Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, BART Silicon Valley Phase II - Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Trackwork Engineering (A&E), identified under Solicitation ID: V25326. Work is to be performed near 3331 N First St, San Jose, CA 95134, USA in Santa Clara County.

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General Project Description

This project involves professional Architecture & Engineering (A&E) services for the design of temporary spur tracks and related facilities to support the BART Silicon Valley Phase II (BSVII) project's muck off-haul operations. The work includes site investigation and data collection (topographic surveys, geotechnical investigations), preliminary design (horizontal and vertical alignments, track layout alternatives, construction schedules and cost estimates), final design (90% design, final design package, updated schedules and cost estimates, IFB package preparation), bid support, and design support during construction. The design must comply with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Public Projects Manual and applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted rail operations.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Work Item: Task 1 – Site Investigation & Data Collection, Specifications: Includes Topographic Survey, Geotechnical Investigations and Testing, Preliminary Geotechnical Recommendations, and Final Geotechnical Recommendations.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Work Item: Task 2 – Preliminary Design, Specifications: Includes Review DevCon and Meet with UPRR, 35% Design Development, Preliminary Construction Schedule, and Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Work Item: Task 3 – Final Design, Specifications: Includes 90% Design, Final Design Package to UPRR, Updated Construction Schedule, Construction Cost Estimate (EE/ICE), and IFB package for VTA.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Work Item: Task 4 – Bid Support, Specifications: Includes Review and response to bidders’ questions, Support preparation for and attendance at the construction contract’s pre-bid meeting, Preparation of addenda, and Preparation of conformed plans and specifications.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Work Item: Task 5 – Design Support During Construction, Specifications: Includes Review and comment on construction contractor’s technical submittals, Representation of VTA in performing QC/QA inspections, Resolution of RFIs (Request for Information), Preparation of design change notices, Obtaining redlined as-builts, and Preparation of final As-Built Drawings in AutoCAD format.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (Providing comprehensive engineering design services, including civil, track, and bridge design for rail infrastructure projects.), NAICS 541370 – Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (Performing topographic surveys and geotechnical investigations as part of the site investigation and data collection phase.), NAICS 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Applicable for design aspects related to various heavy civil works elements that will be constructed, such as track infrastructure, grading, and drainage.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 26, 2026, and was last updated on February 26, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on April 2, 2026.

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