ALL OF THEM WERE ON PAROLE OR PROBATION. SACRAMENTO CITY LEADERS ARE EXPECTED TO VOTE TOMORROW ON CHANGING CONTRACT POLICIES TO REPLACE OLD SACRAMENTO’S BOARDWALK. THE FOCUS HERE IS ON QUALITY BECAUSE NOT EVERYONE KNOWS HOW TO WORK IN HISTORIC AREAS. THE CITY IS REVITALIZING OLD SACRAMENTO, INCLUDING REPLACING THE OLD BOARDWALK. NORMALLY, THAT WOULD INVOLVE ASKING FOR CONTRACTS TO BID ON THE JOB AND THEN HIRING THE COMPANY THAT COMES IN CHEAPEST. BUT THE VOTE TOMORROW WOULD ALLOW THE CITY TO HIRE THE CONTRACTOR THAT’S MOST QUALIFIED, ACCORDING TO THE STAFF REPO
Sacramento considers changing contract policies for Old Sacramento Boardwalk project
Updated: 12:12 AM PST Feb 25, 2026
Sacramento City Council is considering changing contract policies for the replacement of the Old Sacramento Boardwalk.The city would normally ask for contractors to bid competitively for the job, and hire the company that is most cost efficient. City staff, however, say revitalizing the historic boardwalk requires a contractor with experience working in historic environments.Former Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg first announced plans to revitalize the Old Sacramento Waterfront back in July 2024. That plan includes replacing the wooden boardwalk. | PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Mayor pushing for plans to change the Old Sacramento WaterfrontSee more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter
Sacramento City Council is considering changing contract policies for the replacement of the Old Sacramento Boardwalk.
The city would normally ask for contractors to bid competitively for the job, and hire the company that is most cost efficient.
City staff, however, say revitalizing the historic boardwalk requires a contractor with experience working in historic environments.
Former Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg first announced plans to revitalize the Old Sacramento Waterfront back in July 2024. That plan includes replacing the wooden boardwalk.
| PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Mayor pushing for plans to change the Old Sacramento Waterfront
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