In November of 2016, Chatham Area Transit (CAT) was authorized by the City of Savannah to operate the recreational dock and gangway at Rousakis Plaza. The use of the dock by CAT resulted in the collapse of the gangway.  This action covers the cost of repairing the gangway in order to return the dock to operational status.  The City of Savannah will attempt to recoup associated costs through future legal action.  Several lawsuits are currently pending in the State Court.

Staff is recommending approval to award a contract for gangway platform installation services to Myrick Marine Contracting, Corp. in the amount of $472,766.00. The services will be used by the Office of Capital Projects Management to install a new gangway platform for the recreational and fire dock at Rousakis Plaza.

This project will install a new platform to the bulkhead at the same location. The dock will be connected to the platform by the original gangway. Minor repair work of the gangway is included in this project.  There will be additional work done to the docks. This includes running new water and electrical lines to the shore power stations, replacing pile guides, replacing walers, installing new tie-rods, and making spall repairs.

An 18% DBE goal was established for this project.  The recommended bidder was deemed compliant with this goal by the Office of Business Opportunity.

Approval