Neuroth Stream Crossing Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-56354-R1C)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Emily Neuroth for the Neuroth Stream Crossing Project, identified by Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-56354-R1C. This authorization permits the replacement of an existing culvert at a stream crossing located approximately one mile east of Dos Rios in Mendocino County, within the Eel River watershed. The scope of work involves excavation, removal of the old culvert, installation of a new culvert embedded 12 inches into the streambed, backfilling and compaction, and the application of rock armoring for erosion control. Specifically, a 36-inch median diameter (D50) rock riprap energy-dissipating apron will be installed at the outlet, while 24-inch D50 rock armoring will be applied along both inlet and outlet embankments. All work must strictly comply with the most recent version of the notification dated August 25, 2025, and is subject to regulatory exemptions under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15301, 15302, and 15304, which classify the project as a minor alteration with minimal environmental impact. This action is a regulatory permit approval, not a federal procurement, and therefore does not involve pricing, contract types, or competitive award processes. The project is not subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, solicitation numbers, or federal contracting requirements such as small business set-asides, payment terms, invoicing systems, or evaluation factors. The permittee, Emily Neuroth, is responsible for executing the work in accordance with the technical specifications and environmental protections outlined in the notification. Oversight and acceptance are the responsibility of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern Region, with John Herrera, Senior Environmental Scientist, serving as the primary point of contact. The agreement was executed on November 20, 2025, and must be completed in line with the August 25, 2025, notification version. Submission was made through the EPIMS online portal, with digital documentation in PDF and other standard formats accepted. No cost estimates, financial line items, or delivery terms are provided, as the instrument is a permit for environmental compliance rather than a procurement contract.