Solicitation X F1. Request for Information Construction & Operation of New On-port Logistics Center. Bid Designation: Public

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1 5 Solicitation X F1 Request for Information Construction & Operation of New On-port Logistics Center Bid Designation: Public Broward County Board of 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 1 6

2 Request for Information Construction & Operation of New On-port Logistics Center 5 Bid Number Bid Title X F1 Request for Information Construction & Operation of New On-port Logistics Center Bid Start Date Jan 4, :31:22 PM EST Bid End Date Jan 25, :00:00 PM EST Bid Contact Parum Kevin Cheerangie pcheerangie@broward.org Contract Duration Not Applicable Contract Renewal Not Applicable Prices Good for Not Applicable Bid Comments Broward County s Port Everglades Department hereby invites interested parties to respond to this Request for Information regarding the potential for organizations to partner with the Port in its construction of a new On - port Logistics Center. The project s goal is to replace the on-port FTZ facility with a modern Logistics Center to be operated by a private entity. The Port s ultimate goal is for this Logistics Center to maximize the value that the Port provides to the supply chains of its client base. Information pertaining to the history, location and size of the FTZ are contained in the RFI. Additional Fact Sheets are attached as Appendix B. Firms are asked to provide their response to the items listed in the Appendix A Questionnaire, in its entirety and in the order presented. Your response must be uploaded to Bidsync. Questions and Answers: Vendor must submit questions through the Question and Answer Section (in BidSync). The County is not obligated to respond to any question received after the deadline. Contact Jorge Hernandez at or by at pev_ftz_rfi@broward.org for additional information. This is a Request for Information (RFI), this is NOT for competitive pricing or a process for the County to purchase; this request is only for information gathering purposes. No award will be made based on the results of this process. Any procurement by the County will be subject of a separate process and subject to budget approval and a signed contract executed by Broward County s Purchasing Director or Board of County Commissioners. Item Response Form Item Quantity X F RFI Construction and Operation of New On-port Logistics Center 1 each Prices are not requested for this item. Delivery Location Broward County Board of No Location Specified Qty 1 Description Provide Response to items listed on Appendix A Questionnaire 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 2 6

3 Request for Information Construction and Operation of New On-port Logistics Center 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this Request for Information Broward County s Port Everglades Department (the Port ) hereby invites interested parties to respond to this Request for Information ("RFI") regarding the potential for organizations to partner with the Port in its replacement of the on-port Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) facility (the Project ). The Port is seeking the industry's perspective and feedback as to where it may add value to the Project through partnership with the Port in the: Development/programming, design and construction of the Project or its elements; Operation and maintenance elements of the Project; Funding/financing elements of the Project. The Port welcomes responses from entities that would partner with the Port to provide cost effective and high value services in the funding/financing, delivery of design, and construction and/or operation and maintenance services to the Project (see Appendix A Questionnaire). The port is particularly interested in receiving feedback from these types of entities: Third Party Logistics Companies (3PLs), produce houses, or individual operators with a record of accomplishment in the construction and/or the operation and maintenance of a building offering value-added services (Logistics Center) to the transportation and/or logistics industry; Developers of projects which may partner with any of the types of companies mentioned above. This RFI is an inquiry only. No contract or agreement will be entered into as a result of this RFI. There are no guarantees made or implied by the Port that the Project will result in a public procurement process for performance of any of the services contemplated herein or hereby, nor that any subsequent procurement will follow the approach described herein. 2 Project summary The project s goal is to replace the on-port FTZ facility with a modern Logistics Center to be operated by a private entity. The Port s ultimate goal is for this Logistics Center to maximize the value that the Port provides to the supply chains of its client base. Potential alternative developments for a Logistics Center could include: 1 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 3

4 A mix of active FTZ warehousing combined with other general value-added services which may include: consolidating and stripping of containers, de-palletizing, packaging, distribution, crossdocking, transloading, labeling, and sorting; A Logistics Center that may cater to perishables goods by providing logistics and value-added services. Specialized services may include fumigation, cold storage and quality control. (Refer to the attached material for more information on the current volume of perishables moving through the Port); and A building offering general warehousing and value-added services related to all kinds of containerized commodities, as well as serving the Port s cruise shipping business. The examples mentioned above are for the purpose of illustration. The Port would like to hear from the industry their ideas for a mutually beneficial business model. The current on-port FTZ facility sits on acres located at 3400 McIntosh Road in Hollywood, Florida, and has five buildings built between 1977 and As part of the Port s Master/Vision Plan, the existing FTZ site is scheduled to be demolished and relocated to a acres site across the street. This whole parcel would be dedicated to the development of the Project (Refer to the picture on this page). The new site is located at the entrance of Port Everglades container terminals, and adjacent to a pier to ramp Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) operated by the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC). It is located less than a mile from Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and I-595 which connects to major transportation arteries including I-95 and Florida s Turnpike. A key component of the current facility is its role as a Logistics Center, offering value-added services that cater to the needs of the supply chains moving through the Port. Activities include fumigation, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) services, other warehousing services, and Foreign-Trade Zone designation. The Port values the contribution that these activities generate in allowing for better integration with the supply chains, and it is interested in having the Logistics Center being a major component of the Project and operated by a world-class company. 2 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 4

5 3 Port Everglades As one of South Florida s leading economic powerhouses, the Port is the gateway for international trade and cruise vacations. Consistently ranked among the top three busiest cruise ports in the world, the Port is also one of the nation s leading container ports and South Florida s main seaport for receiving petroleum products including gasoline, jet fuel and alternative fuels. The Port is a self-supporting Enterprise Fund of Broward County, Florida government with operating revenues of approximately $153 million in Fiscal Year 2015 (Unaudited). It does not rely on local tax dollars for operations. The total value of economic activity related to the Port is more than $28 billion. More than 224,000 Florida jobs are impacted by the Port, including 13,322 people who work for companies that provide direct services to the Port. For additional information visit porteverglades.net. 3.1 Foreign-Trade Zone No. 25 Broward County is the grantee of FTZ No. 25 as it received a grant of authority in Order No. 113 from the FTZ Board in The Port serves as the FTZ Operator. The FTZ is comprised of an onport facility as well as 17 noncontiguous general-purpose sites located throughout Broward County and five subzones dedicated to bulk petroleum products. For the purpose of this Project, the Port will remain Operator of the FTZ for regulatory compliance with the FTZ Board. Refer to Appendix B for additional information about the Port, its core business, infrastructure, and the FTZ. 3 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 5

6 4 Submissions Organizations that do not respond to this RFI will not be precluded from participating in a future procurement, if any, for the Project. The Port may follow-up by phone or with your organization for the purpose of clarification of the answers provided to Appendix A attached herein. 4.1 Submittals, Questions, and Comments Submissions shall be received no later than 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, on January 25, REST OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK * * * 4 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 6

7 Appendix A Questionnaire Respondents are invited to return the following questionnaire together with an optional cover letter (not to exceed 2 pages). The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce your company, provide information regarding relevant experience and lines of businesses and a primary pointof-contact for any follow-up questions. Detailed corporate or team experience and capability, and/or general marketing material should not be included with your response. Follow the format below. Section I. Development and Construction 1. How do you evaluate the potential of the Project? Do you see potential as a general Logistics Center or one dedicated to a particular niche market (if so, specify)? 2. Describe your preference for the business model you envision for this Project. Include uses, infrastructure elements, and value-added services. 3. Given the size and geometry of the proposed acres site (see page 2), what would be the optimal size of the building(s) you would construct for this Project? 4. The acres site proposed for the Project is designated as a FTZ. What portion of the Project (including land and building) do you envision would be activated as a FTZ? 5. Provide comments on the importance of: a. Having a rail connection to the site (there is currently no rail connection to the adjacent Intermodal Container Transfer Facility operated by the FEC); b. Crossdocking infrastructure; and c. Cold storage facilities. 6. Provide comments on whether the facility you envision may potentially create synergies with the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) as it relates to providing value-added services that may benefit cargo-handling activities at both the Port and FLL. 7. Of the potential models of a Public-Private Partnership (e.g., Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain; Design, Build, Operate, Maintain), which would you prefer? If you have an alternative, what would you recommend? Note: the term Operate as used herein refers to the operation of the Logistics Center. It is the intent of the Port to remain as the Operator of the FTZ for the purpose of regulatory compliance with the FTZ Board. 8. If the County opted for a Public-Private Partnership consisting of a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain structure, what would you view as the optimal term of the contract? Define your assumptions. Section II. Financing 9. Under certain circumstances, the Port might be willing to contribute by financing part or all of the Project expecting a corresponding level of return on investment. If the Port was to provide financing, how would these resources be allocated? 10. If the Port were to consider other forms of alternative financing in the Project, discuss whether this would encourage additional investment by your organization. 11. How would you expect to be compensated for your participation in the Project? a. From what sources of revenue would you expect this to derive? 5 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 7

8 b. Which specific financial risks would your organization assume, and what conditions would be necessary for their assumption? c. In your experience with previous projects, detail the assumption of financial risk by your organization. d. Are there any specific financial risks your organization would not assume? 12. What amount (or range of amounts) of investment by the Port, if any, would you suggest be beneficial in developing an alternative finance plan? What form(s) would such investment take? 13. Based upon current market conditions, what rate of return (or range of returns) would be necessary for the proposer to invest? What term would be required? Section III. Other 14. Provide any additional comments or suggestions you wish to offer. REST OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 6 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 8

9 Saving Money on Foreign-Sourced Goods Port Everglades is at the forefront of efficiency when it comes to distributing foreign and domestic goods. That's why importers and exporters consider the Port's Foreign- Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 25 to be a critical component to their bottom line. FTZ No. 25 is the first of its kind in Florida. Companies that operate within it take advantage of benefits such as: Improved cash flow Avoidance of duty Lower tariff rates Reduced insurance costs Upgraded quality control Reduction of Customs clearance delays From auto parts to cosmetics, businesses of all sizes can implement more effective economical solutions for cargo storage, merchandise manipulation and manufacturing needs. Port Everglades also operates several FTZ facilities in other Broward County locations. As one of the Western Hemisphere's most accessible deep-water seaports, tourism and international trade thrive at Port Everglades. The Port's strategic positioning makes it the ideal hub for companies conducting business in Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Far East and European countries. Other FTZ No. 25 highlights include: 22.7 acre site at the Port, currently activated by U.S. Customs Secure, fenced-in and illuminated Cost cutting and time-saving computerized inventory control system 388,600 square feet (36,102 square meters) of warehousing space with around-the-clock access Fast in, fast out routes to major highways, international airports (including FLL) and direct rail lines More than 17 additional FTZ sites throughout Broward County Positively impacting profitability through saving incentives has made FTZ No. 25 a proven outlet for strong businesses to thrive and small businesses to grow stronger. It also offers the opportunity to: Defer, reduce or even eliminate Customs duties on products admitted into the zone Save on taxes and improve bottom line results Expand in the United States and abroad Boost competitiveness domestically and internationally To learn more, visit porteverglades.net 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 9

10 Perishables Port Everglades is the state leader in perishable throughput, moving nearly half of all the refrigerated containers in Florida. Volumes continue to climb. A new pilot program that allows once restricted grapes and blueberries from Peru and Uruguay to come into South Florida ports is working well and is expected to be expanded soon. In the pilot program, fruit can be shipped directly to South Florida and delivered to local grocery stores faster and at a lower cost than shipping through traditional Northern ports. Port Everglades by the Numbers #1 Florida port handling refrigerated cargo - 117,677 TEUs in 2015 #1 Seaport in Florida by revenue - $153 million #1 Container port in Florida (#12 US) by volume - 1,060,507 TEUs in FY2015 #1 Port for exports in Florida - $13.6 billion #2 Petroleum port in Florida 116 million barrels #4 Foreign-Trade Zone (for exports) in the U.S. Florida Ports: Refrigerated TEUs Moved in FY2015 Port Everglades 117,677 Jacksonville 94,405 Miami 67,815 West Palm Beach 38,759 Manatee 14,285 Panama City 4,003 Tampa 400 Fernandina Beach 90 Cargo Top containerized commodities = fruits, beverages, ceramic tile, grocery products, metal scrap, auto parts Key markets = Honduras, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, Chile, Peru Approximately 400 reefer outlets total on-port, primarily 3-phase, 480-volt, 60-cycle, 100-am plugs Port Everglades Cold Storage operates an on-port refrigerated warehouse with more than 1.6 million cubic feet of variable-temperature story. Contact: Containerized cargo = over 6.6 million tons and 1,060,507 TEUs (FY2015) Service to 150 ports and 70 countries More Information Located in the center of the 6th largest metropolitan area of the United States with more than 80 million seasonal and permanent consumers within a one day drive 1 green light between Port Everglades and Los Angeles Shortest, straightest entrance channel on the Southeast U.S. Atlantic coast, which saves ships fuel costs and time To learn more, visit porteverglades.net 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 10

11 Why take your grapes & blueberries to Philadelphia only to bring them south? Peru to Philadelphia Distance: 3,390mi (6,278 km) Transit Time: 21 days, 2 hours Peru to Port Everglades Distance: 2,614mi (4,841 km) Transit Time: 15 days, 19 hours Philadelphia to Port Everglades Distance: 1,277mi (2055km) Transit Time: 18 hours, 23 minutes Nationwide Intermodal Connections Atlanta/Charlotte = 2 days by rail Nashville/Memphis = 3 days by rail 70% of U.S. Population = 4 days by rail Key factors affecting perishables: Reducing time to market = reduce cost Maintaining cold chain logistics = reduce loss Optimizing shelf life = increase revenue and profit To learn more, visit porteverglades.net 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 11

12 Port Everglades By the Numbers #1 seaport in Florida by revenue - $153 million (FY2015) #1 container port in Florida (#11 in U.S.) by volume more than 1 million TEUs (1,060,507) (FY2015) #1 seaport for exports in Florida - $13.6 billion exports in (CY2014), $13.5 billion imports (CY2014) #1 US gateway for trade with Latin America (15% of all Latin American trade in the US) (FY2015) #1 Refrigerated cargo port in Florida (#7 in U.S.) (FY2015) #2 petroleum port in Florida million barrels (FY2015) #4 Foreign-Trade Zone (for exports) in the U.S. with $9.4 billion in totally activity (CY2014) Among the top 3 cruise ports in the world for multi-day total passengers nearly 4 million passengers (3.622 million multi-day) (FY2015) Economic Impact and Jobs Nearly $28.4 billion total economic activity in FY2014 $809 million of state and local taxes 13,322 direct local jobs 224,054 Florida jobs generated earning $8.7 billion in wages Cruise Homeport to the world s largest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean s 5,400-passenger Oasis-class ships (Oasis and Allure) Standing world record holder for the most cruise guests in a single day, with 53,365 on March 20, cruise ships from 8 cruise lines and 1 ferry call at Port Everglades Multi-day passenger counts rose nearly 60% in the past 10 years and are expected to reach 5+ million by 2029 Cargo Containerized cargo = more than 6.6 million tons and 1,060,507 TEUs in FY2015 Service to 150 ports and 70 countries Top containerized commodities = fruits, beverages, ceramic tile, grocery products, metal scrap, auto parts Key markets = Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Italy, Colombia (PIERS) Petroleum Petroleum million barrels or 4.9 billion gallons (42 gallons in a barrel) in FY2015 Gas stations in 12 South Florida counties receive fuel that is brought in through Port Everglades 3 international airports Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Miami and Palm Beach receive jet fuel through Port Everglades About one-third of Florida s fuel needs are met by petroleum stored/distributed by companies at Port Everglades More Information Port Everglades is a self-supporting Enterprise Fund that does not use local tax dollars Governed by the Broward County Board of Located in the center of the 6 th largest metropolitan area in the US with approximately 110 million combined seasonal and permanent consumers within a one-day drive 1 stop light between Port Everglades and Los Angeles Shortest, straightest entrance channel on the Southeast U.S. Atlantic coast, saving ships fuel costs and time Mission Statement As a premier gateway and powerhouse for international trade, travel and investment, Broward County s Port Everglades leverages its world-class South Florida facilities and innovative leadership to drive the region s economic vitality and provide unparalleled levels of service, safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement. 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 12

13 On-Going and recent Capital Improvement Projects Project Purpose Estimated Cost Jobs: Construction/ Permanent Status Completion Date Southport Turning Notch Extension (STNE) Lengthen existing deep-water turnaround area from 900 ft. to 2,400 ft., which allow for up to five new berths $269.4 million 2,227 Construction 5,529 Permanent at full capacity Project permitting is underway 2019 Deepening and Widening Deepen navigational channels to 48 ft. (plus 1-ft required and 1-ft allowable overdepth 50 ft. total) $374.l million 2,222 Direct Construction 2,567 Indirect, Induced construction 1,491 Permanent Final document approved by Civil Works Review Board on February 27, 2015 Chief s Report signed July 2015 Preconstruction Engineering & Design is the next stage 2022 Slip 1 Widen slip 1 by 175 ft to the South to increase vessel capacity $83.9 million 1,436 Construction Design anticipated to begin Spring 2016 January 2019 Slip 2 Extension Lengthen berth (Slip 2) by 250 ft. for a total 1,150 ft. $18 million for Slip 2 extension 328 Construction Berth Design complete construction scheduled for Florida Power & Light New Next Generation Clean Energy Center, will be high-efficiency, combined-cycle natural gas energy $1 billion 650 Construction FPL's 1960s-era Port Everglades Power Plant was demolished in July Construction is underway to transform it into a modern, fuelefficient facility Convention Center Security Enhancement Project Move Eisenhower Blvd security checkpoint to carve out the Convention Center from secure area of the Port $14.9 million 272 Construction Construction completed December 2015 To learn more, visit porteverglades.net Call PortEverglades@broward.org 1/4/2016 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 13

14 Question and Answers for Bid #X F1 - Request for Information Construction & Operation of New On-port Logistics Center 5 Overall Bid Questions There are no questions associated with this bid. 1/4/2016 2:32 PM p. 14 6