Chet Holifield Park Community Garden (CP 945)

The City of Montebello is advancing the Chet Holifield Park Community Garden initiative under solicitation CP 945 to foster public health, strengthen neighborhood ties, and advance sustainability and equity goals within the community. The project involves transforming a previously disturbed area within Chet Holifield Park at 1134 Greenwood Ave, Montebello, CA 90640, into a functional community garden featuring prepared planting beds, an irrigation system, signage, and accessible communal spaces designed to provide residents with fresh, affordable produce. The initiative qualifies for a CEQA Class 1 categorical exemption under Public Resources Code Sections 21083, 21110, and others, recognizing it as a minor land use alteration with no significant environmental impact, eliminating the need for comprehensive environmental review. While the project is framed as a low-impact, non-structural improvement, no formal contract value, pricing structure, or detailed performance timeline has been disclosed. The City of Montebello’s Office of the Director of Public Works, led by Cesar Roldan, serves as the primary point of contact and project administrator, with no identified contractor or formal procurement vehicle such as FFP or IDIQ specified. Although environmental compliance documentation has been filed and certified, there is no public information regarding evaluation criteria for award, payment terms, invoicing procedures, contract administration personnel, or required contractor certifications, representations, or socioeconomic status claims. The project relies on municipal oversight with acceptance expected on-site at the park, and no federal contracting regulations, FAR clauses, or defense-related packaging or inspection standards apply. All aspects of the project are administered locally, emphasizing community benefit over traditional procurement mechanics.