HOUSTON, Nov. 24, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Port Commission of The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) will consider awarding a contract for more than $10 million to construct a Terminal Administration Building at Bayport Container Terminal and seek certification for it as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) structure, and more than $19 million to construct a maintenance and repair building at Bayport, as well as about $60 million in proposals for its container yard on Tuesday, Nov. 25, beginning at 9 a.m. in the board room of the PHA Executive Building, 111 East Loop North (Exit 29 off Loop 610) in Houston. Chairman Jim Edmonds will preside over the meeting with Commissioner Steve Phelps, Commissioner Jim Fonteno, Commissioner Kase Lawal, Commissioner Jimmy Burke, Commissioner Janiece Longoria and Commissioner Elyse Lanier.
BAYPORT MATTERS
(Agenda G3) The port commission is being asked to authorize awarding a $10.6 million construction contract to Satterfield & Pontikes construction, Inc. for Bayport Terminal Administration Building. The project is a two-story building of about 30,000 square feet for Operations, Customs and future tenants. The project site work includes parking, service roads, site signage and utilities. As part of the PHA's strong commitment to environmental stewardship, the PHA will seek certification of the building by the U.S. Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) structure.
(Agenda G4) Commissioners are being asked to authorize awarding a construction contract to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. for Bayport Terminal Maintenance and Repair Building Phase 1 for $19.3 million. Required services include the facility construction for a building of about 65,500 square feet with maintenance offices, equipment repair bays, parts and specified equipment storage. The project site work includes adjoining parking, service roads and utilities.
(Agenda K4) Commissioners are being asked to authorize advertising and receipt of competitive sealed proposals for Bayport Terminal Complex Phase 1 -Stage 2 Container yard with a range of $40 million to $60 million. The design provides for 48 acres of reinforced or roller compacted concrete pavement with a 30-year service life in a configuration that will enable flexible container operations during successive development phases of the Bayport project. Other features of this project include a storm water collection system, water and sanitary sewer mains, site electrical distribution and high mast lighting.
(Agenda K9) Commissioners are being asked to authorize issuing a request for qualifications for professional services to design the Phase 2 container yard at Bayport Terminal. The design will provide for an additional 55 acres of container yard storage to meet growing demands. The design in 2009-2010 will enable phased construction to occur as rapidly as necessary to meet the terminal's actual demand. Estimated cost of construction is $55 million to $66 million.
(Agenda K10) Commissioners are being asked to authorize issuing a request for qualifications for professional services to design Wharf No. 4 and No. 5 at Bayport Container Terminal. This design will provide for the remaining 1,660 feet of wharf east of existing wharf areas and those currently being constructed. The consultant will also design associated dredging and material disposal, including storm water controls. The design will be consistent with and integrate into the existing wharf structures, pavements and site infrastructure.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
(Agenda G9) Commissioners are being asked to authorize awarding a professional services contract to PBS&J, Inc. for storm water quality consulting services for a term of two years for $200,000. The services are intended to assist the Environmental Affairs Department in addressing regulatory compliance, Environmental Management System goals and storm water quality projects and programs. The EAD has previously awarded general water quality consulting contracts covering storm water, waste water, drinking water and ballast eater. The current two-year water quality contract is due to end in December 2008.
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The Port of Houston Authority owns and operates the public facilities located along the Port of Houston, the 25-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities designed for handling general cargo, containers, grain and other dry bulk materials, project and heavy lift cargo, and other types of cargo. Each year, more than 7,700 vessels call at the port, which ranks first in the U.S. in foreign waterborne tonnage and second in overall total tonnage. The port authority plays a vital role in ensuring navigational safety along the Houston Ship Channel, which has been instrumental in Houston's development as a center of international trade. The Barbours Cut Container Terminal and Central Maintenance Facility are the first of any U.S. port facilities to develop and implement an innovative Environmental Management System that meets the rigorous standards of ISO 14001. PHA is the first port authority in the world to receive ISO 28000:2007 certification for Port Police and the perimeter security operations at both the Barbours Cut and Bayport Terminals. Additionally, the port is an approved delivery point for Coffee "C" futures contracts traded on the New York Board of Trade's Coffee, Sugar & Cocoa Exchange. For more information, please visit www.portofhouston.com
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