Preparations started for Irishtown Bend bulkhead construction
Preparations started for Irishtown Bend bulkhead construction
The first phase of soil removal is nearly done at the Irishtown Bend Stabilization and Rehabilitation Project, and preparations have started for bulkhead construction. Relocation of utilities is continuing.
Upcoming activities include:
- Completing the installation and testing of cables in the Cleveland Public Power underground electrical duct bank tunnel to support removal of the current Riverbed Street overhead electrical lines.
- Completing installation and testing of the relocated 16” Cleveland Water Department line on Franklin Ave.
- Completing construction of the Franklin Avenue re-alignment grade to serve as a temporary construction access road to the site and allow for removing the existing Franklin Avenue and completing phase one of excavation.
- Resubmitting bulkhead drawings for engineering approval.
- Dredging along the face of the proposed bulkhead.
To project webcams have been installed across the river from the site to provide 24/7 viewing of site activities.
Flotsam & Jetsam Vessels Back in the Water
Flotsam & Jetsam Vessels Back in the Water
”School” isn’t winding down for high school students cleaning up debris from Cuyahoga River, Inner Harbor
Cleveland – May 30, 2024 –Course work may be winding down for some high school students, but not for those students who help remove floating debris from the Cuyahoga River and Inner Harbor using a pair of specially designed tandem vessels, Flotsam and Jetsam. Two to three Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School students help with the clean-up three to four days a week after school and throughout the summer.
The Port of Cleveland contracts with Argonaut to captain the vessels and work with students. Argonaut’s mission is to build adventurers through immersive learning experiences that challenge assumptions and shift norms for growing empowered talent in aerospace and maritime fields. Argonaut co-leads the Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Argonaut is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded by D. Andrew Ferguson and Douglas McConnell. Argonaut’s goal is to engage young people in high-quality educational experiences, and increase the number of youths who enter careers in the fields of maritime and aerospace. The students also help with mechanical, fueling and safety inspections and operations of Flotsam and Jetsam.
The partnership with the high school is growing, and the Port is in the midst of developing the Maritime Learning and Resource Center for the school. “Creating a learning space for these students is the next logical step for this immersive learning experience,” said William Friedman, Port president and CEO.
“What I’m proud of is that the Port of Cleveland had the willingness and desire to give students real world experiences on the water,” said Ferguson of Argonaut. “It’s about empowering the students to give back to their city, their river, their harbor.”
Flotsam & Jetsam take about 300,000 pounds of debris out of the water each season, and also help with special events including River Sweep, Blazing Paddles, rowing regattas and the July 4th boat parade.
Flotsam and jetsam are terms that describe two types of marine debris associated with vessels. Flotsam is defined as debris in the water that was not deliberately thrown overboard, often as a result from a shipwreck or accident. Jetsam describes debris that was deliberately thrown overboard by a crew of a ship in distress, most often to lighten the ship’s load. The word flotsam derives from the French word floter, to float. Jetsam is a shortened word for jettison.
To see Flotsam & Jetsam in action: https://bit.ly/3MyZ01y
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Two Ships Opened Cleveland Cruise Season Memorial Day Weekend
Two Ships Opened Cleveland Cruise Season Memorial Day Weekend
Cleveland – May 28, 2024 – 588 vacationers arrived to explore The Land
Both Viking’s Octantis and Pearl Seas opened the passenger cruising season in Cleveland on May 26. This is the second year that both cruise lines will have multiple calls at the Port of Cleveland.
“Our cruise partners have said the Great Lakes region is booming for tourists because they want to experience the diverse cultures that make this region so unique,” said David S. Gutheil, Chief Commercial Officer, Port of Cleveland. “It’s part of the U.S. that these passengers have not seen before. Cleveland alone has very diverse neighborhoods with deep cultural backgrounds, which help explain it’s growing popularity as a cruise ship destination and helping make tourism a vital part of our local economy.”
Last year, well-known travel adviser “The Points Guy” called Cleveland – yes Cleveland – the hottest new cruise destination in North America.
Great Lakes cruise ships have become an economic engine for Cleveland. Cruise ships started docking in Cleveland in 2017 — there were nine that year — and this year 24 cruise stops are planned and more than 50 are already on the Port’s schedule for the 2025 season.
Estimates report that each cruise passenger in Cleveland spends about $150 — or $1.5 million for 10,000 travelers — and other economic impact includes the salaries of dock workers, tour operators and others.
The Pearl Seas, a 210-passenger ship, is the only cruise ship coming through Cleveland which has full private balconies for every room and is a fully stabilized ship.
Viking’s Octantis can carry up to 378 guests. Viking cruise ships first came to Cleveland in 2023. It made eight stops in Cleveland last year and will make eight calls again this year.
Passenger shore excursions in Greater Cleveland include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the West Side Market, the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, a walking tour of downtown Cleveland or Little Italy, a hike or biking tour in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, a beer tasting at Great Lakes Brewing Company, a culinary tour and an excursion to Amish country in Geauga County.
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Notice of 5-13-2024 Special Meeting of Executive Contract Committee
Cleveland, OH (May 9, 2024) –
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE AD HOC EXECUTIVE CONTRACT COMMITTEE OF THE
CLEVELAND-CUYAHOGA COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY
Please be advised that the Ad Hoc Executive Contract Committee of the Board of Directors of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority will hold a rescheduled special meeting pursuant to its Rules and Regulations on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the offices of the Port Authority at 1100 West Ninth Street, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider certain matters in Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1), specifically, to consider employment and compensation of a public employee. The Committee intends on adjourning into Executive Session after convening the meeting and consideration of the prior meeting minutes, and will only reconvene to adjourn the meeting.
Notice of 5-13-2024 Special Meeting of Executive Contract Committee
<p class=”p1″><strong>Cleveland, OH (May 3, 2024)</strong> –</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE AD HOC EXECUTIVE CONTRACT COMMITTEE OF THE
CLEVELAND-CUYAHOGA COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>Please be advised that the Ad Hoc Executive Contract Committee of the Board of Directors of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority will hold a special meeting pursuant to its Rules and Regulations on Thursday, May 9, 2024 immediately following the Port Authority’s May 9, 2024 Board of Directors meeting at the offices of the Port Authority at 1100 West Ninth Street, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio that commences at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider certain matters in Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1), specifically, to consider employment and compensation of a public employee. The Committee intends on adjourning into Executive Session after convening the meeting and consideration of the prior meeting minutes, and will only reconvene to adjourn the meeting.
Notice of 5-9-2024 Special Meeting of Executive Contract Committee
Cleveland, OH (May 3, 2024) –
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE AD HOC EXECUTIVE CONTRACT COMMITTEE OF THE
CLEVELAND-CUYAHOGA COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY
Please be advised that the Ad Hoc Executive Contract Committee of the Board of Directors of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority will hold a special meeting pursuant to its Rules and Regulations on Thursday, May 9, 2024 immediately following the Port Authority’s May 9, 2024 Board of Directors meeting at the offices of the Port Authority at 1100 West Ninth Street, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio that commences at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider certain matters in Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1), specifically, to consider employment and compensation of a public employee. The Committee intends on adjourning into Executive Session after convening the meeting and consideration of the prior meeting minutes, and will only reconvene to adjourn the meeting.
Advertisement for Bids: Sediment Processing & Management Facility Access Road & General Site Improvements
Advertisement for Bids
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority | Cleveland, Ohio
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors that Sealed Bids will be received by the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority for the:
SPMF Access Road and General Site Improvements
The successful Bidder will perform the scope of work outlined in the Contract Documents. The work primarily consists of improvements to berms and access roads at the Port Authority’s Sediment Processing & Management Facility in Downtown Cleveland and adjacent to Lake Erie.
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Attention: Mr. Matthew J. Wenham, 1100 West Ninth Street, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 until 10 a.m. local time on May 23, 2024.
Electronic drawings and specifications (“Bid Packets”) are available and may be obtained by request via email to Matt.Wenham@portofcleveland.com. A pre-bid meeting is planned for May 10 at 1:30 pm at the Port of Cleveland offices at 1100 W. 9th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113. A site visit to the SPMF will follow.
Bids must be submitted on the forms furnished.
The Port Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any technicalities, to request additional bids and to otherwise proceed in accordance with the best interest of the Port Authority. Any Bid may be withdrawn or amended prior to the closing time for the receipt of the Bids. If any Bidder has questions, they should email Matt.Wenham@portofcleveland.com.
Under no circumstance will the Port Authority be responsible for any costs incurred by any bidder in responding to this request for bids.
The successful Bidder will be required to enter into a contract with the Port Authority based upon the materials submitted and any mutually agreeable negotiations completed between the parties.
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
William Friedman
President/CEO
Request for Qualifications: Cleveland Bulk Terminal Ore Conveyance Tunnel Modernization
Request for Qualifications
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority | Cleveland, Ohio
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors that Statements of Qualifications (“SOQ”s) will be received by the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority for the following project:
Cleveland Bulk Terminal Ore Conveyance Tunnel Modernization
The successful professional design services firm/team will assist the Port Authority with detailed design, permitting, engineering and construction administration services to advance the above referenced project.
Statements will be received via email to the attention of Matt Wenham, Matt.Wenham@portofcleveland.com, until 10:00 a.m. local time on May 15, 2024.
SOQ documentation will be available and may be obtained at the office of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority at 1100 West Ninth Street, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or on the Port Authority website: https://www.portofcleveland.com/doing-business/. Firms are requested to notify the Port Authority of their download of the RFQ so that they can be sent any addenda. Addenda will also be posted on the Port’s website.
The Port Authority reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, to waive any technicalities, to request additional information, and to otherwise proceed in accordance with the best interests of the Port Authority.
Statements will be evaluated and scored to determine the most qualified professional design services firm/team. The Port Authority may request interviews with firms following the submission of their SOQs. The Port Authority will negotiate a contract along with fair and reasonable compensation with the most highly ranked firm. If negotiations fail with the firm/team ranked most qualified, the Port Authority may elect to enter negotiations with the firm/team ranked second most qualified.
Any SOQ submissions may be withdrawn or amended prior to the closing deadline. If any interested design firm has questions, they should contact Matt Wenham at Matt.Wenham@portofcleveland.com.
Under no circumstance will the Port Authority be responsible for any costs incurred by professional design service firms in responding to this statement of qualifications request and any subsequent phases of this evaluation and negotiation process.
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
William Friedman
President/CEO
To get alerted when additional materials and/or addenda are posted, please email Matt Wenham at matt.wenham@portofcleveland.com.
Update on Hulett Removal Project
Update on Hulett Removal Project
Cleveland – March 29, 2024 – Despite sincere efforts to enable the potential conservation one of the Hulett Ore Unloaders in its entirety, the Port of Cleveland encountered unforeseen challenges with a proposal aimed at doing so. As a result, the Port has entered into a new contract with Northern Ohio Scrap Service that will allow the port to continue to salvage two of the Huletts most historically significant pieces – an arm and a bucket – while the vendor handles the removal of remaining pieces.
Last week, the Port contracted with Maple Leaf Demolition, selected in part for the company’s intent to reassemble one of the Huletts on its site in Canton. Regrettably, Maple Leaf could not provide the necessary bonding and insurance required.
The new contractor is a Cleveland-based company with significant experience with this type of work.
Dave Gutheil, Chief Commercial Officer for the Port of Cleveland, expressed disappointment at this but reiterated their commitment to the initially envisioned solution of preserving several significant pieces on-site. He underscored the acknowledgment of their importance in Cleveland’s industrial and maritime history, emphasizing the desire to grant preservationists more time to find a suitable display solution.
Additionally, a shunt engine that was part of the Hulett unloading system will be salvaged and publicly displayed at the American Industrial Mining Museum in Brownsville, PA.
The Huletts were taken down in 1999 and two have been stored at the Port’s Cleveland Bulk Terminal since that time. Initially intended for storage for just five years, the Port has withheld actions to remove the pieces for over 24 years in an effort to accommodate preservation efforts.
The Port has agreed to store the pieces for a year to provide more time for preservationists to secure a suitable location for their display and raise funds for their removal.
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