Algiers Barge Replacement

The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) seeks a qualified contractor to design, fabricate, deliver, install, test, and commission two new steel‑deck ferry barges for the Algiers‑Jacksonville crossing in New Orleans. The contract is fixed‑price and includes all structural, mechanical, electrical, coating, and safety systems required for full ferry operation, as detailed in the IFB specifications. Key milestones are tied to “Contract Times” with partial substantial completion of the Algiers Point barge at 270 days, the Lower Algiers barge at 360 days, and overall final completion at 390 days, with liquidated‑damage penalties for delays. The solicitation requires Buy‑America compliance, DBE participation, performance and payment bonds, and extensive insurance coverage. Bids are submitted electronically via ProcureWare, with an extended deadline of April 23, 2026. • Fabricate two fully equipped landing barges (hull, deck, superstructure, mooring, fendering, hydraulic ramp, fuel‑oil, ballast, sewage, and electrical systems). • Provide coating, testing, trials, “As‑Built” drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and warranty. • Meet strict schedule: 270‑day, 360‑day, and 390‑day milestones; liquidated damages $500/day for schedule overruns and $10,000/day for service‑suspension overruns. • Comply with Buy‑America, DBE, Davis‑Bacon, Service Contract Act, and extensive safety/environmental regulations.