Flood Diversion Recharge Enhancement Portable Pump Project

The Flood Diversion Recharge Enhancement Portable Pump Project is a forecast procurement by the Merced Irrigation District to support the California Department of Water Resources Flood Diversion and Recharge Enhancement Initiative. The primary objective of the project is to reduce flood risk and improve groundwater recharge by increasing the volume of flood flows diverted to recharge areas. The scope of work is limited to the administrative procurement of a portable pump, portable fish screens, and associated appurtenances to ensure the District is prepared for temporary deployment during future high-flow events. The project is located in Merced, California, and is categorized under NAICS code 237990. Because the scope is confined to the procurement of equipment and does not involve physical construction, ground disturbance, or pumping activities, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Guidelines Sections 15301, 15304, and 15306. The ultimate beneficiaries of this initiative are the Merced Irrigation District and local communities through enhanced water supplies and mitigated flood risks.