The Commonwealth Ports Authority board approves four port projects
The Commonwealth Ports Authority board has approved four homeland security-related projects worth about $800,000.
These projects include the Saipan seaport power pole installation worth $300,000; Saipan seaport surveillance worth $190,000; Tinian seaport power pole and fence, $190,000; and Tinian seaport surveillance worth $89,000.
The projects were awarded to three companies: Resources Management International Corp. for the $300,000 Saipan power pole; TCC for the Saipan surveillance project; and Spectrum Electric for the Tinian projects.
In a recent interview, CPA executive director Clyde Norita said the projects went through a bidding process and the winning companies were selected based on their ability to complete the projects before the July 30, 2007, deadline.
He said the projects are funded by a 2004 grant from the Department of Homeland Security
Norita said the companies are locally owned and Saipan-based. The CPA board approved the projects during its meeting this month. The board has also approved a $100,000 dredging project at the Saipan harbor.
Saipan seaport manager Lee Cabrera said the project is “emergency” and was awarded to Saipan Crew Boat Inc.
The work involves breaking down rocks or coral heads at the mouth of the channel, which are considered hazardous to navigation.
These projects include the Saipan seaport power pole installation worth $300,000; Saipan seaport surveillance worth $190,000; Tinian seaport power pole and fence, $190,000; and Tinian seaport surveillance worth $89,000.
The projects were awarded to three companies: Resources Management International Corp. for the $300,000 Saipan power pole; TCC for the Saipan surveillance project; and Spectrum Electric for the Tinian projects.
In a recent interview, CPA executive director Clyde Norita said the projects went through a bidding process and the winning companies were selected based on their ability to complete the projects before the July 30, 2007, deadline.
He said the projects are funded by a 2004 grant from the Department of Homeland Security
Norita said the companies are locally owned and Saipan-based. The CPA board approved the projects during its meeting this month. The board has also approved a $100,000 dredging project at the Saipan harbor.
Saipan seaport manager Lee Cabrera said the project is “emergency” and was awarded to Saipan Crew Boat Inc.
The work involves breaking down rocks or coral heads at the mouth of the channel, which are considered hazardous to navigation.