Marine Log - May 2008 - (Page 51)

CONTACT: Diane Okon ML Marketplace PRODUCTS & SERVICES Phone: 312/683-5022 • Fax: 312/683-0131 Email: dokon@sbpub-chicago.com sr r All Major Credit Cards Accepted RFI FINANCIAL ENGINEERS MARAD TITLE XI MARKET RESEARCH FINANCING AND LEASING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS BUSINESS & FINANCIAL PLANS SYNERGISTIC DYNAMICS, INC. 888-897-4764 www.sdi-savannah.com 2009 - 2010 VESSEL LEASE FOR PORT TOWNSEND – KEYSTONE FERRY ROUTE REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division, operator of Washington State Ferries (hereinafter called “WSF”) is seeking expressions of interest for the following project: A lease of one (1) auto ferry for service on the Port Townsend – Keystone ferry route in Puget Sound, Washington. The lease will be for an interim period of time while WSF contracts for the construction of new auto ferries to operate on that route. The requested lease is for eight (8) months, from August 2009 through March 2010, with a possible earlier commencement date depending on vessel availability. The vessel will be operated by WSF crews, approximately sixteen (16) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The route service distance is approximately 4.3 nautical miles each way. The vessel must have the following minimum characteristics: • Minimum of 300 passengers and 50 vehicles; • Double ended vehicle loading and offloading (no side loading capability); • Minimum service speed of 11.5 to 12.0 knots @ 85% maximum continuous rating of engine output; • USCG certified for Lakes, Bays, and Sounds with a current COI; • Minimum two compartment subdivision; • Sea Keeping capability for operating in 4 to 6 feet sea conditions without water on deck; • Capable of carrying vehicles of 80,000 to 100,000 lb weight; • Clear vehicle deck height for tall vehicles - minimum 14 feet; • Maneuvering stopping distance from full speed to full stop within two boat lengths; • Double ended propulsion; no backing into or out of Keystone Terminal; • Maximum draft 13.0 feet; • Meets ADA accessibility requirements for passenger areas and restrooms; and • Meets USCG 100% life raft capability. Subject to the above requirements, interested vessel owners should send a description of their vessels as soon as possible to the address listed below. The responses are non-binding as to vessel availability. Tim McGuigan Director of Legal Services & Contracts Washington State Ferries 2901 Third Ave., Ste. 500; Seattle, WA 98121-3014 Phone: 206.515.3601; Fax: 360.515.3605; mcguigan@wsdot.wa.gov WSF assumes no obligation of any kind for expenses incurred by a respondent to this Notice. RFP Open for Bid Sealed bids will be accepted by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) for the furnishing and installation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems and related electronic navigation system work in eight (8) Staten Island Ferry Boats, and the two (2) Staten Island Ferry Terminals. The Procurement Identification Number for this project is 84107MBPT161, and the contact title is "Procurement and Installation of ECDIS and RACON Systems for the Staten Island Ferry Boats." Contract Documents will be available during the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM only, beginning 5/19/08, at the NYCDOT Contract Unit, Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer, 40 Worth Street, Room 824A, New York, NY 10013, Bid Window. A Pre-Bid Meeting (Optional) will be held on Tuesday, 6/3/08 at 11:00 AM at the Ferry Maintenance Facility, One Bay Street, 1st Floor Conference Room, Staten Island, NY 10301. A deposit of $100.00 in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the New York City Department of Transportation is required to obtain Contract Bid/Proposal Documents returned in their original condition within 10 days after bid opening. Bids are due Wednesday, 6/25/2008, at 11:00 AM at the NYCDOT Contract Unit, Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer, 40 Worth Street, Room 8924A, New York, NY 10013, Bid Window. Any persons delivering bid documents must enter the building through 220 Church Street, New York, NY. Due to increased building security, bidders should allow extra time and ensure that proper photo identification is available upon request. Please ensure that your company's address, telephone and fax numbers are submitted by your company (or messenger service) when picking up contract documents. For additional information please contact Earl Baim at (212) 487-8369. www.marinelog.com MAY2008 MARINE LOG 51 http://www.marinelog.com

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