Request for Qualifications for the Healdsburg Extension Project

Solicitation Title: Request for Qualifications for the Healdsburg Extension Project

Solicitation Number: CV-DB-25-001

Project Owner: Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART)

Project Description: Design and Construction of Civil, Structures, Systems, and Architectural Improvements for the Healdsburg Extension Project. The Healdsburg Extension Project is the extension of the SMART railroad and pathway system with the objectives of extending passenger rail service 9 miles to the North, constructing a station in the City of Healdsburg, CA, and extending the non-motorized pathway from the Town of Windsor to the City of Healdsburg where it will tie into the existing Foss Creek pathway within the railroad right-of-way.

Work includes, but is not limited to replacement of the existing track with new track, ties, ballast, and sub ballast; construction of a new center boarding platform to include SMART standard amenities, shelters, lighting, CCTV security cameras, card vending machine(s), real-time passenger signs, etc.; several bridge replacements or refurbishments, including a significant bridge crossing the Russian River; all new and existing grade crossings to be reconstructed, construction of a non-motorized bicycle and pedestrian pathway from Windsor to Front Street in Healdsburg, extension of SMART’s existing Enhanced Automatic Train Control (EATC) train control system, extension of SMART’s communication system to support a closed SMART network communication system, etc.

Optional tasks are also included in this solicitation to further extend SMART’s rail and pathway system North towards Geyserville, CA. Similar work elements to that of the Healdsburg Extension Project are included in these work tasks.

Project Delivery Method: Progressive Design-Build Alternative Delivery Method

Engineer’s Estimate: $263,000,000.00

Funding Source: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Funds, State of California Funds, and Local Measure Q Funds

Pre-Proposal Conference: April 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (Pacific), RSVP Requested

Proposals Due: June 30, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. (Pacific); Electronic Submission Only.

Contractor’s License Required: Type A – General Engineering Contractor

Department of Industrial Relations (DIR): Active Registration Required

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