Stream Gage Installation Project

The Stream Gage Installation Project is a forecast initiative managed by the California Department of Water Resources and sponsored by the Pixley Irrigation District. The project involves the installation of one stream gage in the Northern Region of California, specifically in the Red Bluff area. The scope of work includes driving two 2-inch diameter support poles into the ground and hand-excavating a trench 1.5 feet wide and 3 feet deep to install a data transmission line to the river bottom. All activities are designed to be completed within a one-week period during dry creek conditions to ensure no in-water work is conducted and minimal ground disturbance occurs. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237990 and is governed by California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. It qualifies for categorical exemptions under sections 15303, 15304, and 15306 due to the minor nature of the construction and land alterations. While the project is listed as a forecast posted on July 31, 2025, no specific contract value, solicitation number, or formal evaluation factors have been established. Primary coordination is handled by Brian Humphrey of the California Department of Water Resources and Allison Tristao of the Pixley Irrigation District.