Blosser Basin Drainage Improvements

The Blosser Basin Drainage Improvements project, managed by the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District, involves minor alterations to an existing stormwater detention facility located near North Blosser Road, Canal Street, and North Western Avenue in Santa Maria, California. The primary objective is to enhance drainage efficiency without expanding the facility's boundaries or altering its intended use. The scope of work includes the installation of a dual-pump station at the bottom of the basin, the placement of below-surface pipes to connect the pump station to an existing 48-inch reinforced concrete pipe, and the installation of a control panel to ensure downstream gravity flow to a ditch. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is designated as a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15301, indicating that the improvements are minor and will not result in significant environmental impacts. Administrative oversight is provided by Engineering Environmental Planner Heather Moine. While the project is formally documented through a Notice of Exemption and associated filings with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Santa Barbara County Clerk, specific contract values, delivery schedules, and award factors are not detailed in the provided documentation.