Almond Acres

The Almond Acres project, identified as TSM 2024-01, entails the subdivision of a 12.46-acre site in Soledad, California, into three parcels for the development of 67 residential units, combining single-family and multifamily housing. The project has undergone environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with an Initial Study determining most impacts to be less than significant or mitigable, except for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), which was found to be significant and unavoidable due to the absence of feasible mitigation measures. A Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was adopted to address this impact, concluding that no alternatives or strategies could reduce VMT below the established significance threshold, thereby finalizing the environmental determination for approval. The City of Soledad, acting as the lead agency, has authorized the project with a determination date of July 1, 2026, and publicly posted the notice on July 16, 2026, with the project site located at 248 Main Street, Soledad, CA 93960. There is no formal contract structure, pricing, or procurement process outlined, as the documentation reflects an environmental compliance and approval framework rather than a binding agreement with financial terms, delivery schedules, or contractual obligations. The sole point of contact for project coordination is Ariana Mora, Senior Planner at the City of Soledad, with no identified contracting officer, technical representative, or performance metrics beyond environmental compliance. No federal acquisition regulations, contract clauses, evaluation factors, packaging requirements, or inspection criteria apply, as this is a municipal land-use and environmental project with no solicitation, bid process, or federal funding components. The project remains pending development activity following environmental clearance, with no defined timeline for construction commencement or completion.