03-4J550 Truckee Wash Rack Sewer Connection

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 3, is undertaking a project at the Truckee Maintenance Station in Nevada County to connect the existing wash rack to the municipal sewer system, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The scope includes constructing a trench drain to capture wash water, installing an electrical three-way diversion valve to route discharge appropriately, and integrating a certified sand-oil separator to treat wash water before it enters the sewer system. During vehicle washing operations, the valve directs water to the separator and then to the sewer; when not in use, it diverts stormwater to the storm drain to prevent contamination. A sampling port will be added to allow staff to monitor water quality entering the sewer. The project is governed by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with a Negative Declaration approved and the required environmental filing fee of $2,968.75 paid. All work is to be performed on-site at the Truckee Maintenance Station, and acceptance is managed by Caltrans as the lead agency under state regulatory protocols. There is no formal contract value, line-item pricing, or detailed performance schedule publicly available, as the available documentation reflects a pre-award forecast with administrative and environmental compliance details rather than a finalized procurement. No contract clauses, special requirements, or evaluation factors have been issued, and no federal acquisition regulation provisions are referenced. The project relies on state-level environmental approvals, including a Notice of Determination filed with the Office of Planning and Research, and submission of supporting documents such as a cash receipt and CDFW No Effect Determination. Payments for fees are directed to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, while all project inquiries should be directed to Caltrans Environmental Scientist Tracy Robinson. The work must comply with CEQA mitigation measures and local sewer authority standards, though no specific technical specifications, inspection criteria, or packaging requirements are detailed beyond environmental compliance obligations. The procurement remains in a forecast stage without solicitation numbers, contract type, or award methodology defined.