Opportunity
Ventura Civicplus #384
Seismic Retrofit Design Services for Victoria Ave. and Telephone Rd. Bridges, City of San Buenaventura
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
384
NAICS
237310, 541330
The City of San Buenaventura, California, is seeking professional engineering and consulting services for the seismic retrofit of two major bridges over the Union Pacific Railroad: Victoria Avenue Bridge and Telephone Road Overpass Bridge. - Government Buyer: - City of San Buenaventura, Public Works Department, Design Division - Contact: Jessica Ramirez, Associate Engineer - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; the solicitation is for professional services and construction materials typically sourced from multiple suppliers. - Products/Services Requested: - Professional engineering services for seismic retrofit design, including: - Environmental compliance (CEQA and NEPA) - Utility coordination and permit procurement - Preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) - Bidding assistance and project management - Data research, field collection, and non-destructive testing - Environmental studies, technical reports, and public hearing support - Design services at 60%, 90%, and final stages - Construction materials and components (quantities and part numbers provided): - P/F Casing Retrofit at Columns (400 units, part #550110) - Concrete Bolster Retrofit at Bent Caps (351 units, part #510053) - Cast-In-Drilled Hole Concrete Piling 30" Diameter (400 units, part #490604) - Cast-In-Drilled Hole Concrete Piling 72" Diameter (80 units, part #490611) - Aggregate Base for Approach Slab (6 units, part #510081) - Structural Concrete, Approach Slab (Type R) (62 units, part #510087) - Drill and Bond Dowel (196 units, part #511106) - Bar Reinforcing Steel (Bridge) (135,180 units, part #520102) - Joint Seal (MR 1 1/2") (196 units, part #519091) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Seismic retrofit must address column steel casing, bent cap concrete bolsters, and additional pile supports to meet current seismic standards - Environmental documentation and permitting for both state and federal compliance - Coordination with Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak for work over active rail lines - Electronic proposal submission and strict adherence to deadlines - Construction support services will be contracted separately in the future - Estimated Construction Cost: - Victoria Avenue Bridge: ~$1.57 million - Telephone Road Overpass Bridge: ~$844,000
Description
The City of San Buenaventura is soliciting sealed proposals for professional design services to perform seismic retrofitting of bridges over the railroad at Victoria Avenue and Telephone Road. The project involves engineering and consulting services to enhance the seismic resilience of these critical infrastructure elements. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 24, 2026, and interested proposers must notify the contact person to receive any addenda. The City intends to select a consultant by May 2026 and enter into a Professional Service Agreement in July 2026.