Opportunity
Santa Cruz County Opengov #P40353
Santa Cruz County Seeks Civil Engineering Services for Fern Drive Bridge Replacement
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
P40353
NAICS
541330, 237310
Santa Cruz County is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide civil engineering design services for the Fern Drive Bridge Replacement Project. - Government Buyer: - County of Santa Cruz, Public Works / Roads Department - Project Scope: - Complete replacement of the existing three-span, 71-foot-long reinforced concrete deck on steel girder bridge (Bridge No. 36C-0071) - Replacement with a new two-lane concrete bridge and improved roadway approaches - Address substandard load capacity, deck geometry, approach alignment, and structural deficiencies - Funding and Compliance: - Project funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Bridge Program, County of Santa Cruz, and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) - All services must comply with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Consulting firms must demonstrate experience with bridge design and regulatory compliance - Adherence to Caltrans LAPM and federal funding requirements is mandatory
Description
The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide civil engineering design services for the Fern Drive Bridge Replacement Project (Bridge No. 36C-0071). The project involves completely replacing the existing structure and roadway approaches with a new 2-lane concrete bridge and approaches that meet current standards. The existing bridge is being replaced due to load capacity issues, deck geometry, approach alignment, and structural deficiencies. The project is funded primarily through the Federal Highway Administration, with additional funds from the County and Caltrans, and all services must comply with Caltrans LAPM, federal, state, and local regulations.