726161_Group_Berry_UIC_OG

The project involves the sidetracking and recompletion of four existing wells in the South Belridge Oil Field in Kern County, California, to address well integrity issues without expanding surface facilities or causing new land disturbance. The wells include one steam-flood well, two cyclic steam wells, and one oil and gas producing well, all located on existing dirt pads. The work entails plugging and abandoning the original wellbores and drilling new completions, with follow-up MIT-1 testing conducted where applicable. The activity is regulated by the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), which is reviewing and approving the permits under categorical exemptions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Classes 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8, which cover existing facilities, minor alterations, replacement, and environmental protection actions. The project does not involve new construction, increased production capacity, or significant environmental impacts, and compliance is based on adherence to CalGEM’s regulatory framework and state law, not on competitive procurement. There is no contract value, pricing, or financial条款 provided, as this is a regulatory permitting action, not a procurement contract subject to FAR or federal acquisition rules. No solicitation number represents a competitive bidding process, and no contract clauses, evaluation factors, payment procedures, inspection criteria, or delivery schedules are applicable under a federal contracting model. The applicant, Berry Petroleum Company, LLC, is the entity responsible for executing the work, while CalGEM retains regulatory authority and approval responsibility. The project was posted on August 25, 2025, with certification completed on August 22, 2025, and all activities are confined to the identified well locations in Sec. 19, Twn. 28S, Rng. 21E, Base MD. Public notice and environmental compliance are the sole mechanisms for authorization, with no involvement of federal contracting systems such as WAWF, CAGE codes, UEI, or FAR-based contract administration.