REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

| July 22, 2015 1:00 PM

The Port of Royal Slope is seeking a freight rail operator to provide rail services to businesses in Grant County. Interested parties must submit their sealed proposals by 4:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.

The Royal Slope Railroad is approximately 25 miles of track that runs along the north side of the Saddle Mountains from Othello to Royal City. This line has not been operated for about 20 years. It was rehabilitated in 2013 with $750,000 from the Transportation Budget. The title of the rail line is being transferred to the Port of Royal Slope.

The RFP package may be examined and original copies obtained at the Port of Royal Slope office located at 4975 Road 13.5 SW; Royal City, WA 99357 for a non-refundable fee of $20.00 per set. Checks should be mailed to the Port of Royal Slope; PO Box 147; Royal City, WA 99357. Please contact Cathy Potter at the Port of Royal Slope; 509-346-2317.

RFP draft documents may be viewed on the Port's website at www.portofroyal.com; on the main page; at the bottom of the second paragraph; under the “April 2015 Inspection Report”; titled “RFP Draft Documents”.

Only properly executed proposals submitted on the forms furnished by the Port of Royal Slope will be accepted. The Port of Royal Slope reserves the right to reject any or all

proposals, to waive any informalities, to accept any bid deemed to be responsive in the best interest of the Port of Royal Slope and reserves the right to re-advertise for new proposals.

The Port of Royal Slope is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and women-owned business are encouraged to submit proposals.

Electronic or faxed bid proposals are not allowed.

Prior to 4:30 p.m. local time on August 25, 2015 submit Proposals to:

Cathy Potter, Executive Director

Port of Royal Slope

4975 Road 13.5 SW

PO Box 147

Royal City, WA 99357 Tel: (509)346-2317

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Pub.: July 22 & 29, 2015