Municipal Water Supply Well Site Feasibility Assessment and Preliminary Test Well Design

Hamilton Branch Community Services District is pursuing a supplemental water supply project to enhance system reliability for its customers, targeting a feasibility assessment and preliminary test well installation on a 97.9-acre parcel near Hamilton Branch, California, adjacent to the District’s fenced compound housing water tank A-13. The project involves mobilizing equipment to the site, drilling a 6-inch borehole to approximately 500 feet depth, installing a 12-inch conductor casing, conducting geophysical surveys within the borehole, and constructing a temporary on-site retention basin using natural earthworks to manage discharged water. A submersible test pump will be installed to evaluate aquifer yield and groundwater quality, with discharge directed to temporary storage tanks and the retention basin. Upon completion, the borehole will be properly abandoned in accordance with state and local regulatory standards, followed by contractor demobilization and full site restoration. The entire project footprint is under a quarter of an acre, minimizing land disturbance. The work is being conducted under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with environmental reviews confirming no significant impact on biological resources, air quality, aesthetics, or hazardous materials, and compliance with defensible space requirements under California Public Resources Code Section 4291 and monitoring protocols through DTSC EnviroStor and SWRCB GeoTracker. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, with the District serving as the lead agency overseeing all phases, ensuring adherence to water well construction standards and groundwater protection regulations. No contract value, pricing details, or formal payment or invoicing mechanisms are provided, and the solicitation is designated as a forecast without standard federal contracting clauses or award evaluation factors. The project is not intended to expand service area or induce growth but solely to strengthen existing water supply resilience through temporary testing. All communication and submissions are to be directed to the District’s General Manager, Michael Saitone, at the provided contact information.