SAFER Bay Project Design, Permitting and Bid Support RFP

Bid/RFP Status: 
Open - accepting bids and proposals
Bid/RFP Due Date: 
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 2:00pm

Project Scope: Phase 1 design services for flood protection infrastructure from Bay Road to Tara Street (Station 52+27 to 69+00), including:

  • Planning & environmental review support
  • Design advancement from 10% to 100% (Final PS&E)
  • Permitting support through BRRIT process
  • Public outreach support
  • Bid support & updated Benefit-Cost Analysis

Critical Dates:

Questions Due: February 13, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Responses Issued: February 19, 2026

Proposals Due: March 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Optional Interviews: March 10, 2026 (tentative)

Award Date: April 4, 2026 (tentative)

Submission Requirements:

Contact: Alec Nicholas, Special Projects Manager | (408) 905-9290  | anicholas@cityofepa.org

  • 30-page maximum (excluding resumes)
  • Must include all required forms and certifications
  • Cost proposal submitted separately