713977_Bridge_OG_UIC

The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), is authorizing Bridge Energy LLC to rework the existing Stearns 173 well located in the Brea-Olinda Oil Field in Orange County, California. The project involves temporary equipment mobilization to the existing well pad to address a known integrity issue, with the goal of restoring the well’s historical production rate without constructing new permanent facilities or expanding existing infrastructure. Operations are limited to a 9- to 15-day window, contingent upon the success of fishing procedures and the condition of the casing, and will occur entirely within the pre-CEQA designated oil-field boundary established before April 5, 1973. All waste materials generated will be handled and disposed of in accordance with state regulations, either as non-hazardous or hazardous waste at licensed facilities. The activity qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Classes 1, 2, and 4, which collectively determine that the rework involves no significant environmental impact, no expansion of use, and minimal disturbance to existing land and facilities. The regulatory process for this activity is managed directly by CalGEM, with no federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses, pricing, contract value, or procurement mechanisms involved. There is no formal solicitation number, contract type, or financial terms documented because this is an environmental permitting action, not a procurement. The project is administered under CalGEM’s authority to issue permits for oil and gas operations, with oversight focused on compliance with CEQA exemptions and Public Resources Code provisions related to health protection zones. Point of contact for regulatory inquiries is the CalGEM CEQA Program, reachable via email or phone, and all documentation is accessible through the state’s CEQA online portal. No contracting officer, COR, COTR, payment office, invoicing method, or accounting codes are applicable, and no representations, certifications, or special contractual requirements such as security clearances or key personnel mandates are present, as the activity is purely a regulatory authorization under state environmental law.