The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has a requirement for inspection, maintenance, and repairs to hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems aboard the Dredge Wheeler. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, machine shop facilities, and transportation to perform the scope of work. The contract will be for a base year with four optional years. The contractor must have a minimum of five years of experience in marine repair and must provide documentation of qualifications and certifications for personnel.
• The contractor will be responsible for providing maintenance and repair services for the Dredge Wheeler, including disassembly, reassembly, new fabrication, and repair of dredge pumps, dredge piping, hydraulic piping, hydraulic seals, sluice valves, dredging arms, drag heads, turning glands, sliding trunnions, sliding carriages, service frames, hoisting frames and davits, deck winches, hull fittings, hull structures, crane components, shafting, propulsion, power generators, and ship's auxiliary system components.
• The contractor must have a stable, in-house skilled work force in its daily operation, which comprises of the craftsmen listed in the contract, including outside and inside machinists, welders, and pipefitters.
• The contractor must provide a detailed and complete listing of all individuals and vehicular access requirements and update this listing as required by the Security Office.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable safety and health regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols.