MUL Tl BENEFIT THOMES AND ELDER CREEKS WATER SERVICE CONNECTION PROJECT

Property owners along Elder and Thomes Creeks in Tehama County, California, will install direct water service connections to integrate surface water into their existing water systems as part of the Red Bluff Groundwater Sustainability Plan. This project, led by the Tehama County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, aims to reduce reliance on groundwater by enabling controlled use of available surface water, thereby contributing to long-term hydrologic sustainability in the subbasin. The work involves constructively linking properties to surface water sources under a categorical exemption under Title 14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15301 and 15304, indicating minimal environmental impact on existing facilities and minor land alterations. The project site is located in unincorporated areas of the Red Bluff Subbasin with geographic coordinates approximately 40.01962855 latitude and -122.3556386 longitude, and all activities are confined to this regional area. The Tehama County Flood Control and Water Conservation District acts as the lead agency and administrative body, managing all aspects of the project without formal federal contracting structures. There is no solicitation number, contract type, or defined period of performance, and no Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, evaluation factors, or payment system details are present, indicating this is a locally administered public works initiative rather than a federal acquisition. Administrative requirements include filing fees of $50 and submission of environmental exemption documentation such as the Notice of Exemption and CDFW No Effect Determination, with payment receipts tied to an internal agency code. The only recognized point of contact is Justin Jenson, Director of the district, reachable by phone and email for coordination. While no formal contract line items, pricing data, or technical specifications are detailed, the project’s implementation relies on local approval processes, environmental compliance, and manual administrative procedures rather than federal procurement protocols.