IFB 161245 - Sunnybank Ferry Dry Dock; Nthn Neck

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids under IFB 161245 for the maintenance and repair of the Motor Vessel (M/V) Sunnybank Ferry, operated by the Northern Neck Residency. The scope of work involves comprehensive dry dock services, including the preparation and coating of all ferrous metal surfaces such as the hull, decking, and machinery, as well as mechanical repairs including the installation of four alarm-only float switches and the resealing of four deck hatches. The contractor must be AMPP, QP1 Certified and adhere to strict quality standards, including SSPC-SP-10 abrasive blasting and specific MIL-PRF coating standards. The performance period is scheduled from January 11, 2027, through April 16, 2027, with work performed at the contractor's facility. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a grand total price. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via eVA, including required documentation such as a Small Business Subcontracting Plan and various fillable forms. Key compliance requirements include adherence to prevailing wage rates determined by the Virginia Commissioner for Labor and Industry, OSHA and USCG safety standards, and the submission of a Declaration of Security within 20 days of award. Payment is subject to a 10 percent withholding until final vessel acceptance, and all work is covered by a 12-month warranty from the date of the vessel's departure from the shipyard.