CORNING WATER DISTRICT WATER SERVICE CONNECTION PROJECT

The Corning Water District Water Service Connection Project involves the installation of a direct water service line from the existing Corning Water District system to an existing customer in the Corning Subbasin of Tehama County, California, to enable access to surface water when available. This initiative is a key component of the Corning Groundwater Sustainability Plan, aimed at reducing dependence on groundwater and promoting long-term hydrologic balance in the subbasin. The project is classified as a minor improvement to an existing facility and is exempt from certain environmental review requirements under Title 14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15301 and 15304, which cover maintenance of existing facilities and minor alterations with no significant environmental impact. The Tehama County Flood Control and Water Conservation District serves as both the lead agency and implementing entity, with operations centered in Red Bluff, CA. No federal contract clauses or FAR provisions apply, as this is a state-level undertaking governed by California environmental law and local administrative procedures. Payment and administrative requirements are handled manually, with no electronic invoicing or federal payment systems such as WAWF in use. The only financial detail referenced is a $50 documentary handling fee, which has been waived due to the project’s categorical exemption status. Submission of the required documentation, including a Notice of Exemption, CDFW No Effect Determination, and a copy of the prior cash receipt, must be made in hard copy by the September 18, 2025 deadline to either the California Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento or the Tehama County Clerk-Recorder’s Office in Red Bluff. No contract value, delivery schedule, or performance metrics are specified beyond the completion of the water connection, and no formal contracting roles such as COR, COTR, or PCO are designated. The project is administered directly by the agency without competitive bidding, with all compliance and implementation responsibilities resting with the Tehama County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.