Issuance of a Non-Exclusive Geological Survey Permit

A Non-Exclusive Geological Survey Permit is authorized to commence on June 23, 2026, and will remain in effect for a three-year term through June 22, 2029, permitting geological data collection activities on sovereign land within the Eel River in Humboldt County, California. The work will be conducted by the California Department of Transportation using mud-rotary drilling and standard penetration tests to gather subsurface geotechnical information, with no formal pricing or financial details provided, indicating the permit is administrative rather than a competitive procurement. The activity qualifies for a categorical exemption under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15306, as it involves minimal environmental impact associated with information collection, eliminating the need for full environmental review. The California State Lands Commission is the approving authority, and while both the permitting agency and the performing entity are state government organizations, the permit issuance is treated as a ministerial action based on compliance with regulatory exemptions rather than through a competitive evaluation process. No contract clauses, delivery schedules, packaging requirements, invoicing procedures, payment details, inspection criteria, or technical specifications beyond the stated methods are included, and there are no identifiable contracting officer representatives, special requirements, or offeror certifications such as UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic status. The project is site-specific to the Eel River area southeast of State Highway 211, and all performance occurs within the state of California without federal acquisition regulation applicability.