This project will plan design and reconstruct wharf d of the puerto nuevo docks

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded the Puerto Rico Ports Authority $22.389 million on February 19, 2026, under the National Infrastructure Investments program (CFDA 20.933) to plan, design, and reconstruct Wharf D of the Puerto Nuevo Docks in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The project comprises two components: architectural and engineering services to develop preliminary design documents, specifications, and cost estimates up to 30 percent completion, along with design criteria guidelines for the remaining 70 percent design implementation; and design-build contract services and project management to complete the full design (30–100 percent) and execute construction. Construction activities include demolition and disposal of the existing 400-linear-foot concrete platform and supporting steel piles, underwater inspection and debris removal, reconstruction of the coffer cell or pile-supported platform with concrete deck and curb, installation of new wale beam, steel sheet piles, fender system, and mooring bollards.

Performance occurs at 1077 Ashford Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907, with an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2031. The Puerto Rico Ports Authority, a non-profit Puerto Rico government entity operating through its Federal Funds Management Office Division, is the recipient. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Project activities will include demolition and disposal of the existing concrete platform underwater inspection and debris removal reconstruction of the concrete platform and installation of a new fender system and bollards. Activities to be performed the project will have two components component 1 architectural engineering a and e preliminary design and procurement support develop plans specifications and cost estimate documents up to a 30 percent completion stage for the project. The 30 percent completion stage design documents will be used in the procurement of a design build request for proposal RFP to implement the project. The consultant will also develop design criteria guidelines for the remaining 70 percent design implementation and operation. Provide bid support and assist in the request for information RFI process during design build bid process. Component 2 design build contract and consulting and project management services. Element 1 design complete design build package from 30 100 percent. Element 2 construction of wharf d demolition and disposal demolition and disposal of existing platform at wharf d measuring 400 linear feet LF will be systematically demolished. This will include the removal and disposal of both the concrete elements and the supporting steel piles. Underwater inspection a thorough underwater survey will be conducted to detect and catalogue submerged debris. Subsequent removal of identified debris will be carried out to ensure a clear site for reconstruction. Reconstruction reconstruction of the coffer cell or pile supported platform and the steel sheet pile platform including a concrete deck and curb and steel sheet piles for both platforms new wale beam for the coffer cell platform. Fender bollards and any pertinent ancillary system the scope of the project will also include the fitting of a fender system and the placement of mooring structures bollards at each wharf which are crucial for the safe berthing of vessels and the effective distribution of mooring forces. Element 3 project management consulting and project management services this will include assistance during the 30 percent design process up to 100 percent final construction documents. Construction phase during the construction phase full time personnel will conduct all activities required for the design build contract administration including but not limited to administrative support compliance with the plans and specifications and enforcement and quality assurance of the plans in compliance with federal and local regulations. Administer the construction contract through the recipients designated officials including all required project management activities. Deliverables expected outcomes from page 11 schedule g of the grant agreement. Performance measure cargo volume gross tons. Unit reported total tons of cargo moved by vessel in the area defined by the project study area. Tons. Performance measure vessel calls. Unit reported total vessel calls per year. Intended beneficiary puerto rico ports authority. Subrecipient activities none.