East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility Softening Project Expansion

The East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility Softening Project Expansion is an interior renovation initiative at 446 Alta Road in San Diego, California, focusing on upgrading four existing housing units within the detention and reentry facility. The scope includes the installation of new wall, ceiling, and floor finishes; updated lighting; remodeling of shower and toilet facilities; and the provision of new furniture, all aimed at enhancing safety, hygiene, and livability without altering the facility’s structural footprint or operational capacity. The project is administered by San Diego County General Services and is currently classified as a forecast, indicating planning or pre-solicitation status, with no formal solicitation number, contract value, or awarded contractor identified. All work is to be performed on-site at the specified location, with inspection and acceptance responsibilities falling to the County of San Diego. Environmental compliance is governed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with the project approved under a categorical exemption (Section 15301 for existing facilities) and Section 15061(b)(3), which allows for minor alterations to existing structures without triggering full environmental review. A Notice of Exemption was completed on August 4, 2025, and approved on August 5, 2025, with requirements to file the notice with the County Clerk, publicly post it for at least 30 days, and retain it for 12 months. While the County has designated Marcus Lubich as the Project Manager for oversight and correspondence, no formal Contracting Officer, COR, or COTR has been identified, and no federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses, payment details, invoicing systems, accounting codes, or federal procurement certifications are applicable. The procurement is not subject to standard federal evaluation factors, special contract requirements like security clearances or options, or formal delivery schedules, and submissions for related notices must be made via hard copy to the County Recorder’s office with no electronic portal or deadline specified. All federal contracting elements—including CLINs, pricing, clauses, and socioeconomic representations—are absent, confirming this as a state-level public works project with no federal funding or regulatory framework governing its execution.