Long-term safe layberthing for two (2) Government owned vessels, The Pacific Collector and the Pacific Tracker on the U.S. West Coast

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for two (2) Government owned vessels, The Pacific Collector, 393 feet LOA and the Pacific Tracker, 665 feet LOA. The vessels are to be berthed on the U.S. West Coast between geographic areas of California to Washington inclusive of all navigable waterways that can support the safe berthing and navigation of the size vessel identified. Navigation channel should permit twenty-four hours per day unrestricted transit to open ocean. Required services are electric, water, power, sewage hookup (IAW local regulation), telephone, recycling capability, high speed internet, and unrestricted access for crew, contractors, and other authorized personnel. It is contemplated that the invitation for bid (IFB) will include alternative bids for either a 5-year (base year plus 4 one-year options) or a 10-year (base year plus nine one-year options) period of performance. Bid opening will be held on or about July 25, 2013. Bids from all responsible sources will be considered. ATTENTION: Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. The Maximum line of credit is $750,000. The STLP loan has a variable rate, which is connected to the prime rate. The current rate can be found on the OSDBU website http://osdbuweb.dot.gov or call 1-(800)532-1169.