Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 62251 for Timber Harvesting Plan (THP) 2-25-00131-SIS Circle P

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 62251 in conjunction with the approved Timber Harvesting Plan THP 2-25-00131-SIS, authorizing limited disturbance to Class I and Class II watercourses along the West Fork of Cottonwood Creek in Siskiyou County, approximately six miles northwest of Hornbrook. This agreement is a state-level environmental compliance instrument governed by the California Environmental Quality Act and associated regulations under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, not a federal procurement contract. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection acted as the lead agency in approving the timber harvest plan, while CDFW served as the responsible agency evaluating biological and hydrological impacts, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented to avoid significant harm to aquatic resources. No payment is required under Public Resources Code §4629.6(c), and no pricing, line items, or contract value is applicable, as the instrument serves solely as a regulatory permit for environmental mitigation. Performance is limited to the project site defined by specific legal land descriptions within Township 47N and 48N, Range 7W, and is subject to strict adherence to the mitigation conditions outlined in the approved THP. Inspection and acceptance are the responsibility of state agencies, not a contractor, with oversight conducted by CDFW and CAL FIRE personnel, including Environmental Scientist Kim Backes and Review Team Chair Jon Woessner. No federal acquisition regulations, contract clauses, or standardized procurement terms apply; instead, compliance is measured against CEQA findings and the project’s adopted environmental documentation. The agreement was posted on January 7, 2026, and no formal solicitation, evaluation factors, submission deadlines, or contractor representations were required, reflecting its nature as a discretionary environmental permit rather than a competitive award. There are no invoicing procedures, payment offices, accounting codes, or electronic systems involved, and no Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications are applicable or provided.