Johnson Slough Recharge Project

The Johnson Slough Recharge Project, authorized under Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-TUL-61809-R4 issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 1602, involves the construction and operation of a pre-cast reinforced flared concrete turnout structure within Johnson Slough in Tulare County, approximately seven miles east of Visalia. The primary purpose of the project is to divert surface water to an adjacent groundwater recharge basin to enhance regional aquifer replenishment. Approval of the project was granted on June 16, 2026, contingent upon compliance with the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act and implementation of a mitigation reporting and monitoring plan overseen by CDFW. The work is being carried out by the Consolidated People’s Ditch Company, with regulatory oversight and acceptance responsibilities held by CDFW. The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District serves as the lead agency, and project contacts include Luis Verdugo of the District and Jackson Powell of CDFW. No federal procurement clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation were included in the documentation, indicating this is a state-level environmental permitting action rather than a federally funded or procured contract. The agreement does not specify a contract value, payment terms, invoicing methods, accounting codes, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or packaging requirements. There are no identified contract types such as firm-fixed-price, no clauses related to inspection criteria beyond environmental compliance, and no representations or certifications from the offeror such as small business status or UEI/CAGE codes. The location of performance is precisely defined by geographic coordinates and assessor’s parcel number, and while the post date of the notice is June 25, 2026, no formal solicitation, evaluation factors, or submission instructions were provided beyond the regulatory approval framework. The project remains governed exclusively by California environmental and water law, with no references to federal standards, military specifications, or procurement administration procedures.