Issuance of General Lease – Public Agency Use – Lease 5311

The California State Lands Commission is authorizing a 20-year General Lease – Public Agency Use, effective May 15, 2025, for the continued operation of two existing seawater intake pipelines and the temporary deployment of small-scale scientific instruments at Horseshoe Cove in Bodega Bay, California. This lease grants long-term access to sovereign lands for public agency research purposes without requiring new construction or significant environmental disturbance. The project qualifies for categorical exemptions under California regulations, specifically Class 1 for the use of existing facilities and Class 6 for minor information collection activities involving temporary instrumentation, confirming minimal environmental impact. The place of performance is clearly defined as the coastal site adjacent to 2099 Westshore Road in Sonoma County, with oversight and approval responsibility held by the California State Lands Commission. No contract value, pricing details, or financial terms are provided, as the instrument is a lease authorization rather than a procurement requiring cost analysis or payment structures. There are no federal acquisition regulation clauses, solicitation numbers, or standard contract type designations such as FFP or IDIQ applicable to this action. The documents do not include evaluation factors, offeror representations, certifications, packaging requirements, inspection protocols, or award criteria, as this is not a competitive procurement under federal guidelines but rather a state-level administrative lease issuance. No formal attachments, amendments, or submission instructions are referenced, and the project relies solely on internal tracking identifiers such as Lease 5311 and SCH 2025060265. Primary point of contact is Robin M. Tuohy, Environmental Scientist with the Commission, with secondary support from Suzanne Olyarnik of UC Davis. The lease term concludes in May 2045, and all activities must remain non-disruptive to the existing infrastructure and surrounding marine environment, in compliance with state environmental exemptions and operational limitations.