Stonebrook Basin Drainage Improvements

The Stonebrook Basin Drainage Improvements project is a minor alterations initiative by the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to enhance the functionality of an existing stormwater detention facility and open space park located near California Boulevard and Old Mill Lane in Orcutt, California. The work focuses on re-contouring the basin’s bottom to improve drainage of stormwater and urban seepage, installing new concrete inlet and outlet structures, laying an underground pipe to connect with the existing drainage system, and re-seeding the disturbed areas to stabilize soil and restore turf. The project does not expand the boundaries or alter the current use of the facility, and it qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301 due to its minimal environmental impact. All activities are confined to the existing site and intended solely to address damp surface conditions and improve water flow efficiency without introducing new land use or significant construction impacts. The project is administered locally with no federal contract clauses, packaging, marking, or federal procurement standards applicable, and no formal contract value, pricing structure, or delivery schedule is specified in the documentation. The solicitation is posted as a forecast with a submission deadline of October 22, 2025, and is managed through the Santa Barbara County Clerk of the Board’s office in Santa Barbara, with primary contact Andrew Raaf serving as the Environmental Manager. Payment of environmental compliance fees—such as the $50.00 County Documentary Handling Fee and other regulatory costs—is required, but these are administrative in nature and do not represent contract payments for services. No formal evaluation factors, award criteria, or contract type have been defined, though the simplicity of the work and its categorical exemption status suggest a low-complexity, likely LPTA-based procurement under simplified acquisition procedures. The site of performance is clearly identified as the Stonebrook Basin with a ZIP code of 93445, and acceptance will occur upon completion at the project location. While the project requires submittal of a Notice of Exemption, a CDFW No Effect Determination, and proof of fee payment as part of CEQA compliance, no federal representations, certifications, UEI/CAGE codes, or contracting officer designations are included. The entire effort is governed by local environmental procedures and administrative protocols rather than federal acquisition regulations, with no indication of subcontracting, labor standards, or security requirements.