City of Chico Dedicating Eleven Public Utility Easements to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Along SR32

The City of Chico is dedicating eleven 75-square-foot public utility easements along State Route 32 to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to support the installation of anchor structures that will stabilize existing overhead electrical lines compromised by post-fire conditions following the Park Fire. These easements are located within three city-owned parcels identified by APNs 063-290-011, 063-290-016, and 063-290-062, and are intended to enhance the reliability of the electrical system and mitigate risks to public safety. The action is administratively approved under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15061(b)(3), which categorically exempts the project from further environmental review due to its minimal impact. No formal federal acquisition contract clauses or procurement structures apply, as this is a local government administrative action rather than a competitive procurement. Payments related to filing fees are to be made payable to the County of Butte and processed through the Butte County Clerk’s Office or California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with acceptable payment methods including cash, check, or credit card. The City of Chico Public Works Department, led by Director Brendan Ottoboni and Senior Planner Tracy R. Bettencourt, serves as the sole contracting entity and approving authority, with no designated Contracting Officer, COR, or COTR. There is no specified period of performance, pricing, or delivery schedule, and no CLINs, SLINs, or economic terms are included, as the transaction is limited to the legal dedication of easement rights. The project does not involve the purchase of goods or services but instead enables PG&E to access and install infrastructure within city-owned land to address critical utility reliability concerns.