Franklin Reservoir Emergency Spillway Maintenance

The project involves the removal of approximately 100 to 150 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from a 0.03-acre section of the lined channel bottom of the Franklin Reservoir Emergency Spillway in Los Angeles, California. Access to the spillway will be limited to a single temporary entry and exit point established on the western bank near the downstream end, with all equipment staging and material storage confined to previously disturbed, non-jurisdictional areas to avoid impacting water bodies. Work will be performed using a mini-excavator and a skid steer loader to restore the functional capacity of the spillway while ensuring no disturbance to regulated waters. The project is categorized under a CEQA exemption pursuant to Section 15301 for existing facilities and is subject to oversight by the California Department of Water Resources to ensure compliance with state dam safety standards and environmental regulations. The work is being conducted by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, with primary project coordination handled by David Norris, Environmental Specialist, and oversight from Jane Hauptman, Manager of Environmental Planning and Assessment. Although no formal contract value, pricing details, or Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are present, the project is documented through a state-level environmental exemption certification, which must be filed and attached as a certified document. Performance will occur at 1300 N Beverly Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90210, with inspection and acceptance responsibilities resting with the government entity. No solicitation or contract number has been assigned, no delivery schedule or payment details are specified, and no federal certifications, socioeconomic status, or unique entity identifiers are included, indicating this is a state-managed environmental maintenance activity rather than a federally procured contract. Submission of required exemption documentation is directed to LADWP’s office at 111 N. Hope Street, Room 1044, Los Angeles, CA 90012, though a formal deadline for response or execution has not been provided.