China Slough Routine Maintenance Agreement - Yolo County

The China Slough Routine Maintenance Agreement involves the removal of debris and overgrown vegetation along an 11-mile stretch of China Slough in unincorporated Yolo County, California, to improve water conveyance and support the Yolo-Zamora Groundwater Recharge Pilot Project. The work spans from coordinates 38.724371, -121.856330 to 38.821645, -121.795349 and is intended to restore functional flow in the channel to ensure consistent downstream water delivery for groundwater recharge efforts. Administered by the Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Agency, the project is processed under California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a categorical exemption under Sections 15301 and 15302, which apply to routine maintenance of existing water conveyance facilities. No federal acquisition regulations or standardized contract clauses were applied, as this is a state-level environmental compliance action rather than a federal procurement. The lead agency, located at 34274 State Highway 16 in Woodland, CA, is responsible for oversight, with Erik Cadaret serving as the primary point of contact and acting in a contractor-level execution role. The administrative process requires the submission of a Notice of Exemption, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife No Effect Determination, and evidence of a previously paid $50 filing fee, all filed with the Yolo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. There are no specified performance timelines, delivery schedules, or contract pricing details in the documentation, and the contract value remains undefined beyond the nominal environmental filing fee. No packaging, marking, preservation, or logistics standards were outlined, and no federal payment systems, invoicing platforms, or contracting officer roles are involved. The entity is classified as a local public agency, with no small business or socioeconomic certifications claimed, and no Unique Entity ID or CAGE code provided. The entire process is paper-based, with no electronic submission portals, digital signatures, or online platforms referenced. All documentation is centralized around environmental compliance approvals rather than traditional contract administration, reflecting a streamlined, locally managed approach to maintaining critical water infrastructure for regional groundwater sustainability efforts.