SOLICITATION NOTICE
20 -- PROCUREMENT OF ONE KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE, ACCESSORIES AND HYDRAULIC POWER PACK TO U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FACILITY AT CAVEN POINT MARINE TERMINAL IN JERSEY CITY, NJ.
- Notice Date
- 1/9/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- US Army Engineer District, Philadelphia, 100 Penn Square East, Wanamaker Bldg (RM 643), Philadelphia, PA 19107-3390
- ZIP Code
- 19107-3390
- Solicitation Number
- W912BU-04-T-0019
- Response Due
- 1/16/2004
- Archive Date
- 3/16/2004
- Point of Contact
- Maureen Jordan, 215 656-6763
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to US Army Engineer District, Philadelphia
(maureen.jordan@nap02.usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the commercial item/services described below prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the o nly solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-16. The pr ocurement is unrestricted. The applicable NAICS code is 333923 and the size standard is 500 employees. This synopsis/solicitation incorporates the provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial It ems (the evaluation criteria in descending order of importance are technical ability, past performance, product offered (literature must be submitted), and price), FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms a nd Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, and FAR 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. Offerors must include with their proposal a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercia l Items. These provisions/clauses may be downloaded at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Proposals are required to be received at the address above in an original and one copy by 4:00 P.M., Jan. 16, 2004. BACKGROUND: The GELBERMAN is a self-propelled Floating D rift Collector for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. The vessel is ABS Classed, and Certificated USCG Subchapter I. The GELBERMAN is fitted with a NAUTILUS 3000-102-010 hydraulic deck crane, powered by a self-contained diesel hydraulic p ower pack located in the engine room. This solicitation is intended to procure a new knuckle boom crane, with greater capacity and more boom outreach. The new crane shall be fitted with (a) a boom tip grapple, (b) two winches & hooks, (c) a hose reel and ( d) a tag line for an existing clamshell. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT: The resulting contract will be structured with two distinct phases: Phase I- Engineering and Design and Phase II-Crane Construction. PHASE I-ENGINEERING AND DESIGN. (A) During Phase I, the contr actor shall provide engineering and design services to include the performance of all the calculations, reports and drawings required to completely represent and demonstrate that the new crane design meets the requirements of these specifications. The cont ractor will be given official authorization to commence with the Construction Phase after it has been demonstrated that the technical specifics of the system and its installation meet the Classification Society, as well as OSHA requirements for Gear Certif ication (29 CFR Part 1919, Gear Certification). (B) Reference Drawings: The following is a list of reference drawings that will be provided for guidance in the development of the system design. These include original GELBERMAN construction drawings and may not represent the present condition of the vessel accurately. All details required shall be measured and templated from the vessel: (1) Dwg No. 91-100-G, Hold Plan & Sect., (2) 91-100-G4, General Locations, Engine Room, (3)91-200-G4, Engine Room Machinery Layout, (4) 91-200-S7, Scantling Profile & Plans, (5) 91-100-S1, Scantling CL Profile Bot and Dk., (6) 91-102-S3, Frames 29 THRU 37, (7) 91-102-S3, Frames 38 THRU 46, (8) 91-100-G1, Profile & Arrangement, (9) 91-1102-S2, Typical Sections and Weld Details, (10) Sketch, General Layout Crane Controls, (11) Effer Drawing, 44000-3S Marine Crane, (12) USCG GELBERMAN Stab. Ltr. and Load Chart, (13) USCG Gelberman Certificate of Inspection, (14) ABS Gelberman ABS Class Certificate, (15) Eng. Form 2454, Constructio n Progress Chart. (C) Weight Estimate: the contractor shall generate and provide a weight estimate for the new crane system. The estimate shall include weights to the nearest 10 pounds and CGs to the nearest .5-foot. (D) Submittal Drawings: The following drawings shall be submitted to the Government for review & approval during this phase: (1) Arrangements: Drawing shall show a profile view of the crane stowed on the vessel, and plan views of the new crane system and its interface with the existing hull. The HPU and reservoir shall be included in these views. A transverse view shall be provided to show how the crane boom tip reaches the water surface 5 Ft. from th e vessel side, (2) Console: A plan and elevation view of the modifications to the existing console to incorporate new components. All items on the console shall be shown in actual outline, (3) Installation: The contractor shall provide two sets of drawings showing all technical information and parameters needed to install the crane, crane accessories, HPU, and controls. (4) Operating and Maintenance Manuals: The contractor shall provide two complete sets of operation and maintenance manuals for the entire s ystem. PHASE II--CRANE CONSTRUCTION. After completing Phase I requirements, the contractor shall be provided a Notice to Proceed with Construction. The contractor shall be responsible for construction and delivery of the crane, all components and deliverab les to the Corps Caven Point Facility. The address is: US Army Corps of Engineers, 3 Chapel Avenue, Port Liberte. Jersey City, NJ, 07305. CLASSIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION: The new crane system, and its installation must be designed so the GELBERMAN retain s both its ABS Classification and USCG Subchapter I Certification. LIFT GEAR STANDARDS: The crane must be provided with a Cargo Gear Certificate from either: The American Bureau of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas, or Lloyds Register. DYNAMIC LOAD: The crane and crane foundation installation shall be designed and de-rated in accordance with Lloyds Register of Shipping requirements for Offshore Cranes operating in Sea State 2-3. This corresponds to de-rate of 30%. PROOF AND OPERATIONAL TEST: The contractor s hall proof test the new crane in accordance with 29 CFR 1919 Subpart E, Certification of Vessels: Tests and Proof Loads, prior to its delivery. STABILITY: The Government has determined by calculation that the GELBERMAN stability is adequate with a Knuckle Boom crane equal to the Effer Model 44000-3S. A USCG Stability Letter for the GELBERMAN with the Effer crane will be made available upon request. CONSOLE ARRANGEMENT: The contractor shall provide a manual control system that can be mounted into the exis ting console. The control system shall be suitable for exposure to the weather. The system shall be provided on a common mounting plate for drop-in mounting on the existing console. The console shall also be the normal storage location for the radio contr ol. CRANE: The crane provided by the contractor shall be an Effer Model 44000 S, or equal. The crane shall have the following features (a) Cargo gear certificate from either: The American Bureau of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas, or Lloyds Register, (b) Rat ed (30% derated) for operation in Sea State 2-3, (3) Marine Coatings System, (4) Marine Corrosion Resistant Hydraulic system, (5) Knuckle Boom configuration with two boom hinge points, (6) three hydraulic boom extensions, and two manual extensions, (7) boo m configuration adequate to reach down to water level, with Grapple at a minimum of 5 feet beyond vessel side, when 90 degrees to vessel centerline, (8) marinized Log Grapple and Hydraulic Rotator mounted to hydraulic boom extension and as specified below, (9) Whip Line Hoist with 2,500 lbs. capacity at minimum hook speed of 80FPM, (10) Main Hoist with capacity adequate for max lift in load chart (Note: there are two categories in the load chart, with and without deck cargo. The crane and winch must be adeq uate for the greater of the two categories), (11) total whip & main hook travel sufficient to reach from manual extended boom tip at max elevation down to 5 fee t below waterline, (12) Spring Roller Anti Bird Nest device on winches, (13) 4-Wrap automatic winch shut downs, (14) Outreach, Lift and Capacity at SS 2-3 in accordance with the Crane Load chart included with the USCG Stability Letter (Note: there are two categories in the load chart, with and without deck cargo. The crane and winch must be adequate for the greater of the two categories. Lift capacity includes weight of Log Grapple when used, i.e., net capacities are reduced by the weight of the Log Grapple when it is installed), (15) Outreach Capacity in accordance with the Crane Load Chart included with the USCG Stability Letter, (16) installation by bolting rather than welding, (17) Crane Slewing suitable for minimum 400 degrees of rotation, (18) Manual a nd Remote controls as specified herein, (19) Operating speeds as specified herein, (20) Dual Slewing System adequate for 6.5 degree adverse list, (21) Maximum Weight of Crane 8,930 pounds, not including winch, Log Grapple, Hannay Reel, or Rudomatic, (22) R ated Total Dynamic Moment 308,300 Ft-Lb minimum, (23) Radio Anti two-block device, quickly removable from boom tip for Grapple operations, (24) Load limiting safety devices, configured to match the USCG approved crane load chart, (25) Diesel Hydraulic Powe r Unit, as specified herein, (26) One year warranty, parts and labor, base warranty, and (27) a Three Year parts and labor extended warranty. INSTALLATION HEIGHT: The crane installation shall be such that the top of the boom on the new crane shall be with in 6 inches of height above the 01 deck as the top of the boom on the existing crane. If needed to meet this parameter, the contractor shall provide a pedestal that can withstand and distribute lift and slewing loads evenly to the under deck structure. The pedestal shall be configured for bolt down installation, with a base that aligns directly over the insert plate in the existing foundation on the 01 level, between frames 36 and 39. GRAPPLE: The crane shall be fitted with a Marinized Log Grapple similar t o Kinshoffer Model KM 632 0.35. The Grapple shall be mounted to the outermost hydraulic extension boom tip and be fitted with a Hydraulic Rotator. The Grapple shall be hot dip galvanized with stainless steel pins. Hydraulic cylinder and rotator shall be ep oxy painted. Hydraulic cylinders shall have stainless steel rods and pins. The Grapple mounting system shall be configured to allow easy removal and installation of the Grapple. All hydraulic connections for the Log Grapple to the crane shall be made using stainless steel zero leakage quick disconnect fittings. Mounting connections shall be made using quick release pins. Grapple and Rotator controls shall be included in the Remote Control system. GRAB BUCKET: The existing GELBERMAN crane utilizes a pneumati c grab bucket with a capacity of approximately one half Cu. Yd. The crane mounts a hose reel and a tag line for this purpose. The new crane shall utilize the existing GELBERMAN Pneumatic grab bucket. The grab bucket shall be suspended from the main hook bl ock. Hose Reel: The grab bucket is powered through dual air hose from a reel mounted on the crane boom. The reel is a Hannay Reels model 617-30-31A SR, serial number 217734. This is a dual hose reel, with two independent hose supply connections. The contra ctor shall provide a new Hannay, or similar reel with the same capability as the existing, with new dual hose. Contractor shall mount the reel on the non-telescoping boom section. Bucket Controls: The existing bucket pneumatic line and control stand are di rectly adjacent to the existing control station. No air source or controls for the bucket are required beyond those already on the GELBERMAN. Tag Line: A tag line reel shall be installed on the crane boom, near the end of the fixed boom section, for use wi th the bucket. The reel shall be equal to Rud-O-Matic Single Barrel, Model 636. HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT (HPU): The contractor shall provide a fully functional dies el driven HPU for the crane. The HPU shall provide power for complete operation of the crane, both crane winches, and Log Grapple with Rotator. The HPU shall be configured so the engine shall remain within 12 inches of its existing position. Existing fuel, exhaust, cooling and electrical systems shall be remain unchanged, except for pipe & wire routings local to the engine and hydraulic pump. The existing diesel engine (80HP) is cooled with a closed loop system, utilizing a Fernstrum (906-863-5553) hull mou nted Grid Cooler. Cooler model number is D1072U. The new HPU engine shall utilize this cooling system. A suitably sized, all stainless steel, hydraulic reservoir shall be provided with the HPU. The location of the reservoir shall be the same as the existin g reservoir. An HPU trouble alarm shall be installed on the Pilothouse console. The trouble alarm shall be integrated into the existing EMS Marcon (POC: Tom Priola, (732-382-4344) vessel monitoring and alarm system. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: A. Operational Speeds. The Crane and HPU shall provide the following minimum crane operating speeds: Slewing-1.0 RPM, Boom Telescope Time-60 seconds full retract to full extend, Luffing-30 seconds horizontal to max vertical, Knuckle Rotation-35 seconds full travel, and Winch-30 FPM hook hoist speed at full load. Combinations of all functions shall be provided, at reduced speeds. B. Fluid and Tubing. The system shall be designed in a manner that minimizes the number of possible leakage points. Pressure gages with isolation valves shall be provided on the outlets of all pumps. Hydraulic fluid used shall be biodegradable, similar to Chevron Clarity. The contractor shall provide all necessary hydraulic fluid. CONTROLS: Manual and portable controls shall be provided for all functions. All Manual and portable control functions shall be fully proportional. Manual controls shall provide for direct operation of all crane functions without utilizing electronic control systems. Portable Controls shall be radio type. The controls shall allow c rane operation anywhere within a 50 foot radius of the crane. The control power requirement shall be provided by the lift system, without utilizing existing ship service power. The pneumatic grab bucket controls are not included in the above requirements. The existing pneumatic controls shall be reused. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system shall be provided as a complete system ready to provide power and control for the operation of the new crane and HPU. The HPU shall provide its own electrical power a nd not require a power source except for AC battery charging. The HPU shall provide electrical power for all crane operational and control functions. A self-regulating, UL listed, battery charger with ammeter shall be provided for charging the battery from the vessels 120 volt AC distribution system. Fail safe/isolators and noise filters shall be provided as needed to satisfy the DC system circuit requirements. All contractors are required to be registered in the DODs Central Contract Register (CCR) before award as required by DFARS 252.204-7004. Contractors can obtain information on registration by calling 1-888-227-2423 or by accessing the following Internet website: http://www.ccr.gov. Also, contractors who receive a federal contract of $25,000.00 are required by legislation to submit an annual VETS-100 Report on your employment of targeted veterans. Information on submitting your report may be obtained by calling 703-461-2460 or by accessing the following Internet website: http//vets100.cudenver.edu.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Engineer District, Philadelphia 100 Penn Square East, Wanamaker Bldg (RM 643) Philadelphia PA
- Zip Code: 19107-3390
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 19107-3390
- Record
- SN00501406-W 20040111/040109212031 (fbodaily.com)
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