RFP 8940-002 Hagar Drive Roundabouts and Safety Improvements - Civil Engineering Services

UC Santa Cruz is seeking qualified civil engineering design firms to provide comprehensive design services for the Hagar Drive Roundabout and Safety Improvement Project through this Request for Proposals (RFP 8940-002). The procuring agency is the University of California Santa Cruz, and the project involves multiple funding sources including federal Caltrans HSIP funding. The scope of services includes preparation of preliminary design documents, detailed specifications, cost estimates, final construction documents, bidding support, and construction-phase administration services. Qualified firms must demonstrate expertise in civil engineering design, roundabout construction, and transportation safety improvements, with selection based solely on qualifications in accordance with the Brooks Act and California Public Contract Code requirements. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on May 26, 2025, with the RFP package available through the UC Santa Cruz Online Plan Room (http://www.ucscplanroom.com) until 6:00 p.m. on April 24, 2026. The evaluation timeline includes statement of qualifications review, interviews with shortlisted firms, and consultant selection scheduled for Late May/Early June 2025. All proposals must address each specification item with clear notation of any exceptions, and cost proposals will be sealed and evaluated only after technical rankings are completed.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting competition to particular enterprise categories based on the available documentation. All responding firms must provide proof of adequate insurance coverage, including General Liability, Professional Liability, Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation insurance, with firms lacking compliant coverage required to obtain it before contract execution. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. The RFP document does not disclose the anticipated contract value or budget range for the design services. Interested firms should direct inquiries to Alex Yasbek, UCSC Project Manager, at ayasbek@ucsc.edu, and should note that the University reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities when necessary to maintain fair competition and permit proper comparative evaluation.