Electric Float and Battery Project at Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

The Water Emergency Transportation Authority is advancing a project to deploy battery electric vessel technology by replacing the existing float at the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal in Alameda, California, with a fully functional electric charging float equipped with a 1,351 kWh battery energy storage system. This initiative supports zero-emission ferry service between San Francisco and Alameda neighborhoods by providing reliable charging infrastructure without altering the footprint or existing operations of the terminal. The project includes utility upgrades to deliver medium-voltage power to the charging float, ensuring seamless integration with the regional grid. All work is confined to the terminal site, and no new terminal facilities or operational changes are planned. The project has been determined eligible for multiple California Environmental Quality Act exemptions, including statutory and categorical exemptions under Public Resources Code Sections 21080.25, 21083, 21110, and 21152, with a Notice of Exemption approved and filed as of August 20, 2025. The agency has identified the location for performance as 1701 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA 94501, and all inspection and acceptance will occur at that site. While the project is publicly funded and administered by WETA, no contract value, pricing structure, delivery schedule, or standard procurement terms such as FFP or IDIQ are disclosed, as the document reflects a pre-award forecast with no solicitation number or formal contract type established. The primary point of contact is Chad Mason, Capital Planning Manager, and the executive director, Seamus Murphy, serves as the lead agency representative for correspondence. No federal acquisition regulations clauses, special contract requirements, or offeror certifications are included, as the process remains focused on environmental compliance and state-level planning under CEQA.