Layberth services for two Cape I class Ro/Ro vessels on the US West Coast

Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking  by sealed bidding procedures, exclusive long-term safe layberthing for 2 Cape I class RRF vessels, CAPE INSCRIPTION and CAPE ISABEL on the U.S. West Coast between Washington and California inclusive of all navigable waters of sufficient breadth and depth which permits continuous year round passage.  This is a new requirement.  The period of performance is one (1) base year with four one-year options, an alternative bid is a period of performance of 1 year with nine one-year options. 

This solicitation is for layberth services for two large Ro/Ro vessels on the US West Coast. This solicitation is a new requirement. The Invitation for bid for the solicitation will be a base year and 4 option years with an alternative bid for a base year and nine option years. the value of the overall contract will depend upon if dredging is required to meet the water depth requirement and if a 5-year or 10-year contract is awarded.  If no dredging is required, the 5-year estimate is $11M, with dredging it is $15M.  For the 10 year w/o dredging is $15M, with dredging the estimate is $24M. Recent acquisition history shows there is no small business capability.