F--Lower Clear Creek Revegetation

The Lower Clear Creek Revegetation project, solicitation 140R2021Q0061, is an award notice issued by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region. The project is part of the Phase 3B Floodway Rehabilitation Project and focuses on the ecosystem restoration of 7.5 acres within a 61-acre project area in Shasta County, California. The primary objectives include the removal of non-native plants, site cleanup, and the implementation of revegetation and irrigation over two seasons to improve habitat for fish and wildlife. The period of performance is established from June 1, 2021, to May 31, 2024, with implementation spanning from Fall 2021 through 2023. The contractor is responsible for developing a Revegetation Plan in collaboration with the Clear Creek Technical Team and managing the planting and irrigation process. Key operational details specify that the site is accessible by truck and that temporary irrigation systems must be used. While the contractor is responsible for monitoring project progress and success, they are not required to perform biological surveys or avian monitoring. The contract is governed by the Service Contract Act wage determination for Lassen County, California. Environmental compliance is guided by an Action Specific Implementation Plan and an Environmental Assessment to protect natural communities and covered species, such as the foothill yellow-legged frog and valley elderberry longhorn beetle.