730557_CREH_OG

The project involves the rework of existing oil and gas well 96-35B with API number 0402902093 located in the Buena Vista Hills Oilfield in Kern County, California, under the oversight of the California Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management Division. The work is limited to a sidetrack or recompletion of the well to restore original production capacity without expanding facility infrastructure, and is expected to take approximately seven to ten days. The project qualifies for categorical exemptions under California’s Environmental Quality Act, specifically Class 1 for existing facilities, Class 2 for replacement or reconstruction, and Class 4 for minor land alterations, as outlined in CalGEM’s December 2023 rework exemption guidance. No new construction, significant environmental impact, or disturbance to undisturbed land is anticipated, and the activity is confined to an existing well pad within an industrial zone. The well site is located at Section 35, T.31S, R.23E, B&M: MD with coordinates LAT: 35.18576431, LONG: -119.47459412, and inspection and acceptance are performed on-site by CalGEM, the regulatory authority responsible for approving the work and verifying compliance with exemption criteria. There is no identified contract value, pricing structure, or line-item details, as the documentation reflects an environmental exemption notice rather than a formal procurement contract. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, payment terms, invoicing systems, accounting codes, or contracting officer details are present. The agency contact is via CalGEMCentral@conservation.ca.gov or the Bakersfield office address, with Catherine Calantas listed as the primary point of contact and Andrew Cochrane as an agent. No formal sections typically found in federal procurement documents—such as evaluation factors, delivery terms, packaging requirements, special contract clauses, or offeror certifications—are included. While California Resources Elk Hills, LLC is identified as the entity performing the work, there is no mention of UEI, CAGE code, business size status, or socioeconomic certifications. The project is categorized as a forecast with no solicitation number, and no competitive procurement process, award basis, or proposal submission instructions are provided, indicating this is an administrative regulatory approval proceeding rather than a contractual procurement event.