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• Primary point of differentiation appears to be in pricing and the depth/comprehensiveness <br /> of their respective proposals. <br /> ® Cavossa's proposal uniquely mentioned installing a weigh scale on the rail for more <br /> accurate material tracking. <br /> Discussion Highlights <br /> ® Board expressed optimism about the quantity and quality of proposals. <br /> • Members agreed further analysis is needed, including a matrix comparison aligned with <br /> the UP's acceptance criteria. <br /> • Intention to evaluate proposals based first on merit, operations, and compliance—before <br /> considering pricing. <br /> • Emphasis placed on the importance of utilizing rail to reduce bridge traffic-, contractual <br /> commitment to rail use will be requested in the final agreement, <br /> • Possibility raised of interviews or presentations with each proposer for clarification and <br /> fair comparison, pending further individual review by board members, <br /> Decision & Process Moving Forward <br /> • Proposal review matrix to be prepared by Weston& Sampson, with detailed comparison <br /> including base fee guarantees and performance-based fees. <br /> ® Board members to forward additional questions for proposers to Lee Koska(Weston& <br /> Sampson). <br /> • After review and response, the board will decide if in-person or virtual interviews with <br /> proposers are necessary at next scheduled meetings. <br /> ® Reference checks and deep dives into submission specifics to occur early January. <br /> • Board expects to have all materials, clarifications, and reference checks completed by <br /> January 14. <br /> • Target decision date for proposal selection to be established in January, with interviews <br /> (if any) set for late January. <br /> 2. Scheduling and Timeline <br /> Key Dates <br /> • Proposal comparison matrix and initial review twbe ready: by January 14, 2026. <br /> • Board review and submission of questions: ongoing through early January. <br /> ® Next board meeting set for: <br /> o Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM (primary review and discussion) <br /> o Tentative interview/presentation slots: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM <br /> (potentially two hours needed). <br /> ® Deadlines are structured to expedite contract award prior to the new operations starting <br /> on April 1, 2026. <br />