FLOATING BREAKWATER REPLACEMENT, BAR POINT HARBOR, KETCHIKAN, ALASKA

The contract involves the replacement of two aging floating breakwaters at Bar Point Harbor in Ketchikan, Alaska, which are essential for harbor protection and navigation. The project entails demolishing the existing breakwaters—one small, approximately 120 feet long and 23 feet wide, and a larger one measuring 963 feet in length with four concrete modules—and installing new reinforced concrete float-type breakwaters. These new structures will be moored using chains and concrete anchor blocks, ensuring continued harbor safety and functionality. The work must adhere to all relevant industry standards, federal, state, and local regulations, emphasizing safety, durability, and environmental compliance. This solicitation, issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990, is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Alaska district, with responses due by April 1, 2025. The contract aims to support small businesses capable of executing marine construction projects, with a primary point of contact being Jennifer Gosh. The project underscores the importance of maintaining reliable harbor infrastructure in Alaska, ensuring safe navigation and operational efficiency for the region’s maritime activities.