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

          GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 4,551.60
          YILPORT LITIGATION - $ 5,321.25
                    
          TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 9,872.85

 
8.C.2. GULF REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

          TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION STUDY - $ 2,207.72

 
8.C.3. J.E. BORRIES, INC / 25-EN-01

          W. PIER BERTHS 1-6 & E. PIER BERTHS 1-3 DREDGING - $ 583,537.50

 
8.C.4. MP DESIGN GROUP / 23-EN-01

          GENERAL ENGINEERING - WORK ORDER 1 - $ 6,934.94
          USM/NOAA PIERS (GCRF) - WORK ORDER 4 - $ 13,071.00
          ASSET MGMT/INSPECTION PROGRAM - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 2,130.00
          SHED 50 FIRE PROTECTION & REPAIRS - WORK ORDER 9 - $ 20,461.62
          CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING - WORK ORDER 11 - $ 1,684.80
          MAINTENANCE DREDGE - WORK ORDER 12 - $ 8,147.50
          DEEP & WIDENING GEOTECH SERVICES - WORK ORDER 13 - $ 17,680.00

          TOTAL MP DESIGN GROUP - $ 70,109.86

 
8.C.5. WISE CARTER

          GENERAL FILE - $ 185.50

 
8.C.6. WSP USA, INC. / 24-EN-03

          PRELIMINARY CONSULTING SERVICES - WORK ORDER 1 - $ 1,337.93
          PLANNING SUPPORT - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 9,046.40
          PLANNING SUPPORT - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 11,888.73
          STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN UPDATE - WORK ORDER 13 - $ 14,631.02
          EAST PIER MASTER PLAN - WORK ORDER 14 - $ 25,495.57

          TOTAL WSP - $ 62,399.65

 
8.C.7. DNP, INC. / 24-EN-05

          SHED 50 REPAIRS - $ 643,586.05

 
8.C.8. D.N.P., INC. / 24-EN-06

          E PIER USM/NOAA - $ 1,209,878.33

 
9. OLD BUSINESS
 
9.A. (JB) APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 23-EN-01 WITH MP DESIGN GROUP FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
 
10. NEW BUSINESS
 
10.A. (JB) AWARD OF CONTRACT 25-EN-02 FOR PILOT PIER EXTENSION PROJECT AT THE COMMERCIAL SMALL CRAFT HARBOR
 
10.B. (MG) AWARD OF WEST GATE CANOPY REPAINTING PROJECT
 
11. ENGINEERING UPDATE
12. OPERATIONS REPORT
13. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
14. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
15. MDA COMMENTS
16. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LEGAL, REAL ESTATE, AND PERSONNEL MATTER
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 22, 2025 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. PRESENTATION - CHRIS STAFFORD, STAFFORD STUDIOS, LLC
Subject:
6. MEETING MINUTES
Subject:
7. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL
 
Subject:
8. FINANCIAL REPORT 
 
Subject:
8.A. DISBURSEMENTS
Subject:
8.B. LICENSES
Subject:
8.C. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
 
Subject:
8.C.1. BALCH & BINGHAM, LLP / 18-FD-04

          GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 4,551.60
          YILPORT LITIGATION - $ 5,321.25
                    
          TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 9,872.85

 
Subject:
8.C.2. GULF REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

          TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION STUDY - $ 2,207.72

 
Subject:
8.C.3. J.E. BORRIES, INC / 25-EN-01

          W. PIER BERTHS 1-6 & E. PIER BERTHS 1-3 DREDGING - $ 583,537.50

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

          GENERAL ENGINEERING - WORK ORDER 1 - $ 6,934.94
          USM/NOAA PIERS (GCRF) - WORK ORDER 4 - $ 13,071.00
          ASSET MGMT/INSPECTION PROGRAM - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 2,130.00
          SHED 50 FIRE PROTECTION & REPAIRS - WORK ORDER 9 - $ 20,461.62
          CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING - WORK ORDER 11 - $ 1,684.80
          MAINTENANCE DREDGE - WORK ORDER 12 - $ 8,147.50
          DEEP & WIDENING GEOTECH SERVICES - WORK ORDER 13 - $ 17,680.00

          TOTAL MP DESIGN GROUP - $ 70,109.86

 
Subject:
8.C.5. WISE CARTER

          GENERAL FILE - $ 185.50

 
Subject:
8.C.6. WSP USA, INC. / 24-EN-03

          PRELIMINARY CONSULTING SERVICES - WORK ORDER 1 - $ 1,337.93
          PLANNING SUPPORT - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 9,046.40
          PLANNING SUPPORT - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 11,888.73
          STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN UPDATE - WORK ORDER 13 - $ 14,631.02
          EAST PIER MASTER PLAN - WORK ORDER 14 - $ 25,495.57

          TOTAL WSP - $ 62,399.65

 
Subject:
8.C.7. DNP, INC. / 24-EN-05

          SHED 50 REPAIRS - $ 643,586.05

 
Subject:
8.C.8. D.N.P., INC. / 24-EN-06

          E PIER USM/NOAA - $ 1,209,878.33

 
Subject:
9. OLD BUSINESS
 
Subject:
9.A. (JB) APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 23-EN-01 WITH MP DESIGN GROUP FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
 
Description:
This agenda item seeks approval of the first Amendment to contract no. 23-EN-01 to exercise the one-year contract extension option with MP Design Group, for as needed on-call engineering services. The contract extension will add one (1) year to the service contract at the proposed increased rate for Work Orders issued after June 30, 2025. All work to be performed and billed as described in agreement 23-EN-01 and Amendment No. 1. The contract will expire on June 30, 2026.
 
Subject:
10. NEW BUSINESS
 
Subject:
10.A. (JB) AWARD OF CONTRACT 25-EN-02 FOR PILOT PIER EXTENSION PROJECT AT THE COMMERCIAL SMALL CRAFT HARBOR
 
Description:
On April 16, 2025, MSPA received quotes for the Pilot Pier Extension Project. Two quotes were received. Fair Tide Marine & Construction, LLC provided the lowest quote at $72,127.87.  This agenda item seeks Board approval of contract 25-EN-02 with Fair Tide Marine & Construction, LLC in the amount of $72,127.87 for the construction of the 60’ extension of the Pilot Pier Project in the Commercial Small Craft Harbor.
 
Subject:
10.B. (MG) AWARD OF WEST GATE CANOPY REPAINTING PROJECT
 
Description:

This item is submitted for Board approval for the issuance of a Purchase Order to Pro-Tech Industrial Services in the amount of $174,250.00 for upkeep of the West Gate Canopy in order to maintain its value and minimize deterioration according to routine maintenance.

The Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) solicited quotes from four contractors on March 24, 2025.  We received 2 quotes from Shoemake Painting and Pro-Tech Industrial Services. While Shoemake Painting submitted the lowest base quote of $62,930.00 (exclusive of additional fees for rolling and premium hours), MSPA recommends awarding this maintenance service contract to Pro-Tech Industrial Services for $174,250. Pro-Tech has successfully completed similar work for MSPA in 2019,  and based on their performance and familiarity with our facility requirements, we believe they are best suited to complete this project effectively. The scope and details of the required work are outlined in the submitted quotes for your review.
 

Subject:
11. ENGINEERING UPDATE
Subject:
12. OPERATIONS REPORT
Subject:
13. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Subject:
14. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
Subject:
15. MDA COMMENTS
Subject:
16. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Subject:
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LEGAL, REAL ESTATE, AND PERSONNEL MATTER

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