Common Landowner Transfer SWP Water Supplies - AVEK/KCWA 1,472 Acre-Ft

In 2026, the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency will transfer up to 1,472 acre-feet of State Water Project supply to the Kern County Water Agency to enhance water reliability for Tejon Ranch Co., a common landowner in both agencies’ service areas. The water will be delivered via KCWA’s existing State Water Project turnouts along the California Aqueduct, leveraging infrastructure already in place to facilitate the transfer without new construction. The transaction is structured to support water supply needs by optimizing allocations among interconnected agencies, ensuring that Tejon Ranch Co. benefits from increased access to imported water resources. This arrangement reflects collaborative water management between regional entities to meet the demands of shared landholdings and promote resource efficiency. The transfer is forecasted to occur on June 3, 2026, and is managed through the agency’s imported water supply team, with Tom Barnes, the Import Water Supply Manager, serving as the primary point of contact. The operation does not involve a formal solicitation or set-aside, indicating it is a planned allocation rather than a competitive procurement. The activity is confined within California and relies on existing contractual and infrastructural relationships between AVEK and KCWA, underscoring a cooperative approach to water supply management among neighboring agencies serving overlapping jurisdictions. No additional financial or regulatory details are indicated beyond the volume, timing, and delivery mechanism.