Contracts Between the Port of Long Beach and Community Grants Program Awardees for Facility Improvements Projects

The Port of Long Beach has established contracts with twelve community-based organizations to fund facility improvement projects totaling up to $2,612,012 under its Community Grants Program, with the primary objective of reducing port-related environmental impacts in Long Beach, California. The funded initiatives are categorized into three key areas: Trees and Landscaping, Electric Fleet Vehicle purchases and associated charging stations, and Energy Efficiency upgrades. Awardees include Centro CHA, Inc., Century Villages at Cabrillo, the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach, Pacific Baptist Church, the City of Long Beach, First Congregational Church, Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, the California Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center, and the Long Beach Unified School District. All projects are implemented at specific locations within Long Beach, though the official place of performance is listed as Los Angeles due to county alignment. The projects are designed to meet environmental goals through urban greening, electrification of transportation fleets, and infrastructure upgrades such as LED lighting and HVAC system improvements. All activities are supported by categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Classes 1 through 4, which cover existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction, new small structures, and minor land alterations, allowing expedited approval without full environmental review. No formal contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation were included in the documentation, and no detailed line-item pricing, delivery schedules, invoicing procedures, or payment details were specified. There are no stated inspection protocols, quality standards, or acceptance criteria beyond general compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The Port of Long Beach serves as the lead agency and contracting entity, with Renee Moilanen and Tyler Hanks designated as primary contacts for environmental planning, though their formal roles as COR, COTR, or PCO are not explicitly defined. No solicitation number, contract type, or formal evaluation criteria were provided, and the award process appears to have been guided by recommendations from the Community Grants Advisory Committee rather than a competitive procurement process. The total value represents a ceiling for all awards combined, with no breakdown of individual project funding levels, and no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status details from awardees were included.