West Point Drought Water Supply

The West Point Drought Water Supply project involves the expansion of an existing 35-foot high, 500-foot-long earthen dam and reservoir in Calaveras County, California, to increase water storage capacity from 50 to approximately 150 acre-feet. The enhancement will be achieved by raising and enlarging the dam upstream using materials excavated from within the reservoir basin, raising the high-water level to elevation 2,999. This improvement aims to bolster the reliability of the local potable water system, particularly during drought conditions. The project is managed by the Calaveras County Water District, with Kevin Williams serving as the primary point of contact. Work will occur at the reservoir site near West Point, with a ZIP code of 95249, and is subject to comprehensive environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, including mitigation measures for biological, cultural, air quality, noise, and geologic resources. The project includes multiple environmental attachments such as biological assessments, wetland delineations, cultural resources reports, air quality modeling, and noise reports, all supporting a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Specific construction standards are referenced, including Caltrans vibration limits of 0.20 in/sec p.p.v., Calaveras County noise regulations, and the California Salmonid Stream Habitat Restoration Manual. Special requirements mandate immediate work stoppage and expert assessment if buried cultural or paleontological resources are uncovered during excavation. The project is funded through sources like FEMA and Cal-OES grants, with payments handled by the district at its San Andreas office. Although the contract is posted under a federal forecasting system, no Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, contract type, pricing, evaluation factors, or procurement-specific instructions are included, as the documentation reflects only environmental compliance and project scope details rather than a formal federal solicitation. There is no stated contract value, delivery schedule, or official contract award mechanism, and no federal contracting officers, CORs, or invoicing systems are designated.