Desalination Contact Tank Rehabilitation

The Sweetwater Authority is undertaking the rehabilitation of the Contact Tank at its Richard A. Reynolds Desalination Facility in Chula Vista, California, to repair and upgrade critical components including the internal lining, cathodic protection system, exterior coatings, ladders, floor plates, rafters, valves, and baffle curtains. The objective is to extend the service life of the existing steel tank, ensure its continued safe and efficient operation, maintain water quality, reduce the risk of emergency failures, and support a reliable water supply for the community. The project qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as Class 1 for maintenance of existing facilities and Class 2 for replacement or reconstruction of existing structures, indicating that the work involves no expansion or significant environmental impact. The work will be performed at the facility located at 3066 N 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910, and will be overseen by the Sweetwater Authority’s Engineering and Operations Department, with Israel Marquez, Land and Environmental Manager, serving as the primary point of contact. Although the contract is classified as a forecast and no formal solicitation or contract number has been issued, administrative filings have been completed through the San Diego County Clerk’s Office with associated fees of $250 total. No federal acquisition regulation clauses apply, as this is a state-level project governed by CEQA requirements rather than federal procurement rules. No contract value, funding identifiers, payment details, invoicing systems, or contractor-specific requirements have been disclosed beyond environmental documentation and project scope. The project’s success depends on adherence to established maintenance practices for water storage infrastructure, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site under the authority of the Sweetwater Authority.