Picacho New Water Tank

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is planning to replace the aging water tank at Picacho State Recreation Area in Imperial County with a new 30,000-gallon tank situated in a disturbed area near the park’s fuel tank and storage yard to mitigate erosion issues associated with the old location. The new tank, measuring 24 feet wide by 17 feet long by 12 feet tall, will be connected to the existing water inlet via a 350-foot trench that will be excavated and backfilled upon completion. A geotechnical survey involving up to ten boreholes will be conducted to evaluate subsurface conditions, with the potential installation of a concrete pad contingent on the survey findings. A perimeter fence will be installed around the new tank for security and safety, while the existing tank will be decommissioned in place and stored on-site for eventual disposal. The project adheres to district standard requirements and qualifies for CEQA categorical exemptions under Class 3 for small structures and Class 11 for accessory structures like the fence. The place of performance is clearly defined as Picacho SRA, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation, specifically the Ocotillo Wells District, is overseeing the project with Sara Lockett, Senior Environmental Scientist, designated as the primary point of contact. No pricing, contract value, or formal solicitation number is provided, as this is currently a forecasted project with no procurement or award details finalized. There is no indication of FAR clauses, evaluation factors, payment instructions, or contract administration personnel roles beyond the primary contact, and no formal attachments, representations, certifications, or special requirements are documented in the materials provided.