Description
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to design and build a Chesapeake Bay Research Vessel. The vessel will provide critical monitoring information to better enable Marylanders to protect and restore Maryland's water quality and habitat conditions. The vessel should be a state-of-the-art, multi-mission platform capable of safely collecting vital information year-round and in all weather conditions. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that the vessel meets all applicable standards, including Coast Guard standards, and obtaining a US Coast Guard certificate of inspection for up to 20 passengers operating on inland waters on the Chesapeake Bay and near coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Some key features of the vessel include:
• Hull length minimum 45 feet - maximum 60 feet, beam width minimum 16 feet- maximum 19 feet
• Draft maximum 5 feet
• Aluminum hull with adequate thickness and alloy for supporting durability and longevity
• Twin diesel engines with turbo and a minimum 350 horsepower
• Capable of 20 kts minimum cruising speed
• Pod drive systems to ensure dynamic positioning capabilities
• At least one diesel generator minimum 20kw
The contractor will also be responsible for providing a detailed design and construction plan, as well as a project schedule and budget.