Notice of Exemption-Wasco High School Central Corridor Modular Classroom/Office Project

The project at Wasco High School in Wasco, California, involves the replacement of two portable classrooms, three offices, and one restroom facility on the existing campus, with no increase in student capacity exceeding 25 percent or the addition of more than ten classrooms. This scope qualifies the project for a categorical exemption under California CEQA Section 15314, which covers minor additions to existing school facilities, eliminating the need for extensive environmental review. All construction activities occur at the school’s central corridor located at 2100 7th Street, Wasco, CA 93280, and the work is limited strictly to replacing existing modular structures without expanding the overall footprint. The Wasco Union High School District is the lead agency and project applicant, with administrative oversight and public filings handled through its office, while the procurement process did not include a formal solicitation number, contract value estimate, or detailed pricing structure. No standardized contract clauses, evaluation factors, or procurement methodology such as LPTA or trade-off were identified, and the agency did not assign formal roles for contract administration personnel such as COR, COTR, or PCO. Documentation required for compliance includes a certified exemption finding, a Notice of Exemption form, fee payment receipts, and DFG No Effect Determination letters, all submitted in hard copy to the California Office of Planning and Research and the school district office by the August 14, 2025 deadline. Labeling on all forms must include the lead agency name, project title, contact person with phone number, F&W receipt number, and fee category, with no electronic or machine-readable labeling required. No packaging, preservation, or marking standards beyond basic print clarity are specified, and no technical construction standards, inspection protocols, or acceptance criteria were outlined in the materials. Payment methods accepted are checks or money orders, submitted at the time of filing, and no electronic invoicing systems or accounting codes like TAS or AAC were referenced. Contractor representations, socioeconomic certifications, UEI or CAGE codes, and compliance statements such as Davis-Bacon or anti-kickback certifications were not part of the submission documentation, indicating a streamlined process focused on administrative and environmental compliance rather than formal contracting mechanisms.