COMMERCIAL CENTER SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL AND GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

The City of Shasta Lake is advancing the Commercial Center Safe Routes to School and Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project to create a connected network of complete streets that enhance safe, accessible transportation for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists, and individuals with disabilities. The project establishes direct routes to Grand Oaks School and links residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, employment hubs, government facilities, Tribal lands, and recreational areas, while integrating green stormwater infrastructure such as bioswales, bio-retention areas, rock-lined ditches, and new storm drain inlets. A dedicated 2-acre open space will feature native landscaping, pedestrian lighting, seating, picnic areas, shade structures, drinking fountains, and bike racks to support community use and environmental restoration. Regulatory compliance is central to the project’s execution, with approval granted under California’s Fish and Game Code Section 1602 via Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SHA-61219-R1 issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and water quality certification from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. The project has been determined to have no significant environmental impact under CEQA through a Mitigated Negative Declaration, contingent upon adherence to approved mitigation measures. All work is situated in Shasta Lake, California, specifically along the commercial corridor adjacent to Moody Creek, with inspection and acceptance responsibilities held by state environmental agencies, while the City of Shasta Lake serves as the lead applicant and implementer. Project deliverables include fully constructed multimodal infrastructure, upgraded drainage systems, and the operational open space area, all subject to ongoing monitoring and reporting protocols established by CDFW and the Water Quality Control Board. No contract value, pricing details, or formal contract type are disclosed, nor are standard federal acquisition regulations or solicitation clauses applicable; the project is governed entirely by state environmental statutes and local municipal authority. Key contacts include environmental personnel from CDFW and the City of Shasta Lake, alongside oversight representatives from the Water Quality Control Board, who ensure compliance with approved mitigation plans and regulatory conditions. There is no publicized solicitation, evaluation criteria, or offeror certification process, indicating this initiative was procured through direct municipal action under state environmental permitting frameworks rather than a competitive federal or state procurement.