RFQ: Marine Vessel
Request for Quote:
Marine Vessel
May 16, 2014 1.0 INTRODUCTION
Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc) is seeking a qualified subcontractor(s) to provide an oceangoing vessel to support deep ocean research in the Gulf of Mexico.
The research is scheduled to be completed during the timeframe spanning June 15th through July 15th in the northern Gulf of Mexico, and will revolve around video and sample collection using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), which will be procured separately from the vessel. The cruise will target collection of data and information at mesophotic reefs occurring along the continental shelf edge in approximately 60 to 90 m depth.
2.0 STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS
The vendor will provide an oceangoing vessel for service in the Gulf of Mexico between approximately June 15, 2014 and July 15, 2014. The exact dates of service, mobilization days, and at-sea days will be determined based on vessel availability. It is anticipated that the port of call for the cruise will be Gulfport, MS; but ports including Panama City, Pensacola, Mobile, and Pascagoula also would be considered. For purposes of this RFQ, please designate the port of call assumed for pricing purposes. IEc will be responsible for paying port fees directly to the port of call for the cruise.
2.1 General requirements of the vessel include:
Available for service in the Gulf of Mexico between approximately June 15, 2014 and July 15, 2014 (exact dates and length of service to be determined).
Accessibility to a local port of call in the Gulf of Mexico for mobilization, demobilization, and scientific compliment exchange.
Sufficient crew to be able to conduct 24 hours per day operations, including a Marine Technician aboard for entire cruise.
Minimum berthing space for a science compliment of at least 12.
Follow the UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards for all its operations.
Able to maintain unsupported operations at sea for 15 days with full science crew. At least 200 square feet of wet lab space and 400 square feet of dry lab space.
Sufficient deck space for a standard 8’ by 20' container that will serve as the ROV control van (to be provided separately by the ROV operator).
Have sea-keeping ability to handle Sea State 5. Have a Dynamic Positioning System.
Have a satellite phone or equivalent for use by the Chief Scientist for shore communications. Have transom stairs for possible diving operations for ROV.
At least one 16’ center console tender/RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat).
Vessel and all vendor-provided staff must be fully insured meeting the requirements of the Special Provisions, Annex A.
An A frame with 20’ vertical and horizontal clearance, capable of lifting 10,000 lbs, with a winch on the A-frame able to launch and retrieve a 5,000 lbs. ROV.
At least one crane capable of lifting 3,000 lbs.
At least two winches, one with 3 wire conducting cable, and another with hydro wire. 208/110V at 70 amps of power available for ROV operations.
Transducer suite that includes ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) of 75 and 600 kHz for measuring ocean currents, and echosounders.
Sea water flow system for uncontaminated sea water sampling with multiple sensors such as TSG, temperature, fluorometer, chlorophyll, CDOM, etc.
Suite of meteorological sensors to include wind speed & direction, air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, and solar radiation.
Over the side system to include a Sea Bird CTD system with fluorometer, transmissometer, and dissolved oxygen sensors and ten liter Niskin bottles for water samples.
Scientific freezer for specimen storage. Wireless network for internet connectivity.
Ability to accommodate USBL (Trackpoint) pole, and integrate ship GPS into Trackpoint control unit/software and computer for ROV navigation.
3.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By submitting the quote, and if selected to provide the items required by this RFQ, offeror agrees to accept and conform to the Special Provisions detailed in Annex A.
4.0 RESPONSE
Bidders must provide a detailed description of the vessel’s specifications and a description of how the proposed vessel meets all of the specific requirements detailed in Section 2.0 above. Bidders must provide fully burdened day rates including all vessel and associated service and labor costs, for both at-sea days and mobilization days in port. The quote must also include a description of available deck space and configuration capable of supporting an ROV and ROV operations. Finally, the quote must include a description of relevant liability insurance carried by the bidder, as well as any insurance or liability waiver requirements for individuals or entities (i.e., ROV operator) that will be on the cruise. Quotes must be submitted via email in .pdf format to [email protected] on or before 2:00 PM ET, May 26, 2014. Questions in regard to this RFQ may be submitted in writing via email to
[email protected] by 2:00 PM ET, May 21, 2014. 5.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA
IEc anticipates making one award for the work described in this RFQ. The award will be made based on best value as determined by IEc. In determining best value, IEc will consider qualifications, availability, pricing, relevant experience, past performance, and capacity among other factors. IEc may, at its sole discretion, reject any or all quotes. If selected for award, the successful bidder agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of this RFQ.
ANNEX A Special Provisions IEc RFQ: Marine Vessel
INDEMNIFICATION
Subcontractor shall indemnify and save IEc, its officers and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, suits and judgments (including all costs and expenses incident thereto) for injury to or death of any person or by reason of damage to property occasioned, wholly or in part, by an act or omission of Subcontractor, its lower-tier subcontractors, agents, or employees, including any and all expense, legal or otherwise, incurred by, suffered by, accrued against, charged to or recoverable from IEc arising out of or relating to the Work; provided, however, that Subcontractor shall not be liable for injury to persons or property caused by the sole negligence of IEc, its agents and employees.
Neither IEc nor any of its directors, officers, agents, Subcontractors, or employees will be liable to the Subcontractor for consequential, incidental, indirect, special or punitive damages, including loss of use of property or lost profits, whether such liability arises out of contract, including breach of warranty, or tort. FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (February 1998)
This RFQ incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html; http://www.arnet.gov/far; http://oam.eas.commerce.gov/CAPPS_car.html
CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)
Number Date Title
52.222-26 March 2007 Equal Opportunity
52.222-35 September 2010 Equal Opportunity for Veterans
52.222-36 October 2010 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-40 December 2010 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.222-50 February 2009 Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.228-7 March 1996 Liability to Third Parties
52.247-64 February 2006 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels H.24 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)
(a) Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability. The contractor is required to comply with applicable federal and state workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers.
(b) General liability.
(1) The contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.
(2) When special circumstances apply in accordance with FAR 28.307-2(b), Property Damage Liability Insurance shall be required in the amount of [to be determined].
(c) Automobile liability. The contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.
(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.
(e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contractor shall provide, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance as determined by the Government.
H.25 1352.228-71 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE – COST REIMBURSEMENT (APR 2010)
(a) The contractor is required to present evidence of the amount of any deductibles in its insurance coverage. (b) For any insurance required pursuant to 1352.228-70, Insurance Coverage, the contractor’s deductible is not allowable as a direct or indirect cost under this contract. The Government is not liable, and cannot be invoiced, for any losses up to the minimum amounts of coverage required in paragraphs (a) through (d) of clause 1352.228-70. If the contractor obtains an insurance policy with deductibles, the contractor, and not the Government, is responsible for any deductible amount up to the minimum amounts of coverage stated. (c) If the contractor fails to follow all procedures stated in this subsection and in FAR 52.228-7(g), any amounts above the amount of the obtained insurance coverage which are not covered by insurance will not be reimbursable under the contract.
H.26 1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE-FIXED PRICE (APR 2010)
When the Government is injured, wholly or partially as a result of the contractor’s actions and such actions are covered by the insurance required by 1352.228-70, Insurance Coverage, the Government is entitled to recover from the contractor the full amount of any such injury attributable to the contractor regardless of a deductible. The Contracting Officer may offset the amount of recovery against any payment due to the contractor.
ADDITIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIRED
(a) Marine Liability. Contractor shall use its best efforts to ensure that any Contractor or Subcontractor owned cargo, equipment and supplies is adequately insured by the appropriate level of Marine Cargo Insurance including coverage for all risks of direct physical damage or loss to such cargo, equipment and supplies in transit to be included in the Work.
(b) Protection and Indemnity (“P&I”). Contractor shall use its best efforts to ensure that the deployed vessel is adequately insured by the appropriate level of P&I Insurance including coverage for all risks of direct physical damage or loss associated with the deployed vessel to be included in the Work.
ANNEX A Special Provisions IEc RFQ: Marine Vessel
RELEASE OF CLAIMS
Pursuant to the terms of Purchase Orders issued by Industrial Economics, Inc., and in
consideration of sums which have been paid, or which will be paid under these purchase orders
by Industrial Economics, Incorporated to [Insert Vessel Owner/Operator Name] (hereinafter
called the Vessel Owner/Operator) or its assignees, if any, the Vessel Owner/Operator, upon
payment of said sum(s) by Industrial Economics, Incorporated does remise, release and forever
discharge Industrial Economics, Incorporated, its officers, principals, agents, and employees of
and from all liabilities, obligations, claims and demands whatsoever arising out of or under
these purchase orders.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this release of claims has been executed this day of
, 20 .
[Insert Vessel Owner/Operator Name]BY:
TITLE:
Witnesse
s: (1)
(2)
(NOTE: In the case of a corporation. witnesses are not required, but the certificate below must
be completed.)
CERTIFICATE
I, [insert name], certify that I am the [insert official title]