Arundell Barranca Detention Basin Cleanout

The Arundell Barranca Detention Basin Cleanout project, managed by the Ventura County Watershed Protection District, aims to remove approximately 70,000 cubic yards of sediment and debris that have accumulated since the last cleaning in 2017, with significant buildup occurring during the 2023 and 2024 storm seasons. Work is scheduled between September and December 2025 to avoid disruption to bird nesting season, with access limited to Sexton Canyon Road and county-owned right-of-way. All activities will adhere to environmental protections outlined in the 2008 Program Environmental Impact Report and its associated Best Management Practices, including biological surveys conducted before and during operations to safeguard sensitive resources. No mature trees will be removed, and excavated materials will be transported to a disposal site approved by the County of Ventura Integrated Waste Management Division. The project is categorically exempt under CEQA Class 1 as it involves routine maintenance of an existing public facility, with no formal federal contract clauses or FAR sections applicable due to its local government nature. Performance is expected to be completed within 65 working days, including clearing, grubbing, debris removal, road resurfacing per Specification 106, and protection of existing culverts and structures. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities rest solely with the Ventura County Watershed Protection District, with no contractor-led quality assurance or formal inspection criteria beyond BMP compliance. Payment for administrative fees is handled through the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, with accepted methods including cash, check, and credit card, though no contract value or pricing structure has been disclosed. The project solicitation number is 2025100009955, posted on August 28, 2025, with submissions directed to the County Clerk-Recorder at 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA. No formal contract type, evaluation criteria, special requirements, or offeror certifications are included, consistent with its classification as a local government environmental maintenance effort rather than a federal procurement.