Ukiah Valley Multi-Agency Consolidation Project

The City of Ukiah is pursuing a planning grant to support the consolidation of multiple water service providers into a single regional water system under the Ukiah Valley Water Authority, a five-member Joint Powers Authority established as a transitional governance structure. The project aims to create a unified water delivery system spanning from the southern end of Ukiah Valley to the northern end of Redwood Valley, with the City of Ukiah centrally located within the service area. The scope of work includes developing a basis of design report, conducting an alternatives analysis, and producing detailed design documentation—all focused on planning and design without any construction activities. Environmental compliance is a critical component, with the project qualifying for categorical and statutory exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Class 6 (Section 15306) and planning study exemptions (Section 21102), eliminating the need for an Environmental Impact Report. The project is administered by the City of Ukiah, which serves as the contracting agency and lead applicant, with Jared Walker, the Water Resources Director, designated as the primary point of contact. No formal contract value, pricing structure, or delivery schedule has been specified, as the effort is currently in the planning and grant application phase under a forecasted funding opportunity. There is no evidence of federal acquisition regulations being invoked, as no FAR clauses, contract types, payment details, inspection criteria, or contractor representations are present. The project relies on state-level environmental exemptions and administrative processes, with documentation including a certified exemption finding and notice of exemption submitted to the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento. While the place of performance is clearly defined as Ukiah, California, with a ZIP code of 95482, there are no specified packaging, labeling, invoicing, or subcontracting requirements, nor any identified contracting officer representatives or procurement mechanisms beyond the initial planning framework. The initiative is driven by local water infrastructure coordination and efficiency goals rather than federal procurement protocols.