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Port commission authorizes negotiations with Metro Cruise for Pier 27 after debate over labor commitments
Summary
After staff recommended Metro Cruise Services as the highest‑scoring proposer for the Pier 27 cruise terminal, commissioners authorized negotiations to begin with Metro (resolution 13‑25). Public commenters and union leaders warned of unresolved labor disputes and urged stronger ILWU commitments during negotiation; commissioners emphasized labor peace as a negotiation priority.
Port staff presented the results of a competitive solicitation to operate and manage the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal (Pier 27). Staff said two proposals were received, Metro Cruise Services and Ports America, and that an evaluation panel ranked Metro highest (179.6 out of 200) with Ports America scoring 127.2. Staff recommended authorizing negotiations with Metro as the highest‑ranked proposer.
Staff described projected revenue impacts under a Metro management scenario: the Port currently receives roughly $180,000 per year from the current operation; if…
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