Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Design Services - Soquel Drive Multimodal Project

The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure is soliciting proposals under solicitation P40890 for professional design services for the Soquel Drive Multimodal Project. The project involves implementing transportation improvements along a 2.4-mile stretch of Soquel Drive between State Park Drive and Freedom Boulevard to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, accessibility, and connectivity. The scope of work includes data collection, topographic mapping, environmental permitting, and the development of final plans, specifications, and estimates. Key deliverables include 1.6 miles of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, 16 ADA-compliant ramps, traffic signal upgrades with Transit Signal Priority, roadway resurfacing, and drainage improvements. All work must comply with County standards, Caltrans policies, and regulations from the Coastal Commission, USACE, CDFW, and RWQCB, with a required completion date by the end of 2027 to meet grant deadlines. Proposals are due by September 9, 2026, and must be submitted both electronically via the ProcureNow portal and in paper format, with cost details provided in a separate sealed envelope. The selection process utilizes a trade-off method based on a 100-point scale, prioritizing experience and performance on similar projects (25 points), ability to meet the schedule (25 points), staff qualifications (20 points), team leadership and coordination (20 points), and cost-effective solutions (10 points). The contract is structured as a standard services agreement with milestone-based payments. Notably, any contract exceeding 200,000 dollars requires approval from the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Civil Engineer Jeffrey de los Santos.