Goleta Water District Headquarters Solar and EV Charger Power Systems

The Goleta Water District is undertaking a project to install solar energy arrays on four carport structures and three building rooftops at its headquarters located at 4699 Hollister Avenue in Goleta, California. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on the utility grid, lower long-term energy costs, and enhance operational resilience by mitigating the impact of public safety power shutdowns. The project qualifies for statutory and categorical exemptions under California law—specifically Public Resources Code § 21080.35 and CEQA Guidelines § 15301—which streamline environmental review and eliminate the need for an Environmental Impact Report. Compliance with these exemptions requires the submission of a Notice of Exemption and supporting documentation, including a Fee Payment Receipt and a No Effect Determination from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. All filings are directed to the County of Santa Barbara and the CDFW, with payments to be made payable to the Department via check or cash, remitted to their Sacramento office. The project does not involve federal procurement, and no Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, solicitation numbers, contract types, or performance metrics are applicable. There is no stated contract value, pricing structure, delivery schedule, or formal contractor selection process, as this is an internal public agency project governed solely by state environmental compliance procedures. The primary point of contact is Daniel Brooks, Engineering and Infrastructure Manager, who oversees project coordination and CEQA documentation. Installation will occur on-site at the headquarters, and acceptance is implicitly tied to completion of regulatory filings rather than formal inspections or contractor certification. No EV chargers are detailed in the scope despite the title, and no technical specifications, quality standards, or personnel requirements are outlined beyond compliance with state building and electrical codes.