Napa Valley Vine Trail - Vista Carneros RFP

The County of Napa has issued Request for Proposal CML 5921-099 for the Napa Valley Vine Trail - Vista Carneros project, seeking professional engineering and environmental services to create a bid-ready project. The project involves closing gaps in the trail between John F. Kennedy Park and Airport Boulevard, with a total funding ceiling of 1,400,000 dollars. Funding is provided through a combination of 750,000 dollars in federal CMAQ funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and 400,000 dollars each from the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition and Napa County. The scope of work includes updating 35 percent design plans, completing NEPA and CEQA environmental studies, performing geotechnical and topographic surveying, and developing final Plans, Specifications, and Estimates. The consultant will also handle permitting from agencies such as the USACOE and CDFW, as well as right-of-way engineering and construction support. The project is subject to Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual requirements and FHWA provisions. Key milestones include a commencement of services on November 5, 2026, with final PS&E deliverables expected by December 29, 2028, and a construction award target of July 30, 2029. Proposals are due by 1:00 pm on September 22, 2026, and will be evaluated based on best value, considering the team's familiarity with the project, management approach, and experience with public sector procurement. All deliverables must comply with ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards, and the selected consultant must adhere to California State prevailing wage requirements and the County's Professional Services Agreement.