Saloon Energy Storage Use Permit (PD-25-6)

The project seeks approval for a proposed 150-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) on approximately 14 acres of land in Colusa County, California, identified by APNs 016-290-053 and 016-290-009, located near the PG&E Cortina Substation southeast of Williams. The site is currently zoned Agriculture Exclusive (E-A) with a General Plan designation of Agriculture General (AG), necessitating a Major Use Permit and Franchise Agreement for Energy Generation for Off-Site Use. The scope includes constructing and operating the BESS facility alongside a 0.5-mile underground inter-tie line connecting to the substation. Environmental compliance under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is central to the approval process, with a Negative Declaration adopted on November 18, 2025, after determining no significant environmental impacts, and the Notice of Determination was filed on January 7, 2026. The applicant, Saloon Energy Storage LLC, is based in Houston, Texas, and all permitting actions are administered by the County of Colusa through its Board of Supervisors and Community Development Department, with Ciara Fisher serving as the Principal Planner overseeing the process. No federal acquisition regulations apply, as this is a local land-use and environmental permitting action rather than a federal procurement, and no contract clauses, pricing structures, delivery schedules, or federal evaluation criteria are involved. Financial obligations are limited to regulatory fees totaling $3,018.75 paid for environmental review and administrative processing, with no disclosed contract value, line items, or cost estimates for the actual construction or operation of the BESS. Payments are handled by the County of Colusa at its administrative offices in Colusa, with no federal accounting codes or electronic invoicing systems used. No formal contract type, period of performance dates, delivery terms, inspection protocols, or technical specifications beyond CEQA compliance and zoning requirements have been defined. Oversight is conducted administratively by County personnel, with no formally designated Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical evaluators identified. While multiple supporting documents such as the Notice of Exemption and CDFW No Effect Determination were referenced, no explicit list of attachments, packaging standards, or submission portals were established. The project is governed entirely by local zoning laws and CEQA procedures, with no federal compliance, socioeconomic certifications, or procurement documentation present. The approval of the Major Use Permit and Franchise Agreement