Regional Landfill Options for Orange County (RELOOC) Strategic Plan - Frank R. Bowerman (FRB) Landfill Implementation

Orange County Waste & Recycling is undertaking critical upgrades to the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill’s flare facility in Irvine, California, to ensure continued compliance with environmental regulations without expanding landfill capacity or increasing waste tonnage. The project involves replacing all five existing flares with new ultra-low nitrogen oxide flares, installing a sixth ultra-low NOx flare, and implementing an Integrated Landfill Gas Treatment System to enhance emissions control. Additional work includes the removal and replacement of the leach field and bioretention basin along with electrical system upgrades, all confined to previously disturbed areas of the landfill. Environmental compliance is governed by the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically through the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR 604) and Addendum No. 13, which outline required mitigation measures and monitoring protocols. The project received formal approval on September 8, 2025, with signing completed on September 9, 2025, and all activities are to be performed on-site at 11002 Bee Canyon Road, Irvine, CA 92602. Oversight is managed by OCWR, with key personnel including Leila Barker and Dagwar Barker handling environmental compliance and habitat program coordination. Although the initiative is substantial in scope and environmental significance, none of the standard federal contracting elements such as FAR clauses, pricing structures, evaluation factors, delivery schedules, or procurement-related certifications are present in the documentation, as the process is structured entirely around CEQA-driven regulatory clearance rather than federal acquisition procedures. Financial transactions related to the environmental review process have involved nominal filing fees paid by the project applicant, with no formal contract value estimated or disclosed. All submissions and approvals are handled through physical filings to OCWR or the County Clerk in Santa Ana, without electronic invoicing or digital submission channels.