The Port of Bremerton has formally re-solicited competitive construction bids for the extensive Port Orchard Marina Breakwater Replacement Project after receiving proposals earlier this year that substantially exceeded planned engineering estimates.
The reissued solicitation establishes an updated target cost estimate between $20 million and $25 million.
A major failure would expose approximately 400 recreational, tribal, and commercial vessel slips to unprotected deep-water wave action, threatening millions of dollars in private maritime property and municipal dock infrastructure.
Second Preliminary 2027 Budget and Marine Operating Tariffs The financial implications of the breakwater procurement took center stage during the Port Commission work study session on November 10, 2026.
The cross-sound foot ferry route, historically served by the wooden passenger ferry Carlisle II and modern low-wake catamarans, carries over 400,000 passenger trips annually.
The Port of Bremerton has re-issued competitive construction bids for the $20M–$25M Port Orchard Marina Breakwater Replacement Project following an August 46% cost overrun, as commissioners review 2027 preliminary budget allocations and marine user tariffs.