Pump Station Fire Hardening Project - Installation of fire-resistant doors, fire-rated vent screens, and other fire hardening improvements

The Marin Municipal Water District is undertaking a fire hardening initiative at 67 existing pump stations located on its owned lands and easements across Marin County, California, to enhance resilience against wildfire and ember intrusion without expanding facility capacity or operational function. The project involves replacing current doors with fire-rated alternatives, installing 1/8-inch fire-rated vent screens to block ember entry, and sealing all utility penetrations using approved non-combustible materials, all in compliance with state wildfire protection standards and CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, which categorically exempts such maintenance and safety upgrades from extensive environmental review. Work is being performed on-site at the pump stations, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the project locations under the oversight of the District, and no third-party contractor or formal solicitation process is publicly documented, suggesting internal or government-led execution. The project was approved by the District’s Board of Directors on July 7, 2026, with the Notice of Exemption filed on July 15, 2026, confirming adherence to CEQA exemptions under Public Resources Code Section 21080.49. Administrative functions, including payment of a $50 county documentary fee, are handled by the Marin County Clerk’s Office, with funds processed through the Assessor-Recorder’s office and invoices referencing the format 062226-NOE. Key contacts include Carly Blanchard as the Environmental Planner and Alex Anaya, Director of Engineering, who serves as the primary liaison. No federal acquisition regulations, contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing data, or formal solicitation identifiers are present; the procurement is not structured as a federal contract, and no UEI, CAGE, or socioeconomic certifications are required or provided. All work is site-specific, with no shipping, delivery, or FOB terms applicable, and submissions, if any, are handled via physical filing rather than electronic portals.