Goleta Water District - La Paloma Blow Off Abandonment

The Goleta Water District is proceeding with the abandonment of an exposed blow-off valve located along a dirt access road near Cathedral Oaks and Foothill Road in Goleta, California, following damage sustained during February 2024 storms. The work involves the safe removal of the valve and permanent capping of the associated pipeline to prevent potential uncontrolled water release caused by flooding or falling trees, which could compromise water storage capacity and harm the surrounding environment. The project is classified under CEQA Section 15302(c) as a categorical exemption for the replacement or reconstruction of an existing utility system, indicating compliance with California environmental review requirements without the need for extensive environmental documentation. The place of performance is clearly defined at the valve site in Goleta, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the project location. No formal contract value, pricing details, or line-item costs are included in the available documentation, and the transaction is referenced as a forecast rather than a formal solicitation or binding contract. The Goleta Water District serves as the procuring entity, with Daniel Brooks, Engineering & Infrastructure Manager, designated as the primary point of contact and David Matson, General Manager, listed as the signing authority. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, contract administration data such as payment offices or COR assignments, evaluation factors, packaging requirements, or representational certifications are present, reflecting a locally administered, low-complexity infrastructure upgrade focused solely on safety and system integrity. The project identifier is GWD Project No. 24-4815, with no formal solicitation or contract number assigned, and no submission deadlines or proposal format instructions are specified, suggesting an internal or direct award process.