The Public Works Department is committed to engineering, constructing and maintaining projects that improve the quality of life for the visitors and residents of the City of Vacaville. 

Learn more about projects that were recently awarded and accepted by the City Council by visiting the Investing in Our Community webpage.

The following projects have recently bid through the Capital Project Bidding Process. All projects listed below are the apparent low bidder and will remain apparent until the project is awarded.

Project Name: Alamo Creek Bridge Water Line Replacement Project (CIP 1032)

Bid Opening Date: June 29, 2026 at 10:00am

Obtaining Contract Documents: The Project Plans, Special Provisions, and Proposal Forms for bidding this project shall only be obtained through the Bid Express City of Vacaville home page under the project solicitation's Attachment List. A how-to guide for first time Bid Express users can also be found on the home page. 

Engineer's Estimate (Base Bid Only w/no contingency): $397,825

Project Name: Bike Trail Pedestrian Improvements Project (CIP 1049) [Federal Project No. CML-5094(077)]

Bid Opening Date: June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm

Obtaining Contract Documents: The Project Plans, Special Provisions, and Proposal Forms for bidding this project shall only be obtained through the Bid Express City of Vacaville home page under the project solicitation's Attachment List. A how-to guide for first time Bid Express users can also be found on the home page. 

Engineer's Estimate (Base Bid Only w/no Contingency): $232,944.18

Requests for Proposal documents can only be obtained through the City of Vacaville’s Public Works Department, using the contact information provided below.  Please email your request, with complete contact information, to the Project Manager.

Notice of Availability of Request for Proposals (RFP)

Requests for Proposal documents can only be obtained through the City of Vacaville’s Public Works Department, using the contact information provided below.  Please email your request, with complete contact information, to the Project Manager.

 The City of Vacaville is soliciting Proposals for:

 Project Title: I-505/Vaca Valley Parkway Corridor Multimodal Improvements Project (CIP 943)

Description: The City of Vacaville is seeking proposals for construction management services for the I505/Vaca Valley Parkway Corridor Multimodal Improvements. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, construction management, construction inspection, contract compliance, and construction survey services. 

Contact:
Caroline Vedder, Senior Civil Engineer
Project Manager
Email

Proposals must be received by the City on or before 2:00 PM on July 2, 2026. Proposals shall be received in accordance with the requirements identified in the Request for Proposal.  Any addenda for this solicitation will be distributed via email to the City’s RFP holder list.  It is the proposer’s responsibility to comply with any addenda issued by the City during the solicitation.

Physical/hard copy submissions shall be accompanied by an electronic copy (in PDF format via a USB storage device). Proposals shall be mailed or submitted in a sealed package clearly marked Proposal for the I505/Vaca Valley Parkway Corridor Multimodal Improvements Project and addressed as follows:

City of Vacaville
Public Works Department
Engineering Services
650 Merchant Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
Attention: Caroline Vedder, Senior Civil Engineer

Proposals, and amendments to proposals, received after the time and date specified above will not be accepted and shall be returned to the proposer unopened.

Addendum #1

Addendum #2

The anticipated consultant selection schedule is as follows:

DBE Program Information

The City of Vacaville (CITY) receives Federal grants to fund portions of many of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.  These grants are awarded by various Federal departments which are governed by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the designated administering agency in California.

In order to secure this vital funding for the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, the CITY strictly adheres to the stringent requirements of each grant source and requires the same compliance for all contractors, consultants, and suppliers on all these federally-funded CITY projects.

City DBE Program Plans

• DBE Program for Federal Highway Administration-Funded projects which are administered by the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS).
  • Exhibit 9-A - CITY DBE Implementation Agreement (June 21, 2024)
  • Exhibit 9-B - Annual CITY 2025/26 DBE Program Goal & Methodology
  • Exhibit 9-C - Local Agency Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Annual Certification Form
• DBE Program for Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-funded projects administered by the Region IX of the FTA and CFR 49, Part 26.
  • DBE Threshold Questionnaire FY 2023/24
• DBE Program for the Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Improvement projects administered by the State Water Resources Control Board and the "Guidelines for Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program DBE and Approval of Award DBE Requirements (PDF).
  • Guidelines for Meeting the California State Revolving Fund (CASRF) Programs (Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements (REV. Apr 24, 2015)

Resources for DBE Contractors, Consultants, and Suppliers

• Federal Resources
  • Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 26 at www.ecfr.gov
  • US Small Business Administration at www.sba.gov
  • Data Universal Numbering System "DUNS" Numbering System - Contractors, Consultants, and Suppliers should have a DUNS number in order to participate in Federally-funding contracting opportunities.
  • Federal Reserve's List of Minority-Owned Financial Institutions at www.federalreserve.gov/releases/mob/current

• CALTRANS & Other State Resources
  • For general information contact the Office of Business & Economic Opportunity at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/business-and-economic-opportunity
    • DBE Brochure
    • Office of Business & Economic Opportunity
    • Small Business (SB) Resources & Information
    • Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) Resources & Information
    • Caltrans DBE Program FAQs
  •  For information on certified DBE and SB firms contact the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) Information.
    • General CUCP Information and tutorial
    • Database of  Certified DBE firms
    • Database of  Certified SB  firms
    • California Department of General Services Procurement Division for certification as SB or DVBE

•  Other Resources
  • Construction Update
  • Construction Bidboard, Inc. at planroom@ebidboard.com
  • California Minority Owned Financial Institutions
  • Construction Bid Source
  • List of DBE Acronymns
  • Caltrans Civil Rights Information Seminars

The City of Vacaville will be upgrading the water and sewer mains along Stinson Avenue, from Cottonwood Street to West Monte Vista Avenue, and along West Monte Vista Avenue, from Stinson Avenue to Dobbins Street. The city will be working with the construction contractor in coordinating and minimizing impacts to the surrounding residences and school. Once the work has been scheduled, the contractor will post message boards alerting the public of the upcoming work.

Construction is Anticipated to Begin in Early 2025

Please be advised that temporary disruptions to water and sewer services, traffic flow, and limited parking availability will occur within the project area. The contractor will provide additional notifications as construction progresses. The City appreciates the community's understanding and cooperation during this important infrastructure improvement and maintenance project.

What to expect during construction

Some impacts will be noticeable during construction include:

• Lane closures
• Limited parking
• Construction noise and dust
• Sewer or water service interruptions

For additional information, contact 707.449.5170.