Erosion Repair Old River Road Siphon MM270.16

The California Department of Water Resources, San Joaquin Field Division, is undertaking a maintenance repair to address erosion along the aqueduct liner near the Old River Siphon at milepost 270.16 in Taft, California. The work, conducted entirely within DWR’s right-of-way and on paved or graveled surfaces, involves hauling fill material via dump truck, placing and compacting it with a backhoe, and using a water truck if needed for dust control and compaction. The primary objective is to preserve the structural integrity of both the aqueduct liner and the adjacent access road, ensuring continued safe operation and support for the State Water Project. This effort qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Public Resources Code due to its ministerial nature as routine maintenance, and a certified exemption document is required as the sole formal attachment. All activities are confined to the project location with no staging outside designated surfaces. The project is forecasted with no formal solicitation number or contract value disclosed, and no pricing, line items, or delivery schedule have been specified. The sole point of contact is Elizabeth Maldonado, Senior Environmental Scientist, who signed the Notice of Exemption on December 16, 2025, though her official role as COR, COTR, or PCO is not explicitly designated. No payment office, accounting codes, invoicing procedures, or evaluation criteria are outlined in the documentation, and no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status details from potential contractors are included. The work is expected to be performed on-site at the erosion location in Kern County, with inspection and acceptance by DWR, though no formal quality standards or testing requirements are stated beyond the implied compliance with CEQA exemptions.