSHIP.

a. General: All labor shall be especially skilled for the type of work they are performing. Work shall be thorough and complete, and shall be performed under competent direction.

Where work of one trade joins, passes through, or is integral with other work, there shall be no discrepancy or misfit when completed. When engaging one kind of work with another, marring or damaging of previously acceptable construction shall be cause for rejection of previously accepted work. All parts of work intended to join or bear upon others shall be complete and solid surface contact and fit together neatly without excessive cold work during erection.

b. Welders and Welding: All welding under this contract shall be done only by welders who have successfully passed the qualifications test of the ABS or the U.S. Navy Department, except that any welding coming under the jurisdiction of USCG shall be done by welders having passed the USCG qualification test. The Contractor shall bear the expense of conducting these tests, and shall submit to the Contracting Officer

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Representative, prior to the commencement of any welding or brazing, a listing by name and badge number which certifies those welders who have successfully passed the prescribed tests.

The Contractor shall require any welder to repeat these tests when, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer Representative, the work of the welder indicates a reasonable doubt of weld quality. In such cases the welder shall be recertified as above if he successfully passed such a test. The electrodes used throughout the work shall be suitable for use with the parent metal at each weld. Electrodes shall be received on the job in unbroken packages bearing the manufacturer's label or be otherwise marked. Electrodes shall meet all applicable American Welding Society (AWS) specifications for the type of electrode being supplied. Assembly of all welded joints before welding shall be such as to secure proper gaps in butt welds and proper metal contact in fillet welds. Welding shall not be used to close opening in larger than stipulated for each plate thickness by the ABS. All watertight seal welds shall be of "bead" type;

no "weave" or "stitch" welding will be permitted. Welding procedure, as to direction, length and number and sequence of beads shall be carefully planned to minimize locked up stresses.

A continuous fire-watch is to be maintained aboard the vessel at all times. The person assigned as fire-watchman shall have no other duties. He shall have constant means of communication with the shipyard and/or local fire department and medical assistance personnel. At all times when welding operations are being performed, a strict fire-watch shall be maintained and a fire extinguisher be physically present at each welding site.

Whenever the reverse side of a weld cannot be seen, a fire-watchman shall be placed at the reverse side if feasible.

Welding leads and ground wires shall be arranged to prevent grounding through bearings in reciprocating machinery and diesel engines on the vessel.

SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

G-1 Contract Administration will be performed by the Contracting Officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Procurement Branch, CEMVN-CT-P, Post Office Box 60267, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70160-0267.

Contract Administrator assigned is _________, Phone (504) _.

G-2 Remittance Address. If block 15c of Standard Form 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award, is checked enter such address below:

Address

City State

Zip Code

W912P818B0061

SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 MANDATORY ITEMS. All mandatory items, those not specifically identified as "Information", “Optional”, shall be accomplished and completed within the specified performance period in this contract. However, some “Information” sections may include necessary requirements or steps needed to carry out mandatory work items.

H-2 OPTIONAL ITEMS. Certain items are identified as "(Optional)" items in the bidding schedule and in the technical specifications.

The total price for these items will be determined by multiplying the unit price by the quantity specified in the item. If work is done on less than the specified quantity, the contract price for such items will be determined by multiplying the unit price by the…