Berkeley Cityofberkeley #26-11757-C

City of Berkeley Solicits Bids for Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Project

The City of Berkeley is seeking bids for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion project, transforming a former railroad right-of-way into a multi-use public park across four parcels in Berkeley, California. - Government Buyer: - City of Berkeley Department of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront - Project Scope: - Construction of community gardens, dog park (with active and relaxed play areas), children's playground, tot cycle track, picnic areas, outdoor fitness stations, and outdoor classroom - Installation of ADA-compliant pathways and plazas, landscaping, irrigation systems, lighting, drinking fountains, fences, gates, and other site improvements - Site preparation, grading, drainage, utility installation, and compliance with city requirements - Soil remediation and site clearing to be completed under a separate contract prior to this work - Products and Equipment (selected examples with part numbers): - Play and fitness equipment: Bird's Nest Swing (NR0911), Spring Board (NR0104), Double Hill Climber Rope (NR0891), Healthbeat fitness stations - Drinking fountains: LK4430BF1U, LK4420BF1UDB, LK4420BF1UDB + LK4471LHB - Trash container enclosure: metroSTOR RCFA 35L FPH - Benches: 58 Bench - Bike racks: WCR02-SQ-SF, WCR02-SQ-IG - Picnic tables: 75-60D (standard), 75-80D (ADA) - Hydraulic gate closer: Locinox P00009344 - Mammoth180 - Resilient rubber surfacing: SpectraTurf - Irrigation equipment: Hunter, WeatherTrak, Rain Bird - Notable Requirements: - California Class A - General Engineering Contractor license required - The City may award all or part of the contract to multiple bidders or re-solicit bids - Add alternates include garden sheds, storage, benches, cold frames, trellises, and deferred submittal for park lighting infrastructure - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated, but several branded products are referenced for equipment and materials - Key consultants: Sherwood Design Engineers (civil), Pearce Services LLC (electrical) - Place of Performance: - Four contiguous parcels in Berkeley, CA (Blake St to Ward St, APNs provided) - City of Berkeley offices for project administration

Description

The City of Berkeley is soliciting bids for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion project which includes new community gardens, a separate dog park, a kids' playground and tot cycle track, picnic areas, outdoor fitness stations, ADA pathways and plazas, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, drinking fountains, fences, gates, and other ancillary work. The project involves converting a former railroad right-of-way into a public park spanning four parcels. Cleanup of soil contamination from historic railroad use will be completed prior to the start of this work. The City may award all or parts of the contract to several bidders or re-solicit bids.

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