Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Phase III

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a contractor for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Phase III project. This initiative involves the installation of electric vehicle chargers at the Chrisman Pumping Plant within the San Joaquin Field Division and the Edmonston Pumping Plant, located in Bakersfield and Lebec within Kern County. The scope of work includes trenching and routing electrical conduit from designated power sources to new concrete pads, upon which the charging stations will be mounted. All work will be performed within the DWR right of way, with staging occurring on existing roadways and parking lots. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is identified as a forecast with a posted date of July 28, 2026. For environmental compliance, the project is filed under a Notice of Exemption dated July 27, 2026, and is categorized under CEQA Class 3 for the new construction of small structures, as it is determined that the work will not impact special status species or habitats. Primary points of contact for the project include Environmental Scientist Janine Beck and Environmental Program Manager Sara Lowry.