City of Santa Cruz Routine Maintenance Project

The City of Santa Cruz is authorized under Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SCR-46003-R3 to conduct annual routine maintenance activities across 23 designated waterways and associated infrastructure within Santa Cruz County, California. These activities are strictly limited to preserving flood capacity, maintaining essential stormwater and wastewater systems, reducing fire fuel loads, removing invasive vegetation, clearing debris from illegal encampments, and supporting ecological health through native riparian planting and habitat improvement. Authorized work includes sediment and debris removal, log and obstruction clearance, vegetation control on stream banks, repair of hard bank stabilization structures, culvert maintenance, burrowing rodent mitigation, installation of baffle plates, and infrastructure upkeep. All activities must comply with California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 and the California Environmental Quality Act, as evidenced by a Negative Declaration confirming no significant environmental impact. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife acts as the regulatory authority, overseeing compliance through site inspections and administrative approvals, while the City of Santa Cruz serves as the implementer and lead agency, with Filipina Warren designated as the primary point of contact. The agreement was approved on June 27, 2024, and formally signed on September 30, 2025, with no specified monetary value, duration, or formal procurement process, as it functions as a regulatory authorization rather than a competitive contract. No federal acquisition regulations apply, and no standard contract clauses, pricing data, packaging requirements, or performance metrics are included beyond the scope defined by state environmental law. Work is conducted at specific locations including the San Lorenzo River, Moore Creek, Arroyo Seco, and multiple smaller waterways, with no formal delivery schedule, FOB terms, or invoicing procedures established.