Butte Slough Outfall Gates Repairs, Sacramento River State Plan Flood Control Facilities

Solicitation 26-10, Contract C51700, is issued by the California Natural Resources Agency, Department of Water Resources, for repairs to the Butte Slough outlet structure located at the confluence with the Sacramento River in Colusa and Sutter Counties. The scope of work includes selective demolition, the installation of steel piles and piers, and the replacement of the inlet catwalk. The contractor is responsible for installing seven Department-furnished slide gates and seven electrical actuators. Key operational requirements include managing in-water work, implementing dewatering and fish rescue plans, and adhering to a project-specific spill prevention, containment, and cleanup plan. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with specific preferences available for certified small businesses, California companies, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Bidders must provide bid security via cash, check, or bond, and the successful awardee must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to the total bid amount. Compliance with various environmental permits is mandatory, including the Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404 and the CDFW Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement. Additionally, the contractor must employ a CDFW-approved Designated Biologist to oversee environmental compliance and conduct mandatory on-site education for all personnel. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters in Sacramento by 2:00 P.M. on December 2, 2026.