Merced Irrigation District Water Resources Management Plan

The Merced Irrigation District is advancing the Northside Canal Flume 5 Replacement Project under its Water Resources Management Plan, with a solicitation number of EPIMS-MER-60737-R4 and a NAICS code of 237990 for other heavy and civil engineering construction. The project involves the reconstruction of an elevated wooden flume over an unnamed ephemeral stream located approximately 1.8 miles east of the intersection of LaGrange Road and the Northside Canal, about 2.3 miles northwest of Snelling in Merced County, California, within Assessor’s Parcel Number 043-010-061 and GPS coordinates 37.52890, -120.39669. Work includes full removal of the existing wooden structure, grading, installation of a new concrete culvert and canal embankment, and placement of riprap, all to be constructed within the original alignment of the flume. The entire scope of work is targeted to be completed within a single work season, with performance occurring at the designated site in California, zip code 95333. Environmental compliance is central to the project, with approval from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife contingent on the implementation of specific mitigation measures and adherence to a formally adopted Mitigation Reporting or Monitoring Plan. No contract pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, or detailed inspection criteria have been disclosed in available documents, and no solicitation has been issued for competitive bidding as this appears to be a regulatory notice of determination rather than an active procurement. The point of contact for water resource matters is Ernesto Garcia, Water Resource Control Engineer, reachable via email and phone provided. The project type is classified as a special notice posted on June 24, 2026, and is part of the district’s broader infrastructure modernization goals.