Alaska Online Public Notices #224751

RFI: Shipyard Maintenance and OEM Equipment Services for R/V Medeia

This opportunity seeks information from qualified shipyard contractors for comprehensive maintenance and repair services on the R/V Medeia, a welded steel research vessel operated by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game, Division of Administrative Services, Southeast Region - OEMs and Key Manufacturers: - Detroit Diesel (main engines) - Twin Disc (gear units) - North Pacific Crane Company (crane model MCK-1240) - Headhunter Inc. (TIDALWave Type II Marine Sanitation Devices) - PPG/Ameron (marine coatings) - Walter (keel cooler) - Cadyma (knife cutters) - Products and Services Requested: - Shipyard services including dry docking, hull power washing, and hull/structural repairs - Installation of zinc anodes (Z-22, Z-19, Z-3, Z-4, X-47-3, KK2) in various quantities - Replacement and installation of Walter keel cooler, propellers, rudder bearings, and Cadyma knife cutters - Inspection and servicing of sea chest, strainers, valves, and marine sanitation device (Headhunter TIDALWave) - Painting and coating using PPG/Ameron products for above and below waterline surfaces - Ultrasonic thickness testing, electrical insulation (megger) testing, and ballast tank inspection - Crane static load testing (North Pacific Crane Company MCK-1240) - Clad welding and shell plate replacement - Radar system replacement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fixed pricing for all labor, materials, and equipment per work item - Adherence to detailed technical specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., USCG, ABS, Transport Canada) - Compliance with Administrative Order 352 (business practices) - Use of specified OEM parts and coatings where indicated - Owner-supplied components for certain items (e.g., propellers, radar, knife cutters) - Detailed inspection and reporting for thickness testing, electrical systems, and ballast tanks - Purpose: - This is a Request for Information (RFI) to inform a future Invitation to Bid (ITB) for FY27; no purchase or contract is guaranteed at this stage.

Description

The State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from potential bidders interested in providing shipyard services for the FY27 RV Medeia. The RFI includes the scope of work, drawings, and references for the vessel. Interested parties are invited to submit information via email by August 14, 2026, to assist in establishing a budget range for a future Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation. This RFI does not obligate the state to conduct a solicitation or purchase any goods or services.

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