Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary Bridge (No. 38C0231) Replacement Project

Stanislaus County Public Works Department is planning to replace the existing Rock Creek Tributary Bridge (No. 38C0231) on Milton Road with a new two-lane bridge located 34 feet west of the current structure to enhance public safety and infrastructure reliability. The project, identified as the Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary Bridge Replacement Project, is centered in Modesto, California, approximately 3.7 miles northeast of State Route 4. The scope includes demolition of the old bridge and construction of the new crossing, with primary focus on regulatory compliance under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared and filed, confirming adherence to CEQA requirements under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, with specific provisions cited from sections 753.5, 15260–15285, and 15300–15333. Legal authority is also drawn from the Fish and Game Code and Government Code to ensure procedural legitimacy. The project is administered through state environmental compliance frameworks rather than federal procurement protocols, with no federal acquisition regulation (FAR) contract clauses, evaluation factors, or pricing data identified. Financial obligations are tied exclusively to environmental filings, including non-refundable handling fees of $50 per submission and mandatory payments totaling $3,025.75 to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for regulatory review. Administrative requirements include submission of a No Effect Determination from CDFW, monthly reporting of cash receipts and project documentation, and retention of all records for at least 12 months. Payments must be made by check or cash to CDFW’s Sacramento address, with no electronic invoicing systems in use. Contract administration is handled directly by the County’s Public Works Department, with Chuck Covolo, Professional Engineer, listed as the primary point of contact. All submissions are paper-based and must be delivered physically to the Stanislaus County Clerk, the State Clearinghouse in Sacramento, or CDFW, with no electronic filing capability or proposal format guidelines specified. The project remains in a forecast phase with no contract value, delivery schedule, or construction timeline disclosed.