Calabazas Creek Bank Rehabilitation Project

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved Major Amendment 3 to Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SCL-14915-R3 authorizing the Calabazas Creek Bank Rehabilitation Project in Cupertino, California. Led by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the project aims to repair failed infrastructure and scour holes along 3,000 linear feet of Calabazas Creek caused by high flows during the 2024/2025 period. Work will involve removing damaged structures and installing newly grouted riprap across a total impacted area of 1,700 square feet to stabilize the creek banks. To offset ecological disturbances, the applicant is required to implement compensatory mitigation through the planting of 1,700 square feet of native riparian vegetation. The amendment, approved on July 17, 2025, operates under Fish and Game Code Section 1602 and requires strict adherence to the CDFW-approved Mitigation and Monitoring Plan, ensuring all activities comply with California Environmental Quality Act standards. The project’s place of performance is clearly defined as Calabazas Creek from Miller Avenue to Bollinger Road in Cupertino. Formal contract type, pricing, or standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are not applicable, as this agreement is an environmental permit modification rather than a procurement contract. Payment, invoicing, accounting codes, and procurement evaluation factors are not specified in the documentation, and no traditional contract administration elements such as COR/COTR designations or FOB terms are provided. Key oversight responsibilities lie with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with Michelle Battaglia designated as the Senior Environmental Scientist, and Michael Martin of the Santa Clara Valley Water District serving as the Lead Agency Contact. Supporting documents include a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Reporting or Monitoring Plan, which serve as enforceable conditions of approval. Although no formal solicitation or award criteria are outlined, the amendment’s issuance on July 17, 2025, and public posting on August 21, 2025, indicate administrative and regulatory compliance as the primary framework guiding implementation. All work must be executed under the constraints and monitoring requirements established by CDFW, with final acceptance determined by the agency’s Bay Delta Region Office.