Las Flores A and B Reservoir Mgnt System (RMS) C-1562C

The Santa Margarita Water District is undertaking reservoir improvements at 6 1/2 Crestview Drive in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, involving the installation of new RMS mixers, a chlorine dosing system with integrated electrical power and controls, and a dedicated chemical storage facility. All work is confined within the existing facility boundary and has been determined to qualify for a categorical exemption under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 as an action involving existing facilities. The project was officially filed for exemption on April 22, 2024, following the execution of a Certificate of Determination and public notice requirements, with no formal contract value, pricing structure, or procurement evaluation criteria documented. The primary point of contact is Patricia A. Butler, P.E., Chief Engineer, who serves as the agency’s lead representative and signed the Notice of Exemption on April 16, 2024. There are no federally mandated contract clauses, FAR provisions, or federal procurement elements present, as this is a state-local public works project governed entirely by CEQA procedures. No subcontracting plan, small business set-aside, labor standards, or electronic invoicing systems such as WAWF are applicable or specified. Payment methods are broadly acknowledged as cash, check, credit, or other, though no formal remittance instructions or accounting codes are provided. The place of performance is clearly defined as the project site in Rancho Santa Margarita, and all documentation is submitted physically to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office with no digital submission option. The scope focuses solely on facility upgrades for improved water treatment efficiency, with no detailed specifications, inspection standards, or performance metrics outlined beyond the environmental exemption determination.