US Army Corps of Engineers

Saint Paul, MN

Statement of Work

Dredge Goetz Floating Pipe Pontoon Replacement

MVP Physical Support Branch

•1.0       Objective

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is in need of pontoons for the Dredge Goetz floating pipeline.  Under this contract the vendor shall deliver a minimum of eight (8) replacement pontoons with the potential for an additional thirty-two (32).  Both new and used pontoons will be considered.  The vendor will be determined based on the overall best value to the Government.

•2.0       Description of Acceptable New Products for Vendor Submission

New pontoons submitted in response to this solicitation can be of any design that conforms to the following specific, salient characteristics:

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•3.0       Description of Acceptable Used Products for Vendor Submission

Used pontoons submitted for this solicitation should conform to the same characteristics as outlined for new pontoons.  Used pontoon submissions should include the following:

•Ø  Report from a licensed, marine surveyor detailing hull condition, hull thickness, structural integrity, vessel age, and overall condition of pontoons for use in determining best value ranking.

•Ø  License/Certification documentation for marine surveyor.

•Ø  For used pontoon submissions, both digital and hardcopy versions of the shop/design drawings will be provided as part of the offer.

•Ø  For used pontoon submissions, both digital and hardcopy versions of engineering/design calculations will be provided as part of the offer.

•Ø  Representative digital photographs of used pontoons, including all major components, exterior and interior surfaces, shall be included as reference.

•4.0       Period of Performance

The vendor will complete final delivery of all pontoons associated with the initial procurement by 01-August-2012.  Options for additional pontoons, if exercised, will be delivered within 60 days of option award. The Government will be allowed one year from date of initial contract award to exercise these options.

5.0   Inspection, Testing & Delivery

New pontoons

Contractor shall provide in-shop inspection and certification of welds and industry standard tests for integrity of critical welds.  When fabrication of pontoons is complete, the contractor shall provide the technical POC an opportunity to make inspection of the completed product before final acceptance.

Used pontoons

Contractor shall provide a Report from a licensed, marine surveyor detailing hull condition, hull thickness, structural integrity, vessel age, and overall condition of pontoons for use in determining best value ranking.

Delivery

Contractors shall include freight/transportation charges in the price of each pontoon for delivery to the following location:

            Fountain City Service Base

            431 North Shore Drive

            Fountain City, WI  54629

•6.0       Technical POC

The technical point of contact (POC) for this solicitation is Mr. Keith A. Graham, Facilities Manager with the St. Paul District, Physical Support Branch.  He can be reached by telephone at (608) 687-8526, extension #7 or (612) 770-6455 mobile, and via email at [email protected].