Y--P-469, Waterfront Improvements at Naval Station Newport, Rhode, Island

Contract P-469, managed by the Navalfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic under the Department of Defense, involves comprehensive waterfront improvements at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to demolish an existing concrete wharf and metal sheet pile bulkhead. In its place, a new metal sheet pile replacement bulkhead measuring approximately 259 meters will be constructed between Piers 1 and 2. The project also includes underwater rock and sediment removal, potentially utilizing a dredger, as well as the construction of a replacement parking area, storm drainage, and incidental site work to support future ship berthing and utilities. The solicitation, identified by number N4008509R7002 and categorized under NAICS code 237990, received four competitive offers. Bids ranged from a low of 8,574,000.00 dollars submitted by CRC Company, Inc. to a high of 11,965,346.00 dollars from American Bridge Company. Other bidders included Jay Cashman, Inc. and Reagan Construction Corp, with the project focusing on critical infrastructure upgrades to enhance the operational capabilities of the naval station.