Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area General Plan Update

The Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area General Plan Update aims to modernize the 1981 general plan by refining land use designations and adjusting allowable off-highway vehicle recreation boundaries across six distinct areas: Distributed Riding Area, Trails Only Area, Native Grasslands Management Area, Quail Canyon Special Event Area, Oak Woodland Natural Preserve, and Cultural Preserves. While existing land use categories remain intact, the update introduces targeted changes to recreation zones and proposes enhancements to infrastructure and amenities, including new and expanded camping facilities, improved circulation and access points, upgraded site elements, and additional recreational opportunities. The project is governed by environmental compliance under CEQA, with mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements tied to air quality standards and habitat protection. Key deliverables include emissions modeling for off-highway vehicles, carbon sequestration estimates, and detailed environmental performance assessments across construction and operational phases. Contract performance is expected to occur onsite at designated locations including Quail Canyon Road and the New Group Campground, with a phased construction schedule running from January 2025 through March 2026. Environmental standards are strictly enforced through equipment regulations requiring all diesel off-road machinery 25 HP or greater to meet CARB-certified Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final emission standards, with compliance verified via photographic labels or manufacturer specifications. Air quality thresholds for PM10 and PM2.5 trigger a tiered management response system, ranging from operational controls to area closures, with reopening contingent on sustained improvements over seven consecutive days and trail restoration. Offerors must submit documentation confirming equipment compliance and participate in a broader environmental review process, though no formal contract value, pricing structure, or FAR-based clauses have been published. The lead contact for the project is Katie Metraux, General Plan Manager with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and the plan is tied to an environmental review process with public documentation accessible via the CEQA Net portal.