Consulting Opportunities

People working The RTC conducts transportation planning activities and implements some capital projects, consistent with long-range plans and other guiding documents. Transportation planning efforts, programs, and capital projects require the expertise of many professionals, and RTC employs the services of contractors to accomplish some of these activities. Qualified vendors able to fulfill the specifications and meet the terms and conditions required are encouraged to submit bids/offers in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and informal bid requests. All solicitations include details regarding the project, needed services, required qualifications, timeline, and the requirements for successful proposers. It is the proposer’s responsibility to ensure that a bid or proposal is received by the RTC prior to the time and date specified.

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Current Consulting Opportunities

Request for Qualifications to Provide On-Call Services for Civil and Structural Engineering

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites qualified and experienced professional consultants to submit a Statement of Qualifications for professional Engineering Services for the various needs along the rail and trail corridor. Future Task Orders include Engineering Services for the RTC’s rail infrastructure repairs including bridges, track, erosion, grade crossings, retaining walls, drainages, preventative and capital maintenance, bridge inspections and analysis, and other tasks required for the preservation of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Corridor Property.

DEADLINE: 12:00 noon on PST on Tuesday August 3, 2021

Interested parties must electronically submit one (1) hard copy plus one (1) digital copy of the Statement of Qualifications for these services to:

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC)
Attention: Sarah Christensen, P.E., Senior Transportation Engineer
Mail: 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3911
Electronic: info@sccrtc.org Phone: 831-460-3200

Responses should be submitted in accordance with the instructions set forth in this RFQ.

Please review the request for proposal document for all relevant information including scope, audit requirements, and timeline.

A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on July 15, 2021, see RFQ for additional details.

Request for Qualifications for On-Call Structural and Civil Engineering

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Request for Qualifications to Provide On-Call Services for Construction Management

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites qualified and experienced professional consultants to submit a Statement of Qualifications for professional Construction Management Services for the various needs along the rail and trail corridor. Future Task Orders include Construction Management Services for the RTC’s rail infrastructure repairs including bridges, track, coastal erosion, grade crossings, drainages, preventative and capital maintenance, and other tasks required for the preservation of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Corridor Property.

Interested parties must electronically submit one (1) hard copy plus one (1) digital copy of the Statement of Qualifications for these services by the closing date. CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 AT 12PM Proposals relating to this RFP shall be submitted to:

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Subject: RFQ 2123
Attention: Sarah Christensen, P.E.
Mail: 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Electronic: info@sccrtc.org Phone: 831-460-3200

Please review the request for proposal document for all relevant information including scope, audit requirements, and timeline. https://sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SCCRTC-On-Call-CM-2021.pdf

Additional Information:

Request for Proposals for Freeway Service Patrol Towing Services

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites qualified towing companies to submit a proposal for towing services for the Santa Cruz County Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) on Highways 1 and 17. A pre-proposal meeting was held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10:00am via RTC Zoom.

Responses and inquiries relating to this RFP shall be submitted to:

Amanda Marino, Transportation Planner Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-460-3200 ~ amarino@sccrtc.org

Proposals are due by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. All proposals must be completed and submitted as discussed in Proposal Requirements of the RFP in order to be considered. Any proposals received after the date and time specified above will not be considered. Download the RFP documents:

Request for Proposals for the TDA Triennial Performance Audit

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency for Santa Cruz County, is soliciting proposals to conduct performance audits of the RTC, the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District, Community Bridges and the Volunteer Center for fiscal years 2018/19 through 2020/21. The audits must be conducted in compliance with relevant sections of the California Transportation Development Act. The RTC further expects that the performance audits will be conducted consistent with the “Triennial Performance Audit Guidebook issued by the California Department of Transportation and should be available on their website https://dot.ca.gov/programs/rail-and-mass-transportation/transportation-development-act Interested firms must submit an electronic copy (in PDF format) of their proposal to the RTC offices via email to tnew@sccrtc.org no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021. The RTC will accept a paper copy of proposal. If submitting a paper copy, postmarks will not be accepted as meeting deadline. To view the request for proposal document for all relevant information including scope, audit requirements, and timeline, please visit (RFP)

Upcoming Consulting Opportunities

Request for Proposals for Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering & Inspections, and Construction Management Services

Recent Contracts Awarded

Professional Engineering Services

Description: Highway 1 State Park to Freedom Auxiliary Lanes and Bus on Shoulder Project & Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA/ED) component of the Project
Contract Manager: Sarah Christensen
Award Date: June 3, 2021
Awarded to: Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.

Organizational Assessment

Description: Design and conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment, including developing and implementing employee engagement surveys.
Contract Manager: Yesenia Parra
Award Date: November 5, 2020
Awarded to: Regional Government Services (RGS)

North Coast Rail Trail Interpretive Services

Description: Interpretive and wayfinding sign services on the North Coast Rail Trail, a portion of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST).
Contract Manager: Amanda Marino
Award Date: September 22, 2020
Awarded to: David Price Design

Financial Audit Services

Description: Financial Audit Services for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and Measure D, A Transaction and Use Tax Measure
Contract Manager: Tracy New
Award Date: September 8, 2020
Awarded to: Moss, Levy, & Hartzheim, LLP

Professional Actuarial Services for Actuarial Valuation, Analysis, Compliance on Ohter Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) and GASB 68 Actuarial Information for CalPERS Cost-Sharing (Risk Pool) Plans and GASB 68 Compliance

Contract Manager: Tracy New
Award Date: September 9, 2020
Awarded to: DFA, LLC

On-Call Soil Investigation and Environmental Engineering

Description: On-call soil investigation and environmental engineering services associated with work on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line and/or development of the Monterey Bay Scenic Sanctuary Trail (MBSST)
Contract Manager: Ginger Dykaar/Grace Blakeslee
Award Date: June 29, 2020
Awarded to: Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Services Consultants

Professional Engineering Services

Description: Professional engineering services for the Project Approval/Environmental Document phase of the Highway 1 State Park/Freedom Auxiliary Lanes and Bus on Shoulder Project including bridge replacements.
Contract Manager: Sarah Christensen
Award Date: March 5, 2020
Awarded to: Kimley-Horn and Associates

On-Call Project Management Services

Description: On-call project management services for Measure D projects and other capital improvement projects in Santa Cruz County.
Contract Manager: Sarah Christensen
Award Date: December 5, 2019
Awarded to: CSG Consultants, Inc.

Environmental Permitting

Description: Professional services for environmental for projects that maintain the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line infrastructure.
Contract Manager: Grace Blakeslee
Award Date: November 7, 2019
Awarded to: Harris & Associates

Alternatives Analysis for High Capacity Public Transit on the Rail Right of Way

Description: Comparison of transit alternatives for the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line using a performance-based planning approach
Contract Manager: Ginger Dykaar
Award Date: November 7, 2019
Awarded to: HDR Engineering, Inc.

Legal Services

Description: Legal services for the RTC
Contract Manager: Guy Preston
Award Date: August 1, 2019
Awarded to: Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver, and Wilson, PLC

Professional Engineering Services – Highway 1 Bay/Porter to State Park Auxiliary Lanes

Description: Project Approval/Environmental Document (PA/ED) Phase
Contract Manager: Sarah Christensen
Award Date: June 6, 2019
Awarded to: Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.

Financial Advisory Services

Description: Various ongoing financial advisory services for the RTC
Contract Manager: Tracy New
Award Date: June 6, 2019
Awarded to: KNN Public Finance

On-Call Real Property Services

Description: On-call real property services associated with the 31-mile rail line right-of-way known as the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
Contract Manager: Luis Mendez
Award date: June 6, 2019
Awarded to :
- Leases and Encroachments: AR/WS, Inc.
- Utility and Right of Entry Agreements, Railway Risk Management: RailPros, Inc.

Commute Manager and Services for Santa Cruz County

Description: Commuter management software as a service
Contract Manager: Amy Naranjo
Award Date: June 3, 2019
Awarded to: RideAmigos

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)

The RTC encourages the participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in its contracts. The RTC affirms the utilization and participation of qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (UDBE) firms in its contracting and procurement activities for federally-funded contracts. The RTC encourages general and prime contractors to afford competitive subcontracting opportunities to DBE and UDBE firms, where possible, in their contracting and procurement activities within the County of Santa Cruz. Find out more about becoming a designated DBE by the State of California or finding a DBE to subcontract.

RTC Contact

Yesenia Parra Administrative Services Officer info@sccrtc.org 460-3200

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