Allensworth Community Services District Metering Project

The Allensworth Community Services District Metering Project aims to modernize water infrastructure in a severely disadvantaged community in Tulare County, California, serving approximately 520 residents across 156 connections. The project involves removing existing water meters and installing new smart meters along with integrated software and control equipment to improve water use monitoring, detect leaks, and enhance system efficiency. A key performance outcome is a documented 5 percent reduction in overall potable water demand, achieved through more accurate metering and real-time data collection. The work is being conducted at the Allensworth service area, with the County of Tulare acting as the lead agency and applicant, overseeing installation, testing, and acceptance at the site. Environmental compliance is addressed under California’s CEQA Class 1, Section 15302 exemption for replacement of existing facilities, which streamlines approval without requiring a full environmental impact review. Although the project is publicly posted with a date of September 16, 2025, and is categorized as a forecast rather than a formal solicitation, no complete contract value, pricing details, or delivery schedules have been disclosed. No federal acquisition regulations or clauses are applicable, as the project operates under state-level environmental and administrative protocols rather than federal procurement rules. The primary contact points are county personnel in environmental planning, grants, and resource management, but no formal contracting officer, contracting representative, or COR roles are designated in the documentation. There are no specified packaging, marking, invoicing, payment, or submission requirements, and no socioeconomic or business size certifications are referenced. The absence of formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, or financial structures suggests this is a preliminary notice of intent or planning stage, with implementation dependent on subsequent funding or award actions through state or local resources.