Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized El Dorado County Department of Transportation to conduct routine maintenance activities along multiple watercourses within El Dorado County under a Streambed Alteration Agreement, identified as EPIMS Notification Number ELD-39796-R2. This authorization is issued pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code and complies with the California Environmental Quality Act, as evidenced by a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The work encompasses ten specific categories of maintenance including debris and beaver dam removal, vegetation control in channels and on banks, repair of prior erosion control measures, minor erosion control, channel alignment stabilization, road and stormwater system upkeep, minor bridge maintenance, sediment removal, and upkeep of existing recreational facilities. These activities span approximately 1,786 square miles across key drainage areas such as the South Fork American River, Upper Truckee River, and Cosumnes River, affecting communities including Placerville, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown. The project is not a federal procurement contract and does not include pricing, contract line items, payment terms, or standardized Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses. Instead, it functions as a regulatory permit for environmental compliance, with oversight responsibilities held by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and implementation led by El Dorado County. No formal contract type, award basis, evaluation factors, or contractor qualifications are defined, as the agreement is based on statutory authority rather than competitive procurement. Point of contact for the county is Jon Balzer, while Caitlyn Oswalt and Tanya Sheya serve as environmental liaisons for CDFW. Inspection and acceptance are determined by adherence to the authorized scope of work and compliance with CEQA mitigation requirements, with no formal technical standards or invoicing procedures outlined.