Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Capital Improvements

The Desert Water Agency has forecasted the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Capital Improvements project, which is centered in Palm Springs and Riverside County, California. The primary objective of this initiative is to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of safe and reliable water and recycled water systems for the public. The scope of work is extensive, encompassing pipeline, service, and equipment replacements, water main oversizing, and various maintenance and repair projects at existing water system facilities. Additionally, the project includes the purchase of meters, transportation and maintenance equipment, and miscellaneous field and office equipment, as well as laboratory office improvements. This project is classified as a minor alteration of existing facilities that involves no expansion of current use, and it has been granted a Notice of Exemption under CEQA guidelines through Class 1, 2, and 3 exemptions due to its lack of significant environmental impact. While specific financial data, contract types, and evaluation factors are not provided in the current forecast, the project is managed by the Desert Water Agency with primary points of contact including Assistant General Manager David Tate and District Consulting Engineer James R. Beale. The work is to be performed within the Desert Water Agency Service Area, specifically targeting infrastructure improvements and equipment procurement to support long-term utility reliability.