Z--Rigging of the National Historical Landmark Schooner C.A. Thayer

The requirements of this contract consist of the following: Naval Architectural and Engineering confirmation that the historic rig design meets appropriate modern sailing and safety standards, the development of a ballasting plan, the design of all new rig elements based upon the government furnished historic rig design and manufacture and installation of all needed spars and ironwork. Additionally the contractor will work with the governments subject matter experts on historic rig design to develop a detailed project timeline. Hull Characteristics: Length Overall.219 ft. Length of Waterline 156 ft. Maximum Beam 36 ft., 8 in. Draft (forward).9 ft., 3 in. Draft (aft). 9 ft., 6 in. Gross Tonnage. 452 tons Net Tonnage.....390 tons Construction Wood, Douglas fir QUALIFICATIONS: A well-qualified contractor should have 1) experience with historic Naval Architecture and Engineering; 2) practical and theoretical experience and knowledge of traditionally rigged wooden-masted sailing ships; 3) ability to coordinate tug boats with a licensed pilot and to provide an industrial facility if moving the C.A. Thayer is necessary; 4) experience, knowledge, and ability to step 100+ foot wooden masts into a sailing vessel; 5) ability to coordinate the manufacture and installation of replica historic rigging components to the highest standards of quality and historic appropriateness. Resumes shall be required with proposal submittals.