Description
The City of New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is seeking a qualified contractor to design, build, test, deliver, and provide training for a single marine‑debris skimmer vessel for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The vessel must be an aluminum catamaran capable of 10 knots with a 7,500 lb debris capacity, include hydraulic conveyors, twin diesel engines, and meet ABS aluminum‑vessel rules. The contract is a design‑build, performance‑based award with progressive payments tied to milestones, a 5‑year hull warranty, and a 3‑year engine warranty. Delivery is required within 548 calendar days of contract start, with a $25,000 inspection fee and $1,000 per‑day liquidated‑damage provision for schedule delays.
• Design‑build, single‑vessel contract (≈ 64 ft × 16 ft, ~50 000 lb) for NYC DEP storm‑water debris removal.
• Mandatory technical requirements: 10 knots speed, 7 500 lb load, ABS classification, hydraulic pick‑up and discharge conveyors, twin Cummins diesel engines, water‑cannon wash‑down system.
• Payment structure: 20 % GA drawings, 10 % hull materials, 20 % 25 % construction, 20 % 50 % construction, 30 % final acceptance; $25 000 inspection fee reimbursed; liquidated damages $1 000/day.
• Delivery location: Whale Creek dock, Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Brooklyn, NY (or within 25 mi).
• Training: two‑day on‑site training for NYC personnel after delivery.