Landing Barge

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has a requirement for a landing barge to be constructed for the Ensley Engineer Yard maintenance facility. The Marine Design Center (MDC) is overseeing this project, which aims to provide a steel-hulled deck barge that meets specific design and safety standards. The contract encompasses the complete design, fabrication, testing, and delivery of the barge, ensuring compliance with various regulatory requirements.

Work Details
The contractor is responsible for the following tasks:
- Complete design for production and fabrication of the barge using provided drawings.
- Fabricate the barge according to contract specifications.
- Test all related equipment, systems, piping, and electrical systems.
- Deliver the completed barge to a designated location.
- Conduct Final Acceptance Demonstrations at the Corps' designated point of Final Acceptance.

**Principal Characteristics:**
- Length: 180'-0"
- Beam: 70'-0"
- Depth to Main Deck @ side: 8'-0"
- Depth to Main Deck @ CL: 8'-0"
- Design Deck Loading: 5,000 lbs/sq ft.

**Design Standards:**
The barge must comply with:
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
- American Bureau of Shipping Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
- International Association of Classification Societies Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard.
- American Welding Society Structural Welding Code.
- U.S. Coast Guard Regulations regarding vessel documentation and stability.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is not explicitly stated in the provided data.

Place of Performance
The completed barge will be delivered to the Ensley Engineer Yard located at 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38109.