Dry Dock Repair of Towboat Kenneth Eddy

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a contract for the dry-dock repair of the MV Kenneth Eddy, a 3000 hp towboat. The mission of this contract is to ensure the vessel is maintained in optimal condition for operational readiness.

The goal is to perform necessary repairs and inspections as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following tasks:
1. Dry docking the vessel;
2. Pressure washing the hull;
3. Inspecting and repairing/replacing drive shaft packing glands, rudder, cutlass, and strut bearings and seals;
4. Conducting a complete 15,000-hour inspection of the main Caterpillar engines and reporting findings;
5. Replacing port gearbox clutches.

The contractor must also ensure compliance with ABS 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels' and USCG regulations.

Period of Performance
The contract duration will commence upon award and continue through January 31, 2026.

Place of Performance
All work shall be performed within 25 river miles of Paducah, Kentucky on the Ohio, Cumberland, or Tennessee Rivers.