Issuance of Right of Entry Permit Number VM@P 2025 12-21

The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation has issued Right of Entry Permit Number VMWP 2025 12-21 to the National Audubon Society to conduct a non-invasive bird count survey within the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve in California. The activity is classified as an information collection project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically exempted under Sections 15306 and 15061(b)(3), as it involves observational data gathering without physical disturbance to the environment, vegetation, or wildlife. The permit allows for visual and auditory observation of bird species to support ecological monitoring and conservation planning, with survey results retained to substantiate the CEQA exemption. No formal contract value, pricing structure, or financial terms are associated with this permit, as it is an administrative authorization rather than a competitive procurement. The place of performance is confined to the preserve location in San Diego County, and no delivery, shipping, or packaging requirements apply. Administrative approvals were completed in December 2025, with the Notice of Exemption filed with the County Recorder at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101, and posted publicly for at least 30 days as required. Linnea Wier, Land Use/Environmental Planner, serves as the primary point of contact, with additional administrative oversight from the Department of Parks and Recreation. No federal acquisition regulations, FAR clauses, solicitation numbers, invoicing systems, or federal procurement mechanisms are involved, as this action falls entirely under state environmental compliance procedures. There are no contract options, key personnel requirements, security clearances, or organizational conflict of interest provisions, and no formal evaluation factors or award criteria exist since no competitive bidding occurred. The entity conducting the survey is not required to provide UEI, CAGE, or small business certifications, as the permit issuance is a regulatory rather than a procurement action, and no compensation or cost reimbursement is outlined.