Rivian Adventure Network – Tulare, CA

Rivian will install 12 DC fast-charging electric vehicle ports at a single site located at 1407 Retherford Street in Tulare, California, under a project classified as a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act. The installation is deemed minimally impactful and qualifies for exemptions under state regulations 14 CCR §§ 15301, 15303, 15304, and 15311, which cover existing facilities, small new structures, minor land alterations, and accessory structures to commercial sites. The project involves connecting the charging units to pre-existing electrical infrastructure without significant upgrades or new construction, and the equipment dimensions are approximately 2.27 meters in height, 0.6 meters in depth, and 0.4 meters in width. The California Energy Commission issued the Notice of Exemption on September 22, 2025, signed by Rosa Mitsumasu Scotti, Air Pollution Specialist, confirming environmental compliance. The solicitation number is ARV-25-005, posted on December 15, 2025, with a proposal deadline of September 22, 2025. No Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, contract value, pricing details, payment instructions, invoicing systems, delivery terms, packaging requirements, or evaluation criteria are specified in the documentation. The agency’s mailing and physical addresses are listed in Sacramento, but no contracting officer, contracting officer’s representative, or technical representative is formally designated. No unique entity ID, socioeconomic status, or federal compliance representations from Rivian are included, and the project is governed entirely by state environmental regulations without reference to federal acquisition standards or technical codes such as NEC, NEMA, or SAE J1772.