Site work for a water / sewer project in San Jose, California. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Project has been Rebid Editor's Note: This is the first in a three-part series highlighting some of the projects included in the Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Preliminary Five-Year Plan. Every year, Valley Water develops its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Five-Year Plan, which is a rolling annual plan for funding the projects needed to maintain a strong and reliable water system for Santa Clara County. The plan includes project descriptions, estimated schedules, costs and planned funding sources for these critical infrastructure investments. As we prepare the CIP Preliminary Five-Year Plan for fiscal years 2027-2031, we focus on enhancing flood protection through strategic initiatives that allocate significant resources to combat potential flooding risks. Last year's Five-Year Plan featured 14 projects aimed at increasing flood protection, which accounted for $2.1 billion of the total budget. Santa Clara County is home to approximately 850 miles of creeks and waterways. Valley Water is responsible for caring for about one-third of those miles, focusing on reducing flood risk and helping keep people, homes, businesses, and visitors safe, both today and in the years ahead. This work centers on maintaining natural flood protection systems and supporting communities before, during, and after flooding events. These efforts have made a meaningful difference across Santa Clara County. Flood protection projects have already reduced the frequency and severity of flooding in many neighborhoods. Of the more than 166,000 parcels located in flood-prone areas, about 100,000 are now better protected because of Valley Water's work. Over the next five years, projects currently planned are expected to extend that protection to roughly 25,000 additional parcels. Here's a look at some of the water resources stewardship projects included in last year's adopted CIP fiscal year 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan. Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project Coyote Watershed In June 2025, Valley Water completed the Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project, one of two major initiatives to reduce flood risk along Coyote Creek. This phase included the construction of more than 8,500 feet of floodwalls along a four-mile stretch of the creek between Old Oakland Road and Highway 280. A view of a residential property featuring a garage, a wooden deck, and a large fenced area with a stone-patterned wall. Surrounding trees and a clear blue sky are visible. A look at a completed flood wall as part of the Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project. Valley Water is now advancing the second initiative, the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project, which will add floodwalls, passive barriers, and berms across five segments of the creek between Montague Expressway and Tully Road. This project is currently in the final design, with staff evaluating key data from multiple areas along Coyote Creek. This phase will complete the remaining flood risk reduction measures in reaches 4 through 8. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2028. Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project Uvas/Llagas Watershed Valley Water is making significant progress on the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, which spans approximately 13.9 miles through Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and the unincorporated area of San Martin. The project provides vital flood protection along portions of East Little Llagas Creek, West Little Llagas Creek, and Llagas Creek. Construction site with a reinforced concrete structure and scaffolding in a dug-out area, featuring workers, equipment, and materials. Crews build a box culvert in West Little Llagas Creek at Cosmo Avenue as part of the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project. In September 2024, construction began on the final phase, Phase 2B, covering roughly 8 miles of Upper Llagas Creek and its tributaries from Highway 101 to Llagas Road. Project completion is anticipated in March 2027. Scan this QR code to watch a video of our work in summer 2025. https://youtu.be/8hO24fWm9dofeature=shared When completed, the project will provide 100-year flood protection for urban areas of Morgan Hill, meaning it will help safeguard the community against a storm with a 1% chance of occurring in any given year. Sunnyvale East and West Channels West Valley Watershed Valley Water is also bolstering flood protection in our community by advancing critical upgrades to the Sunnyvale East and West Channels. These enhancements will cover approximately 6.4 miles of the East Channel and three miles of the West Channel, providing vital 1% flood protection (equivalent to a 100-year event) for 1,618 parcels and safeguarding 47 acres of valuable industrial land, including the Onizuka Air Force Base. A scenic view of a winding creek surrounded by lush greenery and wildflowers, under a clear blue sky, with people walking along the banks. The Sunnyvale West Channel, looking south at Carl Road. The Sunnyvale East and Sunnyvale West Channels Flood Protection Project's planning phase is complete. Valley Water is actively coordinating with state and federal regulatory agencies to acquire the necessary project permits. The construction phase is anticipated to begin in 2026 and be completed by December 2028, pending the issuance of regulatory permits. Upcoming CIP meetings Valley Water staff will hold a series of meetings and presentations to the Board of Directors during the annual CIP process. On March 10, 2026, staff will present the CIP Draft FY 2027-31 Five-Year Plan for Board approval, after which it will undergo a 60-day public review period. Additionally, Valley Water will share the Draft with local cities and the County of Santa Clara for review to ensure consistency with their general plans. On April 28 and 29, 2026, Valley Water will hold a public hearing and formally receive community input. The Board will close the hearing on May 12, 2026, when staff presents the CIP Final FY 2027-31 Five-Year Plan and the FY 2027-28 biennial budget for approval. -------------------------------------------------- Project Description and Background 1. Valley Water manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of safe, clean water; flood protection; and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 1.8 million residents and businesses. Valley Water effectively manages 10 dams, including Leroy Anderson Dam (Anderson Dam), located on Coyote Creek near Morgan Hill, California. 2. The Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project (CCFMMP) and the CCFPP represent Phase One and Phase Two, respectively, of a 9- mile flood protection project along Coyote Creek between Montague Expressway and Tully Road in the City of San Jose. 3. The primary flood risk reduction objective of completing both Phase One, CCFMMP, and Phase Two, CCFPP, is to provide protection along areas of Coyote Creek against a flood event approximately equivalent to the February 2017 flood event. 4. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has jurisdiction over Anderson Dam and its associated safety measures. Pursuant to FERC's authority, for public health and safety reasons, on February 20, 2020, Valley Water received an Order from FERC to reduce risks to public safety by implementing risk reduction measures for dam operation and design. Valley Water completed construction of CCFMMP in response to the FERC Order. The flood risk-reduction elements constructed as part of CCFMMP reduced the risk of flooding in urbanized areas of San Jose resulting from the water releases from Anderson Dam subsequent to completion of the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project. 5. Valley Water is also implementing the CCFPP to construct the remaining Coyote Creek flood protection elements within the same geographic area necessary to reduce floods up to the level that occurred on February 21, 2017, equivalent to approximately a 20-year flood event. This project prequalification application is for the CCFPP project. 6. The general components of the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Establishment of site access roads, Staging Areas, stockpile areas; b. Demolition of designated structures and features; c. Construction of Steel Sheet Pile Floodwalls; d. Retrofitting the existing Charcot Bridge; e. Construction of Passive Barriers; f. Construction of Berms; g. Construction of Flood Gates and Flood Doors; h. Construction of Concrete Floodwalls; i. Installation of Temporary Water Pollution Control; j. Installation of Drainage features; k. In addition, the Work to be completed under this Contract includes landscape installation and landscape maintenance. Landscape maintenance includes maintenance during the landscape installation and maintenance during the establishment period following by the landscape installation. Valley Water estimates the cost of the project between $140 million to $160 million. Valley Water anticipates advertising the Project for construction bids in January of 2026 and awarding the Project construction contract in May of 2026. The onsite construction work is scheduled to be performed over approximately 29 months. Valley Water anticipates awarding the construction contract for this Project in May 2026. The estimated duration will be approximately 29 months, followed by planting establishment maintenance work. Valley Water estimates that Construction will start in June 2026 and end in October 2028. Question Deadline Friday, june 15, 2026 @ 5:00 PM Deadline to submit questions *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.