AMEND 2022-0020 / AMEND 2022-0021 – COSTCO FUEL EXPANSION PROJECT

The City of Carlsbad is undertaking an expansion of the existing Costco fueling facility located at 950 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008, to increase fueling capacity from 22 to 30 positions by adding four new fuel pumps and one underground storage tank, while also relocating a retaining wall and expanding the canopy area from 5,874 to 9,550 square feet. The project involves only minor alterations to previously developed land with no new ground disturbance, habitat impact, or increase in trip generation, qualifying it for a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15301(e)(2) as an improvement to an existing facility with negligible environmental impact. All work is confined to the existing parcel, including pavement replacement, curb repair, and landscaping restoration, with no changes to the facility’s overall land use or operational footprint. The City’s Planning Division, under the oversight of Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development, is the lead agency, acting as both applicant and approving authority, with no evidence of a formal federal procurement solicitation, contract type, or pricing details. There are no identified contracting officers, representatives, payment instructions, or commercial delivery terms, as the activity is an environmental approval process under state law rather than a federally regulated acquisition. The project is referenced by amendments AMEND 2022-0020 and AMEND 2022-0021, with no solicitation number, contract value, or bid evaluation criteria published. The primary focus is achieving regulatory compliance through CEQA exemption confirmation, with inspections and acceptance tied directly to the project site and governed solely by environmental compliance standards rather than federal contract specifications or performance metrics.