Sand City Granicus #RFP #26-03

Sand City Multi-Use Bike Trail Final Design and Engineering Services

The City of Sand City in Monterey County, California, is seeking qualified consultants to provide final design and engineering services for a one-mile multi-use bike and pedestrian trail that will close a gap in the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. - Government Buyer: - City of Sand City (lead agency) - Collaboration with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans District 5 Local Assistance) - Products and Services Requested: - Architecture and engineering (A&E) services for trail final design - Civil engineering, landscape architecture, planting, irrigation, and lighting (solar and wired options) - Intersection improvements, ADA-compliant design, and protected crossings - Preparation of three high-level design concepts for trail segments and amenities - Project management, land surveying, and preparation of construction documents (plans, specifications, estimates) - Environmental compliance (CEQA, NEPA), including biological and cultural resource studies, Section 106 compliance, and Native American consultation - Community outreach, grant application support, and bidding support - Design and construction of approximately five small parking lots (totaling ~110 spaces) - Installation of outdoor exercise stations, benches, picnic tables, bike racks, and repair stations - Signage, striping, and photometric lighting analysis - Optional services: plat preparation, appraisal cost estimates, alternative lighting solutions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on ADA compliance, sustainability, and regional connectivity - Coordination with Caltrans for environmental and cost proposal requirements - No private property acquisition; right-of-way easements only - Environmental documentation and clearance required before construction - Cost proposals submitted only after technical ranking; budget negotiated with top-ranked consultant - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments.

Description

Sand City is soliciting proposals from consultants to complete the final design of the Sand City Multi-use Bike Trail project. The project involves closing a critical 1-mile gap in the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail within an existing 100-foot Railroad Right-of-Way owned by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County. The scope includes architecture and engineering services, with a focus on civil engineering, landscaping, planting, irrigation, lighting, and intersection improvements to enhance safety and accessibility. Proposals are due by July 6, 2026, and the selected consultant will negotiate the project budget with Sand City.

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