Barr Water Diversion, Stream Crossings, and Stream Remediation Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-55722-R1C)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement under Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-55722-R1C to Allan Barr in response to violations of Fish and Game Code Section 1602 uncovered during a June 19, 2024 search warrant. The agreement authorizes six specific encroachments within the Middle Fork Eel River watershed near Covelo, California, including a compliant water diversion from a horizontal well on an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek for domestic use, upgrades to three existing stream crossings, and the decommissioning and ecological restoration of two outdated crossings to return the affected stream channels to their natural state. All work is governed by state environmental regulations including Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, specifically categorical exemptions for existing facilities, replacement of structures, and minor land alterations. The project is being executed under the oversight of CDFW’s Northern Region, with Environmental Scientist Jessica Ryan serving as the primary point of contact, and is subject to a site verification visit scheduled for June 24, 2025 to confirm compliance. No federal acquisition regulations apply, as this is a state-level environmental compliance action, not a federal procurement. No contract value, payment terms, delivery schedule, or formal clauses regarding inspections, certifications, or subcontracting are specified, as the agreement functions as a regulatory permit rather than a commercial contract. The project is confined to a limited geographic area in Mendocino County with no requirement for shipping, packaging, labeling, or logistical infrastructure beyond on-site stream and watershed work. No unique entity identifiers, socioeconomic certifications, or small business status information are provided for the permittee, and no bid evaluation factors, award criteria, options, or performance incentives are established. The notification number EPIMS-MEN-55722-R1C serves as the sole administrative identifier, tied to the CDFW’s environmental permitting system, and all requirements are derived from statutory obligations under California law rather than federal contracting standards. Compliance is contingent upon adherence to the agreed-upon scope of the six encroachments, successful remediation outcomes, and submission of all required documentation as part of the state’s environmental review process under CEQA. There is no indication of a formal contract award date, funding mechanism, or invoicing process, as the agreement is executed as a regulatory condition of authorization, not a purchased service or procurement transaction.