Santa Cruz County Bridge Replacement Engineering RFP 2021-RFP-067 - Rancho Rio Avenue
Santa Cruz CountyCounty · Santa Cruz, CA- Due
- Dec 11, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2025
- Primary contact
- Tyler Decker
- (831) 454-2842
The 30-second brief
Santa Cruz County is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide civil engineering and environmental services for the Rancho Rio Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. The scope includes completely replacing an existing one-lane, scour-critical structure with a two-lane clear span concrete slab bridge and standard roadway approaches. Work involves preliminary engineering, environmental permitting, right-of-way acquisition coordination, and utility relocation for water and gas lines. The project is funded through the California Highway Bridge Program (HBP), with a goal to have plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) ready for a Summer 2029 construction start. Proposals are due by December 11, 2025; contact Tyler Decker at 831-454-2842 for details.
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Summary
Santa Cruz County is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide civil engineering and environmental services for the Rancho Rio Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
The scope includes completely replacing an existing one-lane, scour-critical structure with a two-lane clear span concrete slab bridge and standard roadway approaches. Work involves preliminary engineering, environmental permitting, right-of-way acquisition coordination, and utility relocation for water and gas lines. The project is funded through the California Highway Bridge Program (HBP), with a goal to have plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) ready for a Summer 2029 construction start. Proposals are due by December 11, 2025; contact Tyler Decker at 831-454-2842 for details.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Plans
- Specifications
- Estimate
- Permitting
- Submit to
- 701 Ocean Street, Room 410, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
- Scope location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Reported agency
- County of Santa Cruz
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Santa Cruz County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 701 Ocean Street, Room 410, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For questions, contact Tyler Decker.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Santa Cruz County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tyler Decker at (831) 454-2842. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Plans, Specifications, Estimate, Permitting. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Santa Cruz County?
All active and historical solicitations from Santa Cruz County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Santa Cruz County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Santa Cruz County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Cruz, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.