Borrow Study for West Sacramento Levee Improvement Projects

The West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency is conducting a borrow study to excavate approximately 22 backhoe test pits in West Sacramento, California, near the Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel, to evaluate subsurface soil conditions for potential use as levee fill material. This work is intended to support future levee improvement projects aimed at enhancing flood protection for residents and property against the 200-year flood event, with the site located within Yolo County at coordinates 38.528578, -121.586846. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from environmental review under California Administrative Code Title 14, Section 15306, as it involves only minimal surface disturbance for the purpose of basic data collection, and a certified Notice of Exemption has been filed. The scope of work is strictly limited to soil characterization through mechanical excavation and analysis, with no detailed technical specifications for pit depth, sampling methodology, or laboratory testing referenced in the documentation. The contract is classified as a forecast and was posted on July 16, 2026, with an approval signature date of July 15, 2026. No contract value, pricing structure, or funding identifiers such as AAC, TAS, or ACRN are provided, and there are no contract line items, payment instructions, or invoicing systems specified. The primary point of contact is Andrew Farris, Flood Protection Planner at WSAFCA, though his official role as a COR, COTR, or PCO is not formally designated. No evaluation factors, award basis, special contract requirements, or representations from offerors—such as size status, UEI/CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications—are included in the documentation. Deliverables consist solely of geotechnical data, with acceptance and inspection expected to occur on-site in West Sacramento, but no formal inspection criteria, quality standards, or performance timeline are outlined. The submission process requires a Notice of Exemption with an attached certified finding, submitted to the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento, though no deadline, electronic portal, or format requirements are established.