Fell Rock Creek Erosion Repair (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. BUT-60099-R2)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number BUT-60099-R2 to John Fell for the Fell Rock Creek Erosion Repair project, authorizing minor streambed alterations under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. The project involves the complete removal of failed bank protection materials and the installation of 100 cubic yards of rock slope protection and native vegetation, strictly confined within the original footprint of the prior structure to minimize environmental impact. Located at 99 Sycamore Valley Road in Butte County, California, with geographic coordinates 39.84697° N and -121.83048° W, the work qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Class 4, avoiding the need for extensive environmental review. The notification was posted on August 25, 2025, with no specified period of performance or delivery schedule, indicating a straightforward, time-limited restoration effort. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 for other heavy and civil engineering construction and is administered by the CDFW’s Region 2 office in Rancho Cordova. The contracting entity is the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with Samantha Morford identified as the primary point of contact and John Fell as the applicant and project executor. No formal federal acquisition regulations or FAR clauses are applicable, as this is a state-level environmental authorization rather than a federal procurement contract. There is no formal contract type listed beyond a forecast designation, and the document contains no details regarding payment offices, accounting codes, invoicing procedures, contract administration personnel, or performance evaluation criteria. The absence of Section K representations, clause listings, attachment schedules, or specific inspection standards reflects the simplified, categorical nature of the approval. The work is expected to be performed, inspected, and accepted on-site by the applicant, with oversight responsibility resting with CDFW. No competitive solicitation, bid evaluation, or socioeconomic set-aside was conducted, consistent with routine environmental mitigation actions for small-scale, low-risk projects under state regulatory authority.