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Bidders who download the Invitation to Bid from this website are responsible for checking the website for any addendums that have been issued and for complying with the conditions of the addendums in their bid.

By clicking below, bidders are acknowledging responsibility to check for and comply with addendums issued for this project:

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Port of Pasco Commission Meeting Minutes Archive

 

2012 Commission Meeting Minutes
April 26
April 12
March 22
March 19
March 08
February 23
February 09
February 08
January 24
January 20
January 12

2011 Commission Meeting Minutes
December 30
December 01
November 18
November 10
November 08
October 28
October 11
October 10
September 22
September 08
August 25
August 11
July 28
July 27
July 14
June 23
June 09
May 27
May 26
May 12
April 28
April 14
March 24
March 10
February 23
February 10
January 27
January 13 Economic Development Council
January 13
January 11

Osprey Pointe

One of the few untapped, levee-free Columbia River waterfront properties is located within the Port's Big Pasco Industrial Center.

Osprey Pointe is a unique blend of high-end business office space, open spaces and public waterfront trails. It is being developed as both a 'Class A' business center and a public waterfront destination.

The design of the 110-acre site is complete and construction of phase 1 is underway. This phase includes site preparation for 20 acres of ground and five building sites, and construction of a 20,000 square foot office building to serve as a catalyst for further development.

2012 Port Events Calendar

Current Projects

Tri-Cities Airport Master Plan Update


The Tri-Cities Airport is undertaking an update to its 2000 Master Plan. This plan will provide information on historic and current airport activities, evaluate projected future airport activities, and identify a plan to direct and accommodate airport improvement and development – all in an effort to expand Tri-Cities Airport’s service to its users and its community. This website provides Plan information, opportunity for review, and opportunity for input.

Tri-Cities Airport Master Plan Update

 

Port of Pasco Riverfront Business ParkOsprey Pointe


The Osprey Pointe is a unique 110 acre business park along the shores of the Columbia River in Pasco, Washington. The park, with ¾ mile direct riverfront access and unobstructed views of the Columbia River, is intended to be a vibrant mixed-use community offering public waterfront trails and open spaces alongside buildings for research and development companies, professional service firms, commercial activities, high technology businesses and light manufacturing facilities.

Located at the intersection of Ainsworth Avenue and Oregon Avenue in Pasco, Washington, the high visibility park is just 2 miles from the Interstate 182 Highway 395 interchange and 5 miles from the Tri-Cities Airport offering excellent access by road or air.

The Port has pre-permitted the Osprey Pointe with an approved master plan, shoreline permit, and development agreement with the City of Pasco already in place to assist private developers interested in building at the site. The anchor building for the park, a 2-story, 20,000 square foot brick and glass office building, is currently being designed with construction scheduled to begin in March 2010 and ready for occupancy by early 2011. The anchor building and adjacent sites are available for lease or sale directly through the Port of Pasco.

The Port is committed to creating a park that utilizes the land to its highest and best use while providing public access and enjoyment of this valuable community waterfront resource.

For more information about the business park contact Sam Good at 509-547-3378 or sgood@portofpasco.org.

 

Osprey Pointe Shoreline Improvements Project



The Port of Pasco is making improvements to the shoreline at our new Osprey Pointe development to create better public access to the waterfront, to open up the views to the river, and to improve the safety of our shoreline.

Osprey Pointe Shoreline Improvements Project


 

Public Hearings

The Port of Pasco will conduct a public hearing prior to adopting the new Port voting district boundaries at 1:30 p.m. on November 10, 2011.  The meeting will be conducted at the Port of Pasco Administrative Office

1110 Osprey Pointe Blvd.
Pasco, WA  99301.

Maps of the current and proposed district boundaries are available for public review at the Port of Pasco Administrative Offices. 

Citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing and offer their comments regarding the proposed plan.  Letters should be addressed to

Port of Pasco Commission
PO Box 769
Pasco, WA  99301

RE: Redistricting, and include the author's full name and place of residence. 

Press Releases

2011  
 12  Port of Pasco Celebrates Osprey Pointe - A Business & Technology Park on the Columbia - June 8
12 Tri-Cities Airport Director- March 11

2009  
12 Port of Pasco Names New Business Park Osprey Point - November 12

2008  
12 Port of Pasco Withdraws as Local Development Authority - January 10

2007  
Tri-Cities Airport to Conduct Multi-Agency Emergency Airfield Exercise - September 25
Bob Lohn to Discuss the Columbia River - March 23

2006  
Charles D. Kilbury Overpass Dedication - September 12
Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Station 82 Open House - August 9
Port of Pasco Awards Contract to Construct Intermodal Rail Hub at Big Pasco - May 12

2005  
Department of Ecology to Address Water Issues - August 18
Tri-Cities Airport Awards Contracts to Build Fire Station and Reconstruct Runway Intersection - August 8
Port of Pasco Dedicates Ainsworth Avenue Realignment and Sacagawea Heritage Trail Project - April 26
Tri-Cities Airport Installs New Automated Parking Equipment - April 14
Port of Pasco partners to provide FREE Wi-Fi Internet service at the Tri-Cities Airport - February 16
Tri-Cities Airport to Announce New Convenient Service for Airport Patrons - February 14
Port of Pasco to Announce New Air Service Provider - January 28

2004  
Washington Ports Traveling Exhibit Comes to the Tri-Cities Airport - November 9
Rep. Hastings to Tour Port of Pasco Ainsworth Avenue Realignment Project - October 27
Senator Murray Visits Port of Pasco Project - August 17
Port of Pasco Awards $2.4 Million Contract for Ainsworth Avenue Realignment and Sacagawea Heritage Trail Project - July 26
Tri-Cities Airport Hosts Open House - May 25
Tri-Cities Airport Awards $3 Million Contract to Reconstruct Runway - March 31
Congress Provides Funding for the Ainsworth Avenue Realignment and Heritage Trail Project - January 23

 

 

Related Links

United States Coast Guard 13th District "Northwest Watch"
Benton Franklin Council of Governments
City of Connell
City of Kennewick
City of Pasco
City of Richland
Columbia Basin College
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
Northwest River Partners
Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Port of Benton
Port of Kennewick
Tri-Cities Development Council
Tri-Cities Regional Chamber
Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau
Tri-City Herald
Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA)
Washington Small Business Development Center
Washington State University - Tri-Cities

Financial Information

Port of Pasco 2012 Budget
  Accountability Audit Report January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
  Port of Pasco 2011 Budget
  Accountability Audit Report, January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
  Port of Pasco 2010 Budget
  Accountability Audit Report, January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
  Passenger Facility Charges Audit Report, January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008

 

What is a Public Port?

A Port district is a municipal corporation, organized under state law and authorized by a majority vote of the residents in the proposed district, and is governed by a locally elected board of commissioners. The District can be as large as an entire county or as small as a city or town; its boundaries are defined when it is formed.

When ports were first formed in the early 1900s, their primary purpose was to provide facilities for marine transportation and commerce. Over the years, the Legislature has expanded the list of port powers and functions. Some ports deal with all aspects of economic development, others with only one or two. They may:

  • Develop lands for industrial and commercial needs.
  • Provide general economic development programs.
  • Buy, lease and sell property.
  • Provide air and water pollution control works.
  • Operate trade centers and export trading companies.
  • Establish and operate foreign trade zones.
  • Promote tourism.

Powers and Functions

Ports still provide and operate commercial marine transportation facilities, helping to ship anything from grain (bulk) to container cargoes. Ports also maintain and operate airports, commercial and pleasure boat marinas, subsidized space for start-up businesses, cold-storage plants, log-export yards, boat launch ramps, and even a short-haul railroad.

Financing

Port activities and functions are financed in a variety of ways. These include lease-rental fees, other charges for services and the use of land and other facilities; property tax levies; proceeds from bonds sold for capital project construction; and grants and gifts.

Port Governance

Each port in Washington state is governed by its own commission, which acts as a board of directors for the port. The commission is elected by citizens in the port district and may consist of three or five commissioners. Most port commissioners serve a six-year term. Port commissioners in countywide port districts with a population of 100,000 or more serve four-year terms. Any port district may elect to convert to a four-year commissioner term.


Duties of a Port Commissioner

A port commissioner is elected by the public and serves as a member of the port commission for a six-year term. The port commission is primarily responsible for:

Planning, Goal Setting, Evaluation:

The port commission helps plan the port’s future, and then guides the port’s activities in that direction. This planning process involves the port commission, executive director, port staff, customers and citizens/voters. The process usually includes identifying a port’s mission and goals, and developing strategies to achieve them. The port commission is ultimately responsible for evaluating and updating the planning process.

Port District Policymaking:

The port commission develops and adopts port district policies and governs operations. For example, developing guidelines for long-term economic development, establishing positions and employment policies, and adopting budgets.

Budgeting:

The port commission approves and adopts an annual budget. Some of the key budget decisions include authorizing and adopting tax levy amounts, adopting policies, and disposing and distributing supplies, property, and equipment.

Designating the Port's Executive Director/Manager:

The port commission is responsible for recruiting, hiring and evaluating the performance of the port’s chief executive. The commission delegates responsibility to this port administrator, then respects that delegated authority.

Objectives and Principles

Port of Pasco Business Objectives
 

  • Use partnerships and alliances to identify new business opportunities and to achieve our goals.
  • Maximize the value of our assets.
  • Advance economic stability of the District.
  • Recognize business and tenant retention and recruitment as our first priorities.
  • Commit to operating safe and environmentally conscious facilities.
  • Recognize employees as our most valuable asset.

Port of Pasco Guiding Principles
 

  • Make short term decisions that are consistent with, and reinforce our long term plans.
  • Avail ourselves of all opportunities for job creation and industrial retention.
  • Leverage our resources through creative problem solving and effective partnerships.
  • Weigh financial risk against return on investment job creation and retention and distribution of resources.

Port of Pasco History

The Port of Pasco is a local municipal corporation established by the voters of Franklin County in 1940. The Port Commission, the governing body, is made up of three local residents who are elected to a six-year term, with one of the nonpartisan positions up for election every two years.

The Port was originally formed to provide facilities for barge shipments of grain from the area on the Columbia River to the seacoast terminals. Over the years, the Port has continued to provide this capability and much more.

In 1959 with 94% voter approval, the Port purchased a World War II Army Depot, now known as Big Pasco Industrial Center. The facility has 600 acres of land with several miles of railroad tracks and streets and over 1.7 million square feet of buildings. This space, comparable to almost 16 blocks, has been leased to firms to improve the job opportunities of the area. The tenants presently employ almost 450 workers at this location. The Port of Pasco installed the first container crane facility on the upper Columbia River for barging products to and from Pasco. The container barge terminal averages over 2700 containers each year, with most of the containers used in exporting local products.

In 1963, the Port agreed to take over the former World War II U.S. Navy facility, known as the Pasco Airport, from the City of Pasco, and renamed it the Tri-Cities Airport. Over the years, the Port has made major improvements to runways and safety clearance areas, and built a new terminal building for what is now a regional airport. Approximately 700 people are employed by firms located at the Airport facility, including several industrial-type firms and organizations commonly associated with airports.

The Port of Pasco now provides facilities at the Tri-Cities Airport, the Big Pasco Industrial Center, the Pasco Processing Center, and the Container Barge Terminal, totaling assets worth in excess of $130 million dollars.

The Port of Pasco is a port of transportation. Vital transportation links are one of the keys to the Port of Pasco facilities. The area’s geographic location makes it a hub for the entire Pacific Northwest area. Highway access to all the facilities is excellent via interstate 182, U.S. 395 and U.S. 12. Mainline railroad service is provided by Burlington Northern Santa Fe, which operates a major switchyard at Pasco. Air transportation, for both passengers and cargo, is available at the Tri-Cities Airport. Barge shipments, bulk and in containers, is available within port facilities at the largest public marine terminal on the upper Columbia River.

The Port of Pasco has issued Industrial Revenue Bonds for development of industrial lands, facilities, services and activities in the Port of Pasco. The revenue bonds provide tax-exempt interest to bond holders, which allows the bonds to be issued at a lower rate of interest. The Economic Development Corporation of the Port of Pasco has established criteria for the eligibility and issuance of its industrial revenue bonds. It is the goal of the Port of Pasco to encourage and assist industrial development at the Port facilities.

Port of Pasco VIP Tour

PORT OF PASCO invites YOU!

a FREE tour of Port industrial sites on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.   The tour begins in the Port’s Administrative Office, 1110 Osprey Pointe Blvd., Suite 201, Pasco. 

Lunch is included.

There will be a presentation about what a Port is, how a Port operates, and the current projects underway at the Port of Pasco.  Following the presentation, will be a bus tour that will showcase the Big Pasco Industrial Center, including the new Osprey Pointe Business Center, the Intermodal Rail Terminal, the Marine Terminal and Pasco Processing Center.  It’s a great way to learn about the Port of Pasco and see some of the facilities important to our economy.

Space is limited so call Michelle today to reserve your seat – 547-3378.

VIP Tours are held by the Port of Pasco for anyone interested in seeing first hand, how a port works. The tour includes a brief presentation in the Port's Administration Office and a bus tour of Port facilities. Tours last approximately an hour and a half.

For information on upcoming tours, please contact Michelle at (509) 547-3378 or portofpasco@portofpasco.org.

Speakers Bureau

The Port of Pasco is a municipal corporation organized by the voters of Franklin County in 1940. The primary mission of the Port is to promote economic development, maximize the value of our assets, and create sustainable family wage jobs.

The Port of Pasco has created a Speaker’s Bureau as a resource for professional, civic and business organizations. Find out what a Port is, the facilities it operates, current projects, and the plans for the future.

To request a speaker or learn more about the Speakers Bureau, contact Vicky Keller at 509-547-3378 or by email at vkeller@portofpasco.org.

Employment Opportunities

There are currently no openings for employment.  The Port of Pasco accepts applications for posted or advertised openings only.  Please check back soon. 

Port of Pasco Commission Meetings Archives

 

2012 Commission Meeting Agenda
May 10
April 26
April 12
March 22
March 8
February 23
February 9
January 24
January 12

2011 Commission Meeting Agenda
December 1
November 10
  October 28
  October 10
  September 22
  September 8
  August 25
  July 28
July 14
June 23
June 9
May 28
April 28
April 14
March 24
March 10
February 23
February 10
January 27
January 13

2010 Commission Meeting Agendas
November 30
November 10
October 28
October 7
September 23
September 9
September 8
August 26
August 12
July 22
July 8
June 24
June 10
May 27
May 10
April 22
April 8
March 25
March 11
February 25
February 11
January 28
January 14

2009 Commission Meeting Agendas
December 10
December 1
October 22
October 8
September 24
September 17
September 10
August 27
August 13
July 23
July 14
June 25
June 12
June 11
May 28
May 15
May 28
April 09
March 12
February 26
February 12
January 29
January 22

 

Port of Pasco Commission Meetings

The Port of Pasco Commission meetings are open to the public and are typically held the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Port of Pasco, 1110 Osprey Pointe Blvd., Room 215, Pasco, WA. Commission meeting dates do change. New dates will be posted on the Port's website, or you can call (509) 547-3378 for date confirmation. Meeting agendas will be posted at least two days before the scheduled meeting.

Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, May 10, 2012

There is no new agenda at this time.


 Commission Agenda Archive

 Commission Meeting Minutes Archive


Port of Pasco Economic Development Corporation

There is no new agenda at this time.

Commission and Staff

Organizational Chart

Commissioners
Ernie Boston
Jim Klindworth
Ron Reimann


Port of Pasco Administration - (509) 547-3378
Jim Toomey,
Executive Director
jtoomey@portofpasco.org
Linda O’Brien, Director of Finance & Administration
lindao@portofpasco.org
Randy Hayden, Director of Planning & Engineering
rhayden@portofpasco.org
R. Sam Good, Director of Properties & Development
sgood@portofpasco.org
Todd Meyers, Big Pasco Facilities Manager tmeyers@portofpasco.org
Tracy Friesz, Facilities Engineer tfriesz@portofpasco.org
Jane Havens, Accountant jhavens@portofpasco.org
Diana Newman, Accountant dnewman@portofpasco.org
Vicky Keller, Executive Assistant & Public Information Officer vkeller@portofpasco.org
Mayra Reyna, Lease Associate mreyna@portofpasco.org
Michelle Doescher, Administrative Assistant portofpasco@portofpasco.org


Tri-Cities Airport (A Port of Pasco Facility) - (509) 547-6352
Ron Foraker,
Director of Airports
rforaker@portofpasco.org
Arthur Owen,
Chief of Police
arthurowen@portofpasco.org
Buck Taft, Deputy Director of Airports bucktaft@portofpasco.org
Lloyd "Willy" Wilson, Airport Facilities Manager willy@portofpasco.org
Tara White, Business Manager taraw@portofpasco.org
Dianna Beeler, Administrative Assistant tri-citiesairport@portofpasco.org

 

Other Sites

City of Connell

Connell has much to offer to both the well established business owner and the new entrepreneur. There are many commercial and industrial sites available with an abundance of established utility services. Visit their economic development page:

www.cityofconnell.com/econom.htm

Pasco Processing Center

The Pasco Processing Center (PPC), a 250-acre food processing park along US-395, provides food processors with in-place environmental permits enabling companies to fast-track plant construction.

There is an industrial wastewater treatment plant that is City owned, operated and permitted; sewer, water and natural gas systems which exceed standard capacity; an electrical substation; and is sited at a prime location within the fertile Columbia Basin.

The PPC offers a central location with easy links to rail, barge, highway, and air. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

Big Pasco Industrial Center

The 600-acre facility, located along the Columbia River, is home to manufacturing, warehousing, fruit and vegetable packing, assembly and distribution plants. The Big Pasco Industrial Center includes nearly 2 million square feet of improved buildings, and developable acreage for diverse industrial development, speculative development and build-to-suit arrangements.

The large warehouses within the Center are of heavy frame construction over solid concrete floors which can accommodate any forklift or palletized load up to 8,000 pounds per square foot. Each building is divided into four bays with each bay measuring 180 feet by 240 feet. Covered docks run full length on each side and handle both truck and rail shipments. The end docks are 12 feet wide and some buildings have end ramps for easy truck access to the end bays. Floors are rail car height and rail tracks serve each building. Easy access to rail, major highway systems, the Tri-Cities Airport and the Multi-Modal Rail/Barge Terminal within Big Pasco make transportation into and out of the complex convenient and efficient. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

Foster Wells Business Park

Foster Wells Business Park is a 63-acre tract of land divided into 12 building sites of varying sizes is located in the northwest corner of the Pasco Processing Center.

Foster Wells is ideally suited for manufacturing, warehousing, packaging, distribution, and goods and services providers.

The Business Park offers fully serviced land parcels; proximity to the food processing industry and diverse agricultural developments of the Columbia Basin; in-place utilities, including sanitary sewer, water natural gas, underground power, telephone, and cable; broadband capability; and, convenient and economical transportation infrastructure, including access to a Port-owned rail spur. The Business Park offers a central location with easy links to rail, barge, highway, and air. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

Multi-Modal Rail / Barge Terminal

Built in 1976, the Port of Pasco Container Terminal is a multi-modal facility on the Columbia River in Pasco, Washington. The terminal is a limited-service container facility that provides easy access to major highway systems, Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline service to Tacoma and Seattle, and barge service to Portland, Oregon.

The 15-acre site provides storage capacity for over 1,000 containers and chassis with an additional 100 acres of ground available adjacent to the site. The terminal maintains refrigeration unit plugs for 24 containers at 230/460 volt, 3-phase power, a full-service washout facility and has EDI computer system capabilities. For more information, please contact Sam Good.

Tri-Cities Airport Business Center

An 86-acre Business Center ideally situated near the Airport has been developed for higher-end commercial businesses and is ideal for a commercial business setting that might include office buildings, or services for the surrounding businesses and residents. For more information, please contact Ron Foraker: rforaker@portofpasco.org.

Marine Terminal

A 28-acre riverfront site located at the northeast corner of the Ed Hendler Cable Bridge is currently undergoing environmental cleanup efforts with redevelopment slated for approximately 2011.

The site is equipped with utilities, a road network, and fronts the Columbia River. Future development plans for the site could include light industrial, office, and commercial development. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

Development Areas

Airport Business Park Foster Wells Business Center Pasco Processing Center Marine Terminal Airport East Side Industrial Park River Trail Business Park Barge Terminal Big Pasco Industrial Center Tri-Cities Airport Intermodal Rail Hub

Pasco Processing Center

The Pasco Processing Center (PPC), a 250-acre food processing park along US-395, provides food processors with in-place environmental permits enabling companies to fast-track plant construction.

There is an industrial wastewater treatment plant that is City owned, operated and permitted; sewer, water and natural gas systems which exceed standard capacity; an electrical substation; and is sited at a prime location within the fertile Columbia Basin. The PPC offers a central location with easy links to rail, barge, highway, and air. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

Foster Wells Business Park

Foster Wells Business Park is a 63-acre tract of land located in the northwest corner of the Pasco Processing Center. Foster Wells is divided into smaller parcels of 2-10 acres and is ideally suited for manufacturing, warehousing, packaging, distribution, and goods and services providers.

The Business Park offers fully serviced land parcels; proximity to the food processing industry and diverse agricultural developments of the Columbia Basin; in-place utilities, including sanitary sewer, water natural gas, underground power, telephone, and cable; broadband capability; and, convenient and economical transportation infrastructure, including access to a Port-owned rail spur. The Business Park offers a central location with easy links to rail, barge, highway, and air. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

Big Pasco Industrial Center

The 600-acre facility, located along the Columbia River, is home to manufacturing, warehousing, fruit and vegetable packing, assembly and distribution plants. The Big Pasco Industrial Center includes nearly 2 million square feet of improved buildings, and developable acreage for diverse industrial development, speculative development and build-to-suit arrangements.

The large warehouses within the Center are of heavy frame construction over solid concrete floors which can accommodate any forklift or palletized load up to 8,000 pounds per square foot. Each building is divided into four bays with each bay measuring 180 feet by 240 feet. Covered docks run full length on each side and handle both truck and rail shipments. The end docks are 12 feet wide and some buildings have end ramps for easy truck access to the end bays. Floors are rail car height and rail tracks serve each building. Easy access to rail, major highway systems, the Tri-Cities Airport and the Multi-Modal Rail/Barge Terminal within Big Pasco make transportation into and out of the complex convenient and efficient. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

Multi-Modal Rail / Barge Terminal

Built in 1976, the Port of Pasco Container Terminal is a multi-modal facility on the Columbia River in Pasco, Washington.The Location of the terminal provides easy access to major highway systems, Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline service to Tacoma and Seattle, and barge service to Portland, Oregon.

The 15-acre site provides storage capacity for over 1,000 containers and chassis with an additional 100 acres of ground available adjacent to the site. The terminal maintains refrigeration unit plugs for 24 containers at 230/460 volt, 3-phase power, a full-service washout facility and has EDI computer system capabilities. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

Osprey Pointe

Osprey Pointe, one of the few untapped, levy-free Columbia River waterfront properties is located within the Port’s Big Pasco Industrial Center. The design of the 110-acre site with riverfront views of the Columbia River and access to the 26-mile Sacagawea Heritage Trail is complete.

The site plan includes over 1 million square feet that combines office, manufacturing, warehousing and mixed/combined use space for firms such as research and development, professional services, commercial activities high technology operations and light manufacturing and assembly plants. It is designed to create an attractive riverfront business center. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

Tri-Cities Airport

The Tri-Cities Airport is the third largest air carrier airport in Washington State with national and regional airlines serving the communities of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. It also serves as a major corporate, freight and general aviation center. The airport serves more than 450,000 passengers annually with comfort and convenience. On-site services include a restaurant, specialty gift shop and rental cars. Ample vehicle parking and alternate transportation needs are available near the terminal building. For more information, please contact Ron Foraker: rforaker@portofpasco.org.

Tri-Cities Airport East Side Industrial Park

A 70-acre industrial park, east of the airport terminal, includes over 500,000 square feet of building space and is home to agricultural, small business warehouse/manufacturing companies, and local governmental support shops. For more information, please contact Ron Foraker: rforaker@portofpasco.org.

Tri-Cities Airport Business Center

The 86-acre Tri-Cities Airport Business Center is ideally situated near the Airport has been developed for higher-end commercial businesses and is ideal for a commercial business setting that might include office buildings, or services for the surrounding businesses and residents. For more information, please contact Ron Foraker: rforaker@portofpasco.org.

Marine Terminal

The Marine Terminal, a 28-acre riverfront site located at the northeast corner of the Ed Hendler Cable Bridge is currently undergoing environmental cleanup efforts with redevelopment slated for approximately 2011. The site is equipped with utilities, a road network, and fronts the Columbia River. Future development plans for the site could include light industrial, office, and commercial development. For more information, please contact Sam Good: sgood@portofpasco.org.

 

Notice to Bidders

This Invitation to Bid may be subject to one or more addendums that alter the conditions of the bid. Any such addendums will be posted to the Port of Pasco Public Bidding webpage at: www.portofpasco.org/businesswithport/pw_rfp.html

Bidders who download the Invitation to Bid from this website are responsible for checking the website for any addendums that have been issued and for complying with the conditions of the addendums in their bid.

By clicking below, bidders are acknowledging responsibility to check for and comply with addendums issued for this project:

I Agree

Port of Pasco Intermodal Terminal

The Port of Pasco Container Terminal is a multi-modal facility on the Columbia River in Pasco, Washington.

Multimodal Rail/Barge Facility
 

  • Storage Capacity – Storage capacity at the terminal is 1000 containers on 12.5 acres.  An additional 10 acres of ground is available within 1/4 mile.
  • Refrigeration unit plugs for 24 containers at 230/460 volt, 3 Phase power
  • Full service washout facility within 1 mile.

Rail
 

  • Rail service and switching provided by BNSF Railway Company
  • 3000 FT of industrial rail on two tracks
  • 40-ton capacity Hyster masted stacker
  • 15,000-lb forklift

Barge
 

  • Barge slip for 1000 FT of wharfage at 14 FT depth
  • 50-ton capacity Manitowoc 4100W crawler crane
  • Additional or higher-capacity cranes can be leased from Lampson International located in the Big Pasco Industrial Center

Port of Pasco Terminal Tariff No. 2

 

For additional information contact Sam Good at 509-547-3378 or sgood@portofpasco.org

 

Public Works Bids

The Port of Pasco is currently soliciting bids for the public works projects listed below. Specifications and plans may be obtained at the location listed in the Invitation for Bids.

Sealed Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representatives at the time, date, and place listed in the Invitation for Bids. The original bid opening date and time are listed below, but bidders must be on the official planholders list to receive official addendums that may change the date and time from those listed below.

Federal Title VI Policy Statement: The Port of Pasco, hereinafter referred to as the "Port” assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. The Port further assures every effort will be made to ensure non-discrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not.

Bid tabs will be available on this site after the Port Commission has awarded the project.

Request for Qualification

There are currently no Request for Qualification at this time.

Bidding

Marine Terminal
Demolition of Building #302, 602 E. Ainsworth
Bid Date:  June 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Engineer's Estimate:  $50,000
Invitation to Bid

Big Pasco Industrial Center
Warehouse 1 Bays 3 & 4 Concrete Docks
Bid Date:  June 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Engineer's Estimate:  $72,000
Invitation to Bid

Awarded

Big Pasco Industrial Center
Building 900 Lighting Replacement project
Awarded:  February 23, 2012
Engineer's Estimate:  $40,000 
Bid Tabulation

Big Pasco Industrial Area
Road Patch Project - Warehouse 3 & Warehouse 4
Awarded:  January 23, 2012
Engineer's Estimate:  $2,750 
Bid Tabulation

Public Records Disclosure

Port of Pasco Public Records Officer:

Vicky Keller
PO Box 769
904 E. Ainsworth
Pasco, WA 99301
509.547.3378
509.547.2547 (FAX)
vkeller@portofpasco.org

Public records may be requested by completing the Port of Pasco's Public Record Request Form. Submit the form to the Port's Public Records Officer named above.

The Port will respond promptly to your request. Within five business days after receiving a request, the Port will either:

  1. Provide the record(s);
  2. Acknowledge your request and give you a reasonable estimate of how long it will take to respond;
  3. Deny the request in writing, with reasons for the denial (this could also include a denial of part of your request and a granting of the remainder). The Port will tell you the specific exemption or other law it relies upon for its denial.

If a request is not clear, the Port may ask for further clarification.

The Port will provide the first 25 pages at no cost. Each additional page will be assessed $0.15 cents per page plus cost of mailing.

For more information regarding public records disclosure, please visit the Public Records and Open Meetings section of the Washington State Attorney General website at www.atg.wa.gov/records.

Small Works Roster

The Port of Pasco maintains a "Small Works Roster" of contractors who are eligible to submit proposals for various construction projects with an estimated cost not exceeding $300,000. The list is comprised of contractors who are properly licensed and registered to perform such work in the State of Washington. The Port invites all contractors who are interested in performing small works construction to submit an application.

df Small Works Application 2012

 

Consultant Roster

The Port of Pasco invites interested architects and engineers to submit one copy of a statement of qualifications and experience relating to:

  • design of light and heavy industrial buildings,
  • street and utilities,
  • soils cleanup,
  • environmental studies,
  • airport buildings and facilities,
  • permitting,
  • strategic planning,
  • marine terminals,
  • other port improvements

The purpose for this solicitation is to update our list of qualified consultants who may meet the requirements of the Port for consulting services regarding various anticipated improvements in accordance with established Port policy. Consultants who have previously submitted are requested to express their continuing interest along with any new information.

Statement of qualifications can be submitted at any time and should include a cover letter identifying the firm’s specific areas of expertise. Please send SOQ’s to the Port of Pasco, P. O. Box 769, Pasco, WA 99301.

Contact Us

 

Tri-Cities Airport Administrative Office

Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm. Closed for lunch 12:00pm - 12:30pm.
Phone: (509) 547-6352 * Fax: (509) 547-9040
E-Mail: tri-citiesairport@portofpasco.org
Mailing Address: 3601 N. 20th Avenue
Pasco, Washington U.S.A. 99301

 

Port of Pasco Administrative Office

Office Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm. Closed for lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Phone: (509) 547-3378 * Fax: (509) 547-2547
E-Mail: portofpasco@portofpasco.org
Street Address: 1110 Osprey Pointe Blvd., Suite 201
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 769
Pasco, Washington U.S.A. 99301

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Other Airport Links  
FAA - Airport Information
Data from the Office of System Capacity
FAA - Airport Status
Data from the Federal Aviation Administration
National Weather Service
 
Transportation Security Administration
Data from the Office of Homeland Security
Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA)
 

Transportation Security Administration

Travel Tips

TSA Air Travel

Security Tips

TSA Travel Assistant

General Aviation

The Tri-Cities Airport serves general aviation business aircraft and commercial aircraft with three runway configurations: Primary, Cross-wind and General Aviation.

Recreational and Corporate pilots are drawn to the Tri-Cities Airport for its excellent services and low airport fees. We offer a full range of aviation services in a region known for its natural beauty and mild weather.

The Tri-Cities Airport is home to over 120 based, jet, twin-engine business aircraft, helicopter, single-engine and experimental aircraft. Professional pilots, businessmen, corporate and recreational aircraft owners rely on the excellent services provided by our fixed base operator and service providers. A full range of aviation services are available at the Tri-Cities Airport from fuel providers to airframe and power-plant mechanics, avionics sales and service, to aircraft sales, rentals, charter, hangars and flight lessons.

The Tri-Cities Airport also offers;

FAA FAR Part 139 certificated Airport
All weather instrument approach Runway 21R/3L
Crosswind Runway 12/30
Utility Runway 21L/3R
FAA operated Air Traffic Control Tower and TRACON
       (ATIS Frequency 125.65)
Onsite Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF).
Air cargo services.
Commercial airline service
 

Commercial Airport - General Aviation Air Operations Area Badge Requirements

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires all individuals who have unescorted access to the Air Operations Area to undergo a TSA Security Threat Assessment as well as have in their possession a General Aviation Air Operations Area identification badge. The TSA has defined the Air Operations Area (AOA) as any area inside the perimeter fence. This is a TSA requirement for all airports that have commercial air carrier service.


 

Fueling Services

Commercial and General Aviation Fueling Services are available at the Tri-Cities Airport. For information about specific services and hours, please contact the individual businesses directly:

Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. (ExxonMobil) (509) 547-6271
Tri-Cities Aviation (Air BP) (509) 545-6524

T-Hanger & Tie-Down Fees / Overnight Rates

For information on these fees and rates, contact Ron Foraker at 509-547-6352 or rforaker@portofpasco.org.


 
Aircraft Sales  
JD Aircraft Sales (509) 547-3418
Viper Aircraft Corp. (509) 543-3570

 
Aircraft Storage Rental  
Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. (509) 547-6271
JD Aircraft Sales (509) 547-3418
Pat Funk (541) 617-0998
Terri Wirth (561) 601-2280

 
Avionic Services  
Inter-Avionics, Inc. (509) 547-3004

Lodging with Airport Passenger Courtesy Pick Up and Drop Off

Lodging  
Holiday Inn Express, Pasco (509) 543-7000
Best Western Inn & Suites, Pasco (509) 543-7722
Red Lion, Pasco (509) 547-0701
Sleep Inn, Pasco (866) 892-0202
Clearwater Inn, Kennewick (800) 424-1145
Clover Island Inn Kennewick (866) 586-0542
Red Lion Hotel, Kennewick (509) 783-0611
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Richland (509) 946-4121
Hampton Inn - Richland (800) 426-7866
Holiday Inn Express - Richland (509) 737-8000
Red Lion Hotel, Richland (509) 946-7611
Shilo Inns - Richland (800) 222-2244

 

Ground Transportation

Rental Cars  
Avis Car Rental (509) 547-3210
Budget Car Rental (509) 547-6902
Enterprise Rent a Car (509) 547-3310
Hertz Car Rental (509) 547-0111
National / Alamo Car Rental (509) 545-9266

Taxi Service  
A-1 Tri-Cities Taxi (509) 547-7777
Rad Cab (509) 585-2944
Taxi 1 (509) 547-7877

Other Transportation  
Grape Line Shuttle - Tri-Cities to Walla Walla (877) 433-4775

Aviation Services

Airline Scheduled Services  
Allegiant (702) 505-8888
Delta Connection, operated by SkyWest (800) 221-1212
Horizon Air (800) 547-9308
United Express, operated by SkyWest (800) 241-6522

Airline Non-Scheduled Services  
Xtra Airways (800) 258-8800

Air Freight  
Federal Express (509) 547-5568

Air Ambulance  
MedStar Air Ambulance (Based at the Richland Airport) (800) 572-3210

Air Charter / Flight Instruction  
Bergstrom Aircraft (509) 547-6271

Terminal Services  
Florentyna’s At The Airport Restaurant (509) 545-0632
River News and Gifts (509) 545-0632
Interspace Airport Advertising (800) 628-6800

Parking Rates

Short Term Parking
25-minute grace period
$1.25 per hour, up to $10.00 maximum per every 24 - hour period
Long Term Lot
10-minute grace period
$1.25 1st Hour, then
$7.00 A Day (every 24 hour period)
Payment Methods
Cash, Debit or Credit Card

Locations, Directions and Maps

Get Driving Directions Get Driving Directions

Driving Directions to the Port
1110 Osprey Pointe Blvd, Pasco

Interstate 82 from Seattle

Travel east on I-82, take exit 102 onto I-182. Continue on I-182 over the Columbia River into Pasco. Take exit 14, then exit 14A (Oregon Ave/Finley) – Follow Oregon Avenue south.  At the Oregon Avenue/Ainsworth Street intersection continue straight (south) into Osprey Pointe – the Port office is located on the 2nd floor of Building 1110.

US-395 South from Spokane

Travel south on US-395, do NOT take the exit for US-395 located just south of Kartchner. US-395 will become WA-397 (also called Oregon Avenue) – Follow Oregon Avenue south.  At the Oregon Avenue/Ainsworth Street intersection continue straight into Osprey Pointe – the Port office is located on the 2nd floor of Building 1110.

US-12 from Burbank / Walla Walla

From US-12 turn left at “A” Street exit. At first light (Oregon Avenue & “A” Street) turn left (south) onto Oregon Avenue.  At the Oregon Avenue/Ainsworth Street intersection continue straight (south) into Osprey Pointe – the Port office is located on the 2nd floor of Building 1110..

Interstate 84 from Portland

At Hermiston, Oregon take US 395/Kennewick exit. Travel North on US-395 into Washington State. Take exit 113 (Washington State Patrol). Continue traveling north on US-395 approximately 8-10 miles, take the Columbia Drive/Port of Kennewick exit. Follow Columbia Drive east to third light (Gum Street) turn left and travel over Cable Bridge. At first light, turn right onto Ainsworth Avenue. Continue 1 mile and turn right (south) on Osprey Pointe Blvd. – the Port office is located on the 2nd floor of Building 1110.

Driving Directions to the Tri-Cities Airport
3601 N. 20th Avenue, Pasco

Interstate 82 from Seattle

Travel east on I-82, take exit 102 onto I-182. Continue on I-182 over the Columbia River into Pasco. Take exit 12B. At light turn left onto 20th Avenue and follow north into the Airport.

US-395 South from Spokane

Travel south on US-395. Take exit for US-395 (located just south of Kartchner). Take exit 12B. Turn right at the light onto 20th Avenue and follow north into the Airport.

US-12 from Burbank / Walla Walla

Traveling west on US-12, take exit 12B. Turn right at the light onto 20th Avenue and follow north into the Airport.

Interstate 84 from Portland

At Hermiston, Oregon take US 395/Kennewick exit. Travel North on US-395 into Washington. Continue traveling north over the Columbia River. Take the Airport/Argent Street only exit. At light turn right onto Argent. At next light turn left onto 20th Avenue and follow north into the Airport.

Flight Information

It is recommended that travelers arrive at the Tri-Cities Airport 90 minutes prior to their scheduled departure. (Two hours during high travel seasons).

The Tri-Cities Airport Terminal hours are 3:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily. Please contact your airline directly for ticket counter hours.

Airlines have different polices regarding travel. Please contact your airline of choice with any specific travel questions. For airline contact information, please see Aviation Services page.

Arrivals Departures

TSA Flight Tips

Travel tips can be found on the TSA website.

General Information

Airport Description

A major commercial air carrier airport in South Central Washington State served by Delta, Horizon Air, United and Allegiant. Serving the communities of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon, with over 250,000 enplanements per year to Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Mesa, Arizona.

Air traffic control and safety includes the Federal Aviation Administration’s investment in the state of the art ASR-9 Radar/TRACON/Air Traffic Control Tower Facility providing coverage to more than seventy five mile radius including surrounding airports. The City of Pasco provides 24-hour Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) services at the onsite airport owned fire station where structural fire protection and ambulance services are also provided.

The terminal building offers passenger comfort and convenience from arrival to departure with services ranging from restaurant and gift/specialty shops to rental cars. Ample vehicle parking and alternate transportation needs are available near the terminal building.

Two fixed base operators serve the business and general aviation community. They are Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. and Tri-Cities Aviation. Package freight is provided by Federal Express.

History

The Pasco Airport was site of the first air mail contract flight between Elko, Nevada and Pasco, Washington made by Varney Airlines, (later United Airlines) in 1926. The airport was relocated to its present site and became known as the Franklin County Airport. The United States Navy built a naval air training station in the early 1940’s and ownership transferred to the City of Pasco when the Navy left after the war.

The Port of Pasco then took ownership in 1963 and opened doors to a new Terminal Building in 1966. A substantial expansion and remodel project took place in 1986 that included access roads, parking lots, aircraft parking apron and more than doubling the size of the terminal building.