5 Commercial Blvd. Self-Storage

The project at 5 Commercial Blvd. in Novato, California, involves the demolition of an existing two-story office building and the construction of a 14,303 square foot self-storage facility along with a 143 square foot manager’s office. The facility will feature storage units with a standard height of nine feet, twelve on-site parking spaces, an eight-foot-six-inch stucco perimeter wall, metal access gates, landscaping, and exterior lighting designed with low-level, downward-facing fixtures. The development is classified as an in-fill project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15332, which grants it a categorical exemption from further environmental review, provided all specified conditions—such as compliance with local zoning, parking standards, and design criteria—are met. The site is located within the City of Novato’s jurisdiction, and the Lead Agency responsible for permitting and oversight is the City of Novato, primarily through its Planning Department. The project is currently in a forecast status with no formal solicitation number or issued contract yet, indicating it is not a competitively bid procurement under federal acquisition regulations. There are no identified contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or federal accounting identifiers such as AAC, TAS, or ACRN, and no formal contract type has been assigned. The only financial transactions referenced are environmental review fees totaling approximately $7,271.25, paid to state agencies, not contract payments. The primary point of contact for project inquiries is Kaitlin Zitelli, Senior Planner at the City of Novato, who serves as the administrative lead, with Jack Suski identified as the project owner. While permits and filings under CEQA are underway—including potential submission of a Notice of Exemption and other environmental documentation—there are no federal certifications, socioeconomic designations, unique entity identifiers, or representations required under FAR. The project remains in the planning and permitting phase with no defined performance period, delivery schedule, or invoicing mechanism established, and all activities are governed by local municipal authority rather than federal acquisition protocols.