The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to initiate an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide labor, materials, and service to dry-dock and repair the New York District MV GELBERMAN.
The GELBERMAN is 85′ in length, has a breadth of 26′ and a molded depth of 10′. The GELBERMAN displaces 213 short tons, has two propellers and has a loaded draft aft of 8′ 6. The GELBERMAN is all welded steel, has a Monohull/Keel Coolers hull form.
The vessel is currently classed by ABS and maintains a USCG Certificate under Subchapter I.
Period of performance for the contract, including delivery, will be 45 days after the award of the contract and Notice to Proceed is given.
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Press Release, January 2, 2013; Image: shippotting