Public Meeting Agenda: February 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting

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

GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 16,086.53
YILPORT LITIGATION - $ 20,194.25

TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 36,280.78

7.C.2. DIGITAL ENGINEERING / 17-EN-04

HURR ZETA ARMOR/EROSION REPAIRS (FEMA) - TASK 20 - $ 14,031.25

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

ACCESS ROAD PROJECT (MARAD) - $ 12,358.97

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

GENERAL ENGINEERING - WORK ORDER 1 - $ 8,720.00
REEFER PLUG ELEVATION (FEMA) - WORK ORDER 2 - $ 5,091.88
PAVING - TRAILER LANDING GEAR - WORK ORDER 3 - $ 2,100.00
USM/NOAA PIERS (GCRF) - WORK ORDER 4 - $ 30,453.44
ASSET MGMT/INSPECTION PROGRAM - WORK ORDER 6 - $ 1,530.00
DEEPENING & WIDENING FEASIBILITY - WORK ORDER 8 - $ 2,321.80
SHED 50 FIRE PROTECTION - WORK ORDER 9 - $ 4,113.75

TOTAL MP DESIGN GROUP - $ 54,330.87

7.C.5. WARREN PAVING, INC. / 22-EN-03

PAVING/TRAILER LANDING GEAR/PHASE I - WO 6 - $ 86,559.73

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.A. (JB) APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONTRACT NO. 24-EN-01 WITH HOPKINS MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Description: This agenda item seeks Board approval of final reconciliation under Change Order No. 1 and the Notice of Completion for the Hurricane Zeta timber repairs.

8.B. (JB) APPROVAL OF THE CLOSEOUT OF WORK ORDER #15 TO CONTRACT 17-EN-04 WITH DIGITAL ENGINEERING

Description: This item seeks Board approval of Work Order #15 under Digital Engineering's contract 17-EN-04. The scope was defined as the Hurricane Zeta Timber Pier Repairs and Work Order 15 closes out the project. This project has been completed and accepted.

8.C. (MG) APPROVAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR HVAC / REFRIGERATION SERVICE WITH UPCHURCH HVAC

Description: Port Staff is requesting approval of a service agreement with Upchurch Services to provide HVAC and Refrigeration repairs/service to port assets as directed by MSPA. Although only one bid was received, the proposal was reviewed by port staff and was found to be satisfactory, meeting all criteria. Port staff recommends approval.

8.D. (EL) APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO DOLE LEASE - PREFERENTIAL ASSIGNMENT & REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE ASSIGNMENT.

Description: MSPA staff is seeking Board approval of an Amendment to its agreement with Dole. The current agreement provides that certain rates are charged to Dole according to the Tariff rates at the time the charges are incurred. This Amendment would fix rates for dockage, wharfage and security at the rates currently being paid by Dole and those rates and would no longer be tied to future Tariff rates. There would, however, be an annual adjustment to the rates based on the CPI.

8.E. (EL) APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND LEASE OF PORT FACILITIES WITH CHEMOURS

Description: MSPA staff is seeking Board approval of an Amendment to its agreement with Chemours. The current agreement provides that certain rates are charged to Chemours according to the Tariff rates at the time the charges are incurred. This Amendment would fix rates for dockage and security at the rates currently being paid by Chemours and those rates and would no longer be tied to future Tariff rates. There would, however, be an annual adjustment to the rates based on the CPI.

8.F. (EL) APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE STANDARD AGREEMENT OF IT SERVICES WITH AGJ

Description: MSPA staff is seeking Board approval of an Amendment to its agreement with AGJ. The current agreement was entered into on March 25, 2021 and has a three year term with an option for an additional two year term. This Amendment exercises the two year option at rates similar to rates paid for the first three years. The Amendment increases the not to exceed amount from $180,000.00 to $320,000.00. Staff recommends approval.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.A. (JB) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT 24-EN-02 FOR DEMOLITION OF 2810 34TH AVENUE PROPERTY

Description: On January 30, 2024, MSPA received and opened 19 sealed bids for the Demolition of 2810 34^th Avenue Property. The low bid in the amount of $115,000.00 was submitted by Vice Brothers Unlimited, LLC. of Moss Point, MS. 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-02 for the demolition of 2810 34^th Avenue Property be awarded to Vice Brothers Unlimited, LLC in the amount of $115,000.00.

9.B. (JB) APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO. 4 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 24-EN-03 WITH WSP, INC.

Description: This agenda item seeks approval of WSP's Work Order No. 4 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, which will provide support for drafting a RAISE planning 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.

February 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting

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