McCormack-Williamson Tract, Dead Horse Cut Stream Gage Installation Project

The project involves the installation and operation of a new solar-powered stream gage on the southeast corner of Dead Horse Island in Sacramento County, California, to monitor water elevation and quality in Dead Horse Cut. The system includes an enclosure mounted on two-inch galvanized steel pipes anchored by concrete footings along the levee, with a sonde transmitter and bubbler line running down the waterside slope within a protective steel conduit. All components are designed for minimal environmental impact, with only minor trenching and backfilling occurring in an already disturbed area. Data collected by the gage will be transmitted in real time to the California Data Exchange Center for public access, enhancing regional hydrological monitoring capabilities. The project qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act due to its limited scope and lack of significant environmental effects. The work is being undertaken by Reclamation District 2110, with Michael Kynett, the District Engineer, serving as the primary point of contact. The project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 237990, indicating it is a planning or budgeting notice rather than an active procurement. No formal contract number, solicitation, pricing, delivery schedule, or payment terms are specified, and there is no mention of FAR clauses, federal acquisition requirements, or socioeconomic certifications, reflecting its state-level environmental compliance focus. While the installation location is clearly defined at 38.2282, -121.4943 with a zip code of 95690, detailed administration data such as accounting codes, contracting officer roles, inspection criteria, or acceptance procedures are not provided. The project relies on state environmental exemptions and does not trigger federal procurement obligations, with submission requirements limited to a certified exemption finding filed with California’s Office of Planning and Research.