Description
The Texas General Land Office is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive inspection, repair, and possible removal/replacement of structural components on the South Padre Island Brazos Santiago Single‑Pile Instrumentation Platform (SPIP) that supports the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network (TCOON). The effort includes a mandatory pre‑proposal site visit, detailed site‑investigation reporting, high‑resolution photography/drone documentation, development of a construction schedule, procurement of permits, and execution of surface preparation, blasting, and marine‑grade coating of the monopile and associated platform elements. The contractor must provide engineering documentation, safety plans, and a final punch‑list with all related drawings, material lists, and disposal information. The contract value is approximately $1.2 million, with work to be completed under a single award.
• Perform mandatory on‑site pre‑proposal inspection (expense of bidder)
• Inspect and catalog structural components (anodes, monopile, cage ladder, platform, boat landing, etc.) using provided checklists
• Deliver a Site Investigation Report, photos, drone footage, and repair recommendations
• Obtain all state and local permits before mobilization
• Execute surface preparation, blasting, and application of marine‑grade protective coating per specified standards (SSPC, ASTM, NACE)
• Provide construction schedule, progress updates, and final punch‑list with supporting documentation
• Must comply with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal/state regulations