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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. MEETING MINUTES
6. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL
7. FINANCIAL REPORT 
 
7.A. DISBURSEMENTS
7.B. LICENSES
7.C. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
 
7.C.1. BALCH & BINGHAM, LLP / 18-FD-04

          FILL PERMIT CHALLENGE - $ 1,527.50
          GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 3,466.25
          YILPORT LITIGATION - $ 12,727.30
          YILPORT DEFENSE - $ 2,115.00

          TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 19,836.05

 
7.C.2. GULF REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION - STP-0200-00(34)LPA/108814-711000

          TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION STUDY - $ 388.13

 
7.C.3. MP DESIGN GROUP / 22-EN-02

          ACCESS ROAD PROJECT (MARAD) - $ 17,259.33

 
7.C.4. MP DESIGN GROUP / 23-EN-01

          GENERAL ENGINEERING - WORK ORDER 1 - $ 16,135.90
          REEFER PLUG ELEVATION (FEMA) - WORK ORDER 2 - $ 4,451.88
          PAVING - TRAILER LANDING GEAR - WORK ORDER 3 - $ 105.00
          USM/NOAA PIERS (GCRF) - WORK ORDER 4 - $ 13,874.94
          ASSET MGMT/INSPECTION PROGRAM - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 1,475.00
          DEEPENING & WIDENING FEASIBILITY - WORK ORDER 8 - $ 2,749.50
          SHED 50 FIRE PROTECTION - WORK ORDER 9 - $ 14,670.63

          TOTAL MP DESIGN GROUP - $ 53,462.85

 
7.C.5. SOUTHERN EARTH SCIENCES / 21-EN-04

          TRAILER LANDING GEAR - $ 2,687.50

 
7.C.6. WARREN PAVING, INC. / 22-EN-03

          PAVING/LANDING GEAR - PHASE I - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 204,683.24

 
7.C.7. DNP, INC. / 23-EN-04

          ELEVATED REEFER PLUGS (FEMA) - $ 124,782.50

 
7.C.8. HOPKINS CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE, LLC / 24-EN-01

          HURRICANE ZETA TIMBER PIER REPAIRS - $ 8,845.75

 
8. OLD BUSINESS
 
8.A. (JB) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE DEEP WATER WHARF CONTRACT
 
8.B. (JN) AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE OUT SUB-GRANT R115-06-02
 
8.C. (JN) APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SBL STRATEGIES, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
 
8.D. (DW) APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 22-FD-02 WITH HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK FOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
 
8.E. (DW) APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 21-FD-05 WITH SOUTH MS BUSINESS MACHINES FOR COPIER LEASING SERVICES
 
8.F. (JB) APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO WORK ORDER NO. 9 WITH MP DESIGN GROUP UNDER CONTRACT NO. 23-EN-01
 
9. NEW BUSINESS
 
9.A. (JB) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID - EAST PIER SHED 50 REPAIRS PROJECT
 
9.B. (JB) APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO. 5 WITH WSP, INC UNDER CONTRACT NO. 24-EN-03
 
9.C. (JB) APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO. 2 WITH HDR ENGINEERING UNDER CONTRACT NO. 24-EN-04
 
10. ENGINEERING UPDATE
11. OPERATIONS REPORT
12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
13. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
14. MDA COMMENTS
15. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LEGAL MATTER
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
Subject:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. INVOCATION
Subject:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
5. MEETING MINUTES
Subject:
6. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL
Subject:
7. FINANCIAL REPORT 
 
Subject:
7.A. DISBURSEMENTS
Subject:
7.B. LICENSES
Subject:
7.C. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
 
Subject:
7.C.1. BALCH & BINGHAM, LLP / 18-FD-04

          FILL PERMIT CHALLENGE - $ 1,527.50
          GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 3,466.25
          YILPORT LITIGATION - $ 12,727.30
          YILPORT DEFENSE - $ 2,115.00

          TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 19,836.05

 
Subject:
7.C.2. GULF REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION - STP-0200-00(34)LPA/108814-711000

          TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION STUDY - $ 388.13

 
Subject:
7.C.3. MP DESIGN GROUP / 22-EN-02

          ACCESS ROAD PROJECT (MARAD) - $ 17,259.33

 
Subject:
7.C.4. MP DESIGN GROUP / 23-EN-01

          GENERAL ENGINEERING - WORK ORDER 1 - $ 16,135.90
          REEFER PLUG ELEVATION (FEMA) - WORK ORDER 2 - $ 4,451.88
          PAVING - TRAILER LANDING GEAR - WORK ORDER 3 - $ 105.00
          USM/NOAA PIERS (GCRF) - WORK ORDER 4 - $ 13,874.94
          ASSET MGMT/INSPECTION PROGRAM - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 1,475.00
          DEEPENING & WIDENING FEASIBILITY - WORK ORDER 8 - $ 2,749.50
          SHED 50 FIRE PROTECTION - WORK ORDER 9 - $ 14,670.63

          TOTAL MP DESIGN GROUP - $ 53,462.85

 
Subject:
7.C.5. SOUTHERN EARTH SCIENCES / 21-EN-04

          TRAILER LANDING GEAR - $ 2,687.50

 
Subject:
7.C.6. WARREN PAVING, INC. / 22-EN-03

          PAVING/LANDING GEAR - PHASE I - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 204,683.24

 
Subject:
7.C.7. DNP, INC. / 23-EN-04

          ELEVATED REEFER PLUGS (FEMA) - $ 124,782.50

 
Subject:
7.C.8. HOPKINS CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE, LLC / 24-EN-01

          HURRICANE ZETA TIMBER PIER REPAIRS - $ 8,845.75

 
Subject:
8. OLD BUSINESS
 
Subject:
8.A. (JB) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE DEEP WATER WHARF CONTRACT
 
Description:
On March 6th, 2024, MSPA received and opened one sealed bid for the East Pier Deep Water Wharf for USM/NOAA. The bid has been reviewed by staff and there were no defects or irregularities associated with the bid.  It is recommended that contract 24-EN-06 for the East Pier Deep Water Wharf for USM/NOAA be awarded to DNP, Inc. for Base Bid and Alternates 1, 2, and 4 only for a total award amount of $9,353,385.00.
 
Subject:
8.B. (JN) AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE OUT SUB-GRANT R115-06-02
 
Description:
The closeout of a MS Development Authority-Disaster Recovery Division Katrina Community Development Block Grant follows a process by which the MDA-DRD determines that all applicable administrative actions and all required work on the project have been completed.  The Mississippi State Port Authority is pleased to ask the Commission for authorization to close out Sub-Grant R115-06-02.
 
Subject:
8.C. (JN) APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SBL STRATEGIES, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
 
Description:
This agenda items seeks board approval of an Amendment to the MSPA's Professional Services Agreement with SBL Strategies for consulting services related to government affairs in Washington DC. The services are largely related to the MSPA's efforts to deepen and widen the Federal Navigation Channel.  The Amendment would extend the term of the agreement by one year under the same terms and conditions.
 
Subject:
8.D. (DW) APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 22-FD-02 WITH HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK FOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
 
Description:
MSPA staff is seeking Board approval of an Amendment to its agreement with Hancock Whitney Bank for investment advisory services. The current agreement was entered into on May 27, 2021, which has a three year term with an option for an additional two year term. This Amendment exercises the two year option based upon the attached fee schedule, which currently equates to a 17.4% reduction in fees. Staff recommends approval.
 
Subject:
8.E. (DW) APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 21-FD-05 WITH SOUTH MS BUSINESS MACHINES FOR COPIER LEASING SERVICES
 
Description:
MSPA staff is seeking Board approval of an Amendment to its agreement with South Mississippi Business Machines for copier leasing services. The current agreement was entered into on April 22, 2021, which has a three year term with an option for an additional two year term. This Amendment exercises the two year option at a discounted rate of 10.5% as compared to our current pricing. The Amendment increases the not to exceed amount from $42,500 to $57,500.  Staff recommends approval.
 
Subject:
8.F. (JB) APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO WORK ORDER NO. 9 WITH MP DESIGN GROUP UNDER CONTRACT NO. 23-EN-01
 
Description:
This item seeks approval of Modification No. 1 to Work Order No. 9 under MP's contract 23-EN-01. Work Order No. 9 scope was defined as engineering services for Multimodal Grant funded Shed 50 Fire Protection Project.  Modification No. 1 revises the scope of the project to include construction administration services of Shed 50 Repair Project including under wharf concrete repairs, metal canopy repairs, structural steel frame modifications, facade upgrades, underground water line upgrades, fire suppression upgrades, and electrical upgrades. The revised scope will result in an increase of $258,822.00 to work order fees, for a new total of $433,472.00.
 
Subject:
9. NEW BUSINESS
 
Subject:
9.A. (JB) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID - EAST PIER SHED 50 REPAIRS PROJECT
 
Description:
Staff requests authorization to advertise for bids for East Pier Shed 50 Repairs Project. The scope of work includes replacing gutters and downspouts, miscellaneous demolition, installation of overhead doors, removing and replacing metal siding, installing canopy roof panels, repainting steel panels, under wharf concrete repairs, structural steel frame modifications, installing underground water lines, fire suppression upgrades, and electrical upgrades.
 
Subject:
9.B. (JB) APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO. 5 WITH WSP, INC UNDER CONTRACT NO. 24-EN-03
 
Description:
This agenda item seeks approval of WSP's Work Order No. 5 in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The scope of Work Order No. 5 is to provide a PIDP grant application as outlined in WSP's proposal. All work to be performed will be billed and paid based on the hourly rates set forth for the job classifications described in Agreement 24-EN-03.
 
Subject:
9.C. (JB) APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO. 2 WITH HDR ENGINEERING UNDER CONTRACT NO. 24-EN-04
 
Description:
This agenda item seeks approval of HDR's Work Order No. 2 in an amount not to exceed $51,976.00. The scope of Work Order No. 2 is to provide a Clean Ports Program grant application as outlined in HDR's proposal. All work to be performed will be billed and paid based on the hourly rates set forth for the job classifications described in Agreement 24-EN-04.
Subject:
10. ENGINEERING UPDATE
Subject:
11. OPERATIONS REPORT
Subject:
12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Subject:
13. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
Subject:
14. MDA COMMENTS
Subject:
15. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Subject:
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LEGAL MATTER

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