COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                        Item No.          8e 
ACTION ITEM                            Date of Meeting      October 26, 2021 

DATE:     September 21, 2021 
TO:        Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
FROM:    Marie Ellingson, Cruise Operations & Business Development Manager 
Genevieve Pla-Rucki, Capital Program Leader, Waterfront Project Management 
SUBJECT:  Pier 66 Fenders Upgrade (CIP #C800674) 

Amount of this request:              $    550,000 
Total estimated project cost:         $   5,000,000 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to authorize $550,000 to complete
design and permitting for the rehabilitation of the fender system along the west apron of Pier 66,
including the south apron area and north corner area. This request would increase the total
project authorization to date to $710,000 out of a total preliminary estimated project cost of
$5,000,000. 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
The project addresses the need for asset and revenue preservation for multi-vessel use of the
west apron of Pier 66. The fender system was originally installed in 1998 with a design life of 15-
25 years. Over the years it has experienced deterioration due to heavy use and exposure to the
elements. (26) fender panel assemblies will be taken to an off-site facility to be refurbished.
Damaged elements such as timber panels, rubber energy absorbers, and steel components will
be replaced or rehabilitated. Six foam-filled floating fenders and their attachment hardware will
be replaced. 
JUSTIFICATION 
This project supports the following Century Agenda and Maritime Division priorities: 
(1) Advance this region as a leading tourism destination and business gateway 
(2) Asset Management - Develop, maintain, and operate Maritime facilities to ensure longterm
viability & efficiency, to meet our customer's needs. 
Fender systems are a critical element of a marine facility, designed to absorb the energy imparted
on the pier by vessels during berthing. Past inspections and condition assessments have provided

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evidence of damage and deterioration consistent with the use and age of the assets. Moderate
to severe deterioration, including section loss from marine borers, was observed on timber 
panels in underwater areas. The project proposes to rehabilitate the fender system, extending 
its useful life and allowing for continued safe, efficient, and reliable use of the berth. 
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Project team is leveraging an existing IDIQ contract that has an overall women and minorityowned
business enterprise (WMBE) commitment of 10% of total amounts paid, including
amendments. 
DETAILS 
Scope of Work 
The west apron of Pier 66, including the south apron area, measures approximately 1,540 linear
feet and its fender system is comprised of modular assembly units with Ekki hardwood paneling
bolted to welded steel fender frames supported by driven steel pipe piles. Each fender assembly
has two steel pipe sleeves that fit over the driven piles. The fender panel assemblies are
connected to the pier via energy-absorbing cylindrical rubber fenders and bolted attachment
hardware. Six of the fender panels have foam-filled floating fenders attached to them with
chains, fittings, and chain rollers. 
The fender panels will be removed and taken to an off-site facility  where they will be
disassembled, high-pressure  washed, inspected, and repaired prior to being reinstalled. 
Conditions of steel behind the timber panels is difficult to fully assess until panels have been
removed. Proper contingency will need to be maintained. The project will be executed as low bid
major construction contract. 
Scope will include: 
(1) Replacing all timber panels with product of similar properties and compatible with
structural system 
(2) Replacing six fender camels and attachment hardware 
(3) Replacing/rehabilitating damaged steel components 
(4) Replacing/rehabilitating rubber energy absorbers 
(5) Anode replacement on sleeve elements 
Schedule 
Coordination with cruise operations will be critical and will require that the work be performed
in a narrow window outside of the cruise season. The work will be performed under the Port's
existing programmatic permit for maintenance and repair. As such, work will also need to be
limited to the allowable in-water work window of August 1st to February 15th, pending tribal
concurrence. As a result, project is expected to be completed over two seasons, 2022-23 and
2023-24. Timber fender panels are expected to have a long procurement lead time. 

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Activity 
Commission Design Authorization               2021 Quarter 4 
Design Start                                      2021 Quarter 4 
Commission Construction Authorization         2022 Quarter 2 
Construction Start                                2022 Quarter 4 
In-use date                                       2024 Quarter 1 
Cost Breakdown                                     This Request           Total Project 
Design                                                    $550,000               $710,000 
Construction                                                      0              4,290,000 
Total                                                           $550,000              $5,000,000 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1  Defer the scope of work identified for this project.
Cost Implications: reduces needs in the Capital Plan by $5,000,000 
Pros: 
(1)   Retains Port capital for other priority projects and financial initiatives 
(2)   Defers temporary construction impacts 
Cons: 
(1)   Continued deterioration of the fender panels 
(2)   Increased risk of failure: while the risk is not imminent, over time the panels could fail
under the load of a large vessel. This would prevent loading of a ship during medium to
low tides. It could also cause damage to the passenger gangway on cruise ship.
This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2  Proceed with rehabilitation of the fender system as proposed. 
Cost Implications: requires allocation of $5,000,000 in the Capital Plan 
Pros: 
(1)   Preservation of a critical asset to support long-term use of the berth and revenue
generation 
(2)   Good durability to initial cost ratio 
(3)   Sustainable qualities (untreated hardwood) 
(4)   Compatible with existing structural system 
(5)   Minimize risk of operational disruption 
(6)   Maintain the capacity of the fender system to protect pier structures 
Cons: 
(1)   Berth will not be available during rehabilitation of the fender panels 
This is the recommended alternative. 

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary              Capital        Expense           Total 
COST ESTIMATE 
Original estimate                                 $5,000,000               $0      $5,000,000 
AUTHORIZATION 
Previous authorizations                            $160,000                0        $160,000 
Current request for authorization                  $550,000                0        $550,000 
Total authorizations, including this request         $710,000                0        $710,000 
Remaining amount to be authorized            $4,290,000             $0     $4,290,000 
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds 
This project is included in the 2021 Capital Plan under CIP C800674 P66 Fender Overhaul with a
total project cost of $2,038,000. This project has been included in the draft 2022 Capital Plan with
an updated project cost of $5,364,000. The current project estimate is $5,000,000. 
This project will be funded by the General Fund. 
Financial Analysis and Summary 
Project cost for analysis              $5,000,000 
Business Unit (BU)                  Cruise Operations 
Effect on business performance     This project will increase annual depreciation by
(NOI after depreciation)             approximately $250K per year. 
IRR/NPV (if relevant)                NA 
CPE Impact                       NA 
Future Revenues and Expenses (Total cost of ownership) 
Implementing the project will preserve future revenue generated by the berth. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
(1)   Presentation slides 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
None 



Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).