Letter of Non-Objection for Equipment Staging

The California State Lands Commission has issued a Letter of Non-Objection authorizing the temporary storage of pipeline equipment on state-owned lands adjacent to Bolsa Chica State Beach in Orange County, California, in preparation for the Bolsa Chica Lowlands Inlet Maintenance Dredging Project. This authorization permits the staging of 3,000 feet of 16-inch diameter pipeline and 2,000 feet of 18-inch diameter pipeline, all cut into 50-foot sections, along with up to two or more pipe floats. The activity is classified as a minor alteration to land under the California Environmental Quality Act, qualifying for a categorical exemption under Title 14, Sections 15301 and 15304 of the California Code of Regulations, which confirms no significant environmental impact is expected. The staging occurs exclusively on state-owned property and is intended solely as a logistical step prior to the commencement of dredging operations, with no formal contract value, pricing, or payment terms identified. The lead point of contact for environmental oversight is Wendy Hall, Environmental Program Manager 1, with Grace Kato, Acting Executive Officer, listed as the primary administrative contact. No federal acquisition regulations or standard government contracting clauses apply to this action, as it is not a procurement award but rather a state-level environmental permitting decision. There are no specified delivery schedules, FOB terms, inspection criteria beyond environmental compliance, packaging or labeling standards, invoicing methods, or payment information. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures from the contractor, Pacific Dredge and Construction, Inc., are contained in the documents, and no unique entity identifier or CAGE code is provided. The place of performance is clearly defined as the Bolsa Chica lowlands, and while the submission address for correspondence is listed as 100 Howe Avenue in Sacramento, no deadline or formal submission process is outlined. The action relies entirely on the agency’s determination of exemption under CEQA, with no competitive solicitation, evaluation factors, or contractual obligations beyond the temporary use of land for equipment staging.