City of Orange Cove Water System Improvement Project – Sub Project 2: Monson-Martinez Water Main Loop

The City of Orange Cove is undertaking a water system improvement project to install an 8-inch water main along Martinez Street between Monson Avenue and Rodriguez Street, spanning approximately 628 linear feet, to create a hydraulic loop that enhances the reliability and performance of the existing water distribution network. The work involves minor trenching, backfilling, and restoration of the surface using native soil without any pavement replacement, and the project has been determined to qualify for a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15304(f) due to its minimal environmental impact. The City of Orange Cove serves as both the lead agency and the entity responsible for executing the project, with no external contractor identified in the documentation. The sole point of contact for the project is Encarnacion "Shun" Patlan, Director of Planning and Building, reachable at the provided phone and email. The procurement process was administered through a forecast notice issued on September 26, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of September 24, 2025, and the project was signed off on August 22, 2025. Administrative requirements centered on state-level environmental compliance rather than federal procurement regulations, with no FAR clauses, contract types, pricing details, or evaluation factors included in the documentation. Payment for associated filing fees was processed via credit card through the Fresno County Clerk’s Office, and all submissions were handled as physical filings with no electronic or online submission portal referenced. Attachments required for compliance include a Notice of Exemption, a CDFW No Effect Determination, and a copy of the previously paid fee receipt. The place of performance is clearly defined as Martinez Street in Orange Cove, Fresno County, California, and acceptance of the work is expected at the project site under the oversight of the City. No contract value, delivery schedule, FOB terms, inspection criteria beyond environmental compliance, or socioeconomic set-asides were specified, and the entity is recognized as a local public agency with no UEI, CAGE, or size status provided.