Letter of Non-Objection for Existing Wastewater Treatment Facility and Ancillary Structures

The California State Lands Commission has issued a Letter of Non-Objection authorizing the temporary continuation of operations at an existing wastewater treatment plant and its ancillary structures located in Crockett, Contra Costa County, California, serving both the C&H sugar refinery and the local community. This authorization is granted under a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301, which permits the continued use of existing facilities without modification, expansion, or change in function. No physical alterations, upgrades, or new construction are proposed, and the scope of the authorization is strictly limited to maintaining the current state of operations while a formal lease review for the existing improvements is pending. The action is administrative in nature, constituting an environmental clearance under CEQA rather than a procurement or contractual transaction, and no funding, payment, or financial obligations are involved. The facility is situated on Assessor’s Parcel Number 354-320-007, and the proponent, C&H Sugar Company, Inc., is not required to submit a formal proposal, bid, or financial documentation, as this is not a competitive acquisition. There are no line items, contract values, pricing structures, delivery schedules, or payment terms associated with the authorization. No contracting officer, contracting officer’s representative, or technical representative is designated, and standard federal acquisition regulations do not apply; instead, the process follows state administrative and environmental review procedures. No unique entity ID, CAGE code, socioeconomic certifications, or reporting obligations were required or submitted. The letter serves as regulatory approval to maintain existing operations during the interim period before a new lease is finalized, with no formal period of performance defined. Communication regarding the authorization is directed through the California State Lands Commission, with the primary point of contact being Kelly Connor, Public Land Management Specialist.