CAT FERRY VESSEL SUSIE KING TAYLOR RESTORATION

The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is soliciting bids for the restoration of the Ferry Vessel Susie King Taylor, with a submission deadline of January 22, 2027. The scope of work includes comprehensive interior renovations of the pilothouse and passenger accommodations, such as refinishing floors, updating wood trim, and installing a new electronics suite and security system. Exterior work involves replacing running lights with LED fixtures. Critical technical requirements include the submission of Installation Test Protocols and Qualitative Failure Analysis for USCG approval, a stability test supervised by Dejong & Lebet, Inc., and the reinstallation of lead ballast and flotation foam. All welding and materials must adhere to USCG and ABS Standards for Steel Construction. The contract is subject to strict federal and state regulations, including Buy America requirements under 49 U.S.C. 5323(j), which mandate that steel and manufactured products be produced in the United States. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements per O.C.G.A. §13-10-91(b)(1), as well as ADA and Section 504 accessibility standards. Award selection will be based on the highest ranked proposer as determined by a CAT Evaluation Committee. Applicants must provide proof of Commercial General/Professional Liability insurance and complete various certifications regarding debarment, lobbying, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) status. Proposals must be submitted as one unbound original, three copies, and one electronic copy to the procurement manager in Savannah, Georgia.