Goleta Water District Corona Del Mar Water Treatment Plant Solar Power Systems

The Goleta Water District is proceeding with the installation of solar energy arrays at the Corona Del Mar Water Treatment Plant in Goleta, California, to enhance energy resilience during public safety power shutoffs and reduce operational energy costs. The project involves minor land alterations in an existing overflow parking area without expanding the facility’s footprint and is exempt from full environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemptions, specifically Sections 15301, 15304, and 15311, as well as statutory exemption under Public Resources Code §21080.35 for qualifying solar energy systems. No formal federal acquisition contract was issued; the documentation reflects an environmental compliance submission governed by state regulations rather than FAR-based procurement procedures. Required filings include a Notice of Determination, a No Effect Determination from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, a Notice of Exemption, proof of payment for environmental fees, and a CDFW transmittal memorandum, all to be submitted physically to the Santa Barbara County Clerk and the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento. Payment of fees can be made via cash, check, or credit card, with remittances directed to the CDFW Accounting Services Branch in Sacramento. Ongoing reporting obligations include monthly submissions to CDFW if a Notice of Determination is filed. The District’s Engineering and Infrastructure Manager, Daniel Brooks, serves as the primary point of contact, with General Manager David Matson also involved in oversight. No contract value, pricing structure, delivery schedule, inspection criteria, or federal contract administration details are present, as this initiative is driven by environmental compliance and operational goals rather than a competitively awarded procurement.