State Port Authority Alport #11751

Replace Barge Fleet Mooring Piles

The Alabama Port Authority awarded a contract to G. A. West & Co., Inc., located in Creola, AL, for the project involving the removal of damaged mooring dolphin piles and installation of new 42-inch steel pipe piles at Garrows Bend near the McDuffie Terminal in Mobile, Alabama. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, bonds, and supervision necessary to complete the work within 30 calendar days, with specific coating requirements for the piles, including coal tar epoxy and safety yellow coatings. The contract specifies bonding, insurance, licensing, and compliance with federal and state laws, including OSHA and U.S. Coast Guard regulations. The work site is at the Alabama Port Authority's McDuffie Terminal, Mobile, AL. The project involves the procurement of steel piles conforming to ASTM A252 Grade 3, with optional bid additives for additional piles and removal of a sunken pile. The bid opening is scheduled for March 18, 2026, and the contract includes liquidated damages for delays.

Description

This project involves removing existing damaged barge mooring dolphin piles and installing new mooring dolphin piles in the coal barge fleet mooring area of Garrows Bend near the Alabama Port Authority's McDuffie Terminal in Mobile, AL. The work includes furnishing bonds, labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and supervision necessary to remove damaged piles, install new 42-inch diameter mooring dolphin piles, and dispose of removed materials. The contract requires compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and the work must be completed within 30 calendar days after commencement. The project site is a full-time operating facility requiring coordination to minimize disruption. The contractor must provide performance and labor & material bonds, insurance, and meet licensing requirements. The bid opening was scheduled for March 18, 2026, with the Alabama Port Authority as the awarding entity.

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