Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-58673-R1 for Timber Harvesting Plan (THP) 1-25-00032-MEN

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-58673-R1 to authorize modifications to Class II and Class III watercourses at existing road crossings and the diversion of water from a Class II watercourse as part of Timber Harvesting Plan 1-25-00032-MEN in Mendocino County, approximately nine miles northeast of Fort Bragg. The project area includes specific waterways such as Bear Haven Creek, Clark Gulch, and the Middle Fork Ten Mile River, located within Sections 19 and 30 of Township 20N, Range 16W. This is not a federal procurement contract but a state-level environmental regulatory agreement governed by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), requiring compliance with Public Resources Code sections 21108 and 21081(a). The agreement mandates environmental review through either a Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report, with mitigation measures to be implemented as conditions of approval. No pricing, payment terms, invoicing methods, or contract value is associated with this instrument, as payment is explicitly exempt under Public Resources Code §4629.6(c). The lead agency for regulatory oversight is the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection also involved as a responsible agency. Key contacts include Eric Hedge of CAL FIRE and Grace Rhoades of CDFW, who serve as primary points of coordination. The agreement does not contain federal acquisition regulation clauses, solicitation instructions, delivery schedules, or procurement-specific terms. It is a regulatory permit tied to environmental compliance, not a service or supply contract, and its documentation is publicly available through the CEQA net portal and at CDFW offices in Eureka, Redding, and Sacramento.