MWSD SAM WWTP Electrical System Relocation Project

The MWSD SAM WWTP Electrical System Relocation Project is an emergency repair initiative aimed at enhancing the resilience of the wastewater treatment plant in Half Moon Bay, California, against extreme flooding events. The project involves the relocation of critical electrical equipment, specifically MB1, from its current vulnerable location at an elevation of 14.88 feet above sea level in the western corner of the site to a higher-ground area near the gate and parking lot in the eastern section, ensuring it will be above the estimated 500-year flood level. This action is designed to prevent system failure during severe weather, safeguard public health and safety, and maintain uninterrupted wastewater treatment operations. The initiative is justified under categorical exemptions from the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Sections 21080(b)(3), 21080(b)(4), 21083, and 21110, which recognize it as an urgent measure necessitated by a declared state of emergency. The project is classified as a forecast with no formal solicitation number, and while it is managed by the Mid-Coastside Sewer Authority, no contract type, value, or detailed payment or invoicing mechanisms are specified. The Mid-Coastside Sewer Authority, acting as both the procuring entity and lead agency, is responsible for oversight and acceptance of the work at the facility located at 1000 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Kishen Prathivadi, the General Manager, serves as the primary point of contact with public-facing responsibilities, though no formal roles for Contracting Officer’s Representative, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, or Procuring Contracting Officer are designated in the documentation. There are no identified FAR clauses, contract specifications, packaging requirements, evaluation factors, cost estimates, or federal representations related to small business status, UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications. The work scope is centered solely on the physical relocation of electrical infrastructure to mitigate flood risk, with no additional deliverables, performance periods, FOB terms, or invoicing procedures detailed. The absence of formal procurement documentation suggests this effort is being executed under an emergency exemption framework, prioritizing rapid action over standard contracting procedures.