5492 MDH; ZCC #41, Map #197; ZCC #59, Map #198 - Aero Energy by McIntosg & Associates (PP08266)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized Windstar Energy, LLC to conduct routine, recurring maintenance activities at multiple stream crossings within its facility in Kern County, California, under Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2020-0205-R4. This authorization is issued pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602 and is designed to preserve the functionality of existing infrastructure while reducing scour and flood risks at these crossings. The project does not involve new construction but focuses on ongoing preservation efforts, with compliance ensured through a CDFW-approved monitoring and reporting plan and adherence to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act. All work must conform to regulatory standards, including Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15096, and is subject to oversight by CDFW and the Kern County Planning Department as the lead agency. No federal acquisition regulations apply to this action, as it is a state-led environmental permitting process rather than a federal procurement. There is no contract value provided, no pricing structure, no invoicing method, no delivery or payment details, and no designated contracting officer or technical representative. The agreement does not include federal clause requirements, socioeconomic certifications, or standardized performance metrics beyond environmental compliance. The point of contact for the project is Ren Cotter, Environmental Scientist at CDFW, and the work is limited to the facility site located approximately 9.7 miles southeast of Tehachapi. The project was approved on July 24, 2025, with no defined end date, reflecting its nature as ongoing maintenance rather than a fixed-term contract. All required mitigations, reporting, and regulatory conditions are embedded in the state permit, and compliance is the sole contractual obligation.