1. Develop a written project schedule describing tasks, estimates, and assignments for both agency and contractor personnel. 2. Draft detailed plans and specifications for a Chesapeake Bay Research Vessel. Due to DNR time and budget constraints, DNR prefers plans and specifications based on an existing model/platform with modifications. Specifications should be developed with input from DNR and consultants to DNR as DNR deems appropriate. The plan must include a schematic drawing showing locations of general layout, safety equipment, lift points, tie-downs, and other important features. 3. Final detailed plans and specifications based on DNR review of drafts for a Chesapeake Bay Research Vessel. Specifications should be developed with input from DNR and consultants to DNR as DNR deems appropriate. Plans and specifications will be final upon approval from DNR. 4. Build a research vessel to the plans/specifications agreed upon by DNR. 5. Hold regular (approximately monthly) meetings and provide progress reports in writing. These reports should include status of progress for all aspects of design, construction, and testing of the research vessel, as well as any inspection reports for standards and requirements. Respond to DNR comments on progress reports within three days of receiving input from DNR. 6a. Evaluate and demonstrate the performance, operability, endurance, safety, and economy of the vessel and how it meets DNR needs, including testing of all systems during at least two sea trials. 6b. Prior to the final sea trial, certificates of inspection from the Coast Guard submitted to the DNR. 7a. Provide training and written documentation for all installed equipment and systems onboard that illustrates and demonstrates the operability and maintenance of all systems. 7b. Schematics for all electrical and plumbing systems onboard. 8. Conduct a stability test in accordance with 46 CFR, and to the satisfaction of the DNR. A Stability Test Report shall also be provided. 9. Deliver the research vessel built to specifications and plans agreed upon in the water at a location to be designated by the DNR. If the vessel is sailed to a launch location (port) by another vessel the Contractor must allow, at a minimum, two DNR representatives to accompany the contractor’s vessel crew to its final delivery destination to ensure adequate performances, and proper operations of systems onboard the vessel from port to the DNR selected location in Maryland. This would include ensuring that all appropriate safety regulations are complied with for the total number of passengers on board operation. 9. All fuel, lube oil, hydraulic oil, and freshwater tanks shall be full at delivery of the vessel to Maryland. 10. Throughout the entire process ensure all standards and requirements are met and Coast Guard inspections are completed, and Coast Guard certificates of inspection from both USCG sectors (location from where the boat is built, and Maryland) for a 20 passenger vessel operating upon inland and near coastal waters are required. The contractor will cover all costs associated with all necessary inspections. 11. Travel (reimbursement)
