Amendment No. 1 to Change in Point of Delivery Agreement Among DWR, MWD of Southern California and AVEKWA for the Water Storage Program Between MWD and AVEKWA

The amendment SWPAO #16006-A extends the term for the delivery and recovery of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s State Water Project water through existing infrastructure to the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency and Metropolitan’s turnouts along Reach 18–21 of the California Aqueduct from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2028. The agreement is administered by the California Department of Water Resources with participation from Metropolitan and AVEKWA, and it relies entirely on pre-existing facilities without new construction, land use changes, or physical modifications. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as an action involving existing facilities and is also supported by California Water Code Section 1729, eliminating the need for further environmental review. The Department of Water Resources serves as the responsible agency and oversees operational compliance, while AVEKWA functions as the lead agency; no formal COR, COTR, or PCO designations are provided. There is no specified contract value, pricing structure, invoicing method, or payment details, and no technical, packaging, or inspection standards are defined beyond regulatory exemptions. Delivery occurs at designated turnouts along the California Aqueduct between the Delta and Antelope Valley, with acceptance tied to the successful operation of existing water rights and delivery points. No solicitation, proposal submission instructions, evaluation factors, or socioeconomic requirements are included, as this is an administrative amendment to an established water delivery agreement rather than a competitive procurement. Contact for administrative matters is Patrick Luzuriaga of DWR, with an official signature date of November 21, 2025, and a posted date of December 2, 2025.