Permit No. 20080 – Kingsburg-Corcoran 115kV Structure Replacement: Cole Slough Transmission Line Crossing Project

The project involves replacing 11 existing lattice steel poles and their overhead conductors along the Kingsburg-Corcoran 115kV transmission line in Kings County, California, with new structures at the same locations while maintaining the original alignment and electrical capacity. Work includes aerial crossings over Cole Slough, Cross Creek, and the Kings River floodways and is classified as a maintenance-level replacement under existing rights-of-way, not new construction. The activity is authorized under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemptions, specifically Sections 15301, 15302, and 15304, which collectively justify the action as a minor alteration to existing infrastructure with no significant environmental impact, no expansion of use, and no disruption to natural resources. The Central Valley Flood Protection Board is the approving public agency, while Pacific Gas and Electric Company acts as the applicant and lead agency responsible for execution. Responsibility for inspection and acceptance is jointly held between the agency and the contractor, with compliance verified through adherence to CEQA exemption criteria rather than federal technical standards. No formal contract value, pricing structure, or financial details are provided, and the documentation lacks standard federal acquisition elements such as FAR clauses, evaluation factors, payment instructions, or invoicing requirements. The solicitation number is 20080, with a posting date of June 15, 2026, and a signing date of June 10, 2026, but no defined period of performance or delivery schedule is included. There are no identified set-asides, socioeconomic certifications, or small business designations, indicating this is not a competitive procurement. Point of contact for project management is Laith Bander of Pacific Gas and Electric, and Jennifer Calles of the Central Valley Flood Protection Board oversees environmental compliance. The place of performance is strictly within California, specifically along the designated alignment in Kings County, with no reference to shipping, packaging, or federal logistics standards. The activity is governed solely by state environmental regulations and operational permits, with no federal contractual obligations or procurement mechanisms identified in the supporting documentation.