Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Capitola City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Capitola Active Transportation Plan Technical Consultant Services, identified under Solicitation ID: -. Work is to be performed near 420 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, USA in Santa Cruz County.

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General Project Description

The City of Capitola is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide technical planning and analysis services for the development of its first comprehensive Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The project aims to enhance safety, connectivity, equity, and climate resilience for all road users within the city. The selected consultant will support data collection, analysis, mapping, safety evaluation, network development, and project prioritization. Key tasks include reviewing existing transportation and land-use plans, inventorying existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities, analyzing collision data, performing Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) analysis, identifying network barriers and gaps, developing infrastructure and non-infrastructure recommendations, and creating a project rating and prioritization system. The consultant will also be responsible for preparing technical maps, graphics, and data summaries, and participating in coordination meetings with City staff and Ecology Action. This project is funded through a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Communities Planning Grant (SB-1).

General Bid Items

Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Review of Existing Conditions. Specifications: Include literature review, assessment of the 2011 Bicycle Plan, Local Coastal Program, Climate Action Plan, County of Santa Cruz ATP, and regional/state active transportation plans.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Inventory and Mapping of Existing Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities. Specifications: Include inventory of all project area bike and pedestrian facilities and nearby regional bike/transit facilities, identification of facility quality, maintenance conditions, accessibility issues, and assessment of seasonal variations in usage.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Data Collection and Analysis of Safety Conditions. Specifications: Describe existing education, encouragement, and transportation demand management programs; compile detailed bicycle and pedestrian collision data (factors, street type, location), and analyze collision data for patterns.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Data Analysis and Network Evaluation. Specifications: Map important community destinations/travel patterns, determine physical barriers/gaps, and conduct a Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) or comparable comfort analysis to assess user comfort.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Infrastructure Recommendations and Prioritization. Specifications: Develop a project list of infrastructure and non-infrastructure recommendations, incorporate into the final plan, and develop a robust project rating and prioritization system.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Technical Maps, Graphics, and Data Summaries. Specifications: Preparation of visual aids for plan development, presentations, and public communication, including summary maps of existing facilities, safety data, barriers/gaps, and project recommendations.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Meetings and Coordination. Specifications: Participate in regular coordination meetings with City staff and Ecology Action, including Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings, to review and provide feedback on technical deliverables.

NAICS Classification

541330 – Engineering Services, 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on January 13, 2026, and was last updated on January 16, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 9, 2026.

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