Opportunity
Santa Barbara Planet bids #5124
Consultant Services for Laguna Flood Resilience Study for the City of Santa Barbara
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
5124
NAICS
541330, 541620, 237990
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking consultant services for a Laguna Flood Resilience Study. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department - Scope of Work: - Develop a watershed drainage model for the Laguna Watershed and storm water system - Analyze current and future flood risks, including climate change impacts - Identify and evaluate adaptation options such as: - Storm drain capacity improvements - Laguna Pump Station Facility and tide gate upgrades - Green infrastructure solutions - Support the development of a Citywide Master Drainage Plan - Funding and Compliance: - Partially funded by a Coastal Conservancy grant (must comply with grant conditions) - Additional funding may come from City Measure B Funds - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting, engineering, environmental, and flood control services (NIGP codes: 91800, 91842, 91843, 91881, 92500, 98826) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mandated; open to qualified consulting firms - Unique Requirements: - Study must address climate change and future flood risks - Must conform to grant funding requirements
Description
The City of Santa Barbara is soliciting proposals for a consultant to prepare a Laguna Flood Resilience Study. The study involves building a watershed drainage model of the Laguna Watershed and storm water system, analyzing existing and future flood risks considering climate change, identifying priority adaptation options such as storm drain capacity improvements and green infrastructure, and evaluating the effectiveness of these options. This effort is the first step toward expanded flood modeling of the City's four main watersheds and the development of a Citywide Master Drainage Plan. The contract is partially funded by a Coastal Conservancy grant and must conform to grant conditions, with possible additional funding from the City's Measure B Funds.