Pascagoula Statement of Work Abstract.pdf

The full extent of the work will be described in the solicitation, which may follow at a later date.

However, a summary of the services to be performed is provided as follows.

01 Project Overview

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) seeks to partner with a Design-Build (DB) contractor for the repair and renovation of the Gulf Marine Service Facility (GMSF) in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

The primary objective of the project is to repair and renovate the wharf in order to accommodate mooring of NOAA's research vessels during hurricane conditions, provide an efficient and safe operational wharf area, and improve the reliability of the facilities which support the ongoing mission of NMFS and OMAO.

The scope includes all services necessary for the planning, design, engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning and turnover of the repaired GMSF.

The successful completion of this project is vital for ensuring the continued and uninterrupted execution of NOAA’s research, conservation, and law enforcement missions in the region.

02 Background

The GMSF is a critical NOAA asset located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and is a shared-use site for both the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). The facility consists of a berthing wharf and pier, seawall, and upland warehouse buildings essential for supporting NOAA's mission in the Gulf of America Region.

See Figure 1 for the GMSF site plan.

The facility has sustained damage from recent hurricane and storm events, primarily affecting the wharf structure. Additionally, the steel sheet pile wall has sustained damage from exposure to the Pascagoula River, resulting in section loss of the sheets and subsequent loss of fill material behind the seawall. This loss of material has resulted in sink holes in the wharf operational area.

The existing wharf and pier is approximately 540 feet long and 26 feet wide, and was constructed in three sections (referred to as the North, Middle and South sections). The wharf structure is integral with a steel sheet pile seawall. Each wharf section has been repaired in some form over the past several decades, primarily to address the failing seawall. A portion of the wharf overhangs the Pascagoula River.

See Figure 2 for a typical section through the wharf.

As-built drawings for each section of wharf are available and will be provided with the formally issued solicitation documents.

NOAA’s ships homeported at GMSF are operated by two separate line offices - NMFS and OMAO. Mooring configurations at GMSF vary based on the operations of each line office.

Refer to Table 1 for information regarding the size of the NOAA ships homeported at GMSF, and to Figure 3 for example mooring arrangements.

03 Project Objectives

This project is a direct response to the damages sustained from storm events and exposure to corrosive environments, and is intended to restore the facility to its full operational capacity. The project's primary focus will be the evaluation and repair of the wharf, seawall, mooring structures, and utilities.

In addition to repairs, this project will include upgrades to the wharf’s structural and electrical infrastructure, with a specific focus on hardening against future storm events.

The project will also require an assessment of the operational efficiency of the wharf working area, and potential relocation of components (i.e. light poles, etc) to improve efficiency and safety.

No work is anticipated at the upland warehouse buildings at this time.

Key elements expected to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

● Restore the integrity of the deteriorating seawall and mooring structures

● Evaluate and renovate the existing wharf sections to allow for NOAA ships to be moored securely during hurricane conditions

● Potential addition of in-water mooring structures or dolphins

● Corrosion protection of the wharf and pier to protect from long-term corrosive environments

● Upgrades of necessary utility infrastructure for ship connections, with specific attention to electrical deficiencies

● Assessment of operational areas of the wharf and making revisions to correct any safety and efficiency issues

04 Unique Challenges

Heavy Weather Mooring The project must accommodate a critical NOAA operational constraint: NOAA vessels remain moored during severe wind (hurricane) and wave events. The contractor shall ensure the wharf design capacity fully supports the maximum mooring line loads anticipated during these storm events.

NOAA will provide a coastal and mooring analysis with the formally issued solicitation to provide initial definition of the ship loading on the wharf. The DB contractor should anticipate the need to validate this analysis and further refine it during the design phase.

South Mooring Bollard NOAA utilizes a mooring bollard at the south end of GMSF that sits upon a seawall that is not maintained by NOAA. The seawall, which is owned and maintained by the City of Pascagoula, appears to be failing beneath the mooring bollard. It should be anticipated that close coordination with the City will be required to address this bollard.

Refer to Figure 1 for location of the South Mooring Bollard, and to Figure 4 showing the current condition of the bollard and seawall.

On this item in particular, NOAA is looking for innovative solutions from the DB team. Potential solutions include, but are not limited to, repair or reinforcement of the existing seawall to continue supporting this bollard, or relocating the bollard to a new in-water mooring structure.

05 Design-Build Methodology

This project is to be accomplished using a collaborative DB delivery method. NOAA's desire is to partner with a DB team that will leverage its expertise to propose creative design and construction methodologies, ultimately optimizing for efficiency, value, and superior project outcomes beyond conventional approaches. NOAA anticipates a collaborative partner who challenges the status quo and delivers transformative results.

06 Project Schedule

The Government currently projects that the award will be executed in Q4 of Fiscal Year 2027.

The period of performance is anticipated to be no more than 730 calendar days (24 months) from issuance of Notice to Proceed. The Awardee will have the flexibility to optimize the project's delivery schedule by using phased execution: initiating construction on components as their design is complete, while concurrently conducting design work on remaining project elements.

07 Project Stakeholders

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Facility Owner/Manager Primary End User

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Primary End User

Office of the Chief Administrator (OCAO) Facilities Engineering Office (FEO) Asset Manager Project Manager Real Property Manager

Acquisitions and Grants Office (AGO) Corporate Services Acquisition Division (CSAD) Acquisitions Contracting Officer

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Table 1 - NOAA Ships at GMSF Pascagoula

NOAA SHIPS HOMEPORTED AT GMSF PASCAGOULA

OPERATOR LENGTH BEAM DRAFT

GORDON GUNTER OMAO 224 FT 43 FT 15’-1”

OREGON II OMAO 170 FT 34 FT 14’-0”

PISCES OMAO 208 FT - -

CARETTA NMFS 58 FT 18 FT 7’-0”

GANDY NMFS 61 FT NA 6’-0”

Figure 1 - GMSF Pascagoula Site Plan

Figure 2 - Typical Section Through Wharf

Figure 3 - Example Mooring Arrangements

Figure 4 - South Mooring Bollard