Pacheco Pumping Plant Anode Replacement Project

The Pacheco Pumping Plant Anode Replacement Project involves replacing a depleted cathodic protection anode bed that has reached the end of its service life to safeguard the 150-foot-diameter water tank, inlet pipe, and outlet pipe from external corrosion and potential leaks. All work will be conducted within the fenced perimeter of the pumping plant on flat, gravel-covered areas, with no disturbance to native vegetation, wetlands, or riparian habitats, and no excavation will occur in water bodies. The existing anode bed will be abandoned in place, and a new shallow horizontal anode bed will be installed approximately 60 feet away, connected to the existing onsite rectifier via new conduit and a flush-mounted anode pull box. The project is expected to require approximately four weeks for construction and is classified under a Class 2 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines §15302, confirming that it involves the replacement of an existing facility with substantially the same purpose and capacity without significant environmental impact. The Santa Clara Valley Water District is the contracting agency, and the primary point of contact for environmental and project-related inquiries is Kelly White, Environmental Planner. No contract pricing, evaluation criteria, specific technical standards, or formal inspection protocols beyond the CEQA exemption have been provided in the available documentation. The project is listed as a forecast with no solicitation or contract number, awarded value, delivery schedule, or defined contract type, and no details regarding invoicing, payment office, accounting codes, or contracting officer information are included. All performance will occur onsite at the Pacheco Pumping Plant in Merced County, California, with a zip code of 95023.