01 Request for Quotes- Savage Lane Rail Cleanup.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

FOR

SAVAGE LANE RAIL CLEANUP

September 4, 2026 Project No. 26-700B

To Interested Contractors:

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (Authority) requests quotations for the scope of work contained herein.

Overview:

The project consists of removing trash and debris from along the Authority-owned portion of the Savage Lane Rail Line is 1.68 miles, stretching from Up River Road to Agnes Street. Portion of rail is in the attached site location map. A photolog featuring various locations with trash and debris along the rail line is also attached.

Scope of Work:

The scope of work includes removing and properly disposing of waste that has accumulated due to littering and illegal dumping along the rail right of way and adjacent roadways (I-37 and Leopard St). Several homeless encampments have also contributed to the existing waste and refuse along the Savage Ln railroad line. The awarded contractor will inspect the Authority’s segment of the rail line and estimate the amount of accumulated waste. Contractor will furnish all materials and equipment needed to remove and dispose of waste from the rail area. Contractor will coordinate with the Port Police Department and Port Rail operations to ensure that the area is available to safely operate in without interruption. The Authority will provide 25 cy boxes at the north entrance of the rail line along Up River Road for the collected waste and debris. The contractor is responsible for delivering the roll-off boxes to the Authority-approved landfill for disposal. Contractor personnel must be railroad protection trained.

Please use the attached Request for Quotations Form to provide a lump sum quotation including all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, insurance, overhead, and profit, etc., necessary to successfully complete the project.

Other Job Specific Requirements

The Authority is ISO 14001 certified at our Bulk Terminal, Maintenance Facility, and Public Cargo Docks and Laydown Areas. Attached is the Environmental Management System (EMS) Compliance Requirements for Contractor Environmental Performance which outlines the policies and procedures that the Contractor must adhere to when operating in these areas. Upon

Request for Quotations for Savage Lane Rail Cleanup September 4, 2026 award and prior to any onsite work, the Contractor will be required to provide the Contractor Certification documenting that the Contractor has provided and trained all employees working on Authority property on the EMS program requirements.

To promote public safety and efficient operations, the Authority may restrict access to part of or all of a facility. Restricted areas are controlled through Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) and gate lists. The Port Authority is not responsible for providing escorts to non-TWIC holding Contractor personnel. Prior to accessing a facility and/or escort a non-TWIC individual, the Contractors personnel must have prior authorization from the Authority and be placed on a gate list. To be placed on a gate list, the representative of the Contractor should provide to the Authority Project Manger a list of individuals needing access, as well as the driver’s license, date of birth, and whether each individual has a TWIC or not. The Project Manager will provide an email to the Port Police Command Center. Contractor vehicles to be used at the project site will be clearly marked with the company name. Any questions regarding access should be directed to the Port Police Department at (361) 885-6190

Insurance Requirements:

Contractor will not commence work until contractor has obtained all the insurance required listed below and certificates of such insurance must be approved by, and on file with, the Texas Insurance Commission, and must be reasonably acceptable in their content, to PCCA. All required insurance coverages must be purchased from insurance carriers with an A. M. Best rating of A-VI or better. Approval of the insurance by PCCA will not relieve, decrease, or otherwise affect the liability of contractor.

The contractor is required to provide evidence of the following minimum insurance:

Workers Compensation Statutory Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 Each accident

$1,000,000 Disease each employee $1,000,000 Disease policy limit

General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate

Business Automobile Liability $1,000,000 CSL/ Each accident

Umbrella Liability $2,000,000 Per occurrence

Umbrella liability coverage will apply to Employer’s Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability.

Railroad Protective $1,000,000 Per occurrence

Request for Quotations for Savage Lane Rail Cleanup

A deletion of the railroad exclusion from General Liability will be acceptable. If the exclusion cannot be removed, you must obtain separate rail coverage at the above minimum limit.

All policies must state that the PCCA is an “additional insured” (as allowed by law), and each certificate must indicate same. The worker’s compensation policy must show an “alternate employer” endorsement. All policies must be written or endorsed to waive subrogation against the

PCCA.

Contractor, at contractor’s expense, must purchase, maintain, and keep in force such insurance as will protect contractor from claims that may arise out of or result from contractor’s operations under the purchase order, whether such operations be by contractor, by any subcontractor, by anyone directly or indirectly employed by contractor or contractor’s subcontractor, or by anyone for whose acts contractor or contractor’s subcontractor may be liable.

Contractor’s subcontractor(s) must have insurance that complies with required insurance listed above, and contractor must have on file proof of such insurance. If contractor’s subcontractor(s) does not have insurance that complies, then contractor must provide an “additional insured” endorsement naming said contractor’s subcontractor(s) to each of contractor’s policies where provided by law, except in the case of Workers’ Compensation coverage.

Contractor must provide proof satisfactory to PCCA of Workers’ Compensation coverage for all contractor’s subcontractors, suppliers, etc., before work on the project may begin.

Project Schedule:

The successful contractor will be notified of award of the quote via email or in person on the telephone. The Contractor may not start work until all required paperwork has been completed and is on file with the Authority. Upon completion of the appropriate paperwork, the Authority will issue a notice to proceed. The Contractor may not start work until the notice to proceed has been issued. Work may not begin immediately following issuance of a notice to proceed. The start date will be coordinated with the Authority.

Quotations:

Quotations are located on the Port Authority’s electronic procurement system website at https://pocca.procureware.com. Deadline to submit quotation is by 12 p.m. on September 18th, 2026. If you have any questions, please submit all questions through the electronic procurement system or by email to procurement@pocca.com. The Authority looks forward to receiving your quotation.

Sincerely, Christopher T. Nau Environmental Specialist https://pocca.procureware.com/ mailto:procurement@pocca.com

Attachments:

EMS Compliance Requirements for Contractor Environmental Performance Photolog of debris along Savage Lane Rail Line Site Location Map cc: Rob Schulz

Sarah L. Garza

Request for Quotations for Savage Lane Rail Cleanup

EMS Compliance Requirements for Contractor Environmental Performance

Prepared By: Environmental Compliance Coordinator Approved By: Director of Environmental Planning and Compliance Date: 06/01/2025 Revision No. 10 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

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Port of Corpus Christi Authority Environmental Policy

Approved by Port Commission -

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 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.

• Reduce idling hours from Port fleet by 10% annually.

• Reduce operational alerts from Bulk Terminal PM10 air monitoring network air monitors by 25% annually.

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.

• Reduce Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in stormwater discharges from fully constructed sites on Port property with no existing treatment by 10% annually

Soils & Sediments

Protect sediment and groundwater quality, thereby protecting human health.

• 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.

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Resilience

Prioritize resilience in the design, development, and operation of Port facilities.

• Deploy hyperlocal Index of Vulnerability to Physical Environmental Risks

Resource Efficiency

Optimize resource consumption to reduce waste across the full life cycle of PCCA operations.

• Divert 5% of landfilled waste annually for reuse or recycling.

• Reduce water consumption at the Bulk Terminal by 10% annually.

Climate Action

Support state, national, and global emissions reduction targets.

• 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 Remain the Energy Port of the Americas and its mission to Leverage Commerce to Drive Prosperity for the Coastal Bend region and beyond. The Policy formalizes many existing environmental programs intended to realize measurable positive impacts in neighboring communities and bays.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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FIGURE 2 SAVAGE LANE RAIL PHOTO LOG – 03/11/2026

PHOTOGRAPH No.1 (Facing South)

Debris along rail underneath I-37.

PHOTOGRAPH No.2 (Facing South)

Shopping carts and other debris underneath Leopard Street.

PHOTOGRAPH No.3 (Facing West)

Plastic water bottles and trash.

PHOTOGRAPH No.4 (Facing North)

Mattress on the side of the western slope of the rail line.

PHOTOGRAPH No.5 (Facing Southwest)

Trash and debris underneath Leopard Steet.

PHOTOGRAPH No.6 (Facing South)

Trash and debris underneath I-37.

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Savage Lane Rail

PCCA Property

Corpus Christi, Texas

Legend Debris Removal Area

Figure 1: Site Location Map