Rancho Bernardo Industrial Pump Station Replacement

The Rancho Bernardo Industrial Pump Station Replacement project, managed by the City of San Diego Engineering and Capital Projects Department, involves the construction of a new 2,200-square-foot pump station building and the demolition of an existing 1,120-square-foot structure. The scope of work includes significant storm drain improvements, specifically the open-trench replacement of approximately 1,000 linear feet of 6-inch storm drains with new 18-inch drains, alongside the installation of 200 linear feet of additional 18-inch storm drains. Complementary site improvements consist of ornamental landscaping, permanent irrigation, fencing, retaining walls, a standby generator, electrical and mechanical appurtenances, curb ramp installations, and street resurfacing. The project site is located at 16061 Big Springs Way and extends through the City right-of-way at Big Springs Way, Turtleback Road, Blazewood Way, and Willowwood Drive within the Rancho Bernardo Community Planning Area. The project has received a Notice of Exemption filed with the San Diego County Clerk on October 8, 2025, qualifying for categorical exemptions under various CEQA sections due to its negligible environmental impact. While the project is exempt from most environmental filing fees beyond a $50 county documentary handling fee, it must implement paleontological resources monitoring during grading activities in compliance with San Diego Municipal Code Section 142.0151. The lead agency contact for this project is Senior Planner Nirvana Walder. Although the specific contract value and period of performance are not provided in the current documentation, the project is categorized under NAICS code 237990 and is being overseen by the City of San Diego.