Valencia Water Reclamation Plant Security Fencing and Entrance Improvements

The project at the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant involves a comprehensive security upgrade to address persistent issues with unauthorized access and encroachment by unhoused individuals. This includes replacing approximately 1,220 linear feet of existing 6-foot chain link fence with a new 8-foot high-security fence along the east, south, and west perimeters, while also adding 1,170 linear feet of the same fencing to enclose newly acquired property, bringing the total fencing work to 2,390 linear feet. Along the east side of the Flow Equalization Basins adjacent to Old Road, 675 linear feet of razor coil and barbed wire will be installed atop the existing masonry wall to enhance perimeter deterrence. The entrance infrastructure will be overhauled with the installation of five new gates: two 25-foot automated vehicle gates for the main entrance, one additional automated gate for access to the Flow Equalization Basins and southern site area, two manual gates for operational use, and one dedicated pedestrian gate. A full perimeter security camera system with remote monitoring capabilities will be deployed, supported by new electrical infrastructure and a dedicated viewing monitor in the control building to enable real-time surveillance and response. In addition to the fencing and security systems, a small paved staff parking lot will be constructed between the two main entrance driveways, requiring the removal of existing trees and extensive clearing and grubbing along the entire fence line to facilitate installation. All work is to be performed on-site at the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant located at 28185 The Old Road in Valencia, California. The project has been determined to qualify for a CEQA ministerial exemption under Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303, affirming that it constitutes a minor modification to an existing public facility with no significant environmental impact. The Los Angeles County Sanitation District is the procuring agency, with Patricia L. Horsley serving as the primary point of contact for environmental planning and oversight. Administrative requirements include electronic submission of a completed Notice of Exemption and associated transmittal forms as PDFs via email to the County Registrar/Recorder’s office by the August 25, 2025 deadline, accompanied by a $75 documentary handling fee. No formal pricing data, contract value, or federal acquisition regulation clauses were included in the documentation, indicating this is a locally administered project following CEQA protocols rather than a federal procurement process under FAR.