FY 2025 Port Security Grant Program

The proposed project involves the San Diego Unified Port District (District) accepting funds for four (4) security-related project components for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Port Security Grant Program. In September 2025, the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the District $1,050,000 and Harbor Police Department (HPD) $1,149,999.75 for a total of $2,199,999.75 in funding for various District and HPD project components through the Port Security Grant Program. As part of these actions, the District would enter into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to authorize design and/or implementation of the proposed project components. All Port Security Grant Program project components for FY25, listed and described below, were selected to focus on increased port-wide risk management, enhanced domain awareness, facilitated training, expanded recovery and resilience capabilities, and increased preparedness and recovery from non-conventional weapons attacks. The proposed project would authorize the design and implementation of the following project components: 1. San Diego Bay Radar Coverage: Procurement and installation of approximately one (1) sensor to be mounted on an existing pole adjacent to the Chula Vista Marina parking area. 2. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Detection and Tracking: Installation of one (1) RF Sensor & Flat Panel Radar System on existing structures within Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, and one (1) portable RF Sensor & Flat Panel Radar System, which would not be fixed to a permanent location to allow for its use where needed. 3. Fireboat Replacement: Replacement of one (1) HPD Maritime Fire Fighting vessel. 4. Vessel Maintenance: Procurement of parts and/or supplies for maintenance of HPD patrol and/or firefighting vessels. There would be no trenching or ground disturbance required for any of the four (4) project components described above. Construction is anticipated to occur in approximately late 2025 for project components 1, 2, and 4; project component 3, however, may be completed at a later date as staff have determined the cost of the fireboat replacement would be in excess of the total project cost, and expect to return at a later date with an additional request at the time of contract award to fully fund the replacement. Each project component has a three-year performance period and must be completed no later than August 31, 2028. Due to their nature and limited scope, construction and operation of the proposed project components would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment. Therefore, impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the District would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.