Subsurface Power Line Connection and Meter/Distribution Panel Installation to Support Carpinteria Pier

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is undertaking a project to install a subsurface power line and an above-ground meter and distribution panel to restore electrical service for the Carpinteria Pier lighting system in Carpinteria, California. The work involves trenching a new underground power line from an existing Southern California Edison (SCE) power pole, routing it beneath the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail, and connecting it to an existing subterranean junction box that supplies power to the pier. As part of this effort, SCE will replace the current power pole. The project is classified as a repair and replacement of existing utility infrastructure, and it has been determined to be exempt from full environmental review under California’s Environmental Quality Act through categorical exemptions 15301, 15302, and 15303(d), which cover minor alterations to existing public facilities and utility extensions with no significant environmental impact. The City of Carpinteria serves as the lead agency and approving authority, with Nick Bobroff, Director of Community Development, listed as the primary point of contact. No federal acquisition regulations, contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing data, or formal contract type have been specified, indicating the activity operates under state and local regulatory frameworks rather than federal procurement rules. The project’s place of performance is confirmed as Carpinteria, California, with no awarded contract value, delivery schedule, or payment terms documented, and no formal representations, certifications, or subcontracting requirements have been identified. The submission process for environmental exemption documentation is administrative, requiring certification and notice filings with state and county offices, and no electronic or standardized bidding format is mandated.