SBA Culvert and V-Ditch Clearing (OM-DFD-2026-012)

The Department of Water Resources will perform routine maintenance on multiple culverts located along the South Bay Aqueduct between Mile Markers 3.25 and 16.33 in Livermore, California, to ensure continued drainage functionality and aqueduct integrity. Work will involve clearing upstream culvert openings using hand tools or a backhoe, depositing removed debris into adjacent V-ditches, reshaping the drainage channels with a road grader, and using high-pressure water injection via hose and pump to flush sediment and restore natural flow conditions. All activities are confined within the Department’s right-of-way and are classified as non-impactful under the CEQA Class 1 Categorical Exemption for routine maintenance of existing facilities. No external contractors are involved; all work is carried out by DWR staff, and the project does not involve the procurement of goods or services from outside parties. The project is administratively managed by the California Department of Water Resources, with environmental compliance certified by Sara Lowry, Environmental Program Manager, and Janine Beck, Environmental Scientist, serving as primary points of contact. No formal contract value, pricing structure, or payment terms are documented, as this is an internal maintenance operation rather than a competitively solicited contract. There are no stated delivery schedules, FOB terms, or invoicing procedures because the work is performed directly by state personnel using existing resources. Inspection and acceptance are handled internally by DWR at the project site without formal external oversight, and no specific technical standards beyond standard operational practices are cited. Environmental documentation, including the Certified Exemption Finding and Notice of Exemption, supports the project’s compliance with state environmental regulations, and no federal acquisition regulation clauses, socioeconomic certifications, or contractor representations are applicable due to the absence of external contracting.