Los Patos Underpass Removal Project

The Los Patos Underpass Removal Project involves the complete demolition and removal of the existing rail bridge at Los Patos Way and U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Barbara, California, including its abutments, center pier, girders, and decking. The structure will be replaced with approximately 8,000 cubic yards of solid fill material, and Los Patos Way south of the railroad tracks will be reconfigured as a cul-de-sac. To maintain uninterrupted Union Pacific Railroad operations during construction, a temporary bypass track—referred to as a shoofly—will be constructed on UPRR right-of-way, crossing both Los Patos Way and Cabrillo Boulevard, supported by fill and including a temporary bridge over Cabrillo Boulevard. Grading and earthwork are scheduled to be completed within three weeks, while the final reconstruction of the rail components is planned for a single weekend, lasting only two days. The project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, with an Environmental Impact Report prepared and adopted, requiring full compliance with all identified mitigation measures. The work is located at the Los Patos Way and U.S. 101 interchange, with performance and acceptance occurring on-site in Santa Barbara, zip code 93108. The City of Santa Barbara is the sole contracting agency and lead authority, with Beth Anna Cornett, Senior Planner, identified as the primary point of contact. No formal federal contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are applicable or incorporated, as the project is fully governed under state and local procedures. There is no listed contract value, pricing structure, or contract type specified in the documentation. No evaluation factors, award criteria, invoice methods, payment details, or contract administration roles such as COR or COTR are formally established. The solicitation number is 2024100348, with an issue date of November 18, 2025, and a submission deadline of November 6, 2025. Proposals are to be submitted to the Public Works Department at 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, and supporting documents are available online through the city’s EIR portal. No offeror certifications, socioeconomic status claims, UEI/CAGE codes, packaging requirements, or delivery terms are included in the documentation, reflecting a locally managed infrastructure project not subject to federal procurement rules.