Solicitation No. 10A2886

The following is the Table of Contents for the Small Business Minor B Package documents:

Table of Contents 1 Page

Invitation for Price Quote–Cover Letter 1 Page

General Bidders Instructions/Checklist 2 Pages

Proposed Form of Agreement, STD 213 2 Pages

Information Handout 118 Pages

Specifications 36 Pages

Link to the 2025 Edition of the Standard Specifications Page 37

The Bid Package contains 13 Project Plans for this project.

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th STREET, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ)

Contract No. 10A2886 Quote Due Date: March 30, 2026

Prospective Contractors:

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans/Department) has issued the enclosed Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for services described in the enclosed proposed contract.

Please read the entire contract package and all attachments carefully. If you desire to submit a quote, complete the Price Quote sheet and email it to the Analyst listed in the IFPQ. Your signature affixed to and dated on the quote proposal shall constitute a certification under penalty of perjury, unless exempted, that you have complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements of Government Code Section 12990 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 11102, and the nondiscrimination program requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 21, and 23 CFR Part 200.

Award of this contract will be to the lowest responsible contractor whose quote complies with all requirements as described in this IFPQ.

If your bid is more than $461,000.00, it will be rejected per Public Contract Code Section 10105(b).

Contractor must be a Certified Small Business at the time of the quote date.

Invitation for Price Quote https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

“Improving lives and communities through transportation.”

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th Street, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

General Contractors Instructions/Checklist

Solicitation No. 10A2886

A complete bid or bid package will consist of the items identified below.

Complete this checklist to confirm the items in your bid package. Place a check mark or “X” next to each item that you are submitting to Caltrans. All attachments identified below (unless noted otherwise) are required and must be attached in your Bid Package submittal (links to documents are not acceptable), or your bid may be considered non-responsive. It is the prospective contractor’s responsibility to confirm receipt of their bid before the time the bid is due. Omission of documents or bids lost during transmission will be deemed non-responsive.

Return this checklist with your bid package.

Quotes omitting this information may be regarded as non-responsive and rejected.

Do not submit company advertisements, brochures, informational pamphlets, or any other document unless specifically noted in the IFPQ Requirements and/or as listed below.

Price Quote Proposal for Unit Items (ADM-1509). Complete and sign the Price Quote Proposal for Unit Item Sheet(s).

Subcontractor List (DES-OE-0102.2.C) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTDESOE0102.2C. List all subcontractors, including DVBEs, as applicable to the requirements of this solicitation.

Contract Requirements (ADM-0378) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0378 Small Business Status (DOT DES-OE-0102.4) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE0102.4.

California Company Preference (DES-OE-0102.9) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTDESOE0102.9.

Certified DVBE Summary (DOT ADM-4015) can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTADM4015.

Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) can be downloaded at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List- Folder/Standard-Contract-Language.

California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076.

Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0077.

DOT DES-OE-0102.14 In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Vehicle List can be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/showForm2?frmid=DOTDESOE010214.

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“Improving lives and communities through transportation.”

The following forms and information will be required at the time of contract award and signature.

Payment Bond (ADM-2009) must be downloaded at https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM2009

Certificate(s) of Insurance

Postconsumer-Content Certification (CalRecycle 74) can be downloaded at https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=017557373779849962485:erv3s56gka0&q=https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/1114 80&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK0-qnvd6IAxWPKkQIHcH3HiIQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37dYPswR47anIRTKPDAvXb.

Payee Data Record (STD 204) can be downloaded at https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf. This form is designed to allow vendors to self-report information needed for accurate and complete reporting of vendor payment income.

Completion of this form is required by all vendors providing goods and/or services to the State of California.

Contract Will Not Be Executed Without These Documents.

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PROPOSED FORM OF AGREEMENT

DO NOT COMPLETE

Continued on the following sheets, each bearing the Agreement/Contract number.

The provisions on the following pages hereof constitute a part of the Agreement

TBD

10A2886

1. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials or supplies in connection with the performance of this contract, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Contractor in the performance of this contract.

2. Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contractor, in the performance of the Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of State of California.

3. The State may terminate this agreement and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to Contractor should Contractor fail to perform the covenants herein contained at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the State. The cost to the State shall be deducted from any sum due Contractor under this agreement, and the balance, if any, shall be paid Contractor upon demand.

4. Without the written consent of the State, this Agreement is not assignable by Contractor either in whole or in part.

5. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

6. No alteration or variation of the terms of this contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein, shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.

7. The consideration to be paid Contractor, as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of Contractor’s expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel and per diem, unless otherwise expressly so provided.

INFORMATION HANDOUT

For Contract No. 10A2886 at 10 - Alp - 88 - 4.1,4.5

Identified by Project ID: 1022000189

• Metal Asset Tag for Marker (Culvert)

• California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region (RESOLUTION R5-2023-0061)

• The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 1602 LSAA & Amendment of Lake Alteration Agreement

• Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board

RWQCB NOA- USACE NWP 14

• RWQCB General Certification Order (General Order For Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Action Order)

• Temporary Water Diversion

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METAL ASSET TAG FOR MARKER (CULVERT)

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METAL ASSET TAG FOR MARKER (CULVERT)

INFORMATION HANDOUT

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Metal Asset Tag for Marker (Culvert) Information Handout

INFORMATION FOR METAL ASSET TAGS USED WITH

ITEM CODE 820112 MARKER (CULVERT) AND

ITEM CODE 820151 OBJECT MARKER (TYPE L-1)

FOR END TREATMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

This information handout will be included in the Project Contract Document Bid Package as part of the supplemental project information available to the Contractor(s). This covers the requirements for the fabrication and installation of the aluminum asset tags for use with culvert markers including the type and class of electrolytically formed anodic coating on aluminum and aluminum alloys for non-architectural applications.

The Contractor is responsible for meeting the requirements stated in this handout while performing the project tasks outlined in the awarded contract.

1.01 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SCIP: Statewide Culvert Inspection Program

System Designation: The numbering/identifier system used by the SCIP to identify culvert systems and the existing conditions.

System ID Number: This is the 12-number code assigned to a drainage system in the SCIP Inventory (CCRRRSSPPPPP).

End Treatment Number: This is the 15-number code assigned to a culvert system end treatment in the SCIP Inventory

(CCRRRSSPPPPPEEE).

CC: County Code ("CC") - County where the system is located

RRR: Route Number ("RRR")

SS: Prefix Code ("SS") - Side of the road of the Final Outlet

PPPPP: Postmile ("PPPPP") - Do not include decimal

EEE: End Treatment Number within a system - "001" = Final Outlet, "002" and greater for all other end treatments.

Culvert Identifier: Each culvert is identified by its System Number and the end treatment numbers located at each end of the existing/proposed culvert. Each end treatment is identified as an Inlet End Treatment Number and Outlet End Treatment Number relative to the culvert looking up-station.

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Metal Asset Tag for Marker (Culvert) Information Handout

1.02 ASSET TAG MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATIONS

o Metal Asset Tag coatings must be made of hard anodic coatings (Type III coating) to produce the required finishing on the aluminum and aluminum alloys.

o Type III coatings must be sealed for corrosion, abrasion, and heat resistance and must be tamper proof.

o The anodic coating must be uniformly dyed or pigmented. Dyes or pigments used must not be damaging to the anodic coatings.

o Black Matte Color (Class 2 dye, non-reflective) is required for Metal Asset Tags.

This finish will reduce glare and enhance readability for aluminum and aluminum alloys.

o Metal Asset Tags must have a heavy dense coating of nominal thickness of 8.0 mils (0.008-inch).

o Metal Asset Tags must be 1.5-inches x 3.0-inches (h x w).

o A Metal Asset Tag must feature graphics and numbers sealed into the anodic layer (anodized print) of aluminum for durability. Culvert System Numbers must be verified by the Engineer.

o Use a total of four (4) 1/8" x 1/4" diameter (Max) aluminum or stainless steel rivets, one on each corner of the aluminum asset tag to permanently attach the metal asset tag to the metal target plate.

o Place anti-graffiti premium protective overlay film over the entire target plate after installation of postmile numbers and metal asset tag.

1.03 CALTRANS LOGO (STATE FURNISHED DIGITAL IMAGE)

The Caltrans Logo Image File will be provided to the Contractor in various formats (JPG, PNG & TIF) depending on what is acceptable to the asset tag manufacturer (The "Caltrans" Logo and other Department logos are proprietary products of the Department).

1.04 PAYMENT

The culvert marker is shown in the Bid Item List as "Marker (Culvert)" and includes the cost of procuring and installing the Metal Asset Tags to the culvert marker. Additional letters and numbers on the culvert marker must be stenciled in black enamel as shown in the drainage details in the Contract plan set.

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DETAIL "A"

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE (CCA).

CULVERT MARKERS WITH CORRECT SYSTEM NUMBER ARE TO BE INSTALLED BEFORE 8.

AFTER THE CULVERTS HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED, INSPECTED, AND ACCEPTED.

FINAL CULVERT SYSTEM NUMBERS TO BE PROVIDED BY CULVERT MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 7.

CULVERT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS MUST BE VERIFIED BY THE ENGINEER.6.

PLATE AFTER INSTALLATION OF POSTMILE NUMBERS AND METAL ASSET TAG.

PLACE ANTI-GRAFFITI PREMIUM PROTECTIVE OVERLAY FILM OVER THE ENTIRE TARGET 5.

ASSET TAG TO THE METAL TARGET PLATE AS SHOWN IN DETAIL "B" AND "C".

ON EACH CORNER OF THE ALUMINUM ASSET TAG TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH THE METAL

USE A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) ⅛" x ¼" ∅ (Max) ALUMINUM OR STAINLESS STEEL RIVE4.

METAL ASSET TAGS MUST BE TAMPERPROOF.3.

READABILITY.

METAL ASSET TAGS MUST HAVE A MATTE FINISH TO REDUCE GLARE AND ENHANCED 2.

PRINT FOR DURABILITY.

ALL ALUMINUM METAL ASSET TAGS MUST BE ANODIZED ALUMINUM AND FEATURE ANODIZED 1.

2"1" 1"

½"

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TARGET PLATE

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END TREATMENT NUMBER

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SEE DETAIL "C"

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CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER

QUALITY CONTROL BOARD

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

(RESOLUTION R5-2023-0061)

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CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Fresno Office 1685 "E" St.

Fresno, CA 93706-2007

Sacramento Office (Main) 11020 Sun Center Dr. #200 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-

Redding Office 364 Knollcrest Dr. #205 Redding, CA 96002

Regional Board Website (https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/centralvalley)

RESOLUTION R5-2023-0061

RESOLUTION INFORMATION

Resolution: Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs), Reports of Waste Discharge (RWDs), and/or Water Recycling Requirements (WRRs) for Specific Types of Discharge Within the Central Valley Region (Low Threat Waiver)

Status: Active Program: Non-15 Region 5 Offices: Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), Fresno, and Redding Counties: Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, Plumas, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Lake, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, Yolo, Napa, Solano, Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Kings, Fresno, Tulare, Kern

Prior Resolution: R5-2018-0085

CERTIFICATION

I, PATRICK PULUPA, Executive Officer, hereby certify that the following is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region, on 14 December 2023.

PATRICK PULUPA,

Executive Officer

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WAIVER OF WDRs, RWDs AND/OR WRRs FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF

DISCHARGE WITHIN THE CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

FINDINGS

The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region (Central Valley Water Board) finds that:

REGULATORY BACKGROUND

1. Water Code section 13260(a) requires that any person discharging waste or proposing to discharge waste within any region that could affect the quality of waters of the state, other than into a community sewer system, shall file with the appropriate Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board) a report of waste discharge (RWD) containing such information and data as may be required.

2. The Central Valley Water Board has a statutory obligation, pursuant to Water Code section 13263, to prescribe waste discharge requirements (WDRs) for discharges of waste that may affect waters of the state, except where the Central Valley Water Board finds that a waiver of WDRs for a specific type of discharge is not against the public interest, as described in Water Code section 13269.

3. Water Code sections 13260(b) and 13269 authorize the Central Valley Water Board to waive WDRs and RWD, respectively, for specific types of discharge where such a waiver is not against the public interest, is conditional, and may be terminated by the Central Valley Water Board at any time.

4. Historically, the Central Valley Water Board, in accordance with Water Code section 13269, waived WDRs for emergency use of treated wastewater as set forth in Resolution 77-69 and for 23 other types of discharges to land that posed a low threat to water quality as set forth in Resolution 82-036.

5. In 1999, California Senate Bill 390 amended Water Code section 13269, causing all existing waivers to expire on 1 January 2003 and requiring that all new waivers adopted after that date for a specific discharge or type of discharge automatically expire after five years, unless the Regional Water Board that issued the waiver reviews the terms of the waiver at a public hearing and determines that the waiver is consistent with any applicable state or regional water quality control plans and remains in the public interest. As required by Water Code section 13269, Resolutions 77-69 and 82-036 expired on 1 January 2003.

6. On 31 January 2003, the Central Valley Water Board adopted Resolution R5-2003-0008, Approving Waiver of Reports of Waste Discharge and Waste Discharge Requirements for Specific Types of Discharge Within the Central Valley Region (Low Threat Waiver).

The Low Threat Waiver waived WDRs and in some cases RWDs for several discharge categories that pose a low threat to water quality, and which were previously waived by Resolutions 77-069 and 82-036. The Low Threat Waiver was renewed by the Central Valley Water Board again in 2008, 2013, and 2018.

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7. As required by Water Code section 13269, the Central Valley Water Board last renewed the Low Threat Waiver on 7 December 2018, adopting Resolution R5-2018-0085.

Resolution R5-2018-0085 has been in effect for five years and expires on 7 December 2023.

APPLICABILITY

8. In accordance with Water Code section 13269, the Central Valley Water Board has reviewed the previously issued waivers set forth in Resolution R5-2018-0085 and determined that the continued waivers of WDRs, RWDs, and/or Water Recycling Requirements (WRRs) for the following types of discharges are in the public interest and pose a low threat to the quality of waters of the state and, therefore, should be renewed (see Attachment A, Table 1 for more details):

· Air conditioner, cooling, and elevated temperature waters;

· Fresh water well drilling muds and boring wastes;

· Disposal of dredge material to land;

· Inert solid waste disposal sites;

· Test pumping of fresh water wells;

· Swimming pool discharges;

· Construction dewatering operations;

· Hydrostatic testing;

· Agricultural commodity wastes;

· Disposal of residual wastes to land as a soil amendment;

· Recycled water for construction projects and dust control;

· Small short-term sand and gravel operations;

· Discharge to land from backwashing and/or flushing of water treatment systems;

and

· Short-term or intermittent vehicle and equipment washing.

9. This Resolution includes the waiver for discharges of residual wastewater from reverse osmosis (RO) systems. RO systems can often be installed to produce high-quality potable drinking water for individual residences and small communities. When a sanitary sewer collection system is not available, backwash from RO systems may be discharged to an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS or septic system).

Backwash water from RO systems (RO concentrate) may contain concentrated wastes (e.g., nitrates, salts, and various minerals or metals) that could pose a threat to water quality if not properly managed. If properly managed, discharges of RO concentrate to OWTS do not pose a significant threat to water quality because:

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a. The RO system does not introduce any additional chemicals or minerals to that present in the raw source water;

b. The RO concentrate recombines with domestic wastewater prior to disposal, causing only minimal net increases in salts and minerals to the discharge; and

c. A properly functioning OWTS can significantly reduce nitrate concentrations in the RO concentrate through denitrification.1

10. In 2003, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) adopted Water Quality Order 2003-0003-DWQ, Statewide General WDRs for Discharges to Land With a Low Threat to Water Quality (Statewide General Order) to regulate low threat discharges to land that were previously regulated under waivers that expired on 1 January 2003. The Statewide General Order does not supersede the Regional Water Boards’ authority to issue individual WDRs or waivers for these types of discharges (Statewide General Order, Finding 9). However, several categories covered by the Statewide General Order are nearly identical to those covered by the Low Threat Waiver. For the following categories of discharge that are also covered by the Statewide General Order, the application of the Low Threat Waiver is limited to those discharges that represent the very lowest threat to water quality: (a) discharges of drilling muds and boring wastes, (b) inert solid waste disposal sites, (c) test pumping of fresh water wells,

(d) swimming pool discharges, (e) construction dewatering, and (f) hydrostatic testing.

11. This waiver of WDRs, and in some cases RWDs and/or WRRs, for discharges that will cause no or insignificant impairment to water quality and that pose little risk of creating a condition of public nuisance is in the public interest, as these waivers will reduce the costs of conducting activities that produce innocuous or small amounts of waste, impose conditions necessary to ensure protection of the environment, and allow Central Valley Water Board staff to direct resources towards addressing waste discharges with a greater potential to degrade water quality or create nuisance conditions.

12. The waivers of RWDs for specific discharge categories do not preclude the Executive Officer from requesting a RWD for a specific project or type of discharge.

1 RO drinking water pilot projects for Monterey County conducted by the University of California Los Angeles. Details and correspondence can be found on Geotracker:

(1) Bluerock View (https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/profile_report.asp?global_id=T10000012707)

(2) Pryor Farms (https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/profile_report.asp?global_id=T10000012702)

(3) Santa Teresa (https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/profile_report.asp?global_id=T10000012978)

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ANTIDEGRADATION POLICY

13. State Water Board Resolution 68-16, Policy with Respect to Maintaining High Quality Waters of the State (Antidegradation Policy), requires the Central Valley Water Board, in regulating discharges of waste, to maintain high quality waters of the state unless it is demonstrated that any degradation in quality will be consistent with the maximum benefit to the people of the State, will not unreasonably affect beneficial uses, and will not result in water quality worse than applicable water quality objectives. Any discharge(s) to high quality waters must be subject to requirements that will result in the best practicable treatment or control (BPTC) necessary to assure that pollution or nuisance will not occur and the highest water quality consistent with the maximum benefit to the people of the State will be maintained.

14. This Low Threat Waiver is consistent with the Antidegradation Policy in that the waiver is in the best interest of the people of the State, authorizes no degradation of water quality, imposes conditions to prevent nuisance conditions and/or impacts to water quality, and will not result in water quality less than that prescribed in state and regional water quality control policies or unreasonably affect present and anticipated beneficial uses.

SALT AND NITRATE CONTROL PROGRAMS

15. On 31 May 2018, the Central Valley Water Board adopted Basin Plan amendments incorporating new programs (i.e., Salt and Nitrate Control Programs) to address ongoing salt and nitrate accumulation in the Central Valley (Resolution R5-2018-0034).

The Basin Plan amendments became effective on 17 January 2020 and were revised by the Central Valley Water Board in 2020 with Resolution R5-2020-0057.

(https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/centralvalley/board_decisions/adopted_orders/resoluti ons/r5-2020-0057_res.pdf)

16. Given the limited nature and/or duration of discharges allowed under the Low Threat Waiver there is limited potential for the discharge(s) to contribute or add to salt or nitrate concentrations in surface waters and/or groundwaters within the Central Valley Region.

Therefore, discharges covered by the Low Threat Waiver are considered in compliance with the Salt and Nitrate Control Programs.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)

17. The waiver of WDRs and, in some cases, RWDs for several discharge categories covered by the Low Threat Waiver, were previously waived under Resolution 82-036.

As the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §15162), the Central Valley Water Board determined that the adoption of Resolution 82-036, waiving WDRs for specified categories of discharge to land that pose a low threat to water quality would not cause a significant environmental impact, and, on 23 December 1981, approved a Negative Declaration (ND) for the project.

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18. In 2018 the Central Valley Water Board determined that inclusion of the new discharge categories for discharges from water treatment systems (system flushing and filter backwash) and short-term or intermittent vehicle and equipment washing under the conditions allowed by the Low Threat Waiver would not result in a substantial change in the overall project or pose any new or significant environmental impacts (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15162). In addition, the Board found that the inclusion of these two discharge categories in the Low Threat Waiver met the “common sense” rule in that the two categories as proposed would be exempt from CEQA since it could be seen with certainty that discharges under these new categories, with the conditions imposed, would not impose in any significant changes or effects to the environment (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14 § 15061(b)(3)).

19. A lead agency is only required to prepare a new or subsequent CEQA document if there is a substantial change in the project that could cause new or significant environmental effects or result in a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects (Pub. Resource Code § 21166; Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, §15162). The Central Valley Water Board has determined that its clarification that the discharge category for filter backwash and system flushing from water treatment systems to include discharges of RO concentrate to an OWTS would not result in a substantial change in the overall project evaluated in the 1981 ND or pose any new or potentially significant environmental impacts. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15162.)

20. The adoption of this Resolution is a regulatory action taken by the Central Valley Water Board, which sets specific restrictions and conditions on discharges of waste to land to protect waters of the state and does not confer any planning or building authority. New or expanding facilities that might be covered by this waiver are still subject to local agency approvals, permits, and potential project level CEQA review.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

21. Pursuant to Water Code section 13263(g), discharge is a privilege not a right, and adoption of this Resolution and coverage under the Low Threat Waiver does not create a vested right to continue the discharge.

22. In accordance with Water Code section 189.7, the Central Valley Water Board notified representatives of disadvantaged and tribal communities throughout the Central Valley Region of its intent to renew the Low Threat Waiver. Pursuant to Water Code section

13149.2 the Central Valley Water Board reviewed readily available information and information raised by interested persons concerning anticipated water quality impacts to disadvantaged or tribal communities resulting from adoption of this Resolution. As discussed in previous findings the Central Valley Water Board does not anticipate any water quality impacts resulting from the continuation of the Low Threat Waiver for specific types of discharge within the Central Valley Region.

23. All the above information, as well as the information contained in Attachment A (Conditions of Discharge for Specific Categories Covered by the Low Threat Waiver)

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24. The Central Valley Water Board conducted a public hearing and considered all testimony and evidence concerning this matter.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:

1. In accordance with Water Code section 13269, the Central Valley Water Board adopts the Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements, Reports of Waste Discharge, and/or Water Recycling Requirements for Specific Types of Discharge Within the Central Valley Region (Low Threat Waiver), waiving the requirements to obtain WDRs, WRRs, and/or, in some cases, to submit a RWD and filing fee, for discharge types that fulfill the conditions set forth in Attachment A of this Resolution.

2. Discharges that result from emergency work or emergency projects as described under Water Code section 13269(c) are not affected by this action.

3. Discharge of wastes to wetlands, surface waters, drainage courses, or biologically or culturally sensitive areas is prohibited.

4. The Low Threat Waiver is not against the public interest, provided that dischargers subject to such waiver:

a. Comply with the conditions set forth in the Low Threat Waiver;

b. Comply with applicable State and Central Valley Water Board plans and policies; and

c. File with the Central Valley Water Board a RWD and filing fee, when required.

5. For those discharges requiring submittal of a RWD, the discharger must submit:

a. A Form 200;

b. Technical information consistent with the guidance provided in Attachment B provided herein; and

c. The applicable filing fee specified in California Code of Regulations, title 23, section 2200, for a threat to water quality and complexity of “3C”.

6. It is not necessary at this time to adopt individual or general WDRs for waste discharges related to the categories of discharges specified in Attachment A that are conducted in accordance with the conditions specified therein because these types of discharges are considered to pose a low threat to water quality and Central Valley Water Board resources should focus on higher threat discharges.

7. Pursuant to Water Code section 13269, this action waiving the issuance of WDRs or WRRs for certain specific types of discharges: (a) is conditional, (b) may be terminated at any time, (c) does not permit an illegal activity, (d) does not preclude the need for permits that may be required by other local or governmental agencies, and (e) does not

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8. The Executive Officer or Central Valley Water Board may terminate the applicability of the Low Threat Waiver as to any type of discharge or individual discharger at any time when such termination is in the public interest, or the activity could affect the quality or beneficial uses of waters of the state.

9. This Low Threat Waiver shall expire on 14 December 2028, unless terminated or renewed by the Central Valley Water Board.

ENFORCEMENT

If, in the opinion of the Executive Officer, a discharger fails to comply with the provisions of this Resolution, the Executive Officer may refer this matter to the Attorney General for judicial enforcement, may issue a complaint for administrative civil liability, or may take other enforcement actions. Failure to comply with this Resolution may result in the assessment of Administrative Civil Liability of up to $1,000 per violation per day, depending on the violation, pursuant to the Water Code, including sections 13268, 13350, and 13385. The Central Valley Water Board reserves its right to take any enforcement actions authorized by law.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

Any person aggrieved by this Central Valley Water Board action may petition the State Water Board for review in accordance with Water Code section 13320 and California Code of Regulations, title 23, section 2050 et seq. The State Water Board must receive the petition by 5:00 p.m. on the 30th day after the date of this Resolution; if the 30th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday, the petition must be received by the State Water Board by 5:00 p.m.

on the next business day. Copies of the law and regulations applicable to filing petitions are available on the Internet (at the address below) and will be provided upon request.

(http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/public_notices/petitions/water_quality)

ATTACHMENTS

· Attachment A – Conditions of Discharge for Specific Categories Covered by the Low Threat Waiver

· Attachment B – Technical Guidance for Submitting a Report of Waste Discharge

· Information Sheet

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ATTACHMENT A

CONDITIONS OF DISCHARGE FOR SPECIFIC CATEGORIES

COVERED BY THE LOW THREAT WAIVER

Subject to the following general conditions, a person need not obtain waste discharge requirements (WDRs) or water recycling requirements (WRRs) for activities and/or types of waste discharge identified herein if: (1) the discharge is of very low complexity and poses a very low threat to water quality, and (2) the person complies with all discharge-specific conditions and exclusions, as set forth in this attachment and in Table 1 below.

1. Unless a report of waste discharge (RWD) is required by Table 1 below, or otherwise requested by the Executive Officer, coverage under the Low Threat Waiver shall be effective immediately.

2. If a RWD is required or otherwise requested by the Executive Officer, coverage under the Low Threat Waiver shall be contingent on the Executive Officer’s issuance of a Notice of Applicability (NOA) under resolution R5-2023-0061, pursuant to the following procedures.

a. For new discharges, the discharger shall submit a RWD and filing fee. (See Attachment B for RWD and filing fee requirements.)

b. For existing discharges subject to a NOA issued prior to 1 January 2023, the discharger(s) shall submit a new RWD and filing fee no later than 15 March 2024.

c. For existing discharges subject to a NOA issued on or after 1 January 2023, the discharger(s) shall submit a written affirmation of its intent to comply with the general conditions and discharge-specific conditions and exclusions set forth herein no later than 15 March 2024 (a new RWD and filing fee will not be required for coverage).

3. For discharge types also covered by State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) Order 2003-0003-DWQ (Statewide General Order), coverage under the Low Threat Waiver shall be contingent on submission of sufficient information to demonstrate that such discharges are of sufficiently low threat to water quality and sufficiently short duration so as to justify a waiver of RWD submission and WDRs.

Discharges subject to this further contingency are those associated with:

a. Non-contact cooling water discharges;

b. Well drilling muds and boring wastes;

c. Inert solid waste disposal sites;

d. Test pumping of freshwater wells;

e. Swimming pool discharges;

f. Construction dewatering; and

g. Hydrostatic testing.

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4. Coverage under the Low Threat Waiver is strictly limited to waste discharges and associated activities that do not:

a. Create or threaten to create a condition of contamination, nuisance, and/or pollution, as defined in Water Code section 13050, or otherwise degrade the quality of waters of the state;

b. Contain “hazardous waste” (see Cal. Code of Regs., tit. 22, § 66261.1 et seq.) or “designated wastes” (Wat. Code, § 13173);

c. Result in discharge of waste to wetlands, surface waters, drainage courses, or biologically or culturally sensitive areas; and

d. Involve the discharge of any waste not specifically authorized in the Low Threat Waiver that could affect quality of waters of the state.

5. To remain covered under the Low Threat Waiver, dischargers shall:

a. Provide Central Valley Water Board staff with reasonable access onto the affected property to inspect and confirm the discharger’s compliance with the conditions herein;

b. Submit timely technical and monitoring reports as required by the Executive Officer pursuant to Water Code section 13267 or other applicable authority(s);

c. Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the activities and discharge; and

d. Immediately notify Central Valley Water Board staff as soon as they or their agents learn that they have not complied, are not complying, cannot comply, or will not comply with any condition(s) herein, and, within two weeks, follow-up with written notification regarding (i) the nature, time, and cause of non-compliance,

(ii) measures taken to prevent recurrence, and (iii) timeline for any corrective actions.

6. In the event that an enforcement action is commenced in response to a violation, or any condition set forth herein, the necessity of halting or reducing activities as a means of compliance shall not be used as a defense.

7. Notwithstanding timely written notification of non-compliance (as provided above), non-compliance with any condition herein shall constitute grounds for termination of coverage under the Low Threat Waiver, subject to the Executive Officer’s discretion.

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Table 1. Discharge-Specific Conditions and Requirements

Type of Waste Discharge

(see 1 below)

RWD and Filing Fee Required (see 2 and 3 below)

Conditions

1. Air conditioner, cooling, and elevated temperature waters discharged to land

Contact or Recurring

Non-Contact Yes

· Waste constituent concentrations comparable to uppermost underlying groundwater (e.g., electrical conductivity < 500 μmhos/cm over source water).

· Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) must be consistently less than 30 mg/L without treatment and, if impounded, must be less than 10 lbs/acre/day.

· If additives are used, provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and include analysis for metals in the RWD if metal containing algaecides are used.

Non-Contact No

· One-time or limited seasonal discharge.

· Discharge is of good quality and contains no additives including metal-containing algaecides.

· Waste constituent concentrations comparable to uppermost underling groundwater (e.g., electrical conductivity < 500 μmhos/cm over source water).

2. Fresh water well drilling muds and boring wastes

No

· Drilling operations are in uncontaminated soils.

· Drilling mud must be considered non-hazardous and contain no halogenated solvents.

· Sump must be greater than five feet above local groundwater level and located at least 100 feet from the nearest surface water.

· Buried drilling muds must first be dried and the site restored to pre-sump conditions and covered with one foot of clean soil.

· Excludes drilling muds and boring wastes associated with oil and gas operations.

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Discharge

(see 1 below)

RWD and Filing Fee Required (see 2 and 3 below)

Conditions

3. Disposal of dredge material to land

Yes

· If the dredge material may contain constituents that are potentially hazardous or at concentrations that could impair beneficial uses of receiving water, the RWD must provide a chemical analysis of the fines (silt and clay) portion of the substrate material and provide a written waste management plan describing Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be employed to prevent excess erosion and prevent runoff from the emplaced sediments.

· Excludes disposal of dredge material from mining operations

4. Inert solid waste disposal sites

No

· Short-term, one-time disposal of no more than a few months.

· Wastes must be insoluble, without decomposable solids, and contain no “free liquids”.

· Site must be well constructed, managed to restrict access, and outside of natural or manmade drainage courses.

· Excludes tires, semi-solid wastes, dewatered sludge, liquid wastes, ash, fresh concrete solids, and any waste deemed by the Executive Officer to have the potential to degrade groundwater, even if classified as inert by California Code of Regulations, title 27.

5. Test pumping of freshwater wells

No

· One-time discharge from testing or development of an individual domestic or irrigation supply well or periodic discharge of purge water from monitoring wells as part of a compliance monitoring program.

· The discharge shall remain on the property where the test is being conducted unless there is a signed use agreement.

· The discharge is conducted in a manner such as to not cause nuisance conditions or threaten discharge to surface waters.

· Excludes discharge from wells associated with a cleanup or remediation project unless conducted under an approved management plan.

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(see 1 below)

RWD and Filing Fee Required (see 2 and 3 below)

Conditions

6. Swimming pool discharges

No · Infrequent (e.g., once every three years).

· Limited volume/duration (e.g., individual pool).

7. Construction – dewatering operations

No

· Limited volume and duration of no more than a few weeks.

· The impoundment or use area must pose low risk of nuisance and the water must infiltrate/evaporate within 72 hours.

· Discharge shall remain on-site unless there is a signed use agreement.

8. Hydrostatic testing (see 4 below)

Yes

· Existing non-potable pipelines.

· Limited volume and duration of no more than a few weeks.

· Provide data to demonstrate that all residual pollutants have been removed or are below water quality objectives.

· The impoundment or use area must pose low risk of nuisance and water must infiltrate/evaporate within 72 hours.

· Discharge shall remain on-site unless there is a signed use agreement.

No

· Testing on new or existing lines or tanks that have only been used for or contained potable water.

· Discharge shall remain on-site unless there is a signed use agreement.

9. Agricultural commodity wastes

Recurring Discharge

Yes

One-time Discharge

No

· An “agricultural commodity waste” is an unprocessed product, excluding livestock, poultry, and fish, that becomes a waste as a result of culling, spoilage, or contamination.

· BMPs are employed to preclude the potential for nuisance conditions.

· Wastes must not be discharged in close proximity to buildings occupied by people.

· Excludes discharge of processed food or processed food residuals (e.g., whey), dead animals, or animal byproducts.

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(see 1 below)

RWD and Filing Fee Required (see 2 and 3 below)

Conditions

10. Disposal of residual waste to land as a soil amendment

No · The discharge is enrolled under an approved County Program.

11. Recycled water for construction projects and road dust control (see 5 below)

Yes

· Recycled water must be treated to California Code of Regulations title 22 (Title 22) standards by permitted recycled water producer.

· User must certify that the discharge will conform with Title 22 restrictions and that the use has been approved by local and state health departments.

· A Title 22 Engineering Report (with approval from the State Water Board, Division of Drinking Water) must be submitted with the RWD.

12. Small, short-term sand and gravel operations

Yes

· All wash waters are confined to land.

· BMPs are employed to prevent excessive erosion or runoff conditions.

· Impoundment or use area must pose a low risk of nuisance.

· Excludes sand and gravel operations in stream channels or drainage courses that have the potential to discharge to surface waters.

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(see 1 below)

RWD and Filing Fee Required (see 2 and 3 below)

Conditions

13. Filter backwash and system flushing from water treatment systems (see 6, 7, and 8 below)

Filter Backwash Yes

· Backwashing is done using potable water.

· Discharge is non-hazardous and will not impair beneficial uses (provide a demonstration and analytical data in the RWD to support).

· Discharge is contained on-site unless there is a signed use agreement.

· Impoundment or use area should pose low risk of nuisance.

· Excludes disposal of high-strength concentrated wastes (e.g., ion exchange chemical regeneration) (see 6 below for more details).

· Conditions on discharge of Reverse Osmosis (RO) concentrate to onsite wastewater treatment systems. (see 7 below for more details)

· A monitoring and reporting program (MRP) may be issued to ensure the applicability of the…