Santa Cruz County Opengov #P40890

Santa Cruz County Seeks Professional Design and Engineering Services for Soquel Drive Multimodal Project

This opportunity seeks professional design and engineering services for the Soquel Drive Multimodal Project in Santa Cruz County. - Government Buyer: - County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure - Office: Community Development and Infrastructure - Scope of Services: - Preliminary engineering and data collection for 2.4 miles of Soquel Drive - Right-of-way evaluation, utility conflict analysis, and cost estimation for relocations - Environmental and permitting services, including drafting applications and coordinating with regulatory agencies - Traffic operations design, including transit signal priority and adaptive corridor traffic control systems - Design of new and improved bicycle lanes (Class II and IV), sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and pedestrian crossing enhancements (e.g., Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons) - Retaining wall and aesthetic treatments design (approx. 2,500 linear feet), including soil investigations and landscape plantings - Preparation of final design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) - Optional services: design support during construction (DSDC) and post-construction record (as-built) drawings - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations - Maximum proposal length of 16 pages; both paper and digital submissions required - Project is part of the Watsonville to Santa Cruz Multimodal Corridor Program and funded by local and state sources, including the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; the focus is on professional services - Performance period is up to 18 months, with all work to be completed by the end of the construction authorization timeline

Description

The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to perform preliminary engineering, right-of-way services, and final design plans, specifications, and estimates for the Soquel Drive Multimodal Project. The project aims to implement multimodal transportation improvements along approximately 2.4 miles of Soquel Drive between State Park Drive and Freedom Boulevard. Key components include construction of new and improved bicycle lanes, sidewalk construction and reconstruction with ADA-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian-crossing enhancements, and traffic operational improvements. The project focuses on enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety, accessibility, connectivity, and overall corridor operations.

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