Port Orford Working Waterfront Revitalization Program
Update – September 10, 2024
The Port of Port Orford is actively pursuing diverse funding sources to support its comprehensive Working Waterfront Revitalization Program. This ambitious initiative encompasses several interrelated projects aimed at modernizing infrastructure, expanding operational capabilities, and fostering economic growth in the region. Here is a brief overview of the program’s key projects and their current status:
Projects Under Way:
Crane Replacement Project ($2.3M)
- Two new 50T cranes, strengthened foundations, 4 Port owned product hoists for enhanced product handling efficiency for seafood buyers and sellers, seafood offloading equipment, fork lift to transport product.
- Funding Secured: $1.6M (Connect Oregon), $694K (Business Oregon)
- Cranes are nearing completion at Ascom construction facility in Italy (see photos here).
- Foundations have been designed and construction project will soon be out to bid – RFP in development
- Status: Project on schedule for June 2025 completion
Seafood Hub Design
- Design by USDA AMS Wholesale Markets and Facilities Design Team, led by Ron Batcher.
- Documentary featuring the Port Orford Seafood Hub supported by USDA & NOAA will air Fall, ‘24
- Status: Design renderings complete, ready to advance to construction drawings once funded. USDA team prepared to support this transition.
Supplemental Seawater Delivery System ($500K)
- Interim solution to meet urgent seawater needs of current and new businesses and serve as supplemental seawater system once high capacity system is in place.
- Funding Secured: $500K (Business Oregon)
- RFP in preparation for advertisment.
- Timeline: approximately 6 months, once contract has been awarded.
Dock Road Slope Stabilization & Strengthening Planning ($315K)
- Engineering plan for slope stabilization and Dock Road strengthening.
- Funding Secured: $225K (FEMA – Advanced Assistance grant), $75K Port match (cash & in-kind)
- Status: OEM/FEMA has issued award letter. Project initiated July 24, 2024.
- OEM conducted kick off meeting to review award details and requirements.
- RFP in preparation for advertisment.
Department of Energy ETIPP
- Department Of Energy – Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project for energy analysis, resilience, and carbon reduction strategies aligned with the Revitalization Program
- Application developed with local support from City and OSU, and enthusiastic support from regional partner, Spark Northwest. Program includes 1.5 yrs of technical assistance ($250k in professional services), and bonus $50,000 in funding support to Port for energy transition projects.
- Status: Project selected and began September, 2024. More information can be found here: DOE – ETIPP
Economic Analysis
- Economic Analysis of current and planned Port operations will provide data and information necessary to the success of current and planned Port operations.
- RFP in review prior to publication.
- Port Planning and Marketing Fund proposal in development, based on scope of work in RFP.
NOAA National Seafood Strategy Integration
- The Port is coordinating with NOAA to align the Port Orford Seafood Hub with the National Seafood Strategy
- Read summary here.
- Status: ongoing collaboration – requesting support for Seafood Market Analysis from NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center. This will complement Port’s Economic Analysis.
Projects Pending Funding:
Port Orford Seafood Hub ($11.85M)
- Seafood processing facility and related transportation infrastructure
- Funding Request: $11.25M (MARAD/PIDP), $600K committed match (Connect Oregon)
- Status: Strengthened proposal submitted on May 10th, Request For Information (RFI) response submitted, with budget breakdown from USDA.
- Awaiting response – expected in mid-October ’24.
High-Capacity Seawater Delivery System (~$6M)
- New high-capacity, Port-owned seawater distribution system for all users
- Funding Request: $5M (EDA), $1M committed match (State of Oregon)
- Status: Proposal in development for FY2025 EDA funding cycle, revised on advice of EDA representatives, to include input from review of prior proposal.
Upcoming Priorities:
- Advertise RFP for the Supplemental Seawater System Project
- Advertise RFP for the Economic Analysis Project
- Prepare RFP for FEMA Geotechnical Project Contract, in collaboration with FEMA
- Prepare and advertise RFP for Crane foundations
- Complete EDA proposal for Seawater System
- Complete Port Planning and Marketing proposal for Economic Analysis
- Initiate ETIPP project
The Port is actively collaborating with federal and state agencies, leveraging strategic partnerships, and pursuing diverse funding avenues to ensure the successful execution of this comprehensive Working Waterfront Revitalization Program. Regular updates will be provided to stakeholders as significant milestones are achieved.