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Jobs and Contracts

Work with the RTC and make a difference in Santa Cruz County. Whether you join the agency as an employee or partner with us as a contractor, your work will help the RTC create a transportation system that works for all residents and improves economic opportunity in the region. Join us as we plan for the future. Find open opportunities — including recently closed or awarded contracts in the following sections.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The RTC is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. RTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (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. Find out more about becoming a designated DBE by the State of California or finding a DBE to subcontract.

ABOUT THE RTC

RTC Contact

Yesenia Parra
Administrative Services Officer
info@sccrtc.org
(831) 460-3200

Employment Opportunities

Executive Director - Open

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking a new Executive Director.

Given the issues and priorities facing SCCRTC, the new Executive Director must be a results-oriented leader with excellent communication skills, who enjoys facilitating change and working to develop relationships and build consensus.

Please review the full job description for more information: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2323

Transportation Planning Technician - Open

Position open until filled with priority screening date of April 25th, 2024.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director and the daily direction of senior staff, the Transportation Planning Technician is responsible for assisting Transportation Planners in the implementation of the programs and projects of the Regional Transportation Commission. In addition, the Transportation Planning Technician will perform routine transportation planning and office duties.

The Transportation Planning Technician gathers, compiles, analyzes and inputs data using a computer; prepares spreadsheets, charts and graphs to document, report and analyze transportation information; assists in the production and distribution of marketing and informational materials and displays; provides information on Regional Transportation Commission programs at informational fairs; assists in evaluation of programs; conducts transportation surveys; performs transportation fieldwork; serves as the lead for logistical set-up for meetings and workshops and other duties as assigned

Please review the full job announcement for qualifications and directions on how to apply. Please complete a job application and include resume, cover letter and include responses to supplemental questions.

Engineering Intern - Open

Position open until filled with priority screening date of March 15, 2024.

The role of an intern is to assist staff with entry level tasks in the office and field. These efforts are completed under the direct supervision of the Associate Transportation Engineer, or their respective designee. The role applies to the various disciplines and services including transportation, structures, hydraulics/water/wastewater and other aspects of civil engineering. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Perform entry level engineering fieldwork; Participate in field activities at project sites to take measurements, collect data, take photos and record observations; Enter data and create reports in ArcGIS; Gather, compile, analyze and input data; Prepare spreadsheets, charts and graphs to document, report and analyze transportation information; Convey technical information utilizing clear verbal and written skills; Write correspondence and text for reports.

Please review the full job announcement for qualifications and directions on how to apply. Please complete a job application and include resume, cover letter and references

Communications Intern - Filled 01/16/2024

Transportation Planning Intern - Filled 10/3/2023

The role of an intern is to assist staff with entry level tasks in the office and field. The intern will work on a range of bike, pedestrian, transit, trail, highway, and other transportation planning projects and programs. These efforts are completed under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Planners and the daily direction of other senior staff, the Transportation Planning Intern will be organized and interested in learning more about and assisting with transportation planning.

Transportation Planner I-IV - Filled 03/1/2024

Consulting Opportunities

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.

CONSULTANT INTEREST FORM

Coming Soon: Climate Resilience for Highway 1 at Waddell Creek and San Vicente Creek

RFP 2197: North Coast Transportation Demand Management Plan

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites interested parties to submit a proposal to provide professional consulting services to develop transportation management strategies for 22-miles of coastal highway from the City of Santa Cruz northern city-limits to the Santa Cruz/San Mateo County line. The North Coast Transportation Demand Management Plan (North Cost TDM Plan) is needed to identify strategies that address visitor transportation needs, safety and operational challenges on Highway 1 north of the City of Santa Cruz created by visitor demand and behaviors, and to provide transportation alternatives.

Proposals are due on 06/12/2024 at 2:00 p.m.

View the Request for Proposals for more information about this project.

Required Forms and Attachments:

RFP 2189: Highway 9 Boulder Creek Complete Streets Project (PA/ED)

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced professional engineering consultants for the Project Approval/Environmental Clearance (PA/ED) phase and future optional phases and support tasks of the Highway 9 Boulder Creek Complete Streets Project in accordance with the proposed Scope of Services. The Highway 9 Boulder Creek Complete Streets Project (Project) aims to improve multimodal transportation through State Route 9 located between River Street and Bear Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley, and along State Route 236 from SR 9 to Laurel Street. This project proposes to improve multi-modal use of the Route 9 Corridor by improving bus stops, installing bicycle facilities, installing sidewalks, installing and enhancing crosswalks, and enhancing parking. Permanent and temporary right of way acquisitions and utility relocations may be required to accommodate the improvements.

RFP2189 for Professional Engineering Services

RFP2189 Addendum 1

Highway 9 BCCS RFP Responses to Questions

Project Study Report

Issue Date: April 17^th, 2024
Closing Date: May 17^th, 2024, at 12:00 PM

RFP 2188: Rural Highways Safety Plan (RHSP) - Closed

The opportunity to submit a proposal for this project has closed.

The RTC invites interested parties to submit a proposal to complete the Santa Cruz County Rural Highways Safety Plan (RHSP).

This federal and state funded planning effort will create a planning document which will qualify as both a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and a Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Action Plan. The RHSP will encompass all conventional 2-lane state highways outside of city limits within Santa Cruz County, specifically Highway 1 north of City of Santa Cruz, Highways 9, 35, 236, and Highways 129 and 152 outside of City of Watsonville.

Proposals are due on February 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Responses to Requests for Clarification from the Pre-Proposal Meeting and received via email can be found here

Required Forms:

RFP 2184: 2024 Triennial Performance Audits - Closed

The opportunity to submit a proposal for this project has closed.

The RTC invites interested parties to submit a proposal to conduct performance audits of the RTC, the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District, and Community Bridges. RTC is required by Section 99246 of the California Public Utilities Code “Transportation Development Act,” to triennially designate an entity other than itself to conduct a performance audit of its activities.

Proposals are due on February 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Required form: Form 1 California Levine Act Statement

RFP 2167: Local Access for All Program for Wheelchair-Accessible On-Demand Transportation - Closed

The opportunity to submit a proposal for this project has closed.

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites eligible Existing and Emerging Transportation Providers to submit a proposal to increase the availability of on-demand transportation service for people with disabilities within Santa Cruz County. Eligible entities may apply for up to $114,103.

View the Request for Proposals for more information about this project.

Proposals are due: EXTENDED to Friday, July 7th, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Questions and Answers (posted 6/21/23)

Required Forms:
• Program Application Form, RFP 2167 Attachment A
• Access for All Safety Protocol Declaration Form
• Cost Proposal
• Certification of Indirect Costs and Financial Management System
• Form 1 California Levine Act Statement

RFP 2153: Electric Passenger Rail Transit & Trail Project - Closed

The opportunity to submit a proposal for this project has closed.

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites qualified and experienced professional engineering consultants to submit a proposal for preliminary engineering and environmental documentation components of a proposed SCBRL Electric Passenger Rail Transit & Trail Project (Project) between Pájaro Junction and Santa Cruz along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL).

A pre-proposal meeting was held via Zoom on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM. The pre-proposal meeting attendee list is available at this link.

On August 26, 2022, the RTC provides the following revised document providing responses to questions submitted by potential proposers. Per the RFP, the deadline for submitting additional questions, requests for clarifications or exceptions to RFP requirements is 12:00 PM on Friday, August 26, 2022 unless amended by RFP Addenda.

On September 20, 2022, the RTC provided Addendum No. 1 updating the proposal due date to Monday, September 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM; providing a revised RFP Attachment C: Sample RTC Contract; and providing a new RFP Attachment E: St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, LLC (a Subsidiary of Progressive Rail, Inc.) Guidelines for Document Submission, Railroad Right of Entry (ROE). A signed acknowledgement of Addendum No. 1 must be submitted with each Proposal. For convenience, a document showing the tracked-changes revisions to RFP Attachment C: Sample RTC Contract is available for review via this link.

RFP 2153 Electric Passenger Rail Transit & Trail Project

Addendum No. 1

Proposals are due on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Required Forms:

Form 1 California Levine Act Statement
Form 2 Exceptions to the Contract
LAPM Exhibit 10-O1 Consultant Proposal DBE Commitment
LAPM Exhibit 10-K Consultant Annual Certification of Indirect Costs and Financial Management System
LAPM Exhibit 10-H 1 Cost Proposal
LAPM Exhibit 10-H 4 Cost Proposal for Prevailing Wage Work
LAPM Exhibit 10-Q Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Signed addenda acknowledgement(s)

Recent Contracts Awarded

Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment and Priorities Report

Description: Services to complete a Santa Cruz County Climate Adaptation – Vulnerability Assessment and Transportation Priorities Report for County of Santa Cruz maintained transportation infrastructure and the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
Contract Manager: Brianna Goodman
Award Date: May 4, 2023
Awarded to: Williams Sale Partnership (WSP) USA INC

Labor Agreement Negotiations

Description: Consulting firms to negotiate successor labor agreements.
Contract Manager: Yesenia Parra
Award Date: February 13, 2022
Awarded to: Lozano Smith

Professional Engineering Services

Description: Professional engineering services for the SLV Schools Complex Circulation and Access Study, which includes preliminary engineering, traffic analysis, and a feasibility and needs assessment for improving multimodal system performance.
Contract Manager: Brianna Goodman
Award Date: March 17, 2022
Awarded to: Mark Thomas

On-Call Services for Construction Management

Description: 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.
Contract Manager: Sarah Christensen
Award Date: November 8, 2021
Awarded to: MNS Engineers

On-Call Services for Civil and Structural Engineering

Description: 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.
Contract Manager: Sarah Christensen
Award Date: September 22, 2021
Awarded to: Mark Thomas & Company

Freeway Service Patrol Towing Services

Description: Towing services for the Santa Cruz County Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) on Highways 1 and 17
Contract Manager: Amanda Marino
Award Date: August 5, 2021
Awarded to: Ladd’s Towing

TDA Triennial Performance Audit

Description: 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 in conformance with the California TDA.
Contract Manager: Tracy New
Award Date: June 10, 2021
Awarded to: Michael Baker International

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.

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