California eProcure #04A7610

Caltrans solicitation for dry-dock overhaul and repair of the Real McCoy II ferry

Caltrans is seeking a contractor to dry-dock, repair, and return the Real McCoy II ferry to service in Solano County. - Buyer: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), California State Transportation Agency; Division of Procurement and Contracts and District 4/Maintenance. The IFB contact is JoAnna Nevarez; the contract manager is listed as TBD. - Vessel and scope: The work covers the 95-gross-ton Real McCoy II, including installation of two Caltrans-supplied engines and integration with Thrust Master components; propulsion, generator, hydraulic, electrical, hull, structural, HVAC, lighting, insulation, and fire-safety work; painting and anti-skid surfacing; towing and dry-docking; and removal and disposal of old materials and engines. - OEMs and named organizations: Thrust Master is the only named manufacturer/OEM. Caltrans supplies the engines, but their manufacturer is not identified. Other named organizations include the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and California Air Resources Board (CARB); no repair contractor or reseller is named. - Notable requirements: Bidders must document at least five years of relevant dry-docking experience. Welders performing specified hull, vehicle-apron, or deck-structure work must hold current ABS certification. The contractor must coordinate USCG inspections toward a Certificate of Inspection and prepare and implement a lead-compliance program. - Schedule and participation: The anticipated agreement period runs from late 2026 into mid-2027, with vessel work due within 45 calendar days after the contractor takes possession. A 30-day public notice is required before the ferry is removed from service. Caltrans identifies a small-business participation goal; DVBE participation is encouraged but not required, with an incentive available. - Line-item overview: The request includes the detailed vessel repairs and replacement work listed below, along with exterior and interior vessel lighting and dry-dock facilities/structures. Quantities are reproduced as stated; units are not specified in the supplied summary.

Description

Caltrans is seeking bids for dry-dock ferry maintenance and repair services in Solano County. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, parts, equipment, towing and transportation, disposal, and other incidentals required to perform the work. Bidders must have at least five years of relevant dry-docking experience and provide an experience letter and certification; welders working on specified vessel structures must hold current American Bureau of Shipping certification. The solicitation states that DVBE participation is encouraged but not required, and that a DVBE incentive applies.

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