https://tdn.com/news/local/business/port-of-longview-rail-expansion-to-break-ground-in-august/article_a1cc1a8a-dffe-11ee-9857-d72957de03f1.html The Port of Longview Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion has received financial assistance through multiple federal funding streams, including a $16 million RAISE grant for construction and a $2.5 million right-of-way acquisition award from Congress. The port also got a $5 million interest-free loan through the state Legislature. __________ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS #24-018-AE Construction Management of the Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion Notice is hereby given that the Port of Longview is soliciting qualifications from consultants for Construction Management of the Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion project. The agreement, subject to funding availability and Board of Commission approval, will be from approximately June 2024 through December 31, 2027, with the option for the Port of Longview to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Consultants will be considered for the following project: Project Description The services required under this contract include Construction Management (CM) services in support of the Port of Longview (Port) Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion (IRCE) project. The IRCE project is anticipated to include three construction contracts which will begin in Spring 2024 and continue through Fall 2027 and includes a mix of local, state, and federal funding. The major tasks required under the Scope of Work include the following: Construction Management Services Construction Inspection Services Project Administration Services Scheduling Services Cost Estimating Services Evaluation Criteria Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: 1. Project Team Experience & Qualifications 2. Project Understanding and Approach 3. Project Management & Availability 4. Familiarity with Federally Funded Transportation Projects Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The Port of Longview in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Melissa McCabe at mmccabe@portoflongview.com or by calling collect (360) 703-0203. Title VI Statement The Port of Longview, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
.webp)
