Sims Port of Redwood City Wharf 3 Sediment Remediation Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SMO-60288-R3)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized Sims Metal to conduct sediment remediation at the Port of Redwood City Wharf 3 under Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SMO-60288-R3, as required by Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. The project, governed by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Consent Decree, involves two distinct phases: diver-assisted micro-dredging of contaminated sediments containing metals and low-level polychlorinated biphenyls from a subtidal area of Redwood Creek, followed by the placement of a cap of clean sand and gravel over an adjacent intertidal zone to isolate remaining contaminants. Work is confined to the immediate vicinity of the ship-loading conveyor at 699 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, and must meet EPA-established standards for sediment quality and containment. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15330, as a minor environmental cleanup costing $1 million or less, and is subject to oversight by both the EPA and CDFW, with the latter acting as the approving and accepting authority. Performance occurs entirely on-site at the designated location, with no off-site delivery or acceptance required. The contractor, identified through Thibaut Ducy, is responsible for executing the work in strict compliance with the EPA Consent Decree and approved methods, while CDFW, represented by Environmental Scientist Shannon Husband and Environmental Program Manager Craig Weightman, retains oversight and final acceptance authority. No detailed pricing, contract type, or clause structure is specified in the available documentation; the instrument is a regulatory authorization rather than a traditional procurement contract, and no solicitation, evaluation factors, or formal contracting mechanisms such as CLINs, FAR clauses, or invoicing systems are documented. The project’s scope is narrowly defined by environmental compliance imperatives, with no mention of options, subcontracting, socioeconomic requirements, or personnel qualifications beyond the context of regulatory adherence. Implementation is expected to proceed under the terms of the issued agreement without additional federal contracting infrastructure, relying instead on environmental regulatory frameworks for accountability and completion metrics.