Cortina Creek Emergency Stabilization Project

The Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District is undertaking emergency repairs to replace a failed siphon crossing beneath Cortina Creek in Colusa County, California, to restore critical irrigation flow to agricultural lands and waterfowl habitats. The project must be completed by November 17, 2025, to ensure irrigation water is available for rice field decomposition and habitat flooding after the canal is shut off from September 17 to November 17 during the harvest season. The work is being conducted under the emergency exemption provisions of California Public Resources Code § 15269(b), allowing immediate action without standard procurement procedures. The District itself is acting as the responsible party and contractor, with no external vendor or subcontractor identified. All construction must be finished before winter rains begin to prevent creek obstruction and ensure environmental compliance. The project site is located near South of Williams, touching specific parcel numbers including APN 018-090-006, 018-090-027, 018-090-025, and 018-090-026. Administrative actions have been filed with the Colusa County Clerk and the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento, supported by a Notice of Exemption and a CDFW No Effect Determination. A $50 county documentary handling fee has been paid, though no formal contract value, pricing structure, or federal acquisition clauses are present. The District’s General Manager, Jeffrey Sutton, is the primary point of contact for all project-related communications. The procurement is classified as a forecast, indicating preliminary planning, and no solicitation number, contract type, or standardized performance metrics are formally documented.