Plumas Eureka CSD says water treatment plant plans need corrections; $2 million USDA grant noted

Project Manager John Rowden reported to the Plumas Eureka Community Services District board that submitted plans for the proposed Water Treatment Plant contain deficiencies, including absent electrical plans and other issues that must be corrected before bids can be finalized. Rowden said splitting procurement into two bids—one for street piping and a second for the building/plant work—was discussed as a way to reduce overall costs.

Rowden also referenced potential grant funding: it was noted in the discussion that the Budget Bill includes $2,000,000 earmarked for a USDA grant for the project. General Manager Jamar Tate had earlier signaled that Item 18 (the Water Treatment Plant Project) would be a substantive agenda discussion. The board approved a related reimbursement resolution (Resolution 2024-17) during the meeting to support project financing steps. No contract award or final procurement decision was made at this session; Rowden said additional plan corrections and procurement preparation remain next steps.