Drilling Program Plan (Vermilion Valley Dam, 104-23)

Minor repairs and alterations are planned for Vermilion Valley Dam, State Dam No. 104-23, under the supervision of the California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams. The work focuses on geotechnical investigation and laboratory testing to evaluate slope stability and liquefaction potential of the embankment and foundation. The project is categorized as a minor repair under California’s CEQA exemption Class I, Section 15301(m), indicating it is exempt from full environmental review due to its limited scope. The place of performance is in Tulare County, California, with oversight provided by the Department of Water Resources and the dam owner, Merced Irrigation District, responsible for execution. The solicitation number associated with this effort is 104-23, posted on September 11, 2025, with a submission deadline of September 3, 2025. No formal contract value has been disclosed, and no pricing, CLINs, or cost breakdowns are available in the documentation. The NAICS code 541380 applies, indicating engineering services. There are no identified FAR clauses, federal acquisition regulations, or standard federal contract provisions, as this is a state-level project with no federal funding or regulatory triggers invoking federal procurement rules. No evaluation factors, contract type, payment details, invoicing method, or accounting codes have been provided. The point of contact is Zhuo “George” Hu, Project Engineer, reachable at 916-612-4380 or zhuo.hu@water.ca.gov. No COR, COTR, or PCO roles are formally designated, with Murari Paudel listed as an operational contact and Erik J. Malvick serving as Division Manager providing supervisory oversight. No formal attachments, representations, certifications, socioeconomic status disclosures, Unique Entity ID, or CAGE codes are included. The work is expected to generate technical data and assessments to support dam safety evaluations, though no specific deliverables, inspection criteria, or engineering standards are cited beyond general DWR oversight. All submissions are presumed to be directed to the state agency, but no official submission address or format requirements are clearly stated.