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Ventura Seeks Construction Management for Santa Paula Branch Line Rails with Trails Project

The City of San Buenaventura (Ventura) Public Works Department is seeking consulting firms to provide construction management services for the Santa Paula Branch Line Rails with Trails Project, a major active transportation initiative. - Government Buyer: - City of San Buenaventura (Ventura), Public Works Department, Transportation Division - Project Overview: - Construction of approximately 4.2 miles of Class I multi-use trail between East Ventura Metrolink Station and Saticoy Train Depot - Major infrastructure includes two pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, drainage improvements, HAWK signals, traffic signal modifications, trail lighting, fencing, landscaping, irrigation, signing and striping, railroad crossing improvements, utility relocations, and ADA improvements - Project value estimated at $31.1 million - Services Requested: - Comprehensive construction management, including full-time resident engineering, lead inspection, contract management, stormwater and permit compliance, railroad coordination, grant reporting, documentation, public outreach, and project closeout - Aquatic resources delineation and environmental permit compliance for work impacting jurisdictional waters (USACE, RWQCB, CDFW, VCWPD) - Notable Requirements: - Extensive coordination with Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA/Metrolink), Sierra Northern Railway, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Caltrans, Ventura County, and multiple regulatory agencies - Compliance with environmental permits, grant documentation, and public access management during construction - Full-time Resident Engineer and Lead Inspector required during active construction - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms with relevant expertise

Description

The City of San Buenaventura is seeking proposals from consulting professionals experienced in construction management and inspection for active transportation, transportation infrastructure, railroad corridor, and public works construction projects. The project involves constructing approximately four miles of Class I multi-use trail between the East Ventura Metrolink Station and the Saticoy Train Depot, including pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, drainage improvements, traffic signal modifications, trail lighting, fencing, landscaping, and utility relocations. The construction contract value is anticipated to be approximately $18.4 million, funded through various state transportation programs. The consultant will provide construction management services including inspection, contract management, stormwater and permit compliance coordination, railroad coordination, grant reporting support, documentation, and project closeout services.

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