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January 20, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Professional Services Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Capuzzi Consulting Group, Inc. to Perform Preliminary Engineering, Environmental Analysis, and Final Design Engineering Services for Bayshore Bikeway Segment 6A (CIP STL0451)
Report Number: 26-0005
Location: MTS Railroad Corridor parallel and west of Bay Boulevard between E Street and Lagoon Drive/F Street.
Department: Engineering
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice : The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15302 Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), Section 15303 class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land). Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Project is Categorically Excluded under 23 USC 327.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Capuzzi Consulting Group, Inc. to perform Engineering Consulting Services for Federal Project ATPL -5203(056): City Project Bayshore Bikeway Segment 6A (STL0451).
SUMMARY
The Bayshore Bikeway Segment 6A capital improvement project will close a regional Class I gap, improve safety, and provide regional active transportation connections to and for disadvantaged communities. T o advance this project, the City conducted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation process to select an engineering consultant. City staff recommends awarding a professional services agreement with Capuzzi Consulting Group, Inc. to perform the required services.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project has been reviewed for compliance with CEQA and NEPA. It has been determined under CEQA that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 P a g e | 2
Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15302 Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), Section 15303 class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) because the proposed actions would not result in a significant effect on the environment, create a cumulative impact, damage a scenic highway, or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Thus, no further environmental review is required. Under NEPA, it has been determined that the Project is Categorically Excluded under 23 USC 327.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City requires engineering consulting services for the Bayshore Bikeway Segment 6A (City CIP No.
STL0451) project (“Project”). The Project will close a regional Class I gap, improve safety, and provide regional active transportation connections to and for disadvantaged communities through the Bayshore Bikeway.
Engineering consulting services will involve extensive environmental analysis and is responsible to ensure City remains in compliance with requirements associated with grant administration as outlined in the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (“LAPM”). The Project is eligible for grant funding through the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 which is administered by Caltrans. Eligible grant expenses include preliminary engineering, environmental analysis and final design engineering plans, specifications, estimate and bid quantities.
A selection committee was created to select the consultant and was comprised of various staff that are subject matter experts from the project’s functional areas.
The Project was advertised as a Request for Qualifications on August 15, 2024. Consultant Statem ents of Qualifications were submitted on September 17, 2025. A shortlist of three (3) consultants presented before the City’s selection committee and answered questions from the Committee. The consultant selection committee evaluated and scored each firm and selected Capuzzi Consulting Groups, Inc. as the most qualified firm. Staff recommends awarding the consulting contract to Capuzzi Consulting Group, Inc.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff have reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property -related financial conflict of interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and have not been informed by any City Council member of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
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CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funding to cover this contract and City staff costs is included in capital improvement project STL0451. Therefore, there is no current -year fiscal impact to the Active Transportation Grant Fund, the Western TDIF Fund, or the Transportation Sale s Tax Fund as a result of this action. Project costs are summarized below:
FUNDS REQUIRED FOR CONTRACT (STL0451)
Contract Amount $ 489,344.22
Total Funds Required to Complete Project $ 489,344.22
AVAILABLE FUNDING FOR CONTRACT (STL0451)
Active Transportation Grant - 736957 $2,944,194
Transportation Sales Tax $619,542
WTDIF Regional Arterial Sys - 590922 $104,750
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION $3,668,486
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed professional services agreement will have no ongoing fiscal impact. All associated costs are covered within the existing project budget, ensuring no additional funding is required beyond the existing project appropriation.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Consultant Services Agreement with Capuzzi Consulting Group, Inc.
Staff Contact:
Rosina Flores, Assistant Director of Engineering/Acting City Engineer Jose Serrato, Senior Civil Engineer