Port of South Whidbey commissioners this month hired the engineering firm Moffatt & Nichol to evaluate and come up with repair plans for Clinton Beach Dock.

The company, an international firm with offices in Seattle, was one of three interviewed by the board at a special meeting earlier this month. Commissioners selected Moffatt & Nichol at their regular meeting last week, approving a contract not to exceed $20,000.

A “kick off” meeting with port and company officials is set for June 29, according to Executive Director Angi Mozer. An inspection dive is planned for the same day, she said.

The dock was damaged by winter storms and has been closed for months. Port commissioners hope to reopen the facility in the immediate future, but are also examining its place as a district asset.

Moffatt & Nichol is tasked with inspecting the dock and coming up with repair alternatives over the short and long term. The company will provide options for a two-year and a 10-year fix, along with an estimate and plan for replacement.

The project is expected to be completed by mid-August.