Island Pasture Reservoir Management System (RMS) and Safety Upgrades

The Santa Margarita Water District is planning infrastructure upgrades at the Island Pasture Reservoir located at 29574 Camino Altozano in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, with a forecasted posting date of January 20, 2026. The scope includes construction of a new chemical storage facility, installation of electrical power and controls for chlorine dosing systems, replacement of roof access hatches and vents to support reservoir mixing operations, implementation of safety enhancements such as new ladders, a stairway, and roof fall restraint systems, and paint touch-up work conducted under full containment to prevent environmental contamination. All work is to be performed on-site at the reservoir location, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the same address. The project is categorized as exempt under California CEQA Section 15301 as an improvement to an existing facility, and no federal contract clauses or FAR provisions apply. The district serves as both the lead agency and performing entity, with no identified contractor or formal procurement vehicle such as FFP or IDIQ. Payment, invoicing, and accounting details including AAC, TAS, or ACRN are not provided, and no contract value, CLINs, or pricing data are available. The Chief Engineer, Tricia Butler, is the primary point of contact for the project. No official solicitation number, contract type, amendment history, or federal representations such as UEI, CAGE codes, or small business certifications are included, as the documentation consists solely of state-level environmental compliance filings. Submissions for environmental review must be physically delivered to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder with required attachments including the Certificate of Determination, Notice of Exemption, and topographical maps.