Opportunity

Santa Barbara Planet bids #144337

Santa Barbara CMAR Services for Cabrillo Blvd and UPRR Bridge/Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement

Posted

July 29, 2026

Respond By

September 08, 2026

Identifier

144337

NAICS

237310, 237990

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking qualified firms to provide Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) services for the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department, Engineering Division - Project Scope: - Reconstruction of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Bridge over Cabrillo Boulevard to widen the roadway and add multiuse paths - Demolition and removal of the UPRR Bridge over Los Patos Way off-ramp - Installation of fill and replacement of tracks, including construction of a temporary shoofly track - Temporary shoring, utility relocations (including fiber-optic conduits), landscaping - Services Requested: - Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) services, divided into two phases: - Preconstruction: design review, constructability analysis, delegated design for shoring/falsework, project scheduling, cost modeling, value engineering, procurement planning, and public outreach - Construction: management of construction work, scheduling, procurement, quality control, safety, risk management, coordination with agencies, pay application processing, and project documentation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state labor laws, including Davis-Bacon Act and Build America, Buy America Act - Strict adherence to project schedule; no early work packages before funding allocation - Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) with local labor unions, requiring union labor, priority hiring of local residents and veterans, and prevailing wage compliance - Specialized rail insurance and professional liability insurance for delegated design - Coordination with public outreach efforts - Estimated construction cost: $35 million - Design firm TYLin International is mentioned for preliminary design, but the solicitation is for CMAR services only - No specific OEMs or material suppliers are named in the solicitation

Description

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking qualified firms to provide Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) services for the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project. The scope includes review of design documents, advising on constructability, material availability, phasing, and delegated design for elements such as shoring and falsework. The project involves reconstructing and widening the existing railroad bridges and roadway, including demolition, temporary shoring, utility relocations, and landscaping. The procurement will be conducted electronically with no restrictions, and the deadline for submission is September 8, 2026.

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