Ferry Transport Service

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The contract is to provide water transportation ferrying service at approximately mile 300 . 5 ahp on the Mississippi River between the west bank ( Highway 418 and / or Highway 15 Landing ( the location of the landing will be contingent upon river stages ) and the Louisiana State Penitentiary ( Angola Landing ) on the east bank of the Mississippi River . The Contractor shall provide continuous water transportation service , in accordance with US Coast Guard maritime regulations / standards , from approx . 3 : 30 AM to 7 : 30 AM Central Time and from 3 : 30 PM to 7 : 30 PM Central Time each and every day of the year . The Contractor shall also provide continuous water transportation ferrying services on those days of the Angola Prison Rodeo ( minimum of four days per year during the month of October , and a minimum of two days per year during the month of April ). When water conditions render the ferry vessel inoperable , the Contractor will provide a U . S . Coast Guard approved crew boat vessel for 18 - 20 passengers to ensure continuity of transportation services . In the event the vessel is inoperable due to mechanical problems , it will be acceptable for the Contractor to provide a U . S . Coast Guard approved crew boat vessel for 18 - 20 passengers , for a maximum of five consecutive days , after which the Contractor will provide a ferry vessel . Contractor will be responsible for relocation of Angola ’ s ferry landing during times of changing river stages , as necessary . Contractor will also provide water transportation services outside of normal operating times when the situation warrants , as approved by the Warden . Such extraordinary services will be provided an average of 15 times per month up to 204 per year . For such services that exceed the aforementioned monthly limit , Contractor may charge an additional specified fee for such transportation services . The Contractor shall allow minors to cross on any vessel .