Ladera Reservoir Management System (RMS) C-1682A.03

The Santa Margarita Water District is undertaking improvements to the Ladera Reservoir Management System under project identifier C-1682A.03, with work to be performed at 28856 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, California, 92694. The scope includes constructing a new RMS mixer to enhance water circulation, installing a chlorine dosing system equipped with electrical power and controls for disinfection, and building a dedicated chemical storage facility to ensure safe handling of treatment chemicals. The project has been determined to qualify as a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1 for Existing Facilities (Section 15301), indicating that it involves upgrades to an existing infrastructure without significant environmental impact, thus eliminating the need for an environmental impact report. The district has filed the required Notice of Exemption and Certificate of Determination with the Orange County Clerk, with submission completed by April 22, 2024. While the project is publicly funded and administered by the district, no formal contract type, pricing, or payment terms are specified in the available documentation, and there is no indication of federal procurement requirements such as FAR clauses, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or contracting officer designations. The Chief Engineer, Tricia Butler, is the primary point of contact for the project, overseeing implementation from the district's office in Rancho Santa Margarita. All activities are conducted in compliance with state environmental regulatory procedures, and no federal acquisition standards or contractor-specific obligations appear to apply.