To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Request for Proposals No. DPW2026-006 Regarding the Provision of Design Engineering and Environmental Services for Garberville Redwood Drive Complete Streets
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise and distribute, the attached request for proposals regarding the provision of design engineering and environmental services for Garberville Redwood Drive Complete Streets; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Public Works with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1007 - Improve the transportation network to be multi-model, safe, sustainable and equitable
DISCUSSION:
On Aug. 15, 2025, Humboldt County received State Transportation Improvement Program funding for the project approval and environmental document phase for the Garberville Redwood Drive Complete Streets Project. The next phase of funding is for developing the plans, specifications and estimate, and is scheduled for approval on the Aug. 14, 2026, by the California Transportation Commission.
The Garberville Redwood Drive Complete Streets Project encompasses approximately 0.5 miles of Redwood Drive within the community of Garberville, extending from the southern connection with Highway 101 (Post Mile 0.00) to the northbound Highway 101 on-ramp at the northern end of town (Post Mile 0.50).
Redwood Drive is the former alignment of Highway 101 and now serves as Garberville's primary commercial corridor. The roadway supports local businesses, residents, visitors, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists.
The corridor experiences the highest averag...
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