Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-59893-R1 for Timber Harvesting Plan (THP) 1-25-00052-MEN

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, in coordination with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, has issued Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-59893-R1 to authorize modifications to Class I and Class II watercourses at existing road crossings and to divert water from Class I watercourses within Mendocino County, specifically along tributaries of the Gualala River near the community of Gualala. This agreement supports Timber Harvesting Plan 1-25-00052-MEN and is issued under the authority of California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with compliance demonstrated through a Negative Declaration and associated CEQA findings. The work involves structural adjustments to road crossings and water diversion measures designed to minimize environmental impact, with oversight and approval responsibility held by CDFW. No monetary payment is required under Public Resources Code §4629.6(c), confirming this is a regulatory permit rather than a procurement contract. The project site is located in Sections 6, 13, 14, 25, 26, and 31 of Townships 10N and 11N, Ranges 14W and 15W under the Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian survey system. The agreement does not establish a traditional contract with defined pricing, line items, delivery schedules, or contractor identification. There are no federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses, solicitation numbers, contract types, payment office details, invoicing systems, or acquisition evaluation factors applicable, as this is strictly a state environmental compliance instrument. Key contacts include Eric Hedge from CDFW’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and Grace Rhoades from CDFW, who serve as primary points of coordination, though neither is formally designated as a contracting officer or technical representative. Environmental documentation including the Negative Declaration, Timber Harvesting Plan, and CEQA findings are referenced as part of the permitting record and are available for public review, but no formal list of attachments with identifiers, page counts, or file specifications is provided. Inspection and acceptance are governed entirely by CEQA compliance outcomes and mitigation implementation, with no technical specifications or quality standards beyond environmental review criteria. Performance location is fixed in Mendocino County, and while the agreement was posted on August 5, 2025, with a certification date of August 4, 2025, no formal period of performance, submission deadline, or delivery schedule is defined.