Clifton Court Forebay Dam Interior Liner Repairs

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a contractor for the Clifton Court Forebay Dam Interior Liner Repairs project located in Byron, California. The scope of work involves repairing several sections of liner from Station 238+50 to 250+00 where undermining has exposed embankment material. Key activities include the sawcutting and removal of damaged cement liner blocks and surrounding soil, compaction of the underlying embankment, and the placement of a filter rock layer with riprap spread over it, including riprap at the water toe for support. All waste materials must be hauled offsite, and all staging and work must be conducted within the DWR right-of-way. This project is categorized as a forecast under NAICS code 237990 and was posted on July 15, 2026. From an environmental standpoint, the project is classified as routine maintenance and is exempt under CEQA Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section 15301, as it is determined that the work will not impact special status species or habitats. Primary points of contact for the project include Environmental Scientist Janine Beck and Environmental Program Manager Sara Lowry.