Arroyo Simi 4 Rural Bridges Rehabilitation & Scour Mitigation Project

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) is requesting bids on the Arroyo Simi 4 Rural Bridges Rehabilitation & Scour Mitigation Project (Invitation #C3174-27) on the Ventura County Line, with bids due November 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Bidders must hold a California General Engineering (Class A) license from the Contractors State License Board.

The scope encompasses rehabilitation of four rural bridges carrying Metrolink commuter service, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Coastal Starlight trains, and Union Pacific Railroad freight traffic. Work includes earthwork, channel scour mitigation, and structural rehabilitation, with mandatory coordination with Union Pacific Railroad, its third-party contractors, SCRRA signal and communications contractors, and SCRRA personnel. The project duration is 265 calendar days with a February 2027 start date (subject to change) and lump-sum award type.

Required bid documents include a cover letter identifying the proposed project manager, a list of subcontractors and suppliers, debarment and lobbying certifications, FRA Buy America compliance attestation, campaign contributions certification, hiring and lobbyist restriction certifications, a list of current and completed contracts, a bid letter, and a Responsible Bidders Questionnaire. Liquidated damages provisions apply per Attachment F. The offer remains valid for 180 days.

A remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT (attendance optional but recommended). Virtual job walk videos are available in Exhibit 5; no physical site visit will occur. The online Q&A deadline is November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Bids are submitted electronically through PlanetBids. Contact Sharon Williams at 213-452-0294 or williamss@scrra.net with questions.