Provide funding to SAN joaquin county to implement its lincoln village maintenance district water system improvements project as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act

Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 awarded a $2 million Cooperative Agreement to San Joaquin County on April 1, 2026, to implement the Lincoln Village Maintenance District Water System Improvements Project under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), as directed in the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

The recipient will replace approximately 5,033 feet of aging and leaking water mains, install necessary valves, replace 16 fire hydrants, upgrade 91 water service connections with all required appurtenances, and upgrade three existing interconnections within the Lincoln Village Water System. These activities improve drinking water infrastructure by enhancing water quality and reducing water losses. Deliverables include a bid package, plans and drawings, contract award documentation, construction progress reports, photographic documentation, and a project final report. The project intends to reduce energy consumption and improve drinking water quality for residents and businesses in the Lincoln Village Maintenance District service area.

Work is performed in California. The award period runs through December 31, 2028, with pre-award costs approved back to April 1, 2026. EPA approved the recipient's cost share waiver request on May 12, 2025. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

Description

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to SAN joaquin county to implement its lincoln village maintenance district water system improvements project as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $2,000,000.00. EPA approved recipient's cost share waiver request on 5/12/2025. Pre-award costs are approved back to april 1, 2026. Activities:the activities to be performed include the replacement of aging water mains to improve drinking water infrastructure by improving drinking water quality and conserving water. Workplan activities include: 1. Replace approximately 5,033 feet of aging and leaking pipelines and install necessary valves 2. Replace 16 fire hydrants 3. Upgrade 91 water service connections with all required appurtenances 4. Upgrade the three existing interconnections within the lincoln village water system subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include bid package; plans/drawings; contract award; construction progress reports; photographic documentation; project final report. The expected outcomes include reduce energy consumption, and minimize water losses, and improve drinking water quality. The intended beneficiaries include residents and businesses in the lincoln village maintenance district service area.