South Bay Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project

The South Bay Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project involves replacing the aging Bridge No. 49C-0351 over Los Osos Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California, with a modern concrete bridge designed to meet current seismic and engineering standards. This bridge is a critical transportation link between Los Osos and Morro Bay, and its replacement aims to ensure long-term public safety and reliability. The project scope includes on-site improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as off-site connections to public trails, enhancing multimodal transportation options. Environmental compliance is a central component, requiring full adherence to the approved Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan from February 2024, which includes specific measures to protect the Morro manzanita, a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act. Regulatory authorization for potential take of this species has been proposed by the California Fish and Game Commission under Fish and Game Code Section 2084, with the project proceeding under a Mitigated Negative Declaration as determined under CEQA. The project is administered by the San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Works, with the primary point of contact being Melissa Miller-Henson, Executive Director. The contractual framework for this project is governed by state and local requirements rather than federal acquisition regulations, as no FAR clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or contract type designations are provided. Solicitation number ED20-217 was posted on October 14, 2025, with a regulatory determination date of October 10, 2025, indicating that environmental approvals preceded the formal solicitation. Performance is expected to occur at the bridge site near Los Osos in San Luis Obispo County, with no FOB terms, payment details, invoicing systems, or contracting officer information specified. While environmental certifications and mitigation obligations are clearly defined, there is no publicly available information on contract value, awarded vendor, delivery schedule, or socioeconomic provisions. The project relies on agency oversight to ensure compliance with habitat protection measures and infrastructure standards, with the County of San Luis Obispo serving as both the lead agency and responsible entity for implementation and monitoring.