LAKE FIRE SR-138 (EA 1T100)

An Emergency Force Account (EFA) contract has been established under a Director’s Order to address urgent post-fire recovery needs along State Route 138 in San Bernardino County, specifically between posts R24.94 and R26.15, with project limits expanded to cover all signage and vehicle control elements within the Caltrans Right-of-Way. The work encompasses immediate restoration of highway safety and functionality through debris, rock, and hazardous tree removal; replacement of burned guardrails and signage; clearing and repair of drainage systems and debris racks; rock scaling; erosion control measures; and restoration of all compromised highway features. This action is authorized under CEQA Class 1(c) as a minor maintenance exemption, allowing for a non-competitive, sole-source award due to the emergency nature of the response required to protect public health and safety. The procurement is forecasted under Caltrans District 8 with no published solicitation number or estimated contract value, reflecting its rapid deployment status. The project is not subject to standard FAR clauses, competitive evaluation factors, or formal pricing structures because it bypasses traditional acquisition processes under emergency authority. The point of contact is Gita Tokhmafshan, Senior Environmental Planner at Caltrans District 8, who serves as the primary liaison but is not explicitly designated as a contracting officer’s representative. Performance will occur entirely on-site along SR-138, with acceptance conducted by Caltrans, and no delivery or FOB terms apply since the work involves on-site labor and infrastructure repair rather than goods procurement. A certified exemption document from CEQA Class 1(c) is required as the sole formal attachment, and no additional representations, certifications, or socioeconomic requirements are referenced. The contract was posted on November 24, 2025, following an exemption certification dated November 21, 2025, indicating the urgency of response to the LAKE FIRE. No payment office details, invoicing methods, or accounting codes are provided, consistent with the streamlined administrative treatment afforded to EFA contracts under emergency conditions.