Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Scotts Valley City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Scotts Valley Town Center Core, a Mixed -Use Development, identified under Solicitation ID: GEN-0005. Work is to be performed near 1 Civic Center Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, USA in Santa Cruz County.

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General Project Description

The project is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified development teams to develop the Scotts Valley Town Center Core, an approximately 18-acre mixed-use site owned by the City in the center of Scotts Valley, adjacent to Mount Hermon Road and Skypark. The vision is to create a vibrant, pedestrian and bike-friendly downtown with a dynamic blend of commercial and residential spaces. The development will include at least 300 residential units (25% deed-restricted affordable housing), 20,000-40,000 square feet of commercial space for retail and restaurants, public plazas (with features like a splashpad and an iconic tower), walkable streets, and bike paths. The selected developer will be responsible for land development, substantial infrastructure improvements (on-site roads, utilities, lighting, traffic signals, parking), environmental mitigation, and the long-term operation and maintenance of the retail, housing, and public realm components. The project requires adherence to the 2025 Scotts Valley Town Center Specific Plan, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements, and the Surplus Lands Act.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Development of Core Project Site: Approximately 18 acres, Mixed-Use (residential, commercial, public realm).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Housing Units: Minimum 300 residential units.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Affordable Housing: At least 25% of total residential units deed-restricted for lower income households (minimum 55 years rental, 45 years ownership).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Commercial/Retail Space: 20,000 – 40,000 SF of new retail, restaurant, and commercial uses, concentrated along Park Street and Main Street.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Public Plazas: At least 12,000 SF of new public plaza space, including Hanger Plaza (with splashpad) and Tower Plaza (with iconic tower).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Road and Circulation Infrastructure: New street grid, wide sidewalks, bike paths, parallel parking, new traffic signal on Mount Hermon Road at Main Street, elongated left turn pockets on Mount Hermon Road, potential reconfiguration of Kings Village Road and Post Office parking lot.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Utility System Improvements: On-site and off-site wet and dry utility provision, including necessary infrastructure and impact fees.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Site Preparation: Demolition, tree removal, grading, environmental remediation for PCE plume mitigation in building construction (if applicable), and consideration of existing groundwater monitoring wells.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Parking Facilities: Public parking lots, tuck-under or structured parking for residential, shared parking for commercial, and a Parking Management Plan.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Public Realm Amenities: Landscaping, lighting, outdoor dining areas, casual seating, event spaces, public art, and wayfinding signage.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Entitlement and Permitting Services: Planned Development application, Subdivision application, Design Review application, compliance with Scotts Valley Municipal Code Chapters 17.38, 17.39, Title 16, and Section 17.50.030.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Environmental Studies: Wetland delineation study (if minor existing wetlands), seasonally appropriate nesting bird/bat surveys, tree removal survey, project-level air quality construction analysis, construction vibration control plan, VMT analysis, Historic Resources Assessment, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (if not exempt), noise/acoustic attenuation study.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Hydrology and Hydraulic Study: Completion of site-specific study and plan.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Project Financing: Provision of evidence of financial capacity and funding sources for project construction and operations, potential for City financial assistance (discounted land value for affordable housing), and Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) reimbursement for public facilities and infrastructure.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Operation and Management Plan: For affordable housing, HOAs, retail environment, parking, and public realms, including establishment and funding of an ongoing maintenance entity.

NAICS Classification

236118 – Residential Property Construction, Other: For the development of new housing units, including market-rate and affordable residential units (e.g., multi-family housing, senior housing)., 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction: For the construction of general commercial buildings, retail spaces, restaurants, and potential civic/public use facilities., 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction: For significant on-site road infrastructure development, street networks, sidewalks, bike paths, and off-site improvements including traffic signals and left turn pockets., 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction: For the provision and installation of wet and dry utilities infrastructure for the new development., 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction: For site preparation, grading, public plaza construction (e.g., splashpads), and other non-building heavy civil work., 531311 – Residential Property Managers: For the ongoing management and operation of the residential components of the mixed-use development, including affordable housing., 531312 – Nonresidential Property Managers: For the ongoing management and operation of the commercial and public realm components, including retail, restaurants, and event spaces., 541320 – Landscape Architectural Services: For the design of public realm landscaping, planting plans, and integrating green spaces., 541330 – Engineering Services: For various engineering support, including civil plans, hydrology and hydraulic studies, and potential geotechnical analysis., 541430 – Graphic Design Services: For branding, public art, wayfinding signage, and visual identity for the Town Center.

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 24, 2026, and was last updated on February 24, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on April 24, 2026.

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