Calabazas Creek Bank Rehabilitation Project, Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCL-14915-R3, Major Amendment 3

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved Major Amendment 3 to Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SCL-14915-R3, authorizing Valley Water to perform emergency repairs along 3,000 linear feet of Calabazas Creek in Cupertino, California, to address infrastructure failures and scour holes caused by high flows in 2024/2025. The work involves removing damaged structures and installing new grouted and riprap bank stabilization measures across a total new impact area of 1,700 square feet at Sites 1, 2, and 9. In compliance with Fish and Game Code Section 1602 and the California Environmental Quality Act, compensatory mitigation is required through the planting of 1,700 square feet of riparian vegetation to offset the environmental impact. The project is governed by an adopted Mitigation Reporting and Monitoring Plan, and all activities are subject to CDFW oversight to ensure adherence to environmental standards and regulatory conditions. The approval, issued on July 17, 2025, and publicly posted on August 21, 2025, was granted under an amended environmental agreement rather than a competitive procurement process. Valley Water serves as the lead applicant and responsible party for implementation, with Michelle Battaglia of CDFW and Michael Martin of Valley Water designated as primary points of contact for regulatory coordination and project communication. The work occurs within the designated place of performance along Calabazas Creek from Miller Avenue to Bollinger Road, with no formal contract type, pricing, or financial details provided, as this is a regulatory permitting action governed by state environmental law rather than a federal or commercial contract. No standard FAR clauses, cost structures, invoicing procedures, or procurement evaluation criteria apply, and no small business, socioeconomic, or entity identification information is required or documented. Compliance with the approved mitigation measures and adherence to the monitoring plan are the sole conditions for acceptance, with inspection and approval responsibilities resting with CDFW as the enforcing regulatory authority. The project does not involve delivery schedules, FOB terms, packaging requirements, or federal acquisition procedural elements, reflecting its nature as an environmental restoration permit under state jurisdiction.