Upcoming RFP: Canal Maintenance Program CEQA and Permitting Support

This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in San Jose, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information. The selected experienced and qualified consultant firm(s) will be tasked to provide Canal Maintenance Program CEQA & Permitting Support. Canal Maintenance Program Overview: Implementation of the Canal Maintenance Program will improve Valley Water's ability to conduct preventative, routine, and corrective maintenance along operable and inoperable canals and streamline the pertinent environmental approvals. Implementation of the Canal Maintenance Program will not affect future canal operations or uses. Canal Maintenance Activities: The Canal Maintenance Program covers the following maintenance activities: - Vegetation Management - Vegetation management is conducted to maintain access, maintain conveyance capacity and channel velocity, prevent blockages, prevent damage to the canal lining and embankment, abate weeds and reduce the control of invasive plant species, and reduce fire hazards. - Sediment Removal and Management - Excess sediment and debris that accumulates in the canals are mechanically removed to maintain flow, prevent blockages, reduce flood hazards, and discourage the growth of in-channel vegetation. - Bank Stabilization - Bank stabilization addresses issues such as sloughs, landslides, and erosion that threatens the stability of the hillside above the canal, the canal embankment, and/or the canal access road. - Repairs to Canal Lining and Walls - Damaged or failed sections of canal lining are repaired using grout, concrete patches, or shotcrete. - Culvert Repairs, Replacement, and Installation - Culverts and other drainage controls are used to collect runoff and convey it over, under, or into inoperable canals. Culverts also exist at road crossings. - Access Road Maintenance - In addition to keeping the access roads clear of vegetation, road access maintenance also includes filling in potholes and regrading to eliminate ruts and gullies and maintain proper drainage. Periodic re-graveling may also be necessary to maintain a strong road base and allow for year-round access. - Management of Animal Conflicts - Animal burrows can cause structural damage to the canal or destabilize the embankment. Animal conflicts are managed primarily by trapping. - Minor Maintenance - Minor maintenance includes repairing and installing fences, gates, and signage.

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