The project will rebuild the existing dock structure to better withstand operational and weather hazards widen the docks to allow a greater number of trucks through and install hoists to load/unload…

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded Crescent City Harbor District $10 million on February 5, 2026, under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823) to rebuild and expand dock infrastructure at Crescent City, California.

The project spans three components: grant administration covering coordination with USDOT and other federal, state, and local agencies, public involvement meetings throughout performance, preparation and release of construction bid packages, bid review for compliance with federal requirements, and project closeout; engineering design and permitting to complete final technical design, finalize project costs, and secure state, local, and federal approvals including NEPA review; and construction of a new approximately 13,760 square-foot concrete-decked dock designed to withstand 50-year tsunami events, tidal surges, and other natural hazards, with installation of electrical, sewer, water, and mechanical infrastructure to serve businesses on the dock, and 12 new and refurbished hoists to improve cargo movement. All materials must meet domestic preference requirements. Performance continues through July 28, 2028. The program funds discretionary grants to improve facilities within or directly related to port operations at coastal seaports, inland river ports, and Great Lakes ports to enhance the safety, efficiency, or reliability of goods movement through ports and intermodal connections. Expected outcomes include measurement of vessel calls and cargo dwell time on a quarterly basis.

The project will rebuild the existing dock structure to better withstand operational and weather hazards widen the docks to allow a greater number of trucks through and install hoists to load/unload cargo more efficiently. Activities to be performed component 1 grant administration meetings with usdot and other federal state and local agencies and community stakeholders to ensure project process meets all applicable federal requirements. Hold public involvement meetings which will continue throughout the project. Prepare final construction bid packages. Release and advertise the construction bid package. Project and bid construction availability. Review bid responses for inclusion of all required submission documents and requirements. Review bid responses to ensure they comply with applicable federal requirements. Review past performance of bid responders and meet with responders to answer technical questions bid items etc. Hold public meeting and facilitate the award of contracts. Finalize and sign all project partnership and implementation agreements. Administration of the project during the construction phase and closeout. Component 2 engineering design and permitting complete final technical and engineering design of the project. Finalize project costs. Secure all state and local approvals and construction permits. Complete all requirements for federal nepa review. Component 3 construction phase construct a new approximately 13760 SQ FT concrete decked dock that will withstand 50 year tsunami event tidal surges and other natural hazards. Ensure all materials meet domestic preference requirements. Install electrical sewer water and mechanical infrastructure to serve businesses on the dock. Install 12 new and refurbished hoists to improve movement of goods in the port. Deliverables expected outcomes from page 12 of the grant agreement schedule g measure vessel calls. Category and description measurement frequency quarterly. Measure cargo dwell time. Category and description economic competitiveness and opportunity the number of vessels calling to the area defined in the project study area. Must be reported in total and disaggregated by any of the following where applicable vessel type EG container bulk RO RO LNG freight capacity vessel length or other. Measurement frequency quarterly. Measure closure from natural hazards. Category and description economic competitiveness and opportunity mobility and community connectivity average cargo dwell time hours per ton or TEU. Dwell time is defined as the time between cargo arrival and departure by vessel truc or rail. Measurement frequency quarterly. Intended beneficiary crescent city harbor district. Subrecipient activities none.