TR-2025-018

The City of Cupertino has issued permit TR-2025-018 for the removal of one 15-inch Coast Live Oak tree at 10260 Phar Lap Dr. due to severe basal decay affecting the root flair, structural branches, and main trunk, with a requirement to replace it with two 24-inch box trees on the same property. This action falls under a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Class 4, Section 15304, which permits minor alterations to vegetation without requiring full environmental review. The permit is governed by Cupertino Municipal Code 14.18.180(A)(1), and compliance with this local regulation is mandatory. The project does not involve federal procurement, and therefore no Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, accounting data, invoicing methods, or formal contract types such as FFP or IDIQ apply. No contract value, pricing, or cost details are specified, as this is a regulatory permit rather than a procurement contract. The point of contact for administrative and permitting matters is Catherine Tarone, Permit Technician at the City of Cupertino, reachable via phone or email, with supplemental support from Yu-Fang Chung. A certified document of exemption and a filed Notice of Exemption are required attachments to the permit application, confirming adherence to CEQA procedural requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site at the property address and are jointly overseen by the City as the lead regulatory agency and the applicant as the performer. No packaging, marking, delivery terms, or logistical specifications are applicable, as the work involves only arboricultural activities on private land. There are no solicitation deadlines, evaluation factors, or competitive bidding processes outlined because this is a permit for a single-property action, not a competitive acquisition. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures are required, as the applicant is a private individual and no federal compliance mechanisms are triggered. The project is administrative in nature, relying on local code compliance and CEQA exemption documentation rather than formal contract administration or financial structures.