West Stanislaus Irrigation District 4.8 AC megawatt photovoltaic solar energy farm

The West Stanislaus Irrigation District is proceeding with the construction, operation, and maintenance of a 4.8 to 4.9 AC megawatt behind-the-meter photovoltaic solar energy system on a 27.4-acre portion of a larger parcel in Stanislaus County, California, specifically designated for agricultural use. The facility will generate electricity exclusively for the District’s existing water infrastructure, including its main canal system, pumping station, and operations and maintenance facility located on an adjacent parcel, with no connection or export to the public electrical grid. The project is structured under a Solar Power & Services Agreement with White Pine Solar, LLC, and has been determined to qualify as a ministerial, non-discretionary action under California’s Environmental Quality Act, allowing it to proceed with only a building permit and compliance with local health and safety codes, exempting it from broader environmental review. The location of performance is clearly defined by the APN 016-025-043 parcel, with supporting operations on APN 016-025-042, both situated in Westley, California. The project does not include traditional federal procurement elements such as detailed contract clauses, solicitation numbers, evaluation factors, pricing tables, or federal acquisition regulation compliance. There is no specified contract value, delivery schedule, FOB terms, invoicing method, or formal contracting officer details in the available documentation. While the District’s General Manager, Robert Pierce, is identified as the primary point of contact, there is no formal designation of a contracting officer or contract representative, and no evidence of required certifications, socioeconomic status claims, or unique entity identifiers for the contractor. The legal and administrative foundation of the agreement relies on state-level exemptions and local permitting under Government Code Sections 65850.5(b) and 53096, eliminating the need for discretionary approvals. All necessary filings related to the California Environmental Quality Act have been submitted, including a Notice of Exemption and supporting documentation, but no structured contract attachments, packaging requirements, or special provisions beyond the scope of solar energy generation and site-specific compliance are outlined. The entire arrangement is governed by the technical and operational terms of the Solar Power & Services Agreement, with emphasis placed on energy generation for internal use and regulatory compliance rather than federal procurement protocols.