Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) Update

The contract entails the revision and adoption of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan to establish clear emergency response protocols for drought conditions, including defined tiered stages of water shortages, standardized public notification procedures, and enhanced interagency coordination mechanisms. The update aims to ensure a unified, efficient, and scalable response across all relevant entities by outlining specific actions to be taken at each stage of water scarcity, from initial alerts to severe shortage measures, while maintaining transparency with the public through timely and accessible communication strategies. The scope of work focuses on updating existing frameworks to reflect current water resource challenges and regulatory expectations, with particular emphasis on integrating best practices for collaboration among local, state, and federal agencies. The plan will serve as a living document guiding operational decisions during extended dry periods, ensuring that resource allocation, public safety, and infrastructure protection are prioritized in a coordinated manner. This subcontract is being managed under NAICS code 541618 by the Los Angeles County Public Works agency, with performance expected to occur in California, and it aligns with broader state and regional water resilience objectives.