VIPA Board Approves $114K in Urgent Repairs to Blyden Marine Terminal Security Fence

The V.I. Port Authority's governing board approved urgent repairs to the perimeter fencing at the Edward Wilmoth Blyden Marine Terminal on St. Thomas. Kate Davis, VIPA's Procurement and Contract Manager, said that during the annual assessment of marine facilities carried out last week, it was noted that the security fence had been “significantly deteriorated.” This, according to Ms. Davis, “poses a risk of incurring non-compliance penalties unless it is promptly repaired.” Repairs on the fence were already scheduled for VIPA's 2026 fiscal year, however based upon the current condition of the structure, the Coast Guard, who participated in the assessment, “actually requested that we complete this…within the next 90 days.” With the repair timeline brought forward, Ms. Davis told the board that quotations for the work had been requested and received. “After reviewing the bids to identify the most competitive and responsible offer, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to Julia...