Littlerock Creek Recharge Project

The contract under SWP Agreement #25041 authorizes the temporary diversion of up to 15,000 acre-feet of State Water Project water per year to Littlerock’s turnout in Reach 21 of the California Aqueduct, with operations continuing through March 10, 2034. This water is directed into Littlerock Creek to recharge the adjudicated groundwater basin in the Antelope Valley region, enabling the Palmdale Water District to store and later recover the water for use within its service area. The project involves no new construction or infrastructure expansion, relying instead on existing conveyance systems and managed infiltration to augment groundwater supplies while maintaining water quality and avoiding environmental degradation. The Antelope Valley State Water Contractors Association acts as the lead agency, with oversight and environmental determinations made by the California Department of Water Resources under CEQA guidelines, which concluded that the project would have no significant impact across key areas including hydrology, geology, air quality, wildfire risk, and aesthetics. No formal federal procurement structure, including FAR clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or contracting officer roles, is present in the documentation, as this is a state-level water rights and recharge agreement governed by California environmental and water law rather than federal acquisition regulations. The project’s environmental compliance package includes an Initial Study and Negative Declaration, with public comment periods and formal submittals managed through the State Clearinghouse. Key contacts include Tom Barnes of the Antelope Valley State Water Contractors Association and Patrick Luzuriaga of the California Department of Water Resources. Submission of environmental documents requires both electronic and hard copy formats, with comments due by September 18, 2025, and materials available via the AVSWCA website and office. The agreement is operational in nature with no identified cost, invoicing method, or accounting codes, and no socioeconomic certifications, UEI, CAGE codes, or clause-based obligations are specified, highlighting its foundation in water resource management and environmental stewardship rather than federal contracting mechanisms.