Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-60820-R1 for Timber Harvesting Plan (THP) 1-24-00149-MEN

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, in coordination with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, has issued Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-MEN-60820-R1 to authorize modifications to Class I, Class II, and Class III watercourses at existing road crossings and to divert water from Class I and Class II streams within Mendocino County, specifically along the Noyo River and its tributaries including Twitchell Creek, Hayworth Creek, and McMullen Creek. The agreement supports Timber Harvesting Plan 1-24-00149-MEN and is governed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with environmental review findings documented through an Environmental Impact Report and Negative Declaration. The work is limited to pre-existing road crossings and requires compliance with mitigation measures to protect aquatic resources, though no formal construction schedule, delivery timeline, or monetary value is specified, as payment is not required under Public Resources Code §4629.6(c). The agreement is an environmental permit rather than a procurement contract, and its issuance reflects regulatory oversight rather than competitive acquisition. The place of performance is situated in Township 18N and 19N, Range 14W–15W, under the Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian system within the Burbek, California, 7.5-minute quadrangle. Responsibility for environmental compliance, inspection, and acceptance rests with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which serves as both the lead and responsible agency under CEQA, with no designated contractor or formal contract administration roles such as COR or COTR assigned. Contacts for the agreement include Eric Hedge of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and Jack A. Henry of CDFW’s Northern Region, who serve as primary points of coordination. No federal acquisition regulations apply; no FAR clauses, pricing structures, invoicing requirements, packaging specifications, or offeror certifications are included, as the document pertains exclusively to state environmental permitting. All supporting documentation, including the Timber Harvesting Plan and CEQA determinations, is available for public review at CDFW offices in Eureka and Redding, and no electronic submission system or standardized format for proposals is mandated.