Gaston Middle School Recycled Water Connection

The project at Gaston Middle School in Fresno, California, involves converting the campus irrigation system from potable water to the City of Fresno’s recycled water supply, with the goal of eliminating or substantially reducing the use of drinking water for landscaping, athletic fields, and green spaces, estimated to save 532 acre-feet annually. The work qualifies as a categorical exemption under California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Sections 15301 and 15302, as it constitutes a minor alteration and replacement of existing utility infrastructure without expanding usage or causing significant environmental impact. The Fresno Unified School District is both the applicant and lead agency, overseeing implementation at the site located at 1100 E Church Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706. Administrative compliance includes filing a Notice of Exemption with the State Office of Planning and Research and paying associated fees, such as a $50 county documentary handling fee and a $4,123.50 environmental review fee, processed through the Fresno County Clerk’s Office. No formal contract value, pricing structure, or solicitation number is provided; the project is classified as a forecast with no identifiable contract type, clause numbers, or federal acquisition regulation requirements. Payment processes are paper-based using checks, and no electronic invoicing, contracting officer roles, or technical inspection standards are specified beyond environmental compliance. The entity type is a local public agency, with no socioeconomic certifications or unique entity identifiers referenced, and no option periods, delivery schedules, or performance metrics are outlined in the documentation.