Smith River Ranch LLC Water Diversion Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-DEL-58535-R1C)

The project involves a single water diversion encroachment from Ritmer Creek in Del Norte County, California, for irrigation purposes, managed by Smith River Ranch LLC under Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-DEL-58535-R1C. The diversion infrastructure consists of a boulder weir and sliding gate culvert that channels water to an off-stream reservoir, with instream work strictly limited to the relocation of stream gravels at the weir to maintain proper water surface elevation and prevent fish impingement on the diversion screen. All activities must comply with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fish Screen Criteria and are categorically exempt from CEQA review under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15304, due to their minor nature and absence of significant environmental impact. No hazardous materials are involved, and no construction beyond gravel relocation is permitted within the streambed. The project is located in Section 21, T18N, R01W, Humboldt Base and Meridian, with precise coordinates provided for the point of diversion, and is associated with APN 102-010-031. There is no formal contract value, pricing structure, or payment terms defined in the documentation, indicating this is an environmental permitting and compliance action rather than a traditional procurement contract. No FAR clauses, contract types, evaluation factors, or delivery schedules are included, and the document is classified as a forecast rather than a solicitation. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 1, serves as the regulatory authority, with Monty Larson listed as the primary point of contact and David Manthorne as the approving official. No official COR, COTR, PCO, invoicing procedures, accounting codes, or delivery terms are specified. The project has been signed as of October 10, 2025, and posted on November 20, 2025, but no submission deadlines, proposal formats, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures are provided, reflecting its nature as a regulatory agreement focused on environmental compliance rather than competitive acquisition.