In February 2005, the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay completed Phase I of a long-planned rail bridge rehabilitation.  Total project costs for engineering and construction was approximately $6.73 million, with funding from the federal government through the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department, the Coos County (North Bay) Urban Renewal Agency and the Regional Investment Board.  Phase I consisted of repair and replacement of structural steel components, rebuilding of a support pier and installation of a new fendering system for two piers. 

Phase II will consist of additional structural steel repair and replacement, application of a protective coating system and other work as needed.  Estimated cost of Phase II is $12 million.

Project Status:  The Port has $8 million in funding available through the federal Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA:LU) and recently received an award of $4 million from the ConnectOregon multimodal non-highway state transportation system improvement initiative.  Port staff and the Oregon Department of Transportation are  preparing a Request For Proposal (RFP) for engineering services and project quality assurance.  Bid documents will be prepared after selection of a project engineering firm.

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