CONSTRUCTION OF SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY DIRECT PIPE

The City of Port Arthur solicited competitive sealed bids for the construction of a direct pipe that crosses the Sabine-Neches waterway. The project involves the installation of a 30-inch O.D. x 3-inch W.T. SDR-11 D.I.P. HDPE product pipe using the Direct Pipe installation method. The contract was awarded to Strike, LLC for a total amount of $16,414,828.00. The project includes mobilization, construction, and restoration of facilities, as well as traffic control and other protective measures to protect the public and the work. • The project requires the contractor to control the advance rate of the machine and balance the rate of removal of excavated material with the rate of excavation and pipe installation. • The contractor must measure, maintain, and control face pressure exerted at the tunnel heading to balance soil and groundwater pressures. • The contractor is responsible for disposal of drilling fluids and cuttings, as well as supplying trucks for hauling and disposal of materials. • The project includes a pre-bid conference, and the contractor must attend a pre-construction conference. • The contract includes a liquidated damages provision, and the contractor must execute a performance and payment bond.