Permit No. 19947- Authorize Use of DSID 19896 Drainage Pipe

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board has authorized the continued use of existing drainage infrastructure identified as DSID 19896 through March 1, 2026, to support the operational needs of the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex. This administrative permit, issued under CEQA Class 1 and Class 4 categorical exemptions, confirms that no construction, modification, or expansion of the drainage system is taking place, and that the activity involves only the ongoing operation and maintenance of an existing facility as documented in the Department of Water Resources As-Constructed Drawings No. 63-25. The drainage pipe is located at Levee Mile 0.85 on the right bank of Bear Creek in Merced County, California, and its continued functionality is essential to maintaining hydrologic conditions critical to the wildlife refuge. The authorization is not a competitive procurement and contains no financial terms, pricing, or contract value; it serves as a regulatory and environmental compliance action rather than a traditional acquisition. The project is not subject to FAR clauses, nor does it include standard contract components such as payment terms, invoicing methods, accounting codes, evaluation factors, or solicitation deadlines. The primary point of contact is Angela Nguyen-Tan, Senior Environmental Scientist, with Paul Draper listed as a project contact. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic designations are required or provided, and the authorization is limited solely to the timeframe specified, with no option for renewal or extension indicated.