SMP 39/SMP 40 Project

The City of Livermore is advancing the SMP 39 project to construct a new approximately 225,500 square-foot research and development facility on a 14-acre parcel south of West Jack London Boulevard in Livermore, California, dedicated to testing and demonstrating commercially viable fusion power as a clean energy solution. The project includes site improvements such as driveway access from West Jack London Boulevard, a surface parking lot, and on-site landscaping, and is being pursued under a CEQA Addendum to the 2024 SMP 39/40 Environmental Impact Report, as the scope of changes is limited and the site was previously evaluated. Key modifications approved through this process involve amending the Planned Development zoning to eliminate the 20% cap on warehouse and distribution facilities and increasing allowable building height via a Conditional Use Permit. Environmental reviews have been conducted in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, focusing on potential impacts to air quality, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, noise, and transportation systems. The project applicant, Hines INC., has coordinated with the City’s Community Development Department for approvals, and the Notice of Determination was filed with the Office of Planning and Research on September 8, 2025. While the facility’s primary purpose is fusion energy research, no specific technical performance metrics, construction timelines, or financial figures are detailed in the documentation. The City of Livermore serves as the lead agency for environmental compliance and oversight, with Emily LaDue designated as the primary point of contact for planning and administrative matters. No formal contract clauses, pricing data, delivery schedules, payment offices, or federal acquisition regulations have been identified in the materials, indicating this is primarily an environmental and zoning approval process rather than a traditional procurement contract under federal acquisition standards.