Drop 1 Hydro Rake System Replacement Project

The Imperial Irrigation District is proposing the replacement of the aging DT8300 debris removal hydro rake system at the Drop 1 facility located in Holtville, California, with a modernized DT9300 automated system to ensure continued reliable hydroelectric generation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance worker safety. The project involves the full installation of new hydraulic manifold systems, boom assemblies, rake heads, raking flags, pendant radio remote controls, hydraulic oil coolers, festoon cable systems, reservoirs, motors, pumps, control panels, and associated electrical and hydraulic components. The existing microswitch-based control system will be replaced with a modern proximity sensor system, and new HMI/PLC controls will be installed to enable fully automated operation and improved system monitoring. The new equipment must be integrated with the existing rails and transporter/conveyor infrastructure, which will remain in service. This initiative is driven by the unavailability of replacement parts for the outdated DT8300 system and the need to sustain critical water and power operations at the facility. The project is published as a forecast notice under NAICS code 238210 with a posted date of July 15, 2026, and is managed by the Imperial Irrigation District through its Environmental Compliance office. The primary point of contact is Jeremy Brooks, reachable via email and phone provided in the public record. The physical location of performance is specified as Holtville, California, 92250, approximately 15 miles east of Interstate 8 and near Gordon Well. While the forecast confirms the intent to proceed with procurement and outlines the technical scope, no solicitation number, contract value, pricing details, period of performance, delivery schedule, inspection criteria, or formal contract clauses are available in the current documentation. Environmental compliance has been addressed via a Notice of Exemption under CEQA, but no contract-specific terms, evaluation factors, certifications, or delivery requirements have been published at this stage.