Temporary Stream Crossing Installation and Removal

The contract pertains to the installation and removal of Class II and III temporary stream crossings designed to facilitate timber harvesting operations while minimizing environmental disruption to aquatic ecosystems. These crossings include culverts and rock fords that must be engineered and deployed in compliance with stringent ecological standards to protect water quality, fish habitats, and stream functionality. Work must be conducted with careful attention to timing, materials, and techniques that reduce sedimentation and maintain natural water flow patterns. The subcontract is issued under NAICS code 237990, indicating it falls under other heavy and civil engineering construction, and is administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Activities are to be performed in California, though specific locations are not detailed. The contract was posted on June 12, 2026, and is accessible via a public link, suggesting transparency and regulatory oversight. All work must be completed in alignment with state environmental regulations and forest practice rules, with an explicit emphasis on restoration of stream integrity following removal of temporary structures.