Coast Guard Awards $173.7 Million for New Polar Cutter Berths in Seattle

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $173.7 million contract to continue a major modernization of Base Seattle, including new berthing infrastructure intended to support the service’s future Polar Security Cutters.

The contract, awarded to The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company by the Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center, covers Phase 1B of the project. Work includes construction of a new pier at Slip 36B, structural improvements, dredging, and utility and electrical upgrades.

Phase 1B will also provide two modernized major cutter berths capable of hosting Polar Security Cutters.

“Modernizing Base Seattle is critical to ensuring our Coast Guard has the infrastructure