Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion New Community Gardens, Dog Park, and Playground project

The City of Berkeley is seeking qualified contractors to transform the Santa Fe rail‑track corridor into a mixed‑use park featuring community gardens, a dog park, a children’s playground, and associated amenities such as picnic areas, fitness stations, ADA‑compliant pathways, lighting, irrigation, and fencing. The work is scoped as a comprehensive civil‑construction project with a total engineer’s estimate of $3.22 million. Bids must be sealed and submitted by June 16, 2026. An optional site visit is offered on May 20, 2026 for bidders to assess conditions. Questions about the scope must be submitted by May 27, 2026. • Scope includes site grading, utility relocation, paving, landscaping, playground equipment installation, irrigation and lighting systems, and fencing. • Requires a California Class A General Engineering Contractor license. • Contractor will be responsible for delivering a complete “turn‑key” park with all civil works, amenities, and final finishes as per the City’s specifications.