Deadman Creek Measurement Gage Rehabilitation Project

The California Department of Water Resources has contracted with the Le Grand Athlone Water District to reactivate and rehabilitate an existing stream gage on Deadman Creek in Merced County as part of the California Stream Gage Improvement Program. The project involves minor repairs to the metal stilling well structure, cleaning of the stilling well ports, and installation of a new staff gage and water level monitoring equipment to restore real-time hydrologic data collection, particularly during storm events, to support water resource management and public information. The work is being conducted at a site located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Le Grand, near White Rock Rd., with the California Department of Water Resources responsible for oversight and formal acceptance of the completed work. The project has been determined to qualify for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under sections 15301, 15302, and 15306, acknowledging it as a minor alteration to an existing facility without significant environmental impact. No federal acquisition regulations or FAR clauses apply, as this is a state-level initiative with no federal funding or procurement structure. The contract does not include specified pricing, payment details, or formal contract type, nor are there established evaluation factors, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or invoicing methods documented. The primary point of contact is Brian Humphrey, Senior Environmental Scientist, who serves as the liaison for the project. No unique clauses, security requirements, key personnel provisions, or contract options are included, and no formal representations, certifications, or socioeconomic designations are required or provided. The project is administratively tracked through the State Clearinghouse under SCH# 2025080701, with the contract signed on October 16, 2025.