Temporary Access Route Construction and Management

The contract involves the design, construction, and eventual decommissioning of temporary gravel access routes to enable safe and efficient in-channel work while minimizing environmental impact on ecologically sensitive areas. These access routes are critical for facilitating field operations without disturbing native habitats or waterways, ensuring compliance with environmental protections during project execution. The work is scoped to occur in Turlock, California, and is guided by standards that prioritize ecological preservation, requiring careful planning and execution to avoid harm to local ecosystems. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 237310, indicating its focus on water and wastewater infrastructure construction, and is managed by the Central Valley Flood Protection Board under the state of California. The contract is posted for performance in 2026 and includes full lifecycle management of the access routes—from initial design and material sourcing to final removal and site restoration. Decommissioning phases must restore the natural landscape to pre-construction conditions, ensuring long-term environmental integrity. All activities must adhere to regulatory and ecological guidelines without the use of permanent structures or disruptive methods, emphasizing sustainable and reversible construction practices.