Ocean Pines board approves $212,000 pipe relining and $50,000 cofferdam for Ocean Parkway drainage

The Ocean Pines Board of Directors voted to authorize capital spending to repair a failing storm pipe at 903 Ocean Parkway, approving staff-recommended contracts to relined the pipe and fund a cofferdam. General Manager said the board should authorize a $212,000 bid from Pelican Underground LLC to perform Cure-in-Place relining and separately approved a $50,000 contract to Fisher Marine Construction Inc. to construct the cofferdam needed for the work.

"Requesting authorization to go forward with staff recommendation of $212,000 for Pelican Underground," the General Manager told the board when introducing the project. The board discussed cost-savings of relining versus full pipe replacement, noting previous sinkhole-related repairs that cost approximately $40,000 for a localized fix. After brief questions from Director Amy Peck about price validity and savings, the motion was approved by voice vote. The GM said the cofferdam is a separate, necessary item and that crews are experienced with the lining method that avoids ripping up roads.