Air Release and Blow Off Replacement Phase 2

The San Dieguito Water District is undertaking the Air Release and Blow Off Replacement Phase 2 project to replace one air release valve, six blow-off valves, and one isolation valve on an existing 30-inch diameter water transmission main located in Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe, California. The work is limited to the replacement of aging infrastructure without expanding capacity or altering service areas, and it qualifies for a CEQA categorical exemption under Class 1, Sections 21080(b)(1), 15268, 21083, and 21110 of the Public Resources Code, as it involves routine maintenance of publicly owned utility facilities. The project’s place of performance includes specific sites such as Encinitas Blvd at El Camino Real, El Mirro and Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Via De Fortuna at La Crescenta Rd, and El Montevideo east of Via De Fortuna. No contract value, pricing details, or line-item costs are disclosed in the available documentation, and the solicitation remains in forecast status without a formal solicitation number or contract type identified. The project is administered by the San Dieguito Water District, with Elmer Alex, Principal Engineer, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and project coordination. No federal acquisition regulations apply to this effort as it is a state-level public works project governed by California environmental compliance procedures rather than federal procurement rules. There is no evidence of FAR clauses, contract administration data such as COR or PCO assignments, payment or invoicing specifications, or federal reporting requirements including affirmative certifications, socioeconomic status disclosures, or subcontracting plans. Similarly, technical specifications for packaging, marking, preservation, or inspection standards are not provided, and the contract does not reference MIL-STDs or industry-specific technical codes like AWWA or ASTM. Submission requirements are tied to CEQA documentation, including the Notice of Exemption and certified exemption findings, which must be filed with the San Diego County Clerk’s Office and the Office of Planning and Research, with no electronic submission portal referenced. The period of performance, delivery schedule, and award basis remain unspecified, and the procurement process appears to prioritize environmental compliance and local infrastructure maintenance over competitive bidding mechanics.