Ten (10) New Monitoring Wells

The project involves the drilling and installation of ten groundwater monitoring wells within the Fresno County right-of-way to support data collection, research, and evaluation of the Kings groundwater subbasin. Each well will be constructed to depths ranging from 85 to 205 feet below ground surface, with each well site limited to no more than 150 square feet of ground disturbance. The work is categorized under a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 6 Categorical Exemption, which exempts the project from detailed environmental review due to its minimal impact as a basic data collection activity. The North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency is the lead agency, responsible for oversight, approval, and compliance, with Kassy Chauhan serving as the primary point of contact. The project requires submission of a Notice of Exemption, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife No Effect Determination, and proof of payment for environmental filing fees, all of which must be physically filed with the Fresno County Clerk’s Office and the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento by the July 28, 2025 deadline. No federal contract clauses, funding identifiers, invoicing systems, or formal evaluation factors are referenced, as the project operates under state-level environmental and administrative procedures rather than federal acquisition regulations. The solicitation number is E202510000191, and while the contract value is not specified, all payments associated with permitting and filings were processed via credit card or cash to local government offices. Performance will occur solely at designated GPS coordinates within Fresno County, California, with inspection and acceptance handled by state and local agencies under CEQA compliance thresholds.