Orni 5 Project (Conditional Use Permit#18-0038)

The Orni 5 Project involves the conduct of a geophysical survey and the drilling and testing of up to six geothermal exploration wells on private and state lands within the Truckhaven Geothermal Exploration Area, located south-southwest of Salton City in Imperial County, California. The project is led by ORNI 5 LLC, with the California State Lands Commission serving as the approving agency and Imperial County acting as the lead agency for environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. A key component of the project is the amendment of an existing five-year Geothermal Resources Lease to extend its term through October 31, 2030, ensuring long-term access to the exploration area. Environmental compliance is governed by the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and the implementation of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to address and track potential environmental impacts. The place of performance is strictly limited to the designated exploration area in western Imperial County, and all project activities are contingent upon adherence to these environmental safeguards. No traditional federal contract pricing, payment, or acquisition data is available, as the project is administered under state environmental and land management frameworks rather than federal procurement systems. There are no identified contract clauses, evaluation factors, delivery schedules, invoice methods, or funding codes such as TAS or AAC. The solicitation number L9643_L9644_A5040_63 and posted date of August 28, 2025, indicate a state-level environmental approval process, not a competitive federal acquisition. The submission deadline of August 21, 2025, coincided with the agency’s Notice of Determination approving the project, suggesting the process was administrative rather than solicitation-based. Key contacts include Afifa Awan of the State Lands Commission and David Black of Imperial County, but no Contracting Officer’s Representative, technical representatives, or procurement contracting officers are formally designated. No unique entity identifiers, small business certifications, or socioeconomic representations are provided, distinguishing this as a state-regulated land use and environmental compliance action rather than a federally solicited procurement.