Port of Bellingham Commission

Shall the commission:

115. Authorize the interim executive director to increase by $139,000 the contract with IMCO General Construction of Bellingham for terminal apron and taxiways improvements? The original contract was approved at the 6/17/08 meeting, vote number 88, and amended at the 10/7/08 meeting, vote number 119. The runway needs to be repaired in seven locations. The work is scheduled for summer 2010, but heavy use requires immediate repairs. This amendment brings the total contract to $7,375,514. (New Business 1) Approved 3-0

116. Authorize the interim executive director to to accept a $780,746 federal grant for repairs on Bellingham airport taxiway “D.” This is the second American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant the port has received this year. The work is scheduled to begin on August 24 and be completed in 22 days. (New Business 2) Approved 3-0

117. Authorize the interim executive director to award the the low bid of $679,934 to Granite Northwest of Watsonville, Calif., for intersection improvements on taxiway delta? The repair work on taxiway delta is between taxiways alpha and echo. The work was advertised and three bids were received. A contingency fee of $68,000 brings the total contract to $747,934. (New Business 3) Approved 3-0

118. Authorize the interim executive director to award the lowest responsible bid of $223,727 to Esary Roofing and Siding Company of Burlington to replace the roof on buildings 4 and 5 at the Fairhaven Marine Industrial Park? The work was advertised and nine bids were received. The two lowest bids by Andgar Corportation at $203,315 and Topside Roofing at $221,015 were deemed non-responsive. A contingency fee of $22,300 brings the total contract to $246,027. (New Business 4) Approved 3-0

Shall the commission:

119. Allow Socco, Inc. of Sumas to sell up to to $10 million in tax-exempt industrial revenue bonds to finance expansion? Socco operates a wood drying operation in Sumas and utilizes steam from an adjacent co-generation facility. The co-gen facility was purchased by Puget Sound Energy in 2008 and since then the plant has only operated intermittently. Socco will use the bonds to finance a biomass-fueled boiler to generate steam for its kilns. (Industrial Development Corporation Resolution 67) Approved 3-0

120. Support IDC Resolution 67 allowing Socco, Inc. of Sumas to sell up to $10 million in tax exempt industrial revenue bonds? See vote number 119 for details. (Resolution 1269) Approved 3-0

121. Authorize the interim executive director to sign an agreement with Whatcom County to pass-through a federal grant to the port to purchase interoperable communications equipment? The Department of Homeland Security grant for $3,840 will purchase portable radios, batteries and accessories. (Consent Agenda C) Approved 3-0

122. Authorize the interim executive director to award the low bid of $49,145 to Blacktop Inc. of Billings, Mont. for pavement striping, sealcoating and minor pavement repairs? The work involves four locations: Bellingham airport, Squalicum Harbor, Fairhaven and Blaine boating center. The work was advertised and four bids were received. A contingency fee of $20,000 brings the total contract to $69,145. (Consent Agenda E) Approved 3-0

123. Approve a $50,000 increase in the contingency fee with Myers General for the Waterfront Innovation Zone: Technology Development Center? The original contract was approved at the 3/3/09 meeting, vote number 45. The competitive bid environment made more money available for additions. The most significant addition will be exterior signage. This vote increased the contingency fee to $148,871 and the total contract to $1,298,203. (Consent Agenda F) Approved 3-0

124. Approve two agreements between the Lummi Nation and the Port of Bellingham? The Intergovernment Framework Agreement is a general agreement that recognizes that the Lummi Nation and the port share common goals and visions for the future. The Implementation Agreement No. 1 addresses five specific projects and explains the responsibilities and obligations of both the port and the Lummi Nation.(New Business 1) Approved 3-0

125. Authorize the interim executive director to accept a $1,555,789 federal grant for Bellingham airport equipment and repairs? This grant is the second of two grants that will be used for the engineering, design and construction of runway 16-34 and taxiway “A,” snow removal equipment and airport lighting generator. The first grant for $847,275 was accepted at the 2/3/09 meeting, vote number 25. (New Business 2) Approved 3-0

126. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $1,755,243 contract with URS Corporation of Seattle for the engineering, design, and construction management of runway 16-34 and taxiway “A” repair project at the Bellingham airport? A contingency fee of $175,500 brings the total contract to $1,930,743. (New Business 3) Approved 3-0

127. Authorize the interim executive director to award the low bid of $495,015 to Kodiak Northwest of Burley, Idaho, for a snowblower? The current snowblower is 40 years old and only turns left. The new machine is an all-wheel drive, two engine, two stage, rotary snowblower. The equipment purchase was advertised and two bids were received. A contingency fee of $24,750 brings the total to $519,765. (New Business 4) Approved 3-0

128. Authorize the interim executive director to award the lowest responsive bid of $76,341 to Larry Brown Construction of Bellingham for a Bellingham airport lighting generator? The generator will be mounted on a concrete slab and will service both as airport lights and the aircraft rescue and firefighting station. The equipment purchase was advertised and six bids were received. The low bid of $69,440 by Myers General was deemed unresponsive. A contingency fee of $7,634 brings the total contract to $83,975. (New Business 5) Approved 3-0

129. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $544,724 contract (amendment #1) with Aspect Consulting of Seattle for phase two of a remedial investigation/feasibility study of the former Georgia-Pacific mill property? The original contract for $130,218 was approved at the 8/19/08 meeting, vote number 103. This phase will complete the field sampling program in accordance with the state-approved work plan, analytical data interpretation and preparation of the remedial investigation report. A contingency fee of $54,473 brings this amendment to $599,197 and the total amended contract to 729,415. (New Business 6) Approved 3-0

130. Authorize the interim executive director to sign an agreed order with the state of Washington requiring the port to perform a remedial investigation/feasibility study at the former Georgia-Pacific mill property under the Model Toxics Control Act? The port will be liable to pay the state Department of Ecology for their remedial oversight costs, estimated by the port to be $100,000. Fifty percent of the costs are reimbursable to the port under the AIG insurance policy. (New Business 7) Approved 3-0

131. Authorize the interim executive director to to sign $99,000 contract with Johnson Architecture & Planning of Seattle to perform an analysis of the potential to reuse 11 structures in The Waterfront District? The analysis will be divided into four phases with the estimated completion in mid-October. The cost of the analysis is evenly split between the city of Bellingham and the port. (New Business 8) Approved 3-0

132. Approve an extension of the aquatic land lease with the state Department of Natural Resources? In August 1997, the port entered into an aquatic land lease with the state Department of Natural Resources for implementation of a mitigation plan in Drayton Harbor. The lease was for 12 years beginning 9/1/97 and ending 7/31/09 with a one-time payment of $78,574. Due to a delay in the start-up of the project, the final monitoring will not be completed until January 2010. (New Business 9) Approved 3-0

133. Authorize the interim executive director to sign amendment #13 with CollinsWoerman Consulting Group of Seattle for reallocation of funds for phase 2 of The Waterfront District? The funds for phase 2 of the draft master plan were approved at the 4/15/08 meeting, vote number 53. This vote approves $25,000 in previously-approved contingency funds for a total amended contract of $1,881,289. (New Business 11) Approved 3-0

134. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $58,402 contract with David Evans and Associates of Bellingham for phase II of the Bellingham airport site plan and planned unit development plan? At the 5/20/08 meeting, vote number 73, the commission authorized David Evans and Associates to prepare phase I. The port’s current plan has expired and requires replacement. A contingency fee of $6,598 brings the total contract to $65,000. (New Business 12) Approved 3-0