Spending Authorization - Pier F Waterfront Seismic Improvements

The Port of Long Beach has authorized $2.23 million for in-house staff and professional consultants to advance the preliminary design of the Pier F Waterfront Seismic Improvement Project, including the execution of a geotechnical field investigation authorized under Harbor Development Permit 25-058 issued on October 28, 2025. This spending authorization is limited to planning-phase activities such as site characterization, data collection, and conceptual design development, with no construction work included. The effort is governed by California Environmental Quality Act exemptions, specifically Class 6 for information collection and Section 15262 for feasibility and planning studies, ensuring compliance with state environmental protocols without triggering full environmental review. The project’s place of performance is Pier F at Berth F202 in Long Beach, California, and is led by the Port’s Environmental Planning Division and Program Management team, with primary points of contact being Jennifer Blanchard and Monique Lebrun, P.E. No formal contract structure, FAR clauses, line-item pricing, invoicing procedures, or contractor representations are present, as this document serves as a spending forecast and internal authorization rather than a solicitation or binding procurement. Accounting data is referenced only through a generic agency code, and no formal contracting officer, COR, COTR, or payment office details are provided, indicating this is an early-stage administrative action to allocate funds for preconstruction planning.