Davis Street Park LWCF Grant

The City of Rio Dell is pursuing the acquisition of approximately three acres of land from the Rio Dell School District to establish a public recreational park under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program. The site, located at 130 Davis Street in Rio Dell, California, currently includes a baseball field, two tennis courts, a parking lot, and aging infrastructure such as a snack shack and restrooms, all of which are slated for potential redevelopment into a community park. The project is being processed under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 16 exemption, which applies to land transfers for public park purposes where the land is in natural condition or contains historical or archaeological resources, eliminating the need for a full environmental impact report. A certified document of exemption finding and a Notice of Exemption have been filed, confirming compliance with CEQA guidelines and Public Resources Code sections 21083, 21110, 21108, 21152, and 21152.1. The acquisition is contingent upon the successful award of the LWCF grant, with no contract value or pricing details provided, as the funding mechanism is grant-based rather than procurement-driven. The City of Rio Dell serves as the lead agency and contracting entity, with Kevin Caldwell, City Manager, designated as the primary point of contact. No formal contract type, solicitation number, or FAR clauses apply, as this is a forecasted land acquisition rather than a competitive procurement. There is no identified contractor, no invoicing system specified, no accounting codes provided, and no personnel or security requirements beyond administrative compliance. Performance is limited to the legal transfer of property ownership, with inspection and acceptance responsibilities resting solely with the City. Submission of environmental exemption documentation was required by June 30, 2025, and the project was posted as a forecast on November 18, 2025, reflecting its planned nature. No special contract requirements, options, or socioeconomic set-asides are applicable, and the project operates entirely within the framework of local governance and state environmental law without federal procurement regulations.