Vasquez Bridge Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-RIV-58159-R6)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized Ramon Vasquez to install a 6- to 8-foot-wide bridge over an unnamed tributary to Gage Canal located at 17451 Parsons Rd., Riverside, CA 92508, in accordance with Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-RIV-58159-R6 under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. The project’s sole purpose is to facilitate vehicle and equipment access for property maintenance by constructing a passageway above the stream, with a 3-foot by 3-foot plastic pipe installed beneath the bridge to preserve the natural hydrological flow of the watercourse. This activity qualifies for a categorical exemption under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15304(f), which permits minor land alterations that do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees and have no significant environmental impact. The notification was signed on October 7, 2025, and posted on October 8, 2025, with no formal contract value, pricing, or invoicing details specified, as this is an environmental permit, not a procurement contract. There are no federal acquisition regulation clauses, payment terms, delivery schedules, or procurement-specific requirements applicable, since the instrument is an administrative approval under state environmental law rather than a federal solicitation. The project’s performance and inspection are expected to occur on-site, with oversight provided by CDFW’s Region 6 – Inland Deserts, represented by Environmental Scientist Julian Potier and Environmental Program Manager Kim Freeburn, while Ramon Vasquez acts as the sole individual responsible for executing the approved work. No additional attachments, certifications, socioeconomic status disclosures, or subcontracting requirements are included, and the project is not subject to federal contracting rules or standards.