Reach 2 Mowing and Grading (OM-SLFD-2026-005)

The Department of Water Resources will conduct routine maintenance operations along Reach 2 of the California Aqueduct between mile markers 46.20 and 70.90, focusing on mowing and grading activities on both the left and right sides of the established roads. Grading will be performed using a motor grader with a approximately 15-foot-wide blade to ensure road surfaces remain properly maintained within the agency’s right of way. Mowing operations will be executed with a tractor equipped with a pull-behind mower attachment, trimming vegetation up to 10 feet from either side of the road while keeping the mower blades positioned six inches above the ground to prevent damage to underlying soil and infrastructure. All work is strictly confined to DWR-controlled property and is intended to support routine vegetation control and road integrity. The contract, titled Reach 2 Mowing and Grading OM-SLFD-2026-005, is forecasted for release with a posted date of May 27, 2026, and is managed by the California Department of Water Resources. Primary points of contact for inquiries are Janine Beck, Environmental Scientist, and Sara Lowry, Environmental Program Manager, who can be reached via their provided email addresses and phone numbers. The work location is within the state of California, and no set-aside or NAICS code information is currently specified. Further details regarding procurement timing or bid requirements will be communicated through the provided project link upon formal solicitation.