Huckleberry Lift Station Project

The Huckleberry Lift Station Project involves the complete demolition and replacement of the existing 1991-era wastewater lift station with a modernized pump station designed to reliably convey wastewater from the La Contenta service area to the La Contenta Wastewater Treatment Facility. Located at 2502 Huckleberry Lane in Valley Springs, California, the project includes the installation of two 150 gpm and two 700 gpm submersible pumps equipped with variable frequency drive controls in a lead-lag standby configuration, a new motor control center with PLC/HMI automation, an on-site diesel generator with 24-hour fuel storage, a negative air pressure odor control system for the wet well, and flood protection barriers engineered to withstand a 200-year recurrence interval event. Site improvements encompass demolition of the old structure, new paving, fencing, and utility relocations, with construction anticipated to begin in 2026 and conclude by 2028. The project qualifies for a CEQA Class 2 categorical exemption as a replacement of an existing public utility facility, with no significant environmental impacts expected, and compliance with best management practices for hazardous materials, floodplain management, and nesting bird protection is required. The Calaveras County Water District is the lead agency and project owner, with Kevin Williams, District Engineer, serving as the primary point of contact for oversight and environmental documentation. No formal contract value, solicitation number, or detailed evaluation criteria have been published, and the current documentation reflects a forecasting phase without finalized pricing or award methodology. The place of performance is fully defined by the site location on district-owned property adjacent to Cosgrove Creek, and inspection and acceptance will occur on-site under the authority of the district. No federal acquisition regulations or standard contract clauses are applicable, as this is a locally managed infrastructure initiative under California environmental and construction oversight.