753584_Macpherson_UIC

The project involves the rework of a single existing oil well, API number 0403043289, known as USL 18 221, located in the Round Mountain oil field in Kern County, California. The activity constitutes a minor alteration to the wellbore and casing, including tasks such as perforating, equipment installation or removal, and casing repair, with no deepening of the well or expansion of its previously approved use. This work is conducted under the authority of the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), which has approved the permit based on categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically sections 14 CCR § 15301 and § 15304, which categorize the project as a negligible environmental impact modification of existing facilities. The project does not involve new construction, significant surface disturbance, or changes to the scale or scope of operations beyond what was previously permitted, and all work complies with state regulations governing minor alterations to oil and gas wells as outlined in 14 CCR § 1684.1 and § 1684.2. No financial details, contract value, or payment terms have been provided, and the document does not reference federal acquisition regulations, contract types, or procurement mechanisms such as LPTA or trade-off evaluations. The contract is not structured as a traditional procurement with deliverables or performance clauses but functions as a regulatory permit issuance. The place of performance is strictly limited to the well site at Section 18, Township 28 South, Range 29 East, Mount Diablo Base, with inspection and acceptance responsibilities held by CalGEM. The contractor, Macpherson Oil Company, operates under a state-issued permit without any identified federal requirements such as UEI, CAGE code, socioeconomic certifications, or specialized clauses. Public access to documentation is available via the State Clearinghouse website and at CalGEM’s central office in Bakersfield, but no formal submission deadlines, proposal formats, or invoicing instructions are stipulated. The issuance date of the environmental determination was December 4, 2025, with public posting following on December 5, 2025, and overall oversight is managed by CalGEM, with contact information provided for administrative inquiries and regulatory compliance.