Request for Qualifications - Healdsburg Extension Project

Project Description: This Progressive Design-Build project is for the Design and Construction of Civil, Structures, Systems, and Architectural Improvements for the Healdsburg Extension Project. The Healdsburg Extension Project is the extension of the SMART railroad and pathway system with the objectives of extending passenger rail service 9 miles to the North, constructing a station in the City of Healdsburg, CA, and extending the non-motorized pathway from the Town of Windsor to the City of Healdsburg where it will tie into the existing Foss Creek pathway within the railroad right-of-way.
Work includes, but is not limited to replacement of the existing track with new track, ties, ballast, and sub ballast; construction of a new center boarding platform to include SMART standard amenities, shelters, lighting, CCTV security cameras, card vending machine(s), real-time passenger signs, etc.; several bridge replacements or refurbishments, including a significant bridge crossing the Russian River; all new and existing grade crossings to be reconstructed, construction of a non-motorized bicycle and pedestrian pathway from Windsor to Front Street in Healdsburg, extension of SMART’s existing Enhanced Automatic Train Control (EATC) train control system, extension of SMART’s communication system to support a closed SMART network communication system, etc.
Optional Work tasks are also included in this solicitation to further advance SMART’s rail and pathway system North from the City of Healdsburg, CA towards Geyserville, CA. Similar work elements to that of the Healdsburg Extension Project are included in these work tasks. The deadline to submit Proposals is June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm (Pacific)