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Council awards preliminary design contract for Riley Street safety project to meet federal grant obligation

6442796 · August 27, 2025
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Council approved a design and engineering services agreement with REY Engineers to complete environmental clearance and 30% preliminary design for the Riley Street safety and sidewalk project so the city can obligate federal construction funds before the grant deadline; staff said REY's full final design fee was about $1.1 million.

The Folsom City Council approved a design and engineering consultant services agreement on Aug. 26 with REY Engineers to advance the Riley Street safety improvement project toward environmental clearance and preliminary design so the city can meet a federal construction obligation deadline.

Ryan Neaves, senior engineer in Public Works, told the council the project originated from the 2020 sidewalk feasibility study and subsequent outreach. The project’s full scope includes new sidewalks along Riley Street from Sutter Street down to East Bidwell, drainage improvements tying into previous Natoma Street work, retaining walls, crossing upgrades and pedestrian connectivity near Sutter Middle School and…

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