Goleta Water District La Riata Booster Pump Station

The Goleta Water District is undertaking the construction of the La Riata Booster Pump Station near the existing La Riata Reservoir in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California, to resolve flow restrictions affecting the San Marcos Reservoir and its associated pressure zone. The project will install a pitless pump station featuring underground submersible pumps and 12-inch diameter pipelines to enhance operational flexibility, boost fire flow capacity, and prevent the dewatering of the pressure zone during water main breaks or high-demand events such as wildfires. By reducing reliance on outdated infrastructure, the system will ensure more reliable water delivery and strengthen emergency response capabilities for customers in the area. The project has been determined eligible for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Section 15303, as it involves the construction of a small structure, with supporting environmental documentation including a Notice of Exemption and a No Effect Determination from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife having been filed. The project’s location is specified as approximately 34.462361, -119.781069, with all construction and performance activities centered at the pump station site. Administrative oversight and environmental compliance are managed by the Goleta Water District, which acts as the lead agency, with key contacts including Daniel Brooks, Engineering and Infrastructure Manager, and David Matson, General Manager. While the contract is classified as a forecast and lacks formal solicitation or contract numbers, procurement details such as pricing, evaluation factors, contract type, and federal acquisition regulation clauses are not present, as the documentation reflects state-level environmental permitting rather than a federally governed procurement process. Payments related to environmental filings are processed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Accounting Services Branch, with remittances made via cash, check, or credit to the county or CDFW, depending on the fee type. No formal contract administration roles such as COR, COTR, or PCO are identified, and there are no specified period of performance dates, delivery schedules, or FOB terms. The project is proceeding under an administrative framework focused on CEQA compliance, with submissions directed to the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s office and no electronic invoicing or formal acceptance protocols established beyond regulatory filings.