US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK DISTRICT, Attn: CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 1843, New York, N.Y. 10278-0900

J -- REPAIRS TO US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DRIFT COLLECTING BARGE NY54 SOL DACW51-96-B-0026 DUE 042396 POC Peter D. Goodwin Contract Specialist (212)264-6706. Repairs to US Army Corps of Engineers Drift Collecting Barge ''NY54''. SOL DACW51-96-B-0026 Due May 15, 1996 POC Peter Goodwin Contract Specialist (212)264-6706. The ''NY54'' is a steel catamaran hull, 36 feet long by 26 feet wide with a molded depth of 5 feet six (6) inches. Displaces 14 tons (approximately) light condition. All work to be preformed at the contractor's facilities. The location of contractual work upon the vessel must be within a fifty (150) mile radius of Caven Point Terminal, Jersey City, NJ. The work consists of drydocking the vessel, cleaning and painting the hull and interior painting, steel and handrail replacement, replace hull anodes and miscellaneous minor repairs. Prior to award, successful bidder will be required to enter into a Master Ship Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels. Compliance with the Corps of Engineer's Safety Manual EM 385-1-1 dated October 1992 entitled ''Safety and Health Requirements manual'' as amended, US Coast Guard regulations for handling of inflammable and combustible liquids. All work performed under these specifications shall conform to best marine practice. There is a non-returnable charge of 16.00 dollars for the solicitation. Make check payable to FAO USA COE NED and mail to US Army Corps of Engineers, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090, Room 1843 Attn: Peter Goodwin. Bid opening is May 15, 96 at 10 o'clock Room 2038. Range is 25k to 50k. The Specifications are available. (0149)

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