Temescal Canyon Road Widening Project- El Cerrito Segment

The County of Riverside Transportation Department, in coordination with Caltrans, is advancing the Temescal Canyon Road Widening Project—El Cerrito Segment to expand a two-lane road to four lanes with a centered two-way left-turn lane and pedestrian sidewalks, stretching from north of El Cerrito Road to Tom Barnes Street, including a 200-foot extension north of Cajalco Road within the unincorporated community of El Cerrito and the city of Corona, California. The primary objective is to reduce congestion caused by growing regional traffic and overflow from I-15 during peak periods, while creating a complete street that accommodates all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 with an estimated duration of 16 months, concluding around April 2027, followed by 90 days of post-construction closeout activities. The project is not tied to a stated contract value, as no formal CLIN structure or pricing table is provided, and the solicitation is marked as a forecast with no established award mechanism or source selection criteria. Environmental compliance and mitigation are central to the project’s execution, with all activities governed by California’s CEQA requirements and reinforced by a suite of project-specific mitigation measures rather than standard FAR clauses. Key environmental controls include the implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, sediment and erosion controls compliant with RWQCB standards, pre-construction equipment cleaning to prevent invasive species spread, and strict limitations on work near sensitive habitats such as riparian zones and oak trees to protect root systems and wildlife breeding seasons. A qualified biologist must be retained by the contractor to conduct site inspections, train construction personnel, approve work plans, and oversee all biological protections, including monitoring for endangered species and managing waste to deter predators. Inspections occur on-site throughout construction, with acceptance dependent on compliance with Caltrans specifications, the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan, the Endangered Species Act, ADA accessibility standards, and various BMPs. No formal contract administration roles such as COR, COTR, or PCO are designated, and payment, invoicing, accounting, or packaging requirements typical of federal contracts are absent; the only identified contact for coordination is the Environmental Project Manager, Jan Bulinski, through the County’s transportation department. There is no evidence of procurement-specific sections such as evaluation factors, offeror certifications, or solicitation submission instructions, as the documentation is rooted entirely in environmental planning and regulatory compliance rather than competitive bidding.