Casta A and B Reservoir Management System (RMS) and Safety Upgrades, C-1119A.02

The Santa Margarita Water District is undertaking reservoir improvements at the Casta A and B Reservoir Management System located in Mission Viejo, California, under project identifier C-1119A.02. The work includes structural and safety upgrades such as replacing roof access hatches, installing new vents and ladder systems, enhancing roof fall restraint, constructing a new chemical storage facility, installing electrical power and controls for chlorine dosing, and performing paint touch-up using full containment methods. The project is categorized as a Class 1 exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), recognizing it as maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure without expansion, and has been formally documented with a Certificate of Determination dated April 16, 2024, and filed on April 22, 2024. Supporting environmental documentation includes a Notice of Exemption, a CDFW No Effect Determination, and proof of payment for regulatory fees. The primary point of contact is Patricia A. Butler, Chief Engineer, reachable through the Santa Margarita Water District office in Rancho Santa Margarita. There is no publicly available contract value, solicitation number, formal contract type, or federal acquisition regulation clauses, as this is a state-level infrastructure project under CEQA and not a federal procurement. Performance is to occur at 28311 Borgona, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, with inspection and acceptance conducted on-site by the district. No delivery schedules, FOB terms, packaging specifications, invoicing systems, or federal contract reporting requirements are identified, and no socioeconomic, small business, or unique entity identifiers are disclosed. The procurement process appears to be exempt from competitive bidding due to its classification as routine maintenance under CEQA.