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- Quote 26-530A
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This is a Request for Quotations issued by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) for landscape maintenance services at eight properties located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The scope of work includes weekly mowing, edging, and housekeeping at four properties and quarterly herbicide applications and housekeeping at four properties. The PCCA will conduct a project requirements review with interested contractors on October 8, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Port's Executive Administration Building, 400 Charles Zahn, Jr. Drive. Quotations must be submitted by 3:00 PM on October 13, 2026, through the Port Authority's electronic procurement system at https://pocca.procureware.com/. The contract will be awarded during the October commission meeting and will run from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with no renewal options specified. The eight properties include the Executive Administration Building & Southside Observation Area, Ortiz Center, Annex Building, Security Command Center, Northside Observation Area, Al Speight laydown, CCPE Silo, and William Dodge Security Command Center.
The unit price quotations must include all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, insurance, overhead, and profit necessary to complete the project. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers Compensation with statutory limits, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Umbrella Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence. The PCCA is ISO 14001 certified, and contractors must comply with the Port's Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements outlined in Attachment C, including training all employees on EMS compliance prior to onsite work. Contractors are required to meet monthly with Port representatives to review the landscape maintenance program effectiveness and irrigation schedules. The Port of Corpus Christi is a tax-exempt entity. No incumbent information, set-asides, or specific funding amounts are identified in the quotation documents.
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS
FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
September 24, 2026
Project No. 26-530A
To Interested Contractors:
The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) requests quotations for landscape maintenance at eight (8) properties in Corpus Christi, Texas. The scope of service to be provided along with aerial maps for each site are attached (see Attachments A & B).
Project requirements will be reviewed with potential contractors with PCCA Project Manager Steven Ashley at the Port’s Executive Administration Building, 400 Charles Zahn, Jr.
Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas at 9:30 AM on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Contract will be awarded during the October commission and will run from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027.
Contractor will not commence work until contractor has obtained all the required insurance listed below. Prior to the expiration date of each of the Policies, the Contractor or its insurance producer/broker, shall provide Certificates of Insurance (COI) of the minimum insurance required below. The minimum insurance required may be increased periodically upon request by PCCA to commercially reasonable limits. The company writing each of the Policies must possess a current rating with A.M. Best Company of at least “A-, VII”. If Contractor fails to maintain all or any part of the policies, then its privileges shall be suspended until such policies have been reinstated.
The contractor is required to provide evidence of the following minimum insurance:
A. Workers Compensation Statutory Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 Each accident
$1,000,000 Disease each employee $1,000,000 Disease policy limit
In the event that the work of Contractor’s employees falls within the purview of the United States Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, the Jones Act or the Federal Employer’s Liability Act, Contractor shall extend its insurance coverage to provide insurance against the liabilities imposed under the applicable Act or Acts.
Request for Quotations for Landscape Maintenance Program September 28, 2026
B. Commercial General Liability
(Products/Completed $1,000,000 Per occurrence Operations) $2,000,000 Aggregate
The CGL Policy will provide contractual liability coverage at the aforementioned limits.
C. Business Automobile Liability $1,000,000 CSL / Each accident
Automobile liability insurance coverage will include all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles.
D. Umbrella Liability $2,000,000 Per occurrence
Umbrella liability coverage will apply to Employer’s Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability.
Contractors’ liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance required herein. Each policy must contain an endorsement to the effect that the issuer waives any claim or right of subrogation to recover against PCCA, its Port Commissioners, officers and employees.
Additionally, PCCA shall be designated as an Additional Insured either by a blanket additional insured or a specific endorsement on all policies, except for Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability. Each policy, except Workers’ Compensation, must contain an endorsement that the policy is primary to any other insurance available to the Additional Insureds with respect to claims arising under this Purchase Order.
Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of Contractor, Contractor shall require each Subcontractor performing work under the Contract, at Subcontractor’s own expense, to maintain during the term of the Contract, the same stipulated minimum insurance as shown herein. As an alternative, Contractor may include its Subcontractors as additional insureds on its own coverage as prescribed under these requirements. Contractor’s certificate of insurance shall note in such event that Subcontractors are included as additional insureds and that Contractor agrees to provide workers’ compensation for Subcontractors and their employees.
Contractor shall obtain and monitor the certificates of insurance from each Subcontractor in order to assure compliance with the insurance requirements. Contractor must retain the certificates of insurance for the duration of the Contract plus five (5) years and shall have the responsibility of enforcing these insurance requirements among its Subcontractors. PCCA shall be entitled, upon request and without expense, to receive copies of these certificates.
Additionally, the PCCA is ISO 14001 certified, and the contractor will be required to adhere to PCCA policies and procedures while working on PCCA property. Attachment C has the Environmental Management System Compliance Requirements for Contractor Environmental Performance outlining these policies and procedures. Upon award and prior to
Request for Quotations for Landscape Maintenance Program September 28, 2026 onsite work, Contractor will be required to complete and return the Contractor Certification showing that all contractor employees have been trained on the EMS program requirements.
The Unit Price sum quotations must include all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, insurance, overhead and profit, etc., to successfully complete the project.
Quotations are located on the Port Authority’s electronic procurement system website at https://pocca.procureware.com. Deadline to submit quotation is by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. If you have any questions, please submit all questions through the electronic procurement system or by email to compliance@pocca.com. The PCCA looks forward to receiving your quotation.
Enclosures cc: Jesse Robinson Stevenson Ashley Martha Valderrama https://pocca.procureware.com/ mailto:compliance@pocca.com
QUOTATION FORM
FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
PROJECT NO 26-530A
Company Name:
Company Address:
Point of Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Scope of Work: Provide landscape maintenance to a total of eight properties that includes weekly mowing, edging, and housekeeping at four of the properties and quarterly herbicide applications and housekeeping at four properties.
Property
Units
Unit Price
Annual Price
PCCA Executive Administration Building & Southside Observation Area; 400 Charles Zahn, Jr. Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 52 Weeks $ $ PCCA Ortiz Center; 402 Charles Zahn, Jr. Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 52 Weeks $ $ PCCA Annex Building; 1305 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 52 Weeks $ $ PCCA Security Command Center; 222 Power Street, Corpus Christi, TX 52 Weeks $ $ PCCA Northside Observation Area; 2701 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 4 Quarterly $ $ PCCA Al Speight laydown; 1625 N. Tancahua Street, Corpus Christi, TX 4 Quarterly $ $ PCCA CCPE Silo; 2625 E. Navigation Blvd (JFITC), Corpus Christi, TX 4 Quarterly $ $ PCCA William Dodge Security Command Center;
1002 E. Port Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 4 Quarterly $ $
TOTAL $
Addendum (if applicable):
Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda: (List Addendum Number(s))
ATTACHMENT A
Landscape Maintenance Program Specifications
ATTACHMENT A
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
SCOPE OF SERVICE
The landscape service provider (Contractor) shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform the landscaping services as described in the specifications detailed herein. The required result is to maintain the grounds for the referenced properties in such a manner and in accordance with Class B Standards related to cleanliness of grounds, manicured nature, and aesthetic appeal for Port of Corpus Christi (PCCA) landscaped areas.
The Contractor is requested to conduct services in a manner as to utilize industry best practices and guiding principles to minimize the Port’s environmental footprint. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Port of Corpus Christi safety policies, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and/or other applicable governing safety standards.
PRICING
Pricing should be provided in accordance with the following specifications. Each property should be priced separately.
1. PCCA Executive Administration Building & Southside Observation Area; 400 Charles Zahn, Jr. Drive, Corpus Christi, TX
2. PCCA Ortiz Center; 402 Charles Zahn, Jr. Drive, Corpus Christi, TX
3. PCCA Annex Building; 1305 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX
4. PCCA Security Command Center; 222 Power Street, Corpus Christi, TX
5. PCCA Northside Observation Area; 2701 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX
6. PCCA Al Speight laydown; 1625 N. Tancahua Street, Corpus Christi, TX
7. PCCA CCPE silo; 2625 E. Navigation Blvd (Joe Fulton Corridor), Corpus Christi, TX
8. PCCA William Dodge Security Command Center; 1002 E. Port Ave, Corpus Christi, TX
Note: properties 5-8 are only to have rock/hardscape sprayed for weeds and have general housekeeping performed on a quarterly basis.
The Port of Corpus Christi is a tax-exempt entity.
MOWING
Mowing lawn/grass areas shall be accomplished with sharp, properly adjusted mowers of the correct size for the various areas.
Mow to a uniform height of:
1 ½ inches April – November
2 inches December – March
Readjust as necessary to avoid “scalping” or “burnt” grass. All clippings shall be mulched with the mulching systems on mowers. Any unsightly clumping shall be removed and properly disposed of off Port property. Mowing shall be conducted once per week on a date mutually agreed upon by Contractor and PCCA project manager.
TRIMMING AND EDGING
Trimming and edging shall be done with a power weed eater and/or a power edger.
Trimming of areas not accessible by a mower shall be with a power weed eater and shall match the mowing height. A monofilament line trimmer shall be used to trim around obstacles within the lawn area. Care shall be taken to ensure the bark of trees and shrubs are not damaged or stripped by the line trimmer. Lawn sprinkler heads shall only be edged to allow for proper distribution of water.
Edging may be done by either a power trimmer or edger. Edging shall be done on all walks, curbs, and drives. The cut edge shall appear as a clean, straight line.
PLANTER AREA AND MULCH/ROCK BED WEED CONTROL
During each weekly visit, any weeds shall be pulled by hand or sprayed with a product deemed not to harm the landscape plants.
WEED CONTROL
Weeds shall not be allowed to grow in paved areas such as driveways, walks, curbs, pavers, gutters, etc. or aggregate rocked areas, planters and landscaped beds. Weeds shall be addressed during each visit to the property and may be removed manually or sprayed with herbicide. Dead weeds shall be removed from the areas and disposed of off Port property.
Before applying herbicides, the type of weed and proximity to live ornamental plant material shall be identified and the control selected accordingly, using the most effective control for the species, the location, and the season. Contractor will be responsible for replacement of ornamental plants or shrubs killed by misuse of weed control products. The Contractor shall possess a permit or employ a person/sub-contractor who possesses a permit to apply herbicide as required by any Texas law or statute, if required.
If an herbicide is to be used, the Contractor is to provide the Port Project Manager/Port Environmental Department a copy of the Safety Data Sheet prior to its use to determine if there are any permitting requirements. Upon approval and use of an herbicide, the Contractor shall submit the amount used and location of use on its invoice(s).
Properties with large rock/hardscape landscaped areas that are to only be sprayed on a quarterly basis for weed control and have basic housekeeping performed are as follows:
PCCA Northside Observation Area; 2701 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX PCCA Al Speight laydown; 1625 N. Tancahua Street, Corpus Christi, TX
PCCA CCPE silo; 2625 E. Navigation Blvd. (Joe Fulton Corridor), Corpus Christi, TX
PCCA William Dodge Security Command Center; 1002 E. Port Ave., Corpus Christi, TX
GENERAL CLEANUP/HOUSEKEEPING
Remove trash from turf and landscape beds with each visit and properly dispose of materials off Port property.
Paved sidewalks, medians, parking areas, and patio areas shall be swept or blow off with a power blower at the conclusion of each visit. Material shall not be swept or blow into water ways or storm water treatment systems.
SHRUBS
Shrubs (including raised planters) shall be pruned pursuant to the species to maintain growth with space limitations, to maintain or enhance the natural growth habit, or to eliminate diseased or damaged growth. Some species shall be trimmed appropriately to influence flowering and fruiting, or to improve vigor.
Shrubs and vines must be trimmed as needed to permit unobstructed passage by occupants or vehicles and to limit obstruction of signage. Trimming near vehicular entry or exits shall be carried out to prevent sight restrictions.
Shrubs shall be pruned to conform with the design concept of the landscape. Individual shrubs shall be clipped into balled or boxed forms.
Shrubs and ground covers must be trimmed 4 inches from sidewalks and curbs.
SHRUB FERTILIZATION
Shrubs are to be fertilized once annually in the spring (including raised planters).
COASTAL GRASS
All coastal grasses at the site(s) shall be cut back and shaped twice per year, once in October and once in April.
TREE AND PALM CARE AND PRUNING
All trees and palms shall be allowed to grow to their natural genetic form and size, unless specifically excepted.
All trees and palms shall be pruned to promote structural strength and to accentuate their natural form and features.
Pruning must be carried out to permit unobstructed passage to pedestrians and motor vehicles and to prevent sight restrictions near intersections. This means that branches and fronds should be maintained to 7 ½ feet above sidewalks and 12 feet above vehicular areas.
IRRIGATION
If irrigation is present at a property, the Contractor shall be responsible for the programming of the irrigation system.
The irrigation shall be operated at an appropriate seasonal schedule, using the least amount of water necessary to maintain the growth, health, and vigor of all landscape plant materials.
Irrigation controllers shall be re-programmed at a minimum of once monthly to match plant material water needs to the irrigation applied.
Contractor shall perform sprinkler check/inspection after each mowing and provide a report once per month.
If declared drought restrictions exist for a site(s) with listed properties, the restriction declarations will be followed, and aspects of irrigation will be suspended as appropriate.
PEST CONTROL
All chemical control to follow the procedures set forth in the labeling of the product, as required by law. Active ant/other insects species harming oriental plants/shrubs or turf areas infestations shall be treated on each visit.
If a pesticide is to be used, the Contractor is to provide the Port Project Manager/Port Environmental Department with a copy of the Safety Data Sheet prior to its use to determine if there are any permitting requirements. Upon approval and use of a pesticide, the Contractor shall submit the amount used and location of use on its invoice(s).
DAMAGES
Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused by Contractor in performing the maintenance program (ex. sprinkler heads). Contractor assumes all liability for damages, injuries, or cleanup costs arising from herbicide/pesticide use, over/under watering, and improper irrigation operations.
MEETING
Contractor shall meet once each month with Port’s representative to review the effectiveness of the landscape maintenance program, irrigation system schedules, and make any recommendations to enhance the program or for plant replacements.
EMS COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR ENVIRONMENTAL
PERFORMANCE
See Attachment C.
ATTACHMENT B
Landscape Site Locations
BID ATTACHMENT C
EMS Compliance Requirements for Contractor Environmental Performance
EMS Compliance Requirements for Contractor Environmental Performance
Prepared By: Manager of Environmental Compliance Approved By: Director of Environmental Planning and Compliance Date: 05/06/2025 Revision No. 9 Distribution: PCCA Contractors Working in the EMS Fence Line
Purpose: This document is provided to assure that Contractors performing services for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) are fully aware of the Port’s Environmental Management System (EMS) program and the Contractor’s responsibilities for compliance with the EMS program.
Scope: The fence line of our EMS program includes those port operations that take place in association with the Bulk Terminal and Maintenance Facilities and all operations that occur at the public cargo docks (Cargo Docks 8, 9, 10, 14, and 15) and associated laydown areas (Al Speight Military Rail Yard, Southside Cargo Terminal, North Side Open Storage Area (east and west), North Bank Open Storage Area, and Rincon West Yard).
Contractor Responsibilities: Contractor and its employees will be aware of and comply with Port’s Environmental Policy. Contractor and its employees will review the Port’s Environmental Policy prior to conducting any activities on Port property. Contractor will utilize best management practices to minimize pollution from activities being conducted and will also adhere to the applicable environmental management programs for the work being conducted. The PCCA Environmental Policy and PCCA Best Management Practices and Environmental Management Programs are attached.
Contractor will promptly submit to Port Environmental Compliance Manager the proper documentation and records as required for the activities and services being provided.
Contractor and its employees will be aware of and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental and health and safety rules and regulations.
Contractor certifies that its employees that provide services to the PCCA are competent to perform and complete work assignments as assigned and that each employee has the necessary experience, skills, and training required for each job assignment. Contractor will appropriately train employees on PCCA EMS requirements and document training on attached Contractor Certification.
Contractor will respond to emergencies on Port property as directed by Port personnel as per the Port’s emergency manuals and procedures. Contractor will also have and train its employees on emergency procedures as required by law for the activities and services being provided.
Attachments: PCCA Environmental Policy
PCCA Best Management Practices and Environmental Management Programs Contractor Certification Sheet
UCOPY
UNCONTROLLED COPY - FOR A CURRENT COPY PLEASE CONTRACT ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR
Port of Corpus Christi Authority Environmental Policy
Approved by Port Commission – 03/15/2022
In its commitment to “Be an Environmental Leader,” the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (Port), in collaboration with stakeholders, will mitigate environmental impacts, prevent pollution, and undertake environmental stewardship initiatives to uphold the following six (6) key precepts and achieve the corresponding performance targets:
Air Quality
Uphold, through voluntary actions, the national ambient air quality standards established through the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990.
Achieve at least a 15% reduction in PM, VOC, NOx and SOx emissions per cargo ton handled relative to the most current emission inventory every three years.
Water Quality
Maintain or improve the quality of the Coastal Bend bays to be fishable and swimmable in accordance with the Clean Water Act, as amended in 1972.
Achieve a 10% annual reduction in each of the measured water quality parameters (Al, Fe, Zn, Pb, and TSS) at each sampling location on Port property.
Soils & Sediments
Protect human health, as well as sediment and groundwater quality.
Uphold the current practice of remediating spills that occur on Port property to a residential cleanup standard.
Habitat
Promote diverse, healthy native flora and fauna.
Voluntarily create/restore 50 acres of habitat within the Corpus Christi and Aransas Bay systems every three years.
Resilience/Climate Adaptation
Prioritize sustainability and resilience in the development of Port facilities and Port operations.
Integrate at least one sustainability strategy from the PCCA Life Cycle Assessment Tool into all projects to which the Port dedicates capital dollars.
Climate Action
Support national and global emission reduction and net-zero initiatives under Goal 13 of the Paris Agreement.
Achieve a 7.5% annual reduction in GHG emissions per cargo ton handled relative to the current emissions inventory.
The Port’s Environmental Policy is a strategic imperative that guides all aspects of development and operations, supporting the Port’s vision To Be the Energy Port of the Americas and its mission to Leverage Commerce to Drive Prosperity for the Coastal Bend region and beyond.
The Port’s Environmental Policy formalizes many existing environmental programs intended to realize measurable positive impacts in surrounding communities and bays systems. The Port uses legislative channels to meet its environmental objectives, which focus on energy evolution, climate action, water resource management, and resource efficiency.
PCCA Best Management Practices & Environmental Management Programs
1.01 PCCA BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
A. The Contractor will utilize best management practices appropriate to the work being conducted to minimize the potential impacts of its operations.
B. The following best management practices specific to the Port will be adhered to when in port area:
1. Air Emissions – Particulates: Contractor will take appropriate measures to prevent particulate emissions from work area including wetting work area to keep dust down and managing stockpile materials to prevent windblown dust.
2. Air Emissions – Diesel: Contractor will keep work vehicles and equipment well maintained and in good working condition. Contractor will not idle vehicles and equipment when on standby for more than five minutes. Contractor should carpool to jobsite whenever possible and utilize alternative fuels when practical.
3. Environmental Performance during Fueling Activities – When working on PCCA projects, Contractor will have personnel present during any fuel transfers.
Stored fuel will be kept in secondary containment and visually inspected on a daily basis for signs of leaks or potential problems. Contractor will also utilize spill pans and proper grounding procedures during product transfers.
Contractors supplying fuel to PCCA will also utilize spill pans and proper grounding procedures during all fuel transfers.
4. Environmental Performance during Waste Disposal – When working on PCCA projects, Contractor will place wastes in appropriate containers that are properly labeled. Contractor will not mix wastes or re-use containers except when residue is same material being disposed of. All liquid wastes will be kept in containment.
When providing waste management activities for the Port, Contractor should utilize proper loading and transportation procedures to prevent spills and other incidents during shipment. Contractor will properly dispose of all wastes and maintain appropriate documentation of disposal activities.
5. Herbicide and Pesticide Use – Contractor will use chemicals properly and in the quantities specified on the product labeling or MSDS. Chemicals should not be mixed or counteract the intended effect of each chemical being used. Contractor will immediately cleanup any spills that occur, properly dispose of the material and report any incidents immediately to the Port Police Department at (361) 882- 1182.
REV. 05/2025
6. Hazardous Lamp Management – Contractor will take necessary precautions during use or handling to prevent damaging or breaking hazardous lamps.
Hazardous lamps and electrical components are to be recycled.
7. Preventative Maintenance – Contractor is required to maintain vehicles and equipment used in the port areas in good working condition. Vehicles and equipment that are leaking or dripping fluids will not be permitted on port property and if leaks or drips occur must be immediately and properly cleaned up.
8. Street Sweeper – Contractor will conduct routine preventative maintenance on street sweeping equipment utilized on PCCA projects, including checking for leaks, and will ensure employees are trained and qualified to operate their equipment. Contractor will use wet methods when conducting sweeping. Swept materials will be properly handled and disposed of. Contractor will ensure swept material does not enter into storm water ditches or filter boxes.
9. Brazing Joints – Contractor will utilize appropriate personal protective equipment and will not braze in confined spaces. All paint, solvents, and residue must be removed from the work surface prior to brazing. Contractor will utilize lead free solder and will utilize alternate connectors when possible. Contractor will conduct brazing in well ventilated areas and whenever possible, will conduct brazing under mechanical welding air cleaners.
10. Blasting and Surface Preparation – Contractor will enclose, cover, or otherwise contain all blasting activities and conduct them only when wind direction and speed help minimize impacts to surrounding areas. Reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne and from reaching the water. Abrasives and spent materials must be stored and handled in a way that prevents them from blowing offsite or creating a nuisance. Spent materials should be moved carefully to minimize dust and must be collected in appropriate containers for proper disposal by Environmental personnel. Emission control equipment must be kept in good working condition and used throughout blasting operations.
11. Paint Overspray Prevention – Contractor will prevent overspray by utilizing temporary paint booths around the structure to be painted, or hand painting when practicable. Utilize water-based coating to minimize emissions; utilize paints with no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or minimal VOCs whenever feasible. Use high-volume, low pressure (HVLP) paint spray guns and use a proportioner on the gun when applying dual component coatings, such as epoxies and polyurethanes.
REV. 05/2025
12. Electrical Consumption - Contractor should take all steps to reduce electricity consumed when using Port utilities and plan for alternative green energy sources whenever practical.
13. Spill Prevention – Contractor should provide adequate containment for liquid products stored and used on PCCA job sites and monitor the product inventory closely through daily inspections for spills and leaks. Contractor is responsible for immediately cleanup all spills that occur. All spill cleanup materials should be picked up and properly disposed of. Drip pans are to be used to prevent leaks to the ground. Contractors vehicles and equipment should be inspected prior to bring to jobsite and each day while on jobsite to identify potential problems or leaking fluids.
14. Water Consumption – Contractor is to follow area mandated water restriction measures and employ water conservation measures wherever possible, regardless of current drought stage for the area.
1.02 CONTROL OF SIGNIFICANT ASPECT(S)
The PCCA has identified significant aspects of our operations to manage and improve the environmental impacts under the EMS program. Significant aspects are those aspects of our operations and activities that interact with the environment in some way and that PCCA has identified as having a high priority for managing. The Contractor is required to comply with the environmental management program (EMP) for the significant aspects applicable to the activities being conducted. The applicable significant aspect(s) for this project include:
A. Air emissions resulting from vehicle and equipment operation and operation of stationary engines.
B. Storm water runoff from the port area.
C. Third-party environmental performance related to dock operations.
1.03 EMP FOR AIR EMISSIONS
A. Reduce idling of vehicles, equipment and stationary engines to less than 5 minutes.
B. Utilize car-pooling to and from job sites whenever practical.
C. Keep vehicles, equipment, and stationary engines well maintained.
REV. 05/2025
D. Utilize alternative fuels that are lower emissions.
1.04 EMP FOR STORM WATER RUNOFF
A. Utilize Best Management Practices to minimize and reduce the contribution of pollutants to storm water runoff.
B. Maintain work areas to prevent trash, debris, and sediments from washing off in storm water runoff. Keep paved areas and drainage ways swept and free of debris. Properly dispose of all trash, debris, sweepings, cigarette butts, etc.
C. Environmental personnel will regularly inspect outfalls, remove built up sediments and debris. Sources of buildup will be investigated and Contractor where responsible will be required to implement controls to prevent reoccurrence.
D. Don’t rinse off or wash anything down the storm drain system.
E. Conduct maintenance, painting and blasting activities, and washing activities in contained areas and under cover whenever practical.
F. Contain all fuels, liquid products and wastes. Keep batteries under a cover to prevent exposure to rain. Conduct routine inspections to identify potential problems.
G. Utilize drip pans and containments to prevent spills.
H. Use silt fences or other controls to prevent erosion of exposed areas.
I. Clean up spills immediately and completely.
1.05 EMP FOR THIRD PARTY ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
A. Utilize best management practices for operations being conducted.
B. Properly dispose of all trash, debris, and wastes.
C. Leaking vehicles and equipment are not permitted on Port property and will be required to be removed immediately upon discovery of a leak. Additionally, vehicle and equipment maintenance may not be performed on Port properties.
Contractor Certification
I certify by signature below that I have received the information regarding the Port of Corpus Christi Authority’s (PCCA) Environmental Management System (EMS) and understand the requirements for compliance. Further, this certification is my agreement to comply with the PCCA EMS Program while working on a PCCA jobsite.
Contractor’s Employee’s Name Contractor’s Employee’s Signature
After all Contractors’ employees that will be working in the port have signed the certification, email a copy to PCCA Environmental at envadmin@pocca.com.
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