August 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. INVOCATION
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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5. MEETING MINUTES
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6. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL
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7. FINANCIAL REPORT
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7.A. DISBURSEMENTS
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7.B. LICENSES
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7.C. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
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7.C.1. BALCH & BINGHAM, LLP / 18-FD-04
GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 34,756.41 FILL PERMIT CHALLENGE - $ 11,256.50 EUTAW CONSTRUCTION CO. - $ 117.90 COTTON COMPRESS REMEDIATION - $ 176.25 MDOT PROPERTY PURCHASE - $ 235.00 TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 46,542.06 |
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7.C.2. CYPRESS ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE
COTTON COMPRESS REMEDIATION PROJECT - $ 4,426.25 |
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7.C.3. DIGITAL ENGINEERING / 17-EN-04
GENERAL ENGINEERING - TASK 1 - $ 19,305.00 PORT OF GULFPORT ACCESS ROAD - TASK 13 - $ 3,660.25 HURRICANE ZETA ROLL-UP DOOR REPAIRS - TASK 14 - $ 6,303.00 HURRICANE ZETA TIMBER PIER REPLACEMENT - TASK 15 - $ 2,330.00 HURRICANE ZETA FENCING REPAIRS - TASK 16 - $ 5,029.00 HURRICANE ZETA E PIER UTILITY REPAIRS - TASK 17 - $ 2,360.00 MDOT PROPERTY PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - TASK 18 - $ 9,213.00 MDOT PROPERTY SURVEY - TASK 19 - $ 11,992.50 TOTAL DIGITAL ENGINEERING - $ 60,192.75 |
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7.C.4. MORAN HAULING, INC. / 21-EN-02
EAST PIER WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT - $ 6,286.50 |
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7.C.5. MORAN HAULING, INC. / 21-EN-03
NORTH HARBOR DITCH IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT- $ 26,505.38 |
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7.C.6. SOUTHERN EXTERIORS FENCE CO. / 21-EN-07
HURRICANE ZETA FENCING REPAIRS - $ 118,705.82 |
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7.D. REQUESTS FOR CASH
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7.D.1. RESTORATION AGREEMENT RFC # 291
ELEY GUILD HARDY - $ 54,188.00 MSPA - $ 20,545.94 WHARTON SMITH - $ 1,636,479.86 TOTAL REQUEST FOR CASH #291 - $ 1,711,213.80 |
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7.D.2. RESTORATION AGREEMENT RFC #292
CH2M Hill - $ 22,585.75 TOTAL REQUEST FOR CASH #292 - $0.00 HUD & $22,585.75 AS OTHER FUNDING SOURCE - MSPA |
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7.D.3. RESTORATION AGREEMENT RFC #293
WHARTON SMITH - $ 59,926.47 TOTAL REQUEST FOR CASH #293 - $ 0.00 HUD & $59,926.47 AS OTHER FUNDING SOURCE - USM WITH GCRF FUNDS |
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7.D.4. RESTORATION AGREEMENT RFC #294
MSPA - $ 138.79 |
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8. OLD BUSINESS
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8.A. (JW) APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH MORAN HAULING, INC. UNDER CONTRACT NO. 21-EN-03
Description:
This agenda item seeks Board approval of a proposed Change Order No. 2 to Moran Hauling, Inc. for work relating to the North Harbor Drainage Ditch Improvements project. This is a final closeout type change order, and the purpose is to reconcile and adjust final quantities of the existing line items of work. The change order results in a decrease in contract value of $30,510.84. The revised and final contract amount is $465,629.16. It is recommended that Change Order No. 2 be approved as submitted.
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8.B. (JW) APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONTRACT NO. 21-EN-03 WITH MORAN HAULING, INC.
Description:
All work associated with the North Harbor Drainage Ditch Improvements project has been completed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and requirements of the contract documents. The work has been reviewed by staff and the engineering team, and has been found to be complete and in compliance with the terms of the project. It is recommended that the project be accepted as complete and a Notice of Completion issued to the contractor, Moran Hauling, Inc.
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8.C. (JW) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE COTTON COMPRESS SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Description:
On August 17, 2021, the Mississippi State Port Authority received and opened sealed bids for the Cotton Compress Site Improvements project. Three bids were received. The low bid in the amount of $1,095,732.00 was submitted by DNA Underground, LLC of Gulfport. The bid was reviewed by staff and the engineers, and all was found to be in order. It is recommended that a contract be awarded to DNA Underground, LLC in the amount of $1,095,732.00 for the project work.
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8.D. (NF) APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 WITH WHARTON SMITH, INC. UNDER CONTRACT NO. 020-HUD-049
Description:
MSPA requests Board approval of Change Order #5 for Wharton Smith, Inc under contract 020-HUD-049 for the Ocean Enterprise Facility - Building Project. This change is to address additional plumbing, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure work required to support the two future fume hoods to be installed by the future user. This change results in a COST in the amount of $119,798.38 to the contract and zero (0) additional days in performance time. The revised contract amount is $31,728,654.41.
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8.E. (NF) APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 WITH WHARTON SMITH, INC. UNDER CONTRACT 020-HUD-049
Description:
MSPA requests Board approval of Change Order #6 for Wharton Smith, Inc under contract 020-HUD-049 for the Ocean Enterprise Facility - Building Project. This requested change is to address the deletion of 16 interior doors for the third floor. Glass office doors are to be installed by the future user after the completion of the building contract. This change results in a CREDIT in the amount of $27,981.32 to the contract and zero (0) additional days in performance time. The revised contract amount is $31,700,673.09.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.A. (JN) APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SPACE ON THE EAST PIER
Description:
The proposed negotiated lease would rent 63,000 square feet on the East Pier known as Shed 53 to Ocean Aero for construction, testing, and demonstration of uncrewed water vessels. Proposed term is for ten years with two five-year extensions. The base rent is $27,500 adjusted for inflation over the term of the lease. The proposal would include financing of a build-out of between $1.8 and $3.6 million to be paid back over 96 months at the rate enumerated in the chart below.
 Under these scenarios, MSPA would be made whole on the construction loans in between 2.9 to 4.2 years. |
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9.B. (JW) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FEDERATION
Description:
This agenda item seeks authorization to execute and enter into a Grant Agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Federation for the development of a Resiliency and Sustainability Master Plan for the Port of Gulfport. The plan will support and supplement our current and ongoing environmental sustainability programs. This is the first phase of what could eventually be three additional phases that include engineering and construction. The grant amount is $124,493.00 and requires an equal non-federal cost share match. It is recommended that approval to enter into the Grant Agreement be approved as requested.
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10. RESTORATION/ENGINEERING UPDATE
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11. OPERATIONS REPORT
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12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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13. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
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14. MDA COMMENTS
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15. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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16. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LEGAL/REAL ESTATE MATTERS
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