New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Procureware #IFB 2026-016

RTA 2 Ferry Dry Dock Maintenance and Repair Solicitation – New Orleans

This opportunity involves the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of New Orleans seeking bids for comprehensive dry dock maintenance and repair of the RTA 2 ferry vessel. - Government Buyer: - Regional Transit Authority (RTA), Ferry Services, Procurement Department - OEMs and Vendors Highlighted: - Johnson Duramax (cutlass and rudder bearings) - ABT TRAC (bow thruster) - Lunasea (floodlights) - Hikvision (cameras) - Fireboy Xintex (fire detection system) - Trio Ving - Assa Abloy (door locking mechanism) - Flexco (flooring) - Roca (wiper motors) - Daikin (HVAC units) - Rheem (water heater) - TorTuga (sewage pump) - Leeson (Washguard motor) - Products/Services Requested: - Dry docking, hull and underwater maintenance, fuel transfer and cleaning - Inspection and renewal of bearings, pumps, piping, hydraulic and mechanical systems - Replacement of bow thruster, vessel batteries, floodlights, cameras, fire detection system, door locking mechanisms, flooring, wiper motors, HVAC covers, water flex lines, sewage pump, and upper deck seats - Painting, electrical system inspection, recertification of life-saving and fire-fighting equipment - Utilities and docking services (shore power, potable water, fire protection, garbage disposal, crane use, sea trials, etc.) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Buy America and nondiscrimination - No DBE goal set due to limited subcontracting opportunities - All work to be performed at or coordinated through RTA facilities in New Orleans - Vessel is a 2018 Metal Shark ferry - Key Line Items (selected): - 6 Johnson Duramax cutlass bearings (code 'KIM') - 1 ABT TRAC X2 12" TRAC AC 20 HP bow thruster - 1 Fireboy Xintex Marine Safety System Elite #397477-09 - 10 vessel batteries (2 UB8DK AGM 12V, 8 31-5T CCA 950 RC 175) - 14 Daikin HVAC covers (various models) - 13 upper deck seats - 12 manhole covers (8 @ 15x24, 4 @ 24x24) - 3 mini hot water heaters - Place of Performance: - RTA facilities and contractor's facility in New Orleans, LA (notably 2817 Canal Street) - Period of Performance: - To be specified in contract; work to be completed in consecutive running days sufficient for all repairs and paint curing.

Description

The solicitation IFB 2026-016 is a rebid for the RTA 2 Dry Dock project for Ferry Service in New Orleans, LA. The project involves dry docking the RTA 2 ferry, including extensive maintenance and repair work such as fuel transfer and cleaning, hull and underwater work, pumps and piping inspection, hydraulic and mechanical repairs, painting, electrical system inspection, and life-saving and fire-fighting equipment recertification. The work is to be performed at 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Bids must be submitted by June 25, 2026, with a clarification deadline of June 18, 2026.

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