Request for Proposals:
Construction of an approximately 60’ - 70’ x 30’ (Barge) Mobile Oyster Setting Unit

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION: / Name:
Address:
Contact: / Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc. (CBF)
1108 E. Main Street, Suite 1600
Richmond, VA 23219
Elizabeth Ronston
RE-ISSUE DATE: / July 26, 2018
SUMMARY OF NEED: /
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is seeking a marine contractor for the construction and outfitting of a Mobile Oyster Setting Unit(MSU).
THE PROJECT: / Construction of a 60’–70’ spud barge ready for the installation of CBF’s Mobile Oyster Setting Unit(MSU). The MSU is a new concept that will optimize CBF’s oyster restoration work and consists of four 3,000-gallon tanks with pumps and lines to feed the tanks. The pumps will need to supply approximately 110 gallons per minute of feed to the tanks. In addition, there will be three power sources for the Barge. One alternative power source, consisting of solar panels and wind turbines with battery storage; one diesel generator that can power all systems on the barge; and shore power.
SCOPE OF WORK: / PHASE I: Construction of a 60’–70’ x 30’ spud barge ready to be outfitted with the systems and equipment described in PHASE II. Barge build should include:
  • Draft of no more than four feet fully loaded.
  • Two spuds that have both hand crank and power lift capability.
  • Gang plank – final size and placement TBD by CBF per contractor recommendation.
  • Discussion of ways to incorporate safety features and equipment to accommodate up to 30 passengers while docked.
  • Four anchors and chains attached to the deck.
  • Bilge pumps – final number TBD by CBF per contractor recommendation.
  • One anchor light - solar powered with backup battery.
  • A minimum of 10 cleats around the deck perimeter - final number to be determined by CBF per contractor recommendations.
PHASE II: Outfit a 60’ – 70’ x 30’ spud barge with the following systems and equipment (please see the “List of Specifications” below for more details):
  • Creation of deck plan for safely accommodating visitors.
  • 125/250 Voltshore power system.
  • Build-out of deck systems to include:
  • Four 3,000-gallon fiberglass tanks secured to the deck of the barge.
  • Four dock boxes secured to the deck.
  • Oneshed secured to the deck.
  • 52solar panels over approximately half the deck space(placement and final number to be determined).
  • Fourwind turbines(placement and final number to be determined).
  • Onediesel generator as a supplemental/back-up power source(sized to supply all power needs for all systems).
  • Invertor or other electrical systems to operate pumps, tank heaters, lights, etc. – minimum 1,500Watts.
To fully comprehend the project, please review and discuss CBF documents, including “MSU Use Plan,” and conceptual draft drawings.CBF has split this project into two phases: 1) The building of a spud barge with the capacity to handle the above list of equipment; 2) Rigging the deck of a spud barge with the above list of equipment.
CBF would entertain bids on the entire project, or on either phase of the project. Please reference the phase you are bidding on at the beginning of your bid.
THE SCHEDULE: / Proposals should be delivered electronically to CBF staff member Elizabeth Ronston at o later than 5:00p.m.on August 31, 2018.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: / At a minimum, you must have the following qualifications:
  • At least 10years’ experience in marine/barge construction.
  • Must provide proof of the following insurance coverage: General Liability, Workers Compensation, Business Auto, Builders Risk.CBF must be named as additionally insured
  • Construction timeline will be agreed upon by both parties, but we anticipate a deadline for the barge to be in the water no later than February 28, 2019.

INTERVIEWS: / Interviews may take place depending on proposals received.
MINORITY PARTICIPATION: / CBF actively encourages proposals from Small, Women, and Minority Owned (SWAM) Businesses. Please note if you are a Small, Women, or Minority Owned Business and if you are certified by the State/Commonwealth/DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS: / Elizabeth Ronston
Phone: 804/258-1862
Fax: 804/648-4011
Email:

Specifications List for MSU

Build-out of deck systems to include:

  • Four 3,000-gallon fiberglass tanks secured to the deck
  • Four dock boxes that are approximately 50” X 24” X 24” each secured to the deck.
  • One shed (8’ X 10’) secured to the deck.
  • Two Haywards Super 2.5HP Water Pumps.
  • Two S453 Sweetwater Regenerative Blower 1.5HP.
  • Electrical box and wiring for one heated tank on barge.
  • Approximately 52 SolarWorld SW345 XL Silver Mono Panels installed over half the deck.
  • Retractable canvas shade cloth or awning over the portion of the deck not covered by solar panels.
  • Up to fourTurbinator Wind Turbines – final number TBD by CBF per contractor recommendation.
  • Installation of 12V, 125V, and 250V power systems with shore power inlet, charging, and generator installation.
  • One diesel generator as a supplemental/back-up power source (sized to supply all power needs for all systems).
  • Invertor/charger or other electrical systems to operate pumps, tank heaters, lights, etc.

CBF RESPONSE FORM
Please complete the following information for your response:
1. The name and full contact information of your company and, if applicable, any other entity comprising your team:[Attach resumes of individuals involved.]
2. List and describe three projects completed within the previous five years that are relevant to this project. If the relevance is not immediately obvious, please describe briefly the relationship as you see it:[Attach additional information as appropriate.]
3. Include basic information and history about the business entity, financial information, technical capability, and any other information you feel is important for us to know.
4. Fee Proposal, detailed to the greatest extent possible – cost for service: hourly rates (if applicable), typical direct out-of-pocket costs, and any other anticipated expenses that you foresee:
5. Provide a detailed timeline for meeting project deliverables, including a completion date.
6.. Additional information, such as you/your team member’s particular experiences, training, and/or academic background(s) that may make you uniquely qualified for this position (such as experience with …): [Attach additional materials as appropriate.]
A successful applicant will need to provide proof of insurance based on the services or product provided.

The undersigned certifies that the information submitted above is true and accurate.

The undersigned certifies that the person, firm, association, copartnership or corporation herein named, has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in the preparation and submission of a proposal to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for consideration in the award of a contract.

The undersigned further certifies that the firm, association, or corporation or any person in a controlling capacity associated therewith or any position involving the administration of federal funds; is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any federal agency; has not been suspended, debarred voluntarily excluded, or determined ineligible by any federal agency within the past three years; does not have a proposed debarment pending; and has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against said person, firm, association, or corporation by a court of competent jurisdiction on any manner involving fraud or official misconduct within the last three years.

I further acknowledge that by signing this page of the proposal, I am deemed to have agreed to the provisions of the affidavit.

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