Opportunity

Santa Barbara Planet bids #6090-116

Santa Barbara CMAR Opportunity: Cabrillo Blvd & UPRR Bridge Replacement Project

Posted

July 29, 2026

Respond By

September 08, 2026

Identifier

6090-116

NAICS

237990

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking a Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) 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) - Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is a key stakeholder for rail elements - OEMs and Vendors: - Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is the primary OEM for rail components - TYLin International is noted as the design firm - Products and Services Requested: - Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) services for preconstruction and construction phases - Major rail and bridge construction including: - 136# CWR rail on wood ties (2,683 track feet) - Temporary shoring wall (32,404 sq ft) - Temporary rail bridge (shoofly) - New Cabrillo Blvd rail bridge - Ballast (3,762 cubic yards), subballast (3,182 cubic yards) - Inner guard rails (175 and 278 track feet for phases 1 and 2) - Underdrain pipes (3,158 linear feet), 18" CSP culvert (129 linear feet) - Removal and salvage of track (435 track feet) - Demolition and disposal of Los Patos and Cabrillo rail bridges - Roadway excavation, embankment, imported borrow - Signal system modifications and Positive Train Control (by UPRR) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, Build America Buy America Act, and City’s Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) with local labor organizations - Rail insurance sufficient for UPRR demands and professional liability insurance for delegated design - Coordination with public outreach and multiple agencies - No early work packages allowed prior to construction funding allocation - Design work is at 30% for bridges and 90% for roadway - Project estimated at $35 million, with construction funding allocation required before work begins - Environmental review is complete; project schedule spans design and construction phases with key milestones - CWA mandates union labor, local hiring, and prevailing wage compliance - Technical Attachments: - Detailed reference plans, labor agreements, and technical specifications provided

Description

This solicitation is for Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) services for the City of Santa Barbara's infrastructure project involving the replacement of the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and the Los Patos Undercrossing. The project includes two phases: a preconstruction phase to support final design development and a construction phase to execute the work based on a guaranteed maximum price. The scope involves bridge reconstruction, roadway widening, multiuse path construction, temporary shoring, and utility relocations. The estimated construction cost is approximately $35 million, with a focus on timely completion and compliance with environmental and labor agreements.

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