Consolidation of South Kern and Old River Mutual Water Companies into the City of Bakersfield Water System AR 6060 Prop1

The City of Bakersfield is undertaking the consolidation of the South Kern and Old River Mutual Water Companies into its municipal water system under Project AR 6060 Prop 1, with the goal of extending its water infrastructure to serve areas currently supplied by these private utilities. The project involves constructing new water lines and facilities to connect these regions to the city’s system, ensuring seamless service continuity and operational integration. All activities are governed by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with an Environmental Impact Report prepared and approved, and associated mitigation measures implemented to address environmental concerns. The project’s place of performance is centered in South Bakersfield along Old River Road, extending from south of McCutchen Road to an area south of State Route 119 in Kern County. While no formal solicitation or contract number exists, the project was approved with a Notice of Determination filed on July 24, 2025, and the City of Bakersfield Water Resources Department serves as the lead agency responsible for oversight. The primary point of contact is Jennie Eng, Assistant Director, with additional administrative support coordinated through Kristina Budak. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, contract line items, pricing data, or procurement evaluation criteria are included in the documentation, as the focus remains on environmental compliance and municipal infrastructure development. Financial transactions related to the project are limited to a $3,018.75 environmental filing fee, and no contract award mechanism, payment terms, or contractor specifications are detailed. Acceptance and inspection responsibilities rest with the City, with environmental documentation formally certified at the Planning Division located at 1715 Chester Avenue. No small business set-asides, socioeconomic certifications, or federal invoicing systems are applicable, reflecting the project’s purely local, non-federal nature.