Agreement No. 233438 for Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve Management

Agreement No. 233438 establishes the management of the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve, succeeding Agreement No. 200761 which ends on June 30, 2026, with the new agreement commencing July 1, 2026, and expected to run through June 30, 2031. The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is responsible for implementing the objectives outlined in the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan, treating the reserve as a unified ecological unit to conserve native habitats and biodiversity, support ongoing scientific research and monitoring, and provide low-impact educational and interpretive opportunities compatible with conservation goals. Management is carried out through annual work plans and budgets that require approval from the Agreement Administrator and the Reserve Management Committee, ensuring alignment with established ecological priorities. The project is located within unincorporated Southwest Riverside County, specifically on Metropolitan Water District parcels between Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Skinner, and operates under California Environmental Quality Act exemptions cited as Sections 15307, 15308, and 15061(b)(3), relieving it from additional environmental review requirements. There is no publicly disclosed contract value, pricing structure, or federal acquisition regulation clauses, as this is a state-level environmental agreement rather than a federally funded procurement. The primary point of contact is Gaby Adame, Bureau Chief, who serves as the lead agency representative. No formal solicitation process was used, and the agreement was issued directly without competitive bidding. The contract does not include federal procurement elements such as COR/COTR designation, invoicing systems, payment office details, or socioeconomic certifications. Delivery and performance are focused entirely on land-based ecological management, rendering shipping, packaging, and FOB terms irrelevant. Acceptance and oversight remain the responsibility of the county agency, with compliance assessed through adherence to the MSHCP framework and successful execution of annually approved plans.