Pacheco Pass Wildlife Connectivity Project

The Pacheco Pass Wildlife Connectivity Project, led by the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, is a large-scale environmental restoration initiative located in Santa Clara County, California. The project focuses on the final design and construction of up to three wildlife crossing structures along State Route 152, specifically between Post Mile 27.5 and 34.6. The proposed structures include two girder bridge overcrossings and one tunnel undercrossing. To facilitate safe animal movement and minimize wildlife-vehicle conflicts, the scope of work includes the installation and monitoring of up to 10 miles of directional fencing within 10 feet of the highway, as well as land acquisition, grading, and landscape restoration. The project is designed to benefit native species such as elk, mule deer, mountain lions, and other mesocarnivores by removing barriers to seasonal movement and species dispersal. The estimated period of performance for this project spans from January 2027 to December 2035. The project has received statutory exemption concurrence from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife under the California Environmental Quality Act, recognizing it as a restoration project that supports biodiversity and species recovery. While the specific contract value and pricing schedules are not provided in the available documentation, the project is categorized under NAICS code 237310. Administrative oversight is managed by Executive Officer Edmund Sullivan, based in Morgan Hill, California. The project's long-term success will involve ongoing inspections and necessary maintenance of the crossing structures to ensure continued habitat connectivity and safety.