MATILIJA CANYON ROAD @ MP 1.21 LOW SPOT - PROJECT NO. 50686

The project at Matilija Canyon Road at Mile Point 1.21 near Ojai, California, involves raising the existing roadway by approximately 3.5 feet to mitigate recurring flooding during heavy rain events at a known low spot. The scope includes installing a drainpipe system and smoothly tapering the elevated roadway section back to the existing pavement to ensure safe and continuous vehicle passage. This work is being led by the Ventura County Public Works Agency – Transportation and is classified under CEQA Section 15302 as a categorical exemption for the reconstruction of an existing public facility without expanding its capacity or changing its function. The project has been administratively approved with a filing date of January 14, 2026, and a project approval date of January 13, 2026, with the associated environmental exemption documentation submitted and accepted. An administrative fee of $50 was paid to support the filing, and a cash receipt number 56-01142026-013 was issued. No formal contract value, pricing structure, or detailed performance schedule is available, nor are there any identified federal acquisition regulatory clauses, contract type specifications, or formal solicitation numbers. The sole point of contact for project inquiries is Anitha Balan, Director of Roads and Transportation for Ventura County, reachable via phone or email. There are no specified payment offices, invoicing systems, contracting officer representatives, or detailed inspection criteria beyond compliance with the CEQA exemption. The project is not subject to small business set-asides and does not include provisions for bonding, insurance, labor standards, or socioeconomic certifications as no competitive bidding or federal contract mechanisms are indicated. The location of performance is strictly limited to the identified roadway section in Ventura County, and all administrative oversight is managed locally by the County.