Description
The State of South Carolina is soliciting bids for the replacement of the board and bumpers at the Pine Island Marina. The project involves removing existing wood and bumpers, replacing them with composite materials, and reinstalling handrails and gates. The contractor must ensure that all repairs meet public marina requirements for Lake Murray. The key aspects of the project include:
* Removing existing wood and bumpers from the perimeter of each slip and replacing them with composite materials
* Adding new bumpers as needed
* Removing old composite material from decking and railings and replacing it with new composite lumber
* Installing new pier structures using CCA-treated lumber and posts
* Reattaching handrails and reinstalling gates
* Adding cleats to the ends of the marina to allow boats to tie up if needed
* Ensuring all repairs meet public marina requirements for Lake Murray
Some of the key requirements for the project include:
* Using composite materials similar to Trex for the lumber
* Following manufacturers' recommendations for fastening the material
* Ensuring that each composite lumber piece is fastened to prevent damage to boats
* Using stainless steel screws with finish washers for the fasteners
* Meeting all requirements for fastening set forth by STM code and/or manufacturers' recommendations
* Providing a rate for Marina-grade wood with a 5-year warranty CCA-treated with a minimum retention of .80 and synthetic wood similar to Owen's Corning Structural lumber with a limited lifetime warranty.