C--Manchester Pier Shimming Project

The contract titled "Manchester Pier Shimming Project" (Solicitation Number 1305M326Q0067) issued by the Department of Commerce NOAA aims to address structural restoration at Manchester Pier in Port Orchard, Washington. This design-build project involves shimming over 60 non-bearing or partially bearing timber piles to restore vertical load paths and improve the pier’s stability. The contract, posted in May 2026 with a response deadline later that month, calls for compliance with detailed technical and environmental standards, incorporating design, construction, and documentation phases within a 180-day performance period. The scope emphasizes the need for contractors to deliver pre-final and final design packages, conduct the installation with photographic documentation, and provide comprehensive as-built reports. Key project constraints include working within tidal conditions and adhering to environmental protection requirements. The work location is managed by the NOAA office in Seattle, WA, with Sarah Waugh designated as the primary point of contact. This contract falls under NAICS code 237990, which concerns specialized foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors. The comprehensive scope of work ensures that contractors not only restore structural integrity but do so in a manner that respects both operational and ecological considerations.