McClelland Dairy (0220)

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District is acquiring a conservation easement on a 348.11-acre property located at 6475 Bodega Ave, Petaluma, California, 94952, to permanently safeguard its agricultural productivity, natural resources, and scenic character. The project, identified as McClelland Dairy (0220), was finalized with e-signatures executed on August 12, 2025, and publicly posted as a forecast on August 13, 2025. Legal authority for the transaction is grounded in exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Title 14, Section 15317 and Public Resources Code Section 21080.28, which permit the acquisition of open space for preservation without requiring a full environmental review. Administrative oversight is managed by the District, with Steph Tavares-Buhler serving as the Senior Acquisition Specialist and primary point of contact for inquiries. The easement itself is the sole deliverable, ensuring perpetual restrictions on development while allowing continued agricultural use, and acceptance is coordinated through the District’s office in Santa Rosa, California. No formal contract clauses, pricing data, line items, or federal acquisition regulations apply, as the transaction is structured as a real estate conservation agreement rather than a procurement under federal contracting standards. No contractor roles, invoicing systems, payment details, or socioeconomic certifications are documented, reflecting the non-commercial, land-use protection nature of the agreement.