Flow Exchange and GAP Flows Agreements

The Orange County Sanitation District, in coordination with the Irvine Ranch Water District and the Orange County Water District, has established a 20-year framework for coordinated water flow management through the Flow Exchange Agreement and the Green Acres Project Flows Agreement. These interagency arrangements streamline administrative processes, enhance operational flexibility in recycled water discharge planning, and support environmental benefits by optimizing water resource utilization across participating jurisdictions in Orange County. The agreements are not governed by federal acquisition regulations but are instead administered under California’s environmental review process, specifically exempted under CEQA Class 20 as an organizational restructure without physical changes to facilities or jurisdictional boundaries. The project’s place of performance spans multiple cities including Fountain Valley, Irvine, Santa Ana, and Huntington Beach, with the lead agency operating from 18480 Bandilier Circle in Fountain Valley. No contract value, pricing structure, or payment terms are disclosed, reflecting the non-commercial, cooperative nature of the agreements. Administration is overseen by the Orange County Sanitation District, with Andrew Brown, Engineering Supervisor, acting as the primary point of contact. The agreements are supported by attached maps and legal documentation but lack formal FAR clauses, solicitation numbers, evaluation criteria, or procurement mechanics typical of federal contracts. There is no indication of contractor involvement, subcontracting, inspection protocols, or delivery terms, as the arrangements focus on administrative coordination, accounting simplification, and shared water management responsibilities among public agencies. The execution date of the agreements is noted as November 18, 2025, with the public notice issued on November 20, 2025, marking the formal initiation of the long-term partnership.