The City of Sausalito is issuing a Request for Ideas and Proposals (RFIP) for the rehabilitation and reactivation of the floating docks and associated waterfront facilities at the Turney Street Boat Launch area. These facilities represent the City’s only legal landing and public access point along the waterfront and are a critical community asset.

The City seeks qualified partners to propose viable business concepts, infrastructure improvements, and management approaches that will enhance public access, support maritime uses, and generate sustainable revenue for the City. 

The City is particularly interested in proposals that:

• Complement Sausalito’s maritime character and heritage
• Enhance maritime uses and public access to the water and waterfront
• Protect environmental resources, including eelgrass beds
• Contribute to the economic vitality of the City
• Benefit residents and visitors
• Generate revenue to the City
• Showcase innovation and creativity
• Provide a mechanism for visitors to arrive by water in Sausalito

The City is open to creative concepts, including but not limited to:

• Water taxi services
• Boat valet services
• Charter operations
• Support for mooring fields
• Facilities for dinghy landings

The selected Proposer will be responsible for all costs associated with design, construction, repair, and operation of the proposed business concept. The City will not provide funding for these activities but will carry the burden of regulatory approvals. Please refer to the City of Sausalito Turney Street Floating Dock Improvement Project and Business Partnership RFIP, dated February 27, 2026, below for more information regarding the scope of this RFIP:

• Turney Street Floating Dock Improvement Project and Business Partnership RFIP (February 27, 2026)

In parallel to this solicitation of ideas and proposals, the City is conducting a design study for the Turney Street Dock and Ramp Improvement Project managed by Anchor QEA. Submissions to this RFIP may inform the direction of that work. Selected proposers will be required to coordinate their work with that of Anchor QEA.

Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, March 26, 2026, and shall be addressed to:

City of Sausalito, Community Development Department

Attn: Brandon Phipps, Assistant City Manager

420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA 94965

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project title and the Proposer’s name and address. Each submission must include one hard copy and one electronic copy (on a flash drive). Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by an evaluation committee. Shortlisted proposers may be invited to interviews. After receiving recommendations from City Staff, the City Council will make the final selection at a public meeting. 

Proposals will be reviewed for responsiveness and evaluated by an evaluation committee. Shortlisted proposers may be invited to interviews. City staff will present a recommendation to the City Council, which will make the final selection at a public meeting.

Proposals will be scored using the following criteria, for a maximum total of 60 points:

(1) Anticipated revenue generation to the City — 10 points;

(2) Subjective assessment of benefits to neighboring businesses — 10 points;

(3) Subjective assessment of benefits to residents — 10 points;

(4) Subjective assessment of benefits to visitors — 10 points;

(5) Creativity — 10 points;

(6) Financial viability — 10 points.

Total: 60 points.

Any inquiries regarding this RFIP may be directed to the Community Development Department via email at cdd@sausalito.gov or via telephone at (415)-289-4128.