Electrical Repair and Booster Pump Replacement

Caltrans, District 6 – Fresno/Bakersfield, has issued an emergency contract to replace a failed booster pump and repair electrical components of the irrigation control system along State Route 99 near post mile 12.0 at the northbound Cleveland Avenue off-ramp in Madera, California. The work is confined to the Caltrans right-of-way and is classified as a Director’s Order Emergency Contract because the repairs exceed the capabilities of routine maintenance forces, and failure to act promptly would result in imminent damage to roadside landscape assets due to the complete loss of irrigation function. The project is authorized under a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Class 1(d), pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21080(b)(3) and 21080(b)(4), allowing for expedited procurement without full environmental review. The solicitation number is 06-1H600, with a submission deadline of December 18, 2025, and the contract is expected to be executed shortly thereafter. No standard federal contract clauses from the FAR or DFARS are applied due to the emergency nature of the procurement, and no competitive evaluation factors, pricing data, or cost breakdowns are provided in the documentation. The sole point of contact is John Thomas, Senior Environmental Planner, reachable by phone at (559) 408-4496. Performance is required at the specified location within Madera County, with acceptance to occur on-site. No formal packaging, marking, invoicing, or payment instructions are detailed, and no contracting officer, COR, or COTR is explicitly named in the materials. The contract does not include any clauses related to socioeconomic classifications, unique entity identifiers, or representational certifications, and no contract value or line-item pricing is disclosed, consistent with its emergency exemption status. All delivery and performance requirements are service-based, rendering FOB terms inapplicable, and no options, extensions, or special requirements such as security clearances or key personnel designations are outlined.