Ocean Outlet Maintenance Manual

The County of Orange is authorized under California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 to conduct routine maintenance on five ocean outlets—Talbert, Santa Ana River, Salt Creek, Estrella Storm Channel, and Segunda Deshecha Cañada—through a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement designated EPIMS-ORA-36772-R5. The primary objective is to ensure uninterrupted tidal flow by removing sand and sediment buildup within the outlets and relocating the material to adjacent beaches, while also retrieving and replacing loose boulders and rock riprap from nearby jetties. Inspections are mandated twice annually during spring and fall, with additional inspections conducted in summer and winter for the Talbert and Santa Ana River outlets, as well as immediately following major storm events. Any observed blockages trigger a mandatory response requirement, with maintenance activities to commence and be completed within seven days to prevent disruption of natural water flow. Work is performed using heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, and articulating dump trucks, with all access restricted to public beaches surrounding each outlet location. The project operates under state environmental regulations rather than federal acquisition frameworks, with no FAR clauses, solicitation numbers, pricing data, or formal contract type applied. Oversight and approval authority reside with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which issued the permitting agreement and maintains responsibility for compliance monitoring. Environmental protections are governed by a Mitigated Negative Declaration and an adopted Mitigation Reporting or Monitoring Plan, both reviewed and approved by CDFW. While the maintenance schedule is recurring and response-driven, no fixed contract term, delivery schedule, or financial value is specified. Key contacts include Jennifer Blackbird of CDFW and Cindy Salazar of Orange County Public Works, who serve as the primary points of coordination. No federal entity identifiers, socioeconomic certifications, packaging requirements, or payment instructions are included, reflecting a state-administered environmental compliance action rather than a competitive procurement. The work is performance-based, focusing on timely maintenance and regulatory adherence rather than cost-driven award criteria.