Tampa Harbor Lift Boat Charter Services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a contractor to provide a self-propelled lift-vessel for drilling operations within the entrance channel of the Tampa Harbor in Tampa, Florida. The lift-vessel should be capable of operating within 50-feet of water and provide a safe, stable work platform for USACE drilling crews. The contractor will also be responsible for providing a crew boat, crane, and adequate dock space. The estimated project duration is 187 days, and the contractor must secure the drilling rig to the vessel using a certified welder. The contractor must also provide sufficient working area around the drill rig and construct additional deck space if necessary. Key requirements include: • Providing a self-propelled lift-vessel capable of operating within 50-feet of water • Supplying a crew boat to transport the drilling crew and supplies • Providing a crane capable of lifting 32,000lbs • Supplying adequate dock space for loading and unloading supplies • Securing the drilling rig to the vessel using a certified welder • Providing sufficient working area around the drill rig and constructing additional deck space if necessary