The purpose of the project was to repair damage to timber piles with severe marine borer infestation and to replace the dilapidated pier electrical system which provided shore tie connections for the museum ships moored at the pier. Sections of the pier were upgraded to accommodate heavy loading for rescue, fire and service vehicles.
OCC performed above water and underwater design inspections of the piles in order to measure the remaining pile diameters and the exposed length of pile, and to identify any potential obstacles that could interfere with construction, or result in possible contractor requests for additional funds to cover changed conditions.
OCC then prepared a report estimating repair quantities and costs, completed and submitted the necessary permit applications and, finally, prepared the contract drawings and specifications for the work.
OCC provided assistance during the bid process by evaluating the bids and assisted TCC during negotiations with the contractor. OCC’s estimate for the underwater construction work was in the median range of bids submitted by the contractors. OCC’s PE-divers provided underwater Resident Engineering Services during construction to observe the contractor's progress and conformance with the contract documents. The project was completed in early 2007.
