Black Rascal Flood Control Project

The Black Rascal Creek Flood Control Project in Merced County, California, involves the approval of Permit No. 20023 under California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Article 3, Section 6, to authorize work within an adopted flood control plan. The primary actions include relocating one existing PG&E electric utility pole 100 feet to the north and formally permitting six additional PG&E poles to remain within the expanded floodway boundary near Black Rascal Creek. The project is linked to prior Permit No. 19643 and is subject to compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, as evidenced by the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and the issuance of a Notice of Determination on July 16, 2026. The Central Valley Flood Protection Board serves as the lead regulatory agency, overseeing environmental compliance and project approval, with Merced County acting as the lead administrative agency. No federal contract clauses, pricing details, payment instructions, invoicing mechanisms, or solicitation process are documented, indicating this is not a traditional federal procurement but a regulatory permitting action under state law. Technical performance is governed strictly by adherence to state flood control regulations and CEQA requirements, with inspections conducted on-site at the project location near the Yosemite Ave bridge, and no formal contract type, delivery schedule, or award methodology is specified. All work is to be carried out by PG&E under the oversight of designated agency contacts, including Mike Walejko of Merced County and Angela Nguyen-Tan of the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, with no federal acquisition standards or contractor certifications applied.