This agenda item seeks Board approval  to  accept the work, close the contract and issue a Notice of Completion for DNP, Inc.'s contract 23-EN-04 for the Elevated Reefer Plug Project.

 

This item seeks approval of Modification No. 2 for Work Order No. 1 under MP's contract 23-EN-01.  Work Order No. 1 covers on-call engineering services for various capital and maintenance projects. Modification No. 2 will increase the funding of Work Order No. 1 by $100,000.00.
 

This item seeks approval of Modification No. 2 for Work Order No. 8 under MP's contract 23-EN-01.  Work Order No. 8 scope included consulting services for dredging project costs and benefits in support of USACE's Feasibility Study.  Modification No. 2 will remove the consulting services for dredging project costs and benefits from the scope of Work Order No. 8.  Modification No. 2 will reduce Work Order No. 8 by ($9,795.44), resulting in a Not to Exceed amount for Work Order No. 8 of $103,380.81. 

 

This item seeks approval of Modification No. 1 to Work Order No. 4 to close the work order and de-obligate funds in the amount of ($20,000.00).  The scope of Work Order No. 4 included drafting a RAISE grant application.
 

This agenda item seeks approval of WSP's Work Order No. 6 for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 which will support MSPA engagement with a Community Advisory Committee (CAC). 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 and Work Orders No. 1 and 6.
 

This agenda item seeks approval of WSP's Work Order No. 7 for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 which will provide emissions calculations for MSPA's EPA Clean Ports discretionary grant for 2024. 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 and Work Orders No. 1 and 7.
 

This agenda item seeks approval of WSP's Work Order No. 8 for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 which will provide a study for land reclamation and dredge material containment structures. 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 and Work Orders No. 1 and 8.

 

This agenda item seeks approval of WSP's Work Order No. 9 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. The scope of Work Order No. 9 will provide services for an INFRA grant Application for 2024. 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 and Work Orders No. 1 and 9.
 

This item seeks approval of MP's Work Order No. 10 for an amount not to exceed $22,662.00 to provide hydro surveying for maintenance dredging.  All work to be performed will be billed and paid based on the hourly rates set forth in Agreement 23-EN-01 and Work Orders No. 1 and 10.
 

This item seeks approval of HDR'S Work Order No. 3 not to exceed the amount of $51,976.00.  The scope of Work Order No. 3 is to provide services for a second EPA Clean Ports Program Planning 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 and Work Order No. 1.
 

This item seeks approval of Change Order No. 5 under Warren Paving's contract 22-EN-03.  Change Order No. 5 will formally exercise the option of a one-year contract extension, resulting in a new ending contract date of November 18, 2025, and increase the contract's funding by $1,000,000.00.
 

The current agreement for Electrical Services expires on June 30, 2024. The Port Staff is requesting authorization to issue an RFP for an Industrial Electrical Services Provider.
 

The current agreement for Legal Services expires June 30, 2024. The Port Staff is requesting authorization to issue an RFP for legal services. 
 

MSPA staff is seeking Board authorization to pursue grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through its PIDP and INFRA programs and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through its Clean Ports Program.  Additionally, MSPA staff is seeking authorization to partner with Gulf Regional Planning Commission to pursue grant funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads For All program. PIDP and/or INFRA funding would be used to add pier space to the East Pier, make various rail improvements and safety improvements.  Clean Ports Program funding would be used to replace cargo handling equipment with zero-emissions equipment, add infrastructure to power new equipment and to track and monitor environmental conditions at and near the Port. Finally, Safe Streets and Roads for All funding would be used to plan for improvements to pedestrian and roadway safety at or near Port facilities.   
 

MSPA staff is seeking Board authorization to allocate and ultimately expend matching funds for three of the grant funded projects contemplated in Resolution 24-03.  The total cost of the PIDP and/or INFRA project is estimated to be $62,127,899.00.  The MSPA's proposed match for this project would be $12,425,579.73.  The total cost of the Safe Streets and Roads for All project is estimated to be $344,000.00.  The MSPA's proposed contribution to the match for this project would be $69,000.00.