Reclamation District 2062 Paradise Cut Pipe Replacement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SJN-48012-R3)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement under EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SJN-48012-R3 to Reclamation District 2062 for the in-kind replacement of a 24-inch diameter stormwater discharge pipe adjacent to Paradise Cut on Stewart Tract in San Joaquin County. The project involves removing the existing pipe and installing a new steel pipe of identical diameter and function, ensuring continued stormwater conveyance into Paradise Cut without expansion of use or environmental impact. This action is authorized under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code and qualifies for a CEQA Class 2 categorical exemption, confirming it is a straightforward replacement of an existing facility that does not alter operational scope or cause additional environmental disruption. The project site is identified by coordinates and assessor’s parcel number, and all work is to be performed at this location without any change to the original design or capacity. The solicitation is administrative in nature, functioning as a regulatory notification rather than a competitive procurement, and no contract value, pricing, or financial terms are provided. There are no federally mandated FAR clauses, special contract requirements, evaluation factors, or submission instructions beyond the environmental approval process. Performance is expected to occur on-site with final acceptance vested in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with primary contact being Environmental Scientist Andrea Boertien and project representative Ramon Batista. The Notice of Exemption was filed on August 29, 2025, and the document was posted on October 23, 2025, under the NAICS code 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. No packaging, labeling, inspection standards beyond CEQA compliance, or subcontracting requirements are specified, and no socioeconomic set-asides, certifications, or contractor representations are documented, as the process is driven solely by regulatory compliance and environmental notification rather than traditional procurement mechanisms.