Transfer of San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District’s 2025 State Water Project Table A Water to Palmdale Water District

The contract facilitates the non-permanent transfer of 500 acre-feet of approved 2025 State Water Project Table A water from the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to the Palmdale Water District, with full delivery required by December 31, 2025. This transfer operates through existing State Water Project infrastructure, specifically California Aqueduct Reach 20B, without new construction or facility modifications, and is governed by established water rights agreements and state regulatory frameworks. The action is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as an existing facility use and authorized by California Water Code Section 1729, reflecting a administrative reallocation rather than a competitively procured procurement. The Department of Water Resources serves as the overseeing agency, with primary contacts provided for operational coordination, though no formal contracting officer, COR, COTR, or PCO is designated. No financial terms, pricing, invoicing methods, accounting codes, or payment details are disclosed, as the transfer is based on pre-existing contractual allocations within the State Water Project. Delivery is specified at Palmdale Water District’s turnout at Reach 20B in Los Angeles County, with no FOB terms, inspection protocols, or acceptance criteria outlined in the documentation. The action is classified as a forecast notice with no solicitation number, amendment history, or bid evaluation criteria, indicating it is a regulatory and operational coordination effort rather than a competitive acquisition. Participation by the involved water districts and the Department of Water Resources is rooted in state water law and existing allocations, with no federal acquisition regulations, socioeconomic certifications, UEI codes, or procurement-specific representations applicable or required.