Castro Adobe State Historic Park Accessibility Improvements

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is forecasting a project for accessibility improvements at the Rancho San Andreas Castro Adobe Park Property in Watsonville, California. The primary objective is to remove barriers and enhance access to day use facilities for visitors with disabilities. The scope of work includes the construction of an accessible concrete parking stall and ramp for the Kimbro House, an accessible path of travel from the Kimbro House Courtyard to the Castro Adobe featuring two landings for interpretive signage, and a timber-edged aggregate paved area for tour groups. Additionally, the project requires an access ramp for the existing wooden deck in front of the Adobe and a new low-profile deck at the Cocina entrance to ensure a flush entry into the exhibit area. This project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and was posted as a forecast on July 10, 2026. A Notice of Exemption has been issued for the project based on categorical classes 1, 3, and 4, indicating that the work consists of minor alterations and maintenance with negligible expansion of use. Linda Hitchcock, Senior Park and Recreation Specialist, serves as the primary point of contact. No specific contract value, period of performance, or evaluation criteria have been provided in the current documentation.