B&F Farms Vineyard Conversion $P25-00029-ECPA

The project involves the conversion of approximately 120 acres in Yountville, California, into a vineyard, with 10.1 gross acres developed for planting and 7.4 net planted acres dedicated to vine cultivation. Activities include clearing diverse vegetation types such as non-native grassland, coyote brush scrub, coast live oak woodland, and knobcone pine forest, followed by earthmoving, installation of erosion and runoff controls, and development of agricultural irrigation infrastructure. All work is subject to strict seasonal limitations to protect sensitive species, particularly avoiding ground disturbance during the Northern Spotted Owl nesting season from February through July. Biological surveys for Clara Hunt’s milk-vetch and owl activity must be conducted by qualified biologists using protocols mandated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with reports submitted prior to any ground-disturbing activities. A 0.25-mile no-disturbance buffer must be maintained if active nests are detected, and an Incidental Take Permit under the California Endangered Species Act may be required if impacts to protected species cannot be fully avoided. The project is governed by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance procedures and has been determined to proceed under a Mitigated Negative Declaration, contingent upon adherence to approved mitigation measures outlined in a Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Regulatory oversight is administered by Napa County’s Department of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services, with Donald A. Barrella serving as the Principal Planner and primary point of contact. Compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, CDFW survey protocols, and potential Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement requirements are mandatory. There is no formal federal contract structure, pricing data, or procurement evaluation criteria; instead, this is a local land-use permit requiring environmental mitigation and regulatory approvals. The project site is located in ZIP code 94558, and all submissions must be filed electronically through the CEQA Submit Portal or physically delivered to Napa County offices, with public review ending on May 29, 2026. No federal acquisition regulations, contract clauses, or financial terms apply, as this falls entirely under state and local environmental permitting authority.