2025 Regulatory Fee Updates Package

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board is advancing the 2025 Regulatory Fee Updates Package to revise its fee schedule and amend Title 23, Division 1 of the California Code of Regulations, initiating the formal rulemaking process with the Office of Administrative Law. The primary objective is to reduce dependence on the State’s General Fund by aligning operational fees with rising costs, including employee wages, benefits, supplies, equipment, and capital projects. This regulatory action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15273(a), which authorize fee adjustments for administrative and operational purposes without requiring environmental impact analysis. The scope of the initiative is statewide, covering twenty-five counties including Sacramento, Fresno, Kern, and Yolo, ensuring consistent application of updated fees across the region. No traditional procurement elements such as contract values, pricing structures, CLINs, or delivery schedules are included in the documentation, as this is a regulatory amendment process rather than a competitive acquisition. The Board is not soliciting bids or evaluating contractor proposals, and no Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, contracting officer roles, or invoice systems are applicable. The project is managed internally with Jamie Silva, Environmental Program Manager, designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries. While a signature date of November 14, 2025, and a posted date of November 17, 2025, are noted, no formal contract type, period of performance, or submission deadlines are defined. The initiative relies on statutory authority and administrative rulemaking procedures, with no requirement for offeror certifications, socioeconomic representations, or physical deliverables. All activity is confined to regulatory documentation, public notice, and adoption under state administrative law, with no logistical, packaging, or inspection requirements specified.