Woodman Creek Road Stream Crossing Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-57266-R1C)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized a single encroachment under Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-MEN-57266-R1C to Daniel Coleman for the purpose of upgrading an undersized culvert at the Woodman Creek Road stream crossing, located approximately 6.9 miles northeast of Laytonville in Mendocino County, California, within the Eel River watershed. The project involves the removal of the existing culvert and installation of a new 36-inch diameter by 40-foot long corrugated metal pipe culvert, along with excavation, backfilling, compaction, and rock armoring to control erosion and prevent sedimentation. All work is designed to meet current engineering standards and comply with the California Fish and Game Code Section 1602, which regulates alterations to streams and lakebeds. The project has been determined exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under a Class 2 categorical exemption, as it involves minor alterations to an existing facility with no significant environmental impact. The permit is issued directly to the individual, Daniel Coleman, with no competitive procurement process or contract value specified, indicating it is a regulatory authorization rather than a contractual procurement. The permitting authority and regulatory oversight reside with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 1 – Northern Region, with Jennifer Garrison serving as the primary point of contact. No federal contract clauses, pricing, payment terms, invoicing instructions, or federal acquisition regulations apply to this action. The work site is located on public land within Section 14, T22N, R14W, Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian, and acceptance is expected on-site, with no off-site delivery or transport involved. The agency is responsible for ensuring that the work meets environmental and engineering requirements, and no formal subcontractor, COR, COTR, or procurement contracting officer designation is assigned. There are no stated performance timelines, solicitation numbers, or submission deadlines, and documentation does not include any representations, certifications, or socioeconomic requirements typically found in federal contracts. The entire action is limited to the approval of a single, site-specific infrastructure improvement under California state environmental and fish and wildlife regulatory authority.