Description
The California Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified Construction‑Manager/General‑Contractor (CMGC) to provide pre‑construction services and, if an “Agreed Price” is reached, to execute a full construction contract for the South of Salinas Corridor Improvement Project on U.S. 101 in Monterey County. The project involves converting an existing expressway segment to a full‑access‑control freeway, relocating and reconstructing the Chualar and Abbott Street interchanges with grade‑separated railroad crossings, and constructing new east‑ and west‑side frontage roads while maintaining access to adjacent properties. The scope also includes extensive utility relocation, right‑of‑way coordination, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement. The procurement is a two‑stage CMGC process with a pre‑construction services ceiling of $7.56 M (4 % fee) and a subsequent construction contract valued at roughly $378 M for construction capital plus $48 M for right‑of‑way capital. The award is anticipated in November 2026, with construction expected to be completed by September 2034.
• Convert existing expressway to a full‑access‑control freeway and rebuild two interchanges with separated‑grade rail crossings.
• Build new frontage roads and handle utility, ROW, and environmental coordination across a 9‑mile corridor.
• Provide pre‑construction services (design review, cost estimating, scheduling, permitting) followed by a unit‑price construction contract.
• Required qualifications include extensive experience on large transportation projects, safety and risk‑management programs, and ability to manage concurrent freight‑corridor contracts.