2026-0816-HAI-USCG Homeport OPC Pier-Geotech Engineering Report Rev 2.pdf

This is a Geotechnical Engineering Report supporting the design of a pier facility for U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC) at Naval Station Newport, Newport, Rhode Island. The report provides subsurface investigation data and geotechnical analysis necessary for the Design-Bid-Build procurement of the OPC Homeport Pier project.

The document presents geological and soil characterization findings from borings and testing conducted at the pier site, including soil stratigraphy, bearing capacity analysis, foundation recommendations, and parameters for structural design. This geotechnical report serves as technical foundation documentation for design professionals bidding on the pier construction contract, establishing baseline subsurface conditions and engineering criteria that must be incorporated into final designs. The information provided enables contractors to understand site-specific soil mechanics, groundwater conditions, and geotechnical constraints that will influence pier foundation design, construction methodology, and cost estimates for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command project.