Site work for a mixed-use development in Folsom, California. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and sidewalk / parking lot.

As of August 8, 2025 this project has not yet been awarded, this project is expected to be awarded some time in August. The City of Folsom is requesting proposals from qualified professional engineering firms to provide full-service design, environmental, right-of-way, permitting, and bid-phase services for the Riley Street Safety Improvement Project. This project aims to enhance pedestrian safety, ADA compliance, and overall connectivity along Riley Street, from Sutter Street to East Bidwell Street. The improvements are intended to provide a safe route to Sutter Middle School and create a pedestrian gateway between the Central Business District and the Historic District. The city envisions this project to include Complete Street elements, including features such as landscaping, public seating, and other pedestrian-friendly amenities to enhance the overall streetscape. The proposed project involves the construction of sidewalk alternatives to improve public health and safety and pedestrian circulation within the Historic District of the City. REY studied and conducted a mobile LiDAR scan of the project area. Based upon the preliminary analysis, the project is defined by five sub areas that represent the different types of constraints found within the project site. These sub areas are identified below: 1. Sutter Street to Figueroa Street: Existing sidewalk extends from the Sutter Street intersection to the end of the retail buildings on both sides of the street, part of which was Installed as a part of the Historic Sutter Street Rehabilitation project. The southwest side of Riley Street then transitions into a raised paved shoulder with an AC dike to protect pedestrians up to the intersection of Figueroa Street. The northeast side of Riley Street has several constraints including no shoulder with a large hill starting at the edge of pavement and extending up 12-feet to an existing residential property above, a tiered gabion drainage feature, and an encroachment of a property owner's fence into the right of way; all of which will make it challenging to construct a retaining wall on the northeast side to create space for adding sidewalk. 2. Figueroa Street to Mormon Street: Through this stretch, no sidewalk exists on either side of Riley Street but both sides have wide travel lanes with no delineated shoulder. Challenges on the northeast side include the connection to the Figueroa/Mormon Street Alley, existing stairs to a residential property, grade differentials (cut slope), sign and tree encroachments, and a utility pole at the corner of Mormon Street. The southwest side has multiple constraints including fencing, signs, a fire hydrant, utility poles and oak trees along the edge of roadway. However, with the construction of retaining walls in select locations on either or both sides of the street, this section is conducive to adding sidewalk to both sides. 3. Mormon Street to Natoma Street: Sidewalk exists on both sides of the street but our analysis, performed using the LiDAR data, shows that the sidewalks do not meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards due to most cross slopes exceeding 2 percent. Challenges identified in this area include utility pole encroachments, non-compliant curb ramps, and sidewalk encroachment outside of City right-of-way at the existing curb returns. It Is apparent that the Folsom Montessori School has made some attempts at controlling vehicular access to their parking lot. Providing clearly defined driveways to businesses on both sides of the street that are narrowed to an appropriate width and replacing the rolled curb with vertical curb wherever possible will help reduce the length of the potential conflict zone between vehicles and pedestrians and keep drivers focused on their surroundings by providing clear turning direction. 4. Natoma Street to Persifer Street: Sidewalk exists on both sides of the street within the north portion of this block but the analysis shows that the sidewalks do not meet ADA standards since most cross slopes exceed 2 percent. The south portion of this block has either a paved or gravel shoulder that frequently is used for private parking. Parked vehicles block the path of travel for pedestrians attempting to get to and from Sutter Middle School on both sides of the street. Adding sidewalk improvements would correct this problem for the City and increases safety. Additional constraints in this area include a fire hydrant located at the end of a crosswalk, sign and utility pole encroachments, non-compliant and non-existent curb ramps, and sidewalk encroachment out of the right-of-way at the existing curb returns. The existing drainage inlet in the shoulder at Persifer Street and all other drainage facilities will need to be analyzed and addressed for compatibility with proposed improvements. 5. Persifer Street to Bidwell Street: Sidewalk exists on both sides of the street for a portion of this block but the analysis shows that the sidewalks do not meet ADA standard as most cross slopes exceed 2 percent. The remaining portion of this block has either a paved or gravel shoulder. Challenges along this section of roadway include the presence of the Sutter Middle School retaining wall abutting the non-compliant sidewalk, sign and utility pole encroachments, non-compliant and non-existent curb ramps, and sidewalk encroachment out of the right-of-way at the existing curb returns. The selected consultant will provide comprehensive professional services to support the final design, permitting, and construction ofthe Riley Street Sidewalks Project. The scope of work shall include, but is not limited to, the following tasks: 1. Project Management and Coordination Serve as the primary liaison with City ofFolsom staff and stakeholders. Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule, including milestone dates. Coordinate and lead project meetings, including kick-off, design review, and preconstruction meetings. Provide monthly progress reports and invoice summaries. Ongoing coordination with adjacent property owners through the design process 2. Preliminary and Final Design Services o Prepare and submit design plans (30%, 60%, 90%, and final) for City review and approval. o Develop technical specifications and engineer's cost estimates for each project segment. o The consultant shall provide all right-of-way services necessary to support and complete any required right-of-way acquisition, drainage easements and temporary construction easements for the project. (R/W expected for curb ramps; Temp Construction Easements expected for retaining wall construction) The project must be designed in compliance with Caltrans Right ofWay certification requirements to ensure all proposed improvements are compatible with applicable property, access, and easement standards necessary for project approval and funding. o Design sidewalk, curb, gutter, curb ramps, driveways, pavement reconstruction, stormwater infrastructure, pedestrian safety enhancements, retaining walls, project striping and signage and ADA-compliant features. o Incorporate geotechnical recommendations for retaining wall designs and slope stability. o Drainage system improvements as identified on Alternative 3 Exhibit located in the Attachments o Evaluate alternatives to minimize impacts to utilities, trees, and adjacent properties. o Provide traffic control and staging plans for construction. 3. Environmental Compliance and Permitting o The consultant shall ensure all environmental compliance activities meet the requirements of both the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including preparation of necessary documentation and coordination with relevant regulatory agencies. 4. Utility Coordination o Identify and coordinate with all affected utility agencies. o Develop relocation plans for overhead and underground utilities, including communications conduit, fire hydrants, electrical cabinets, and utility boxes. o Facilitate meetings with utility providers and document resolutions to conflicts. 5. Public Outreach Support o Provide content (e.g., renderings, maps, schedules) to support City-led outreach efforts. o Attend public meetings or workshops as requested (assume 2 meetings) to present project updates or answer questions. 6. Bid Phase Services o Prepare final bid-ready construction documents. o Assist the City with responses to bidder questions and issuing addenda. o Support evaluation of bids and recommendation for award. 7. Construction Support Services o Attend pre-construction meetings and provide submittal and RFI reviews. o Provide technical consultation during construction to address unforeseen site conditions or design clarifications. o Conduct periodic site visits to ensure adherence to design intent and ADA compliance. o Prepare record drawings based on contractor redlines and field changes.