Title
Suspension of Competitive Bidding for the Old Sacramento Wooden Boardwalk Replacement Project [Two-Thirds Vote Required]
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FileID
File ID: 2026-00529
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Location
Location: Old Sacramento Waterfront, District 4
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Pass a Motion by two-thirds vote: 1) suspending competitive bidding in the best interests of the City; and 2) approving the use of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) project delivery method for the Old Sacramento Wooden Boardwalk Replacement Project.
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Contact
Contact: Matt Winkler, Facilities & Real Property Superintendent, (916) 808-5579, mwinkler@cityofsacramento.org; Ellen Sullivan, Senior Development Project Manager, Office of Innovation and Economic Development, (916) 808-5758, eesullivan@cityofsacramento.org; James Christensen, Facilities Manager, (916) 808-5863, jechristensen@cityofsacramento.org; Department of Public Works
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Presenter
Presenter: None
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The Old Sacramento Historic District is located along the east waterfront of the Sacramento River in downtown Sacramento. The district includes a mix of 19th-century structures that house businesses, retail, restaurants, and residences. A defining feature of the district is the network of raised wooden boardwalks that provide pedestrian access along the covered sidewalks and contribute to the area's historic character.
The wooden boardwalks were introduced during mid-20th-century revitalization efforts to evoke the character of Sacramento's Gold Rush-era riverfront. While not original 19th-century structures, the boardwalks are a critical component of the district's historic interpretation, tourism appeal, and pedestrian circulation. The existing decking was last comprehensively replaced approximately 20 years ago and has now exceeded its useful life due to heavy pedestrian use and environmental exposure. The propose...
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