Sheriff’s Nipomo Substation
As the community in the southern part of the county continues to experience growth in residential and commercial development, there is a corresponding need to enhance emergency services. Presently, the Oceano Substation is responsible for providing services to this area. However, the volume of service calls has more than doubled in the last 10 years, resulting in extended response times. The new Sheriff’s Nipomo Substation will reduce response times for both routine and emergency calls in the Nipomo area, thereby improving access to law enforcement services for the greater community.
To contact the Sheriff’s Office:
For emergencies, please call 911.
For non-emergencies, please call Sheriff’s Dispatch at (805) 781-4550
Project Location
The project is situated on two County-owned parcels, located east of the 101 Freeway and directly north of the intersection of Tefft Street and Carrillo Street, within the unincorporated community of Nipomo.
Contract Award and Design Development
The Board of Supervisors formally awarded the Design-Build contract to Diani Building Corp. on April 21, 2026, including adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project pursuant to Section 21000 et seq. of the California Public Resources Code. The Board also authorized augmentation and financing to support completion of the project, which is currently estimated at a total cost of $14.4 million.
Public Works is now working with Diani and their extended team of consultants to complete the design and permit packages. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2027.
Figure 1 – Exterior Rendering View of the Sheriff’s Nipomo Substation from the Southeast.
Figure 2 - Exterior Rendering View of the Sheriff’s Nipomo Substation View from Tefft Street.
Project Schedule
| Award Master Architect Contract (Board Action) |
| Advertise Request for Statement of Qualifications to Interested Design-Build Entities |
| Identify Top Ranked Design-Build Entities |
| Bridging Documents Complete |
| Issue Design-Build Request for Proposal to Top Ranked Design-Build Entities |
| Award Design-Build Contract & Budget Adjustment (Board Action) |
| Environmental Review |
| Design and Permitting |
| Start Construction (after rainy season) |
| Project Completion |
