Capital Projects & RFPs
Infrastructure Improvements
The District operates and maintains over 110 miles of water distribution pipes, 4600 service connections, groundwater wells, pump stations, Juncal Dam, Jameson Lake, nine reservoirs and two water treatment facilities. Aging infrastructure is a challenge for all public water systems, and Montecito is no exception. Many District-owned pipes, reservoirs, and facilities were built in the 1920s. To support water supply reliability, the District continues to prioritize main replacements and modernization of its water distribution system with Capital Projects.
Current And Upcoming Projects
PROJECT P134: RESERVOIR SEISMIC RETROFIT AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR BELLA VISTA RESERVOIR
The Montecito Water District (District) is inviting bids for the construction of the Reservoir Seismic Retrofit and Replacement Project for Bella Vista Reservoir located within the Montecito Water District in Santa Barbara County, California.
The District hereby invites sealed Bids for retrofitting the reservoir in accordance with District’s Contract Documents for Project No. P134. The engineers estimate for the project is $3,160,000.
Bids shall be submitted electronically via email to David Wong at dwong@montecitowater.com at or before 12:00 PM on October 22, 2026.
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit will be held at the District’s office at 10:00 AM on September 23, 2026.
For detailed instructions please refer to the Contract Document including Notice Inviting Bids and supporting documents linked below:
• Contract - Reservoir Seismic Retrofits and Replacement Project for Bella Vista Reservoir P134 (PDF)
• Design Plans – Bella Vista Reservoir P134 (PDF)
• Environmental Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-MND) (PDF)
