The contract is to provide water transportation ferrying service at approximately mile 300.5 ahp on the Mississippi River between the west bank (Highway 418 and/or Highway 15 Landing (the location of the landing will be contingent upon river stages) and the Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola Landing) on the east bank of the Mississippi River. The Contractor shall provide continuous water transportation service, in accordance with US Coast Guard maritime regulations/standards, from approx. 3:30 AM to 7:30 AM Central Time and from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM Central Time each and every day of the year. The Contractor shall also provide continuous water transportation ferrying services on those days of the Angola Prison Rodeo (minimum of four days per year during the month of October, and a minimum of two days per year during the month of April). When water conditions render the ferry vessel inoperable, the Contractor will provide a U.S. Coast Guard approved crew boat vessel for 18-20 passengers to ensure continuity of transportation services. In the event the vessel is inoperable due to mechanical problems, it will be acceptable for the Contractor to provide a U.S. Coast Guard approved crew boat vessel for 18-20 passengers, for a maximum of five consecutive days, after which the Contractor will provide a ferry vessel. Contractor will be responsible for relocation of Angola’s ferry landing during times of changing river stages, as necessary. Contractor will also provide water transportation services outside of normal operating times when the situation warrants, as approved by the Warden. Such extraordinary services will be provided an average of 15 times per month up to 204 per year. For such services that exceed the aforementioned monthly limit, Contractor may charge an additional specified fee for such transportation services. The Contractor shall allow minors to cross on any vessel.
