This agreement provides funding to the city of california city to implement its project for a water infrastructure replacement project as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act

Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the City of California City on January 15, 2026, to design and construct a drinking water infrastructure replacement project under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202).

The project includes installation of 6,558 feet of 8-inch waterlines, 10 eight-inch valve gates with boxes and box hangers, 10 fire hydrants with associated laterals, valves, and fittings, six 1-inch polyethylene short service laterals (15 linear feet per tie-in to existing meters), and replacement of one Rancho booster pump. Design deliverables include bi-weekly meeting minutes and action item logs, a comprehensive survey report with topographic maps, project plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, utility clearance documentation, and a notice inviting bids with proof of publication in the Bakersfield Californian and Mojave Desert News. Construction deliverables include pre-construction biological survey, compliance reports, field notes, bi-weekly call notes, final project expense report, and final project completion report. Expected outcomes include reduced maintenance costs, fewer leakages and blowouts, and increased water pressure.

EPA approved the recipient's cost share waiver on December 4, 2025. Preaward costs are approved back to January 15, 2026. Performance occurs in California City, California, with completion targeted for December 1, 2028. No subawards are included in the assistance agreement.

This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $1,000,000. The recipient's cost share waiver request was approved by EPA on december 4, 2025. Preaward costs are approved back to january 15, 2026. Refer to terms and conditions. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure design and construction project. Workplan activities consist of planning, design activities, and construction activities includes the installation of 6,558 feet of 8-inch waterlines, the installation of 10 8-inch valve gates, boxes, and box hangers, the installation of 10 fire hydrants with associated laterals, valves, and fittings, the installation of six 1-inch polyethylene short service laterals (15 linear feet per tie-in to existing meters), and the replacement of one rancho booster pump. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated design deliverables include BI-weekly meeting minutes and action item logs, a comprehensive survey report with topographic maps, project plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and utility clearance documentation. Additionally, the preparation of a notice inviting bids and proof of publication in both the bakersfield californian and the mojave desert news will be required as part of the bidding phase. The anticipated construction deliverables include pre-construction biological survey, compliance reports, field notes and BI-weekly call notes, a final project expense report and a final project completion report. The expected outcomes include reduced maintenance costs for the city, less leakages and blowouts, and increased water pressure. The intended beneficiaries include department of public works in california city, and the residents.