Pump Station Fire Hardening Project

The Pump Station Fire Hardening Project, solicitation number D26028, is a forecast initiative by the Marin Municipal Water District to implement defensible space and vegetation management improvements at 59 pump station sites across its service area in Marin County. The project aims to protect critical water infrastructure serving over 200,000 residents by reducing fuel loads and improving fire resiliency. This effort is based on a 2024 aboveground infrastructure fire hardening assessment conducted in collaboration with the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority to address identified deficiencies in wildfire preparedness. The scope of work involves activities within Defensible Space Zones 0 and 1, extending up to 30 feet from structures or property lines. Key tasks include thinning vegetation, removing debris piles, reducing ladder fuels, and clearing vegetation using both manual and mechanical methods to decrease wildfire intensity and support emergency access. The project is located on Marin Water owned lands and easements. Administrative details include a posted date of June 10, 2026, and a NAICS code of 237990. The project has been filed as a Notice of Exemption regarding environmental fees and procedures with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.