CDCR California Men’s Colony Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation plans to implement a series of upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant at the California Men’s Colony, situated near Cuesta College on Tehama Avenue in San Luis Obispo, California. The project includes constructing a new screening facility, modifying the influent pump station, and upgrading the alkalinity control and chemical feed system. A key component involves replacing the existing 6mm headworks eliminator fine screen with a more advanced 3mm element panel to improve solids removal efficiency. Additionally, a new filter feed pumping station will be installed with two submersible pumps housed in a below-grade wet well, and the aeration system will be enhanced to optimize biological treatment processes. The waste activated sludge holding tank may also undergo improvements if a comprehensive inspection determines necessity, though all work will be confined to the existing developed footprint of the facility. All activities are scoped to operate within the current plant boundaries without expanding into new land, minimizing environmental disruption. The project is forecasted to be released for bidding in June 2026, with primary coordination handled by Peter J. Connelly, Jr., Chief of the Environmental Planning Section, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries. The location is clearly defined as San Luis Obispo, CA, with a postal code of 93409, and the effort reflects CDCR’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its infrastructure to meet operational and regulatory standards. No set-aside provisions or NAICS codes are specified at this stage, but the procurement is anticipated to be managed through standard state contracting channels.