693JF72444079
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Award purpose
The project includes the construction of approximately 40,000 feet of additional rail to accommodate unit trains and railcar storage.
The repurposing of a 50-acre brownfield site into a breakbulk cargo handling and laydown area, access and roadway improvements, replacement of marine terminal fendering systems, and related site improvements.
Activities to be performed
This multimodal project uses the existing dual berth terminal 4, 1,400 linear feet, and adjacent port-owned uplands (150 plus acres) to improve cargo flow into and through the international shipping complex.
The critical construction elements of the project include construction of an additional approximately 40,000 feet of rail for efficient unit train offloading, railcar storage, and unit train assembly, repurposing a 50-acre brownfield into a cargo laydown area for breakbulk cargo yard relocation adjacent to the breakbulk Ro-Ro berth at terminal 4A, construction of secured site access and roadway improvements for the safe, secure, and efficient flow of vehicles into and through the site, upgrades to the marine terminal fendering system, and related site improvements.
The project will include the following two components:
Component 1: Terminal 4A and 4B upland construction
Element 1: Rail upgrades
New rail will be constructed to move unit trains and rail cars to and through the facility for loading and unloading of cargoes, to include soybean meal, and new ladder tracks will be constructed for handling and storing rail cars.
The rail upgrades will include a new loop route through terminal A. A new port-owned loop route will be built for unloading bulk agricultural product at T4B, with connections to the Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad (PSAP).
New ladder track: Four new ladder tracks will be constructed with connections to port-owned lead tracks and the PSAP.
Modification of existing ladder tracks: Nine existing ladder tracks will be extended and aligned with the four new ladder tracks, with connections to both port-owned and PSAP tracks.
Work items will include approximately 40,000 linear feet of new 136-pound continuous welded rail with concrete ties and associated switch gear.
Industrial quality and 115-pound rail may be used where the port's design engineers determine there is no appreciable loss of performance, safety, longevity, reliability, and value.
Extension of existing culvert at East Terminal Way ditch: The exact linear feet of rail may vary as minor design changes are made, and the as-built length could end up being different as well.
Element 2: Terminal 4A cargo yard expansion
Repurposing a 50-acre brownfield into a cargo laydown area for breakbulk cargo yard relocation.
The work will include converting a former pontoon casting basin site into a cargo laydown area in support of terminal 4A and port operations.
The work includes retaining wall behind gate: Construct a new structural retaining system to allow for filling of the casting basin without affecting the structural integrity of the existing tide gate.
The new retaining wall will provide for the potential future decommissioning of the tide gate and restoration of the shoreline.
Fill casting basin: Place fill in the area excavated at the former pontoon site.
Grade and resurface site: Level the site and resurface it to accommodate cargo yard activities and construct associated stormwater collection and treatment systems.
Element 3: Site access and security improvements
Construction of secured site access and roadway improvements to facilitate the flow into and through the site.
Work for this element includes construct access roads, storm drainage systems, security facilities, and associated improvements to facilitate rail upgrades and new construction at the site.
These improvements include fencing that will be installed to expand the perimeter of the port's secure facility to include the east end of the expanded ladder tracks and the former pontoon casting basin site, and a new entrance to the secure facility that will be constructed off Heron Street and will include a guard station.
Component 2: T4 dock fender and stormwater upgrades
Upgrade and modernize the existing dock by replacing the existing timber piled fender system with a modern suspended system to accommodate increased vessel traffic.
Constructing a stormwater collection and treatment system.
Mitigation for new piling: Removal of derelict piles.
Deliverables
Expected outcomes
Performance measure table from Schedule G, page 13 of the grant agreement
Measure - Category and description
Measurement frequency
Vessel calls: Vessel calls, economic competitiveness and opportunity, total vessel calls per year calling to the area defined in the project study area.
Reported in total and disaggregated by any of the following where applicable: vessel type (e.g., container, bulk, Ro-Ro, LNG), freight capacity, vessel length, or other.
Quarterly
Cargo volume (tons): Economic competitiveness and opportunity, quarterly.
The movement of gross tonnage of cargo moved by vessel moved per year in the area defined by the project study area.
Cargo volume (tons): Economic competitiveness and opportunity.
The movement of gross tonnage of freight moved per year in the area defined by the project study area.
Gross tons are defined as freight cargo minus tare weight of the rail cars.
Quarterly
Intended beneficiary: Port of Grays Harbor.
Subrecipient activities: None.
The project includes the construction of approximately 40,000 feet of additional rail to accommodate unit trains and railcar storage.
The repurposing of a 50-acre brownfield site into a breakbulk cargo handling and laydown area, access and roadway improvements, replacement of marine terminal fendering systems, and related site improvements.
Activities to be performed
This multimodal project uses the existing dual berth terminal 4, 1,400 linear feet, and adjacent port-owned uplands (150 plus acres) to improve cargo flow into and through the international shipping complex.
The critical construction elements of the project include construction of an additional approximately 40,000 feet of rail for efficient unit train offloading, railcar storage, and unit train assembly, repurposing a 50-acre brownfield into a cargo laydown area for breakbulk cargo yard relocation adjacent to the breakbulk Ro-Ro berth at terminal 4A, construction of secured site access and roadway improvements for the safe, secure, and efficient flow of vehicles into and through the site, upgrades to the marine terminal fendering system, and related site improvements.
The project will include the following two components:
Component 1: Terminal 4A and 4B upland construction
Element 1: Rail upgrades
New rail will be constructed to move unit trains and rail cars to and through the facility for loading and unloading of cargoes, to include soybean meal, and new ladder tracks will be constructed for handling and storing rail cars.
The rail upgrades will include a new loop route through terminal A. A new port-owned loop route will be built for unloading bulk agricultural product at T4B, with connections to the Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad (PSAP).
New ladder track: Four new ladder tracks will be constructed with connections to port-owned lead tracks and the PSAP.
Modification of existing ladder tracks: Nine existing ladder tracks will be extended and aligned with the four new ladder tracks, with connections to both port-owned and PSAP tracks.
Work items will include approximately 40,000 linear feet of new 136-pound continuous welded rail with concrete ties and associated switch gear.
Industrial quality and 115-pound rail may be used where the port's design engineers determine there is no appreciable loss of performance, safety, longevity, reliability, and value.
Extension of existing culvert at East Terminal Way ditch: The exact linear feet of rail may vary as minor design changes are made, and the as-built length could end up being different as well.
Element 2: Terminal 4A cargo yard expansion
Repurposing a 50-acre brownfield into a cargo laydown area for breakbulk cargo yard relocation.
The work will include converting a former pontoon casting basin site into a cargo laydown area in support of terminal 4A and port operations.
The work includes retaining wall behind gate: Construct a new structural retaining system to allow for filling of the casting basin without affecting the structural integrity of the existing tide gate.
The new retaining wall will provide for the potential future decommissioning of the tide gate and restoration of the shoreline.
Fill casting basin: Place fill in the area excavated at the former pontoon site.
Grade and resurface site: Level the site and resurface it to accommodate cargo yard activities and construct associated stormwater collection and treatment systems.
Element 3: Site access and security improvements
Construction of secured site access and roadway improvements to facilitate the flow into and through the site.
Work for this element includes construct access roads, storm drainage systems, security facilities, and associated improvements to facilitate rail upgrades and new construction at the site.
These improvements include fencing that will be installed to expand the perimeter of the port's secure facility to include the east end of the expanded ladder tracks and the former pontoon casting basin site, and a new entrance to the secure facility that will be constructed off Heron Street and will include a guard station.
Component 2: T4 dock fender and stormwater upgrades
Upgrade and modernize the existing dock by replacing the existing timber piled fender system with a modern suspended system to accommodate increased vessel traffic.
Constructing a stormwater collection and treatment system.
Mitigation for new piling: Removal of derelict piles.
Deliverables
Expected outcomes
Performance measure table from Schedule G, page 13 of the grant agreement
Measure - Category and description
Measurement frequency
Vessel calls: Vessel calls, economic competitiveness and opportunity, total vessel calls per year calling to the area defined in the project study area.
Reported in total and disaggregated by any of the following where applicable: vessel type (e.g., container, bulk, Ro-Ro, LNG), freight capacity, vessel length, or other.
Quarterly
Cargo volume (tons): Economic competitiveness and opportunity, quarterly.
The movement of gross tonnage of cargo moved by vessel moved per year in the area defined by the project study area.
Cargo volume (tons): Economic competitiveness and opportunity.
The movement of gross tonnage of freight moved per year in the area defined by the project study area.
Gross tons are defined as freight cargo minus tare weight of the rail cars.
Quarterly
Intended beneficiary: Port of Grays Harbor.
Subrecipient activities: None.
Awardee
Funding Goals
ASSIST IN FUNDING ELIGIBLE PROJECTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE SAFETY EFFICIENCY OR RELIABILITY OF THE MOVEMENT OF GOODS THROUGH PORTS AND INTERMODAL CONNECTIONS TO PORTS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Coos Bay,
Oregon
97420-2526
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have decreased 90% from $77,296,500 to $7,729,650.
Coquille Indian Tribe was awarded
Multimodal Project: Rail Upgrades & Cargo Yard Expansion
Project Grant 693JF72444079
worth $7,729,650
from Maritime Administration in July 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Coos Bay Oregon United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 3 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.823 Port Infrastructure Development Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Program Grants.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/15/25
Period of Performance
7/29/25
Start Date
10/31/29
End Date
Funding Split
$7.7M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$7.7M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 693JF72444079
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
693JF72444079
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI NOT APPLICABLE
Awardee Classifications
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other Than Federally-Recognized)
Awarding Office
69A334 MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Funding Office
69A334 MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Awardee UEI
QHFSNL1N8NM5
Awardee CAGE
3PFZ3
Performance District
OR-04
Senators
Jeff Merkley
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
Modified: 9/15/25