Portland Fish Pier Authority — Portland, ME
Date: 2026-06-11
Time: 15:30

PORTLAND FISH PIER AUTHORITY
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 June 11, 2026, 3:30 PM
PFPA Board Members
Class A Directors: Groundfish Harvester or Representative
 Mary Hudson, MCFA
 Tracy Pearce, Vice President
Class B Directors: Groundfish Buyers
 Mike Alfiero, Harbor Fish
 Vacant
Class C Directors: Representing the seafood industry of the State of Maine
 Rob Odlin, Representing the Lobster Industry, President
 Matthew Moretti, Representing the Aquaculture Industry
Class D Director: Representing the Public at Large
 John Arnold, Secretary
Class E Director: Representing the City Council
 Wesley Pelletier, District 2
Ex-Officio Members of the Board of Directors:
 Representing the Commissioner of the Maine DOT
 Chris Mayo
 Representing the Commissioner of Maine DMR
 Meredith Mendelson
 Representing the Portland City Manager
 Brendan O'Connell, Finance Director, Treasurer

 *******Meeting Link*******
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/j/83955063943?pwd=i8aPYwW6eFpoNItdFU9OOrIAAEbtYH.1

Panelists will receive their own unique link via email on the day of the meeting.

To submit written public comment on an agenda item, email edd@portlandmaine.gov. Submissions must be
received by 12:00 pm the day before the Portland Fish Pier Authority meeting to guarantee their inclusion in the
agenda packet. All submissions must include the commenter's name and legal address. To help ensure your
comment is submitted for the correct item, please include the name of the agenda item (see below).

 Discuss and vote to approve funding to obtain a second opinion on the structural
1.
 integrity of Service Pier 1.

 a. See attached proposal from SGH for a second opinion on Service Pier 1
2. Adjournment

PORTLAND FISH PIER AUTHORITY
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 June 11, 2026, 3:30 PM
PFPA Board Members
Class A Directors: Groundfish Harvester or Representative
 Mary Hudson, MCFA
 Tracy Pearce, Vice President
Class B Directors: Groundfish Buyers
 Mike Alfiero, Harbor Fish
 Vacant
Class C Directors: Representing the seafood industry of the State of Maine
 Rob Odlin, Representing the Lobster Industry, President
 Matthew Moretti, Representing the Aquaculture Industry
Class D Director: Representing the Public at Large
 John Arnold, Secretary
Class E Director: Representing the City Council
 Wesley Pelletier, District 2
Ex-Officio Members of the Board of Directors:
 Representing the Commissioner of the Maine DOT
 Chris Mayo
 Representing the Commissioner of Maine DMR
 Meredith Mendelson
 Representing the Portland City Manager
 Brendan O'Connell, Finance Director, Treasurer

 *******Meeting Link*******
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/j/83955063943?pwd=i8aPYwW6eFpoNItdFU9OOrIAAEbtYH.1

Panelists will receive their own unique link via email on the day of the meeting.

To submit written public comment on an agenda item, email edd@portlandmaine.gov. Submissions must be
received by 12:00 pm the day before the Portland Fish Pier Authority meeting to guarantee their inclusion in the
agenda packet. All submissions must include the commenter's name and legal address. To help ensure your
comment is submitted for the correct item, please include the name of the agenda item (see below).

 Discuss and vote to approve funding to obtain a second opinion on the structural
1.
 integrity of Service Pier 1.

 a. See attached proposal from SGH for a second opinion on Service Pier 1
2. Adjournment




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Mr. Phil DiPierro
Project Manager
City of Portland
Public Buildings & Waterfront Administrative Office
212 Canco Road
Portland, ME 04103

Re: Evaluation of Service Piers 1 and 3, Portland Fish Pier, Portland, ME

Dear Mr. DiPierro:

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) shall be pleased to evaluate the existing piers at the
Portland Fish Pier and to write a report on our findings. This proposal provides a summary of
our understanding of the project, proposed scope of services, budget, and schedule.

Project Understanding

The City of Portland operates three Service Piers at the Portland Fish Pier. The piers were
inspected by TEC Associates (TEC) of South Portland, Maine, in February 2026. Following the
inspection, TEC Associates provided restrictions on vertical and lateral loading on Service Piers 1
and 3 due to their deteriorated condition. The limitations recommended by TEC impact the
operations of the pier users. The City has asked SGH to review TEC’s inspection and findings and
provide a second opinion on the recommended restrictions.

Scope of Work

SGH recommends the following initial scope of services. It is expected that additional scope
items will be identified after the initial scope is complete.

1. Low-Tide Site Visit:

 • Complete a low-tide site walk to observe and document general conditions.
 • Observe the pier topside conditions on foot from the pier deck.
 • Observe the pier substructure and under-deck conditions from a boat provided
 by the City.
 • Document observations in photos and notes.




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2. Existing Document Review:

 • Review existing plans and inspection reports provided by the City.

3. Summary Report and Recommendations:

 • Prepare a letter report to document findings and observations from prior tasks
 and recommended next steps. The letter report will include:
 • Summary of observations from site visit.
 • Summary of document review.
 • Evaluation and conclusions.
 • Recommendations, which may include further detailed inspection,
 material sampling and testing, analysis, and/or options for short-term
 repairs to support continued use.

4. Meeting:

 • Meet with City staff to present our findings. This meeting can either be
 scheduled virtually or in-person, at the City’s preference.

Budget

We recommend that you establish a budget of $8,000 for our fees for the services described
above on this project. This is not an upset limit, but we will notify you before exceeding the
budgeted amount. Our fees are computed on an hourly basis as shown on the attached Fee
Schedule and Payment Terms. SGH will bill direct expenses at actual cost plus 10%. Direct
expenses are out-of-pocket expenses and include, but are not limited to, subconsultants, travel,
outside services, copying, and charges for the use of SGH field and laboratory equipment and
specialized computer software.

Schedule

We can schedule the Low Tide site visit immediately upon authorization to proceed. Based on
upcoming tides, mornings the week of 1 – 5 June will work well.

We anticipate completing the remaining tasks within two weeks of the site walk, pending receipt
of existing documents from the City.

Closing

This proposal is valid for sixty days. Our proposed agreement consists of this proposal and the
enclosed Contract Provisions and Fee Schedule and Payment Terms. If acceptable, please sign
and return one copy of this letter. Alternatively, your request or notice to proceed and SGH’s




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performance shall constitute acceptance of the terms of this proposal and the enclosed Contract
Provisions, Fee Schedule, and Payment Terms. Please understand that if the enclosed Contract
Provisions are not acceptable, and we are unable to agree on mutually acceptable terms, SGH
reserves the right to rescind our proposal.

Sincerely yours,
SIMPSON GUMPERTZ & HEGER INC.




Paul M. Schuman, P.E. Daniel J. Bannon, P.E., CFM, BC.PE
Principal Project Director
ME License No. PE19844 ME License No. PE13033




 Accepted: CITY OF PORTLAND
 Signature:
 Printed Name:
 Title:
 Date:
PMS/kri (BO26-0002076-PMS)
0101D26 030526-CP-2
Encls.




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SIMPSON GUMPERTZ & HEGER INC. (SGH)
FEE SCHEDULE AND PAYMENT TERMS


 Personnel Category Hourly Billing Rate

 Senior Principal $385
 Principal $370
 Associate Principal $340 – $350
 Project/Technical Director $295 – $315
 Senior Technical Manager $280 – $290
 Senior Project Manager $280 – $300
 Senior Project Supervisor $265 – $300
 Senior Consulting Architect/Engineer/Geologist $235 – $265
 Consulting Architect/Engineer/Geologist $210 – $230
 Senior Project Consultant $250
 Project Consultant II $220
 Project Consultant $185 – $200
 Associate Project Consultant $170
 Technical Aide $115
 Laboratory Technician $160 – $205
 Graphics Specialist $140 – $245
 BIM Technician $140 – $215
 Non-Technical $135 – $155


Rates are in US dollars. Where ranges of hourly rates are shown for a single title, they reflect the varying rates of the
particular individuals with that title. An annual rate adjustment, based upon salary increases, will apply on 1 January
each year.


FORM 0101D26 1 January 2026




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SIMPSON GUMPERTZ & HEGER INC. (SGH) CP-2 CLIENT: City of Portland
CONTRACT PROVISIONS




030526-2
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INSURANCE RIDER

If initialed below, this Insurance Rider between the Client and SGH, by the parties hereto, shall modify Section 12 of
the Agreement. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
Additional Insureds Required to be Included on the Certificate of Insurance:

 Entity Name Relationship to the Client




Please initial in the space provided below, indicating your acceptance of this Insurance Rider. By initialing below,
the Client acknowledges and agrees that all requirements of SGH’s Certificate of Insurance are set forth herein and
understands that SGH cannot provide a Certificate of Insurance that is not aligned with the Agreement and this
Insurance Rider.




SGH__________ Client_________




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