Commission approves $1.54M award for Waterfront Resiliency Seawall Segment 1

Deputy Manager Akramoff presented the Waterfront Resiliency Segment 1 project and recommended awarding construction to EarthTech Enterprises after seven qualified bidders responded. The recommended piling wall with a concrete cap will raise elevation along a little-over-600-foot stretch of waterfront; the project also requires relocating a water main in the street and reconfiguring the roadway and culverts.

Akramoff said the bid environment produced “an exceptional bid” that reduced the original estimate from over $2 million to roughly $1.5 million. He described a 10% construction contingency, standard construction administration and inspection costs, and an anticipated schedule that would have construction bid in late October or November with a tentative completion around March 2027. He also noted state resiliency grant funds would likely cover some replacement and reconfiguration costs.

Commissioners praised the competitive bid and the resiliency focus. Commissioner Toobin highlighted long-term sea-level-rise projections during discussion and supported using grant funds for the work. The commission voted 5–0 to approve the award and authorize staff to proceed with contract preparations.