San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Ramada enhancement

The project at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park involves enhancing the ramada area to better support interpretive programming, school and visitor tours, and special events. Key improvements include reroofing the existing ramada and constructing a new expansion, both fitted with Class B fire-retardant treated cedar shake roofing over rough sawn plywood sheathing whose undersides are painted to mimic weathered cedar. A 75-ton layer of decomposed granite will be spread and compacted using a skid steer and drum roller to create stable, low-disturbance surfaces while minimizing subsurface impact. The existing water fountain on the north side of the ramada will be removed, and pathways from 2nd Street between the Castro Breen Adobe and the Plaza Hotel will be upgraded to improve pedestrian access to the ramada. Structural integrity will be ensured by installing six redwood-clad posts anchored to concrete footings excavated in a 25-ft by 35-ft area, with grading and leveling performed behind the hotel and Adobe to prepare the courtyard. All work is designed to preserve the historic character of the site and complies with California Code of Regulations categorical exemptions under Sections 15301 and 15302, which classify the project as a minor alteration with no increase in capacity. The California Department of Parks and Recreation is the contracting agency, with Gina Benigno serving as the primary point of contact for environmental coordination. The project is listed as a forecast with no published solicitation number, estimated value, or defined period of performance, and no formal contract clauses, evaluation criteria, payment instructions, or subcontractor requirements are detailed in the available documentation.