IFB 26-09 Hercules Engine Replacement

The Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking a vendor to furnish and install a new replacement engine for the instructional tug vessel, Hercules. The vessel is integral to the Academy's academic and hands-on training programs and are routinely utilized by students for classroom instruction and practical maritime training. The work associated with this procurement shall include but not be limited to: removing a portion of or the whole house and part of the deck to gain access to the engines, removing old engines and installing a new engine, rebuilding the house and deck, checking the stringers and deck for rot, inspecting wiring and the electrical panel, inspecting fuel tanks and installing tank level sensors, inspecting the shafts and props, inspecting all through holes, and inspecting the steering system. • The bidder must provide relevant information about their company's knowledge and experience with providing equipment related to the IFB. • The bidder must provide three customer references from institutions requesting similar equipment and services to those described herein. • The bidder must sign the Commonwealth of Massachusetts contract. • The bidder must provide an account representative who will be available to assist MMA. • The vendor project manager will be responsible for preparing an internal test procedure in accordance with their company's Quality Assurance program.