Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission - On-Call Rail Consultant Services - RFP 2612 (2026)
- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Bella Kressman
- (831) 460-3200
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Summary
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission seeks professional consultants for on-call rail consultant services to support the 32-mile Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line extending from Pajaro in Monterey County to Davenport in Santa Cruz County.
Tasks include rail property management and support, risk management, rail safety compliance, railway engineering technical support, rail agreements development, online agreement administration platform, asset assessments, inspection reports, project management, and safety plan development and training. The 32-mile corridor features active freight use, recreational rail, bridges, signalized crossings, and drainage infrastructure. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM on November 23, 2026, submitted via email to [email protected] as an electronic PDF with a separate password-protected fee schedule. The contract term is 2 years with optional extensions.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Cost Proposal
- Work Plan
- Sample Cost Proposal form for Specified Rates of Compensation
- Electronic PDF proposal
- Password-protected fee schedule
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Santa Cruz, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Bella Kressman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 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 Bella Kressman at (831) 460-3200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cost Proposal, Work Plan, Sample Cost Proposal form for Specified Rates of Compensation, electronic PDF proposal, password-protected fee schedule. Review the full document from Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 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.