Cluff Bank Stabilization (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SON-57991-R3)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized Kelder Engineering, Inc. to perform biotechnical stabilization and revegetation of an eroding bank along the Russian River in Sonoma County under Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SON-57991-R3, issued pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. The project involves the placement of riprap interplanted with willow stakes across approximately 4,300 square feet of riverbank, using an excavator to install materials from the top of the slope, with all work confined strictly to areas outside the wetted portion of the channel to minimize environmental disruption. The effort will result in the permanent loss of 4,300 square feet of riparian habitat and the removal of two riparian trees, with access and staging limited to an existing driveway and developed backyard to avoid temporary habitat impacts. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under Title 14, Section 15303 of the California Code of Regulations, and no federal procurement clauses or cost data are incorporated, as this is a state-level environmental compliance action rather than a federal contract. Performance is site-specific at 20566 Front Street, Monte Rio, CA, with inspection and acceptance managed solely by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife through its Bay Delta Region office in Fairfield. The contractor’s principal, Kurt Kelder, and the agency’s environmental scientist, James Hansen, serve as the primary points of contact, though no formal Contracting Officer’s Representative or other government oversight roles are formally designated. No contract value, pricing structure, delivery schedule, or invoicing mechanism is specified, as the document reflects a permit notification and regulatory approval rather than a binding procurement with financial terms. The project is not subject to federal acquisition regulations, lacks socioeconomic certifications or unique entity identifiers for the contractor, and does not include clauses related to labor standards, bonding, insurance, or subcontracting requirements, reflecting its nature as a streamlined environmental mitigation effort under California’s regulatory framework.