The Estero Americano Coast Preserve

The Estero Americano Coast Preserve project involves the development of approximately five miles of public access trails, kayak launch points, and a restroom facility across the 547-acre preserve located at 2000 Estero Lane in Bodega Bay, California. The California Coastal Commission, acting as lead agency, approved a Coastal Development Permit on November 14, 2024, which serves as the Environmental Impact Report substitute under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically pursuant to 14 CCR 15251 and 15253. The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, as the responsible agency, relied on the Coastal Commission’s environmental findings to authorize funding for initial public access, operations, and maintenance of the project, with no additional CEQA review required under state regulations. The project’s scope is defined by environmental compliance and public access enhancement rather than competitive procurement, and no formal contract type, pricing, or FAR clauses are applicable or included. Place of performance is clearly established at the preserve site in Sonoma County, with oversight responsibilities shared between the Coastal Commission and the Sonoma County District. Key contacts include Eric Stevens of the Coastal Commission and Leslie Lew and Misti Arias from the Sonoma County District, though no formal contracting officer or technical representative roles are designated. There is no stated period of performance, delivery schedule, invoicing method, accounting data, or contract value, and no procurement-based evaluation factors, representations, or certifications are present. The project is governed entirely by state environmental law and interagency agreements focused on regulatory approval and funding alignment rather than federal contracting norms.