Notice of Upcoming Solicitation: Hick's Creek Habitat Mitigation Project

The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the Hick's Creek Habitat Mitigation Project, identified by solicitation number 27-J-C-027. This project, which is expected to be formally released as an Invitation for Bids in October 2026, involves comprehensive habitat improvements, fish passage restoration, and vegetation management at Hick's Creek and Hick's Tributary. The scope of work includes the removal of manmade infrastructure such as concrete and rock masonry retaining walls and a relict swimming pool, the removal of a four-foot manmade drop to improve fish passage, and the replacement of invasive plants with native riparian and upland species. The estimated value for these services ranges between $6 million and $7 million, with a contract term of 333 days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price bidder. Interested vendors are advised that a 10.00% bid bond is required. For further information and to monitor the solicitation, interested parties should register their vendor profiles via the PlanetBids portal. Primary contact for this procurement is Jessica Valdez at the San Mateo County Transit District, reachable via email at valdezj@samtrans.com or by phone at 650-830-1599.