Dredge McFarland Overhaul W912BU21B0011

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is issuing this solicitation as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Drydocking and Repairs to the Dredge MCFARLAND. 

The general elements of work include, but are not limited to: drydocking, utilities and services, hopper door repairs, hull painting, controllable pitch propulsion (CPP) system repairs, steel replacement, sea valve repairs and other miscellaneous maintenance as required.  The Drydock Examination and Internal Structural Review and the Annual Inspection for renewal of the USCG Certificate of Inspection will also be performed during this availability.

Vessel Information:  The dredge McFARLAND is an all-steel, sea-going hopper dredge.  Her hull dimensions are:

          Length without Boom Overhang                    300’-0”

          Length with Boom Overhang                          319’-8”

          Length Between Perpendiculars                     284’-0”

          Beam Molded:                                                 72’ -0”           

          Depth Amidships [molded]:                            33’ -0”                       

          Normal Draft Aft                                            16’-6”

          Normal Draft Forward                                    15’ -3”

          Registered Gross Tonnage:                              6,036 long tons

          Lightship Displacement:                                  4,007 long tons

          Ballast, Fuel and Water:                                  400 long tons (apprx)

          [Normal being light on fuel and ballast. Actual draft must be taken prior to drydocking, and weight calculated.]

The Government will deliver the vessel to the contractor facility.

Upon completion of the work, the vessel will conduct dock and sea trials prior to delivery back to the Government.  Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Prospective contractors must also have a NAVSEA-approved drydock/graving dock, or be in possession of a signed and dated certificate from a Professional Engineer stating that the drydock facilities currently meet all of the requirements applicable to that type of drydocking facility listed in Military Standard No. MIL-STD-1625C(SH), dated 25 August 1987, and Notice 1, dated 30 December 1992.

The period of performance is expected to last 120 calendar days.

Important requirements contractors should be made aware of in advance:

Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement.  The area of consideration will be the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. Submissions from contractors outside of this area will not be considered.

Liquidated damages will be a part of any award and may be applied for failure to complete the work within the designated performance period. 

Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding will be required.

The NAICS code is 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. 

See attached solicitation and drawings for further information.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0001

Changes to Notice:

1. Change sections: B, F, J, L, and M.
2. Add line item M-941.
3. Change period of performance to 150 days
4. Add drawing package 2

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0002

Changes to Notice:

1. Add specificationd for line item M-941 (see attachment on amendment 0002). Also attached as SOW Section C Rev1.
2. Post final version of original solicitation - draft mark removed from document.

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0003

Changes to Notice:

SECTION B – Multiple Changes Made. All Changes Highlighted.

SECTION C – PART I – TECHNICAL PROVISIONS: Changes to Sections TP-3, TP-4, TP-7H, TP-7O, TP-7Q and TP-7T. All Changes Highlighted.

H-101 – DRYDOCKING OF MCFARLAND: Changes to Section 5.A - the requirement to drydock the vessel within 10 days after Notice to Proceed changed to 30 days after NTP.  Change Highlighted.

H-103 – UTILITIES AND SERVICES: Changes made to Sections K, T, U and V.  Added Sections X and Y.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-104 – PILOT AND TUGBOAT SERVICES – Complete replacement of specification.

H-201 – HULL PAINTING: Changes made to Partial Hull Surface Option. All Changes Highlighted.

H‑203 – AUDIOGAGE & PIT GAUGE READINGS: Changes made to Section C. Section D added.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-204 – RENEWAL OF DEFECTIVE STEEL: Changes to Section 2.B.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-206 – MISCELLANEOUS STEEL REPAIRS: Changes throughout Specification. Drawings replaced.  All Changes (except drawings) Highlighted.

H-208 – HOUSE STEEL REPLACEMENT: Changes throughout Specification. Drawings replaced.  All Changes (except drawings) Highlighted.

H-212 – CLEAN AND GAS FREE FUEL OIL TANKS: Added Air Test Requirements.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-503 – COLLECTION VALVE, COLLECTION PIPE & JETTING PIPE REPAIRS: Made changes to Section 5.A.  Added Section 5.D.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-511 – REPLACE DIRECT PUMP-OUT PIPING: Changes to Section 4.  All Changes Highlighted.

M-201 – REMOVE & RECONDITION CENTER SHIP SERVICE GENERATOR: Changed from IF-DIRECTED to Directed Line Item.  Changes made throughout body of specification.  Added Field Service Report.  All Changes Highlighted.

M-701 – REPAIR AND INSPECT CONTROLLABLE PITCH PROPULSION SYSTEM: Added OD Box Testing requirement.  All Changes Highlighted.

M-901 – MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE: Changes made to definition of Equipment. All Changes Highlighted.

M-911 – RECERTIFY FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM: Changed from IF-DIRECTED to Directed Line Item.  Changes made throughout body of specification.  All Changes Highlighted.

M-921 – AIR RECEIVER RECERTIFICATION: Changed from IF-DIRECTED to Directed Line Item.

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Changes to Sections H-3, H-10 and H-19.  All Changes Highlighted.

Answer RFIs

Attach Field Service Report

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0004

Changes to Notice:

1. Revise item H-208. Attached in SOW Section C Rev3.
2. Revise section "H"
3. Extend due date until 9 Sep 2021. See Section "L"

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is issuing this solicitation as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Drydocking and Repairs to the Dredge MCFARLAND. 

The general elements of work include, but are not limited to: drydocking, utilities and services, hopper door repairs, hull painting, controllable pitch propulsion (CPP) system repairs, steel replacement, sea valve repairs and other miscellaneous maintenance as required.  The Drydock Examination and Internal Structural Review and the Annual Inspection for renewal of the USCG Certificate of Inspection will also be performed during this availability.

Vessel Information:  The dredge McFARLAND is an all-steel, sea-going hopper dredge.  Her hull dimensions are:

          Length without Boom Overhang                    300’-0”

          Length with Boom Overhang                          319’-8”

          Length Between Perpendiculars                     284’-0”

          Beam Molded:                                                 72’ -0”           

          Depth Amidships [molded]:                            33’ -0”                       

          Normal Draft Aft                                            16’-6”

          Normal Draft Forward                                    15’ -3”

          Registered Gross Tonnage:                              6,036 long tons

          Lightship Displacement:                                  4,007 long tons

          Ballast, Fuel and Water:                                  400 long tons (apprx)

          [Normal being light on fuel and ballast. Actual draft must be taken prior to drydocking, and weight calculated.]

The Government will deliver the vessel to the contractor facility.

Upon completion of the work, the vessel will conduct dock and sea trials prior to delivery back to the Government.  Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Prospective contractors must also have a NAVSEA-approved drydock/graving dock, or be in possession of a signed and dated certificate from a Professional Engineer stating that the drydock facilities currently meet all of the requirements applicable to that type of drydocking facility listed in Military Standard No. MIL-STD-1625C(SH), dated 25 August 1987, and Notice 1, dated 30 December 1992.

The period of performance is expected to last 120 calendar days.

Important requirements contractors should be made aware of in advance:

Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement.  The area of consideration will be the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. Submissions from contractors outside of this area will not be considered.

Liquidated damages will be a part of any award and may be applied for failure to complete the work within the designated performance period. 

Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding will be required.

The NAICS code is 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. 

See attached solicitation and drawings for further information.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0001

Changes to Notice:

1. Change sections: B, F, J, L, and M.
2. Add line item M-941.
3. Change period of performance to 150 days
4. Add drawing package 2

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0002

Changes to Notice:

1. Add specificationd for line item M-941 (see attachment on amendment 0002). Also attached as SOW Section C Rev1.
2. Post final version of original solicitation - draft mark removed from document.

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0003

Changes to Notice:

SECTION B – Multiple Changes Made. All Changes Highlighted.

SECTION C – PART I – TECHNICAL PROVISIONS: Changes to Sections TP-3, TP-4, TP-7H, TP-7O, TP-7Q and TP-7T. All Changes Highlighted.

H-101 – DRYDOCKING OF MCFARLAND: Changes to Section 5.A - the requirement to drydock the vessel within 10 days after Notice to Proceed changed to 30 days after NTP.  Change Highlighted.

H-103 – UTILITIES AND SERVICES: Changes made to Sections K, T, U and V.  Added Sections X and Y.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-104 – PILOT AND TUGBOAT SERVICES – Complete replacement of specification.

H-201 – HULL PAINTING: Changes made to Partial Hull Surface Option. All Changes Highlighted.

H‑203 – AUDIOGAGE & PIT GAUGE READINGS: Changes made to Section C. Section D added.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-204 – RENEWAL OF DEFECTIVE STEEL: Changes to Section 2.B.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-206 – MISCELLANEOUS STEEL REPAIRS: Changes throughout Specification. Drawings replaced.  All Changes (except drawings) Highlighted.

H-208 – HOUSE STEEL REPLACEMENT: Changes throughout Specification. Drawings replaced.  All Changes (except drawings) Highlighted.

H-212 – CLEAN AND GAS FREE FUEL OIL TANKS: Added Air Test Requirements.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-503 – COLLECTION VALVE, COLLECTION PIPE & JETTING PIPE REPAIRS: Made changes to Section 5.A.  Added Section 5.D.  All Changes Highlighted.

H-511 – REPLACE DIRECT PUMP-OUT PIPING: Changes to Section 4.  All Changes Highlighted.

M-201 – REMOVE & RECONDITION CENTER SHIP SERVICE GENERATOR: Changed from IF-DIRECTED to Directed Line Item.  Changes made throughout body of specification.  Added Field Service Report.  All Changes Highlighted.

M-701 – REPAIR AND INSPECT CONTROLLABLE PITCH PROPULSION SYSTEM: Added OD Box Testing requirement.  All Changes Highlighted.

M-901 – MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE: Changes made to definition of Equipment. All Changes Highlighted.

M-911 – RECERTIFY FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM: Changed from IF-DIRECTED to Directed Line Item.  Changes made throughout body of specification.  All Changes Highlighted.

M-921 – AIR RECEIVER RECERTIFICATION: Changed from IF-DIRECTED to Directed Line Item.

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Changes to Sections H-3, H-10 and H-19.  All Changes Highlighted.

Answer RFIs

Attach Field Service Report

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is issuing this solicitation as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Drydocking and Repairs to the Dredge MCFARLAND. 

The general elements of work include, but are not limited to: drydocking, utilities and services, hopper door repairs, hull painting, controllable pitch propulsion (CPP) system repairs, steel replacement, sea valve repairs and other miscellaneous maintenance as required.  The Drydock Examination and Internal Structural Review and the Annual Inspection for renewal of the USCG Certificate of Inspection will also be performed during this availability.

Vessel Information:  The dredge McFARLAND is an all-steel, sea-going hopper dredge.  Her hull dimensions are:

          Length without Boom Overhang                    300’-0”

          Length with Boom Overhang                          319’-8”

          Length Between Perpendiculars                     284’-0”

          Beam Molded:                                                 72’ -0”           

          Depth Amidships [molded]:                            33’ -0”                       

          Normal Draft Aft                                            16’-6”

          Normal Draft Forward                                    15’ -3”

          Registered Gross Tonnage:                              6,036 long tons

          Lightship Displacement:                                  4,007 long tons

          Ballast, Fuel and Water:                                  400 long tons (apprx)

          [Normal being light on fuel and ballast. Actual draft must be taken prior to drydocking, and weight calculated.]

The Government will deliver the vessel to the contractor facility.

Upon completion of the work, the vessel will conduct dock and sea trials prior to delivery back to the Government.  Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Prospective contractors must also have a NAVSEA-approved drydock/graving dock, or be in possession of a signed and dated certificate from a Professional Engineer stating that the drydock facilities currently meet all of the requirements applicable to that type of drydocking facility listed in Military Standard No. MIL-STD-1625C(SH), dated 25 August 1987, and Notice 1, dated 30 December 1992.

The period of performance is expected to last 120 calendar days.

Important requirements contractors should be made aware of in advance:

Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement.  The area of consideration will be the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. Submissions from contractors outside of this area will not be considered.

Liquidated damages will be a part of any award and may be applied for failure to complete the work within the designated performance period. 

Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding will be required.

The NAICS code is 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. 

See attached solicitation and drawings for further information.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0001

Changes to Notice:

1. Change sections: B, F, J, L, and M.
2. Add line item M-941.
3. Change period of performance to 150 days
4. Add drawing package 2

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0002

Changes to Notice:

1. Add specificationd for line item M-941 (see attachment on amendment 0002). Also attached as SOW Section C Rev1.
2. Post final version of original solicitation - draft mark removed from document.

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is issuing this solicitation as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Drydocking and Repairs to the Dredge MCFARLAND. 

The general elements of work include, but are not limited to: drydocking, utilities and services, hopper door repairs, hull painting, controllable pitch propulsion (CPP) system repairs, steel replacement, sea valve repairs and other miscellaneous maintenance as required.  The Drydock Examination and Internal Structural Review and the Annual Inspection for renewal of the USCG Certificate of Inspection will also be performed during this availability.

Vessel Information:  The dredge McFARLAND is an all-steel, sea-going hopper dredge.  Her hull dimensions are:

          Length without Boom Overhang                    300’-0”

          Length with Boom Overhang                          319’-8”

          Length Between Perpendiculars                     284’-0”

          Beam Molded:                                                 72’ -0”           

          Depth Amidships [molded]:                            33’ -0”                       

          Normal Draft Aft                                            16’-6”

          Normal Draft Forward                                    15’ -3”

          Registered Gross Tonnage:                              6,036 long tons

          Lightship Displacement:                                  4,007 long tons

          Ballast, Fuel and Water:                                  400 long tons (apprx)

          [Normal being light on fuel and ballast. Actual draft must be taken prior to drydocking, and weight calculated.]

The Government will deliver the vessel to the contractor facility.

Upon completion of the work, the vessel will conduct dock and sea trials prior to delivery back to the Government.  Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Prospective contractors must also have a NAVSEA-approved drydock/graving dock, or be in possession of a signed and dated certificate from a Professional Engineer stating that the drydock facilities currently meet all of the requirements applicable to that type of drydocking facility listed in Military Standard No. MIL-STD-1625C(SH), dated 25 August 1987, and Notice 1, dated 30 December 1992.

The period of performance is expected to last 120 calendar days.

Important requirements contractors should be made aware of in advance:

Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement.  The area of consideration will be the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. Submissions from contractors outside of this area will not be considered.

Liquidated damages will be a part of any award and may be applied for failure to complete the work within the designated performance period. 

Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding will be required.

The NAICS code is 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. 

See attached solicitation and drawings for further information.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0001

Changes to Notice:

1. Change sections: B, F, J, L, and M.
2. Add line item M-941.
3. Change period of performance to 150 days
4. Add drawing package 2

Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is issuing this solicitation as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Drydocking and Repairs to the Dredge MCFARLAND. 

The general elements of work include, but are not limited to: drydocking, utilities and services, hopper door repairs, hull painting, controllable pitch propulsion (CPP) system repairs, steel replacement, sea valve repairs and other miscellaneous maintenance as required.  The Drydock Examination and Internal Structural Review and the Annual Inspection for renewal of the USCG Certificate of Inspection will also be performed during this availability.

Vessel Information:  The dredge McFARLAND is an all-steel, sea-going hopper dredge.  Her hull dimensions are:

          Length without Boom Overhang                    300’-0”

          Length with Boom Overhang                          319’-8”

          Length Between Perpendiculars                     284’-0”

          Beam Molded:                                                 72’ -0”           

          Depth Amidships [molded]:                            33’ -0”                       

          Normal Draft Aft                                            16’-6”

          Normal Draft Forward                                    15’ -3”

          Registered Gross Tonnage:                              6,036 long tons

          Lightship Displacement:                                  4,007 long tons

          Ballast, Fuel and Water:                                  400 long tons (apprx)

          [Normal being light on fuel and ballast. Actual draft must be taken prior to drydocking, and weight calculated.]

The Government will deliver the vessel to the contractor facility.

Upon completion of the work, the vessel will conduct dock and sea trials prior to delivery back to the Government.  Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Prospective contractors must also have a NAVSEA-approved drydock/graving dock, or be in possession of a signed and dated certificate from a Professional Engineer stating that the drydock facilities currently meet all of the requirements applicable to that type of drydocking facility listed in Military Standard No. MIL-STD-1625C(SH), dated 25 August 1987, and Notice 1, dated 30 December 1992.

The period of performance is expected to last 120 calendar days.

Important requirements contractors should be made aware of in advance:

Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement.  The area of consideration will be the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. Submissions from contractors outside of this area will not be considered.

Liquidated damages will be a part of any award and may be applied for failure to complete the work within the designated performance period. 

Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding will be required.

The NAICS code is 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. 

See attached solicitation and drawings for further information.