Pipe Replacement along Paradise Cut Project

The Pipe Replacement along Paradise Cut Project, identified as solicitation WA2025068, is a minor alteration project managed by the Central Valley Flood Protection Board. The scope of work involves the in-kind replacement of a 14-inch drainage pipe at Levee Mile 1.51 on the right bank in San Joaquin County, California. Key requirements include maintaining a minimum of two feet of cover from the pipe crown to the levee crown, utilizing controlled low-strength material for backfilling and compaction, and restoring the levee crown roadway to its original condition. Additionally, the project requires the complete removal of an unpermitted 10-inch temporary plastic pipe that runs parallel to the primary drainage pipe. All construction and excavation activities must comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Waters, Division 1 standards. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under statutory exemption 15282(k) and categorical exemptions 15301, 15302, and 15304, as it consists of minor repairs and maintenance of existing facilities without expanding their use. The project is supported by Board Permit 6403 and is coordinated through the Central Valley Flood Protection Board and MBK Engineers. Performance is centered at the project site in San Joaquin County, with Jordan Robbins and Michael Moncrief serving as the primary points of contact.