Goleta Water District Filter Washtrough Replacements

The Goleta Water District is undertaking the replacement of aging fiberglass filter troughs at the Corona del Mar Water Treatment Plant with new stainless steel troughs to address chronic deterioration caused by decades of exposure to water, sunlight, and treatment chemicals. Originally installed in 1974, the existing troughs, which distribute water evenly over filter media and remove it during backwash, have begun chipping and shedding debris into the filtration system, threatening operational reliability and water quality. The project, which focuses solely on rehabilitation of existing infrastructure without expansion, aims to eliminate debris ingress, enhance filter performance, and ensure continuous, uninterrupted water treatment. The work is classified as a categorical exemption under California’s CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1(d), as it involves the repair and replacement of deteriorated components of an existing facility. The project is led by the Goleta Water District, with Daniel Brooks, Engineering and Infrastructure Manager, serving as the primary point of contact. The place of performance is clearly identified as the Corona del Mar Water Treatment Plant located at 1510 Glen Annie Rd., Goleta, California. While environmental compliance requirements are detailed—including the submission of a Notice of Exemption, a No Effect Determination from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and proof of payment for a $4,123.50 environmental filing fee—there is no formal contract structure outlined. No contract value, pricing details, clause requirements, evaluation factors, payment terms, invoicing systems, or acquisition methods are specified in the available documentation. The absence of federal acquisition regulation clauses, contract types, or procurement specifications indicates this is a local governmental project governed by state environmental laws rather than federal contracting rules. No formal performance period, delivery schedule, FOB terms, or contractor selection criteria are provided, suggesting the underlying procurement process is not governed by typical federal or state bid-and-award protocols but is instead driven by administrative and environmental compliance needs.