D12 PROTECT Bolsa Chica and Crystal Cove Highway (BCCH) Climate Adaptation Study.

Caltrans District 12 is seeking a consultant to conduct a 24-month Climate Adaptation Study focusing on the Bolsa Chica and Crystal Cove Highway corridors along Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1) in Orange County. The procurement, identified as RFP #74A1561, aims to develop a comprehensive feasibility planning study addressing climate change impacts on 4.4 center lane miles of highway infrastructure. Key deliverables include technical reports such as a Sea Level Rise Scenarios Report, Beach Erosion Analysis, Scour Analysis, Tsunami Impact Analysis, and a Coastal Engineering Design Criteria Report. The consultant will be responsible for conducting a literature review, performing coastal hazards assessment, and engaging the public through four separate events. The study's primary objectives are to identify short-, medium-, and long-term adaptation strategies to enhance transportation infrastructure resilience against climate change stressors. Critical procurement dates include an optional pre-proposal teleconference on 04/18/2025, written questions due by 04/24/2025, and proposal submissions required by 05/08/2025 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with an estimated contract award during the week of 06/30/2025.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 22% and offers a potential five percent preference for certified small businesses. The total contract value is capped at $600,000 and will be federally funded. Proposers are expected to deliver comprehensive technical documentation, including visual renderings of proposed adaptation strategies, with a focus on developing resilient solutions for the specified highway corridors. The procurement encourages participation from small businesses and prioritizes diverse vendor engagement. While no specific incumbent vendors were mentioned in the documentation, the RFP indicates that the selected consultant will need to integrate findings with existing transportation infrastructure and climate adaptation methodologies. Potential respondents should have expertise in coastal engineering, climate change impact assessment, transportation infrastructure resilience, and public engagement strategies. The contract requires a multidisciplinary approach to analyzing and mitigating climate-related risks to critical transportation infrastructure in Orange County.