Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project

The Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project is a forecast procurement effort led by the Friant Water Authority in coordination with the California Department of Transportation. Located in Tulare County on State Route 190 at postmile 11.96, the project involves the construction of a cast-in-place concrete triple box siphon culvert. This structure will be installed below Highway 190, and the roadway will subsequently be replaced to its existing grades. The project is classified under NAICS code 237310 and was posted as a forecast on July 2, 2026. Due to the project's location and nature, it requires a Caltrans encroachment permit and is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Determination has identified significant environmental effects, necessitating the adoption of mitigation measures, a monitoring plan, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations. While the project scope and environmental compliance requirements are defined, specific details regarding the contract value, performance period, and evaluation factors for award have not yet been established.