Agency Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

This contract facilitates interagency coordination between the U.S. Forest Service and the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights to support the approval process for water right amendments. The primary focus is on enabling effective communication and collaboration across agencies to align objectives, resolve potential conflicts, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the amendment review. Stakeholder engagement is a critical component, requiring active outreach and coordination with interested parties including local governments, water users, environmental groups, and tribal entities to gather input, address concerns, and build consensus around proposed changes to water rights. The work will involve managing meetings, preparing documentation, tracking feedback, and maintaining transparent records to support the SWRCB’s decision-making process. Activities are designed to streamline approval timelines, reduce administrative delays, and promote equitable participation from all affected communities. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 924120, indicating it falls under governmental administrative services, and is tied to a specific project within California’s regulatory framework. Performance will be centered around supporting the Division of Water Rights in upholding state water law while ensuring a thorough, inclusive, and legally defensible process for water right amendments.