Wildfire Mitigation Support (Storage) [Project No. D2606]

The Wildfire Mitigation Support (Storage) project, identified as Project No. D2606, is managed by the Rancho California Water District to provide aerial wildfire support within the unincorporated areas of Riverside County, specifically serving the communities of De Luz and La Cresta. The primary scope of work involves the construction of two helicopter dip tanks, each under 2,500 square feet. These tanks will be located at Via Vaquero and Via Barranca, and on Avocado Mesa Road between Calle Roble and La Cuesta Road. Additionally, the project includes clearing vegetation around the tanks for fire prevention purposes. The project is certified as categorically exempt under California CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 and 15304 for the new construction of small structures and minor land alterations. Administrative oversight is led by Dan Ruiz, Assistant General Manager of Engineering and Operations. The project was officially filed and posted with the County of Riverside in May 2026. No specific contract value, period of performance, or detailed pricing schedules were provided in the available documentation.