CEQA Compliance and Environmental Documentation

The contract requires the preparation and filing of a Notice of Exemption under CEQA Section 15305(a) to demonstrate that the proposed project qualifies for a categorical exemption from environmental review. This involves ensuring all documentation meets state environmental compliance standards and is submitted accurately and in a timely manner. Coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is essential to obtain a formal “No Effect” determination, confirming the project will not impact state-listed species or critical habitats. Full environmental compliance must be maintained throughout the process, including all necessary assessments, records, and communications to satisfy regulatory requirements. The work is to be performed in Plumas County, California, with a primary focus on completing the environmental documentation within the jurisdictional scope of the California Environmental Quality Act. The nature of the engagement is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541620, indicating it falls under environmental consulting services. The contract was posted on July 8, 2026, and the place of performance is associated with the zip code 96103. All deliverables must align with state environmental protocols and ensure the project remains legally exempt from further environmental review upon successful submission and approval.