Sultana Area Stormwater and Recharge Project

The Sultana Area Stormwater and Recharge Project is a locally led infrastructure initiative in the unincorporated and disadvantaged community of Sultana, California, aimed at improving stormwater management and enabling groundwater recharge by redirecting storm runoff away from the Alta Irrigation District’s Monson Ditch during winter months. The project involves replacing one storm drain inlet and one manhole, installing approximately 205 linear feet of new storm drain pipeline, upgrading the existing lift station with structural and electrical improvements, and adding a new lift pump. A critical component is the reconstruction of the interconnection structure at Road 105 to prevent stormwater from entering irrigation facilities, thereby supporting sustainable aquifer replenishment while reducing flood risks and environmental impacts on local water resources. The work is being executed under the oversight of the Tulare County Resource Management Agency, with the place of performance clearly defined as Sultana, specifically along Avenue 416 and Road 105 in Township 165, Range 24E. The project is not governed by federal acquisition regulations as no FAR clauses, contract types, pricing data, or evaluation criteria are included, and it is classified as a forecast document rather than a formal procurement instrument. Environmental compliance is established through California’s CEQA Guidelines, specifically Class 3 Section 15303(d) for new small structure construction and statutory exemption Section 15282(k) for utility extensions under one mile, which exempt the project from full environmental impact review. Key contacts for the project include Gary Mills as Chief Planner and Environmental Assessment Officer, Jessica Wills as Environmental Planner, and Denise England as Grants & Resource Manager, all reachable through Tulare County’s Resource Management Agency in Visalia. No contract value, payment terms, invoicing methods, contracting officer details, or offeror certifications are specified, reflecting its preliminary, planning-stage status with implementation details to be finalized in subsequent procurement phases.