Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

W -- CRANEBOAT RENTAL SERVICES SOL CNC-83141-KR-29 DUE 072097 POC Patricia Baquero, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-3643, Enrique B. Marquez, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4650 Shall include operator. To assist PCC with reassembly of main boom of floating crane "Titan", which, for transportation of crane to Panama, was temporarily fixed at 24.5 degrees from horizontal. A boom support and temporary connection links were installed to provide support. The rental crane shall, at the direction of Commission personnel, lift the main boom of the Titan from 24.5 degrees to an elevation that allows the luffing screw to be connected to the main boom, and shall remove and reinstall the 55 T leveling link. Minimum requirements for rental crane are, for installing leveling link: SWL equal or greater than 55 T at 17 m. from rental crane fenders, and hook height equal or greater than 76.5 m. above the waterline; for lifting the main boom: SWL equal or greater than 270 T at 17 m. from rental crane fenders, and hook height equal or greater than 74.1 m. above the waterline. Period of rental not to exceed 10 days, around May or June, 1998. When requesting solicitation state name, address, facsimile number, and solicitation number. Requests will be accepted by Facsimile at 011-507-272-7661, e-mail address pcc gsls@cais.cais.com, or mailing address. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Commission. See Notes 22 and 26. (0148)

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