IFB 26-07 Ranger Shipyard Repairs

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is requesting sealed bids for dry docking, inspections, and repairs to the Training Vessel Ranger, a USCG-inspected 80-foot school ship, under IFB 26-07, with bids due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and vessel availability December 11, 2026. Haul-out must occur no later than December 18, 2026, and all work must be completed by February 19, 2027.

The scope includes vessel hauling, blocking, shoring, and relaunching; provision of shore power (208 VAC, 3-phase, 100-amp), compressed air, potable water, restroom facilities, and trash disposal; hull washing and running gear cleaning; complete ultrasonic hull thickness gauging with detailed reporting; marine chemist certification and competent person services for a minimum of 12 spaces; bottom paint application with AMERCOAT ABC3 red antifouling paint; hull painting with International Interthane 990 gloss black; draft marks and vessel identification painting; hull zinc anode replacement (up to 34 bolt-on zincs plus one half-zinc); ground tackle and fitting painting; and rudder shaft packing and shafting inspection. Optional services, priced separately, include cooling system coolant replacement, gunnel repairs on both sides, main engine oil cooler service, main deck hydroblasting and epoxy coating, and starboard shaft seal replacement. The bidder must provide all necessary equipment, labor, parts, and material.

Responses must include completed Attachments A through F (bidder information form, tax compliance certificate, certificate of non-collusion, three customer references, debarment and suspension certification, and price proposal form), the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form, and W-9 form. Questions are due October 22, 2026 by 2:00 p.m., with Academy responses posted by October 26. Contract award notification is expected on or before November 6, 2026, and fully executed agreements are required by November 13. Bid prices must remain available for acceptance for at least 60 days following proposal opening. Work shall conform to professional marine industry standards, applicable codes and regulations, and manufacturer specifications. The Academy is tax-exempt and will not include sales tax in bid responses.