2026 Common Landowner Transfer between Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency and Kern County Water Agency on behalf of Tejon Ranch Company (SWP #26015)

The contract allows for the temporary transfer of up to 1,472 acre-feet of State Water Project allocation from Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency to Kern County Water Agency before the end of 2026, specifically to serve the water needs of Tejon Ranch Company, a landowner with properties in both agencies’ service areas. This arrangement is designed to accommodate the operational and regulatory requirements of water delivery across jurisdictional boundaries while ensuring compliance with approved State Water Project allocations for the year 2026. The transfer is non-permanent and strictly limited to the specified volume and timeframe. The agreement is administered by the California Department of Water Resources, with key points of contact overseeing the implementation including Patrick Luzuriaga from the state agency, Tom Barnes from AVEK, and Lauren Bauer from KCWA. The transaction is part of a broader framework to manage water resources efficiently among shared landowners and regional agencies in California, particularly in areas where water rights and service boundaries intersect. No solicitation or set-aside provisions apply, as this is a pre-negotiated interagency transfer aligned with existing water rights and infrastructure capabilities.