PS&E for the ATP Cycle 6 - Active Santa Maria Safe Routes to School Corridor Improvements

The City of Santa Maria Public Works Engineering Department is soliciting professional engineering services for the final design and preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 Active Santa Maria Safe Routes to School Corridor Improvements. The project focuses on enhancing safety, connectivity, and mobility for students traveling to local schools and colleges through the implementation of bicycle facilities, ADA-compliant curb ramp upgrades, and trail improvements. The scope includes project management, design validation of 30 percent concept plans, and environmental requirements such as supplemental Phase II environmental sampling and the preparation of hazardous materials design-basis memorandums. The procurement follows a qualifications-based selection process where price is not an evaluation factor for ranking; instead, the city will rank firms based on technical qualifications and negotiate fees with the highest-ranked firm. Proposals are due by October 9, 2026, and must include a technical proposal and a separate sealed fee schedule. The project timeline begins with the design phase in January 2027, with the design phase ending in January 2028, construction award following in February 2028, and final project closeout expected by December 2029. Selected contractors must adhere to Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual standards and California prevailing wage requirements.