Opportunity
Santa Barbara Planet bids #RFP No. 5136
Santa Barbara Storm Drain Utility Funding Study and Proposition 218 Support
Posted
June 08, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
RFP No. 5136
NAICS
541620
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive study of its storm drain system funding and operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara, Public Works Department - Scope of Work: - Conduct a financial and operational analysis of the city's storm drain system, including pipes and inlets - Evaluate current revenues and expenses - Assess and recommend dedicated, sustainable funding options for operations, maintenance, and enhancements - Develop a five-year revenue plan to ensure rate stability and healthy reserves - Perform a cost-of-service analysis to ensure compliance with Proposition 218 and other legal requirements - Support the Proposition 218 process, including public notices, staff reports, fee schedules, presentations, and community outreach - Products/Services Requested: - Storm Drain Utility Property Related Service Charge Study and Proposition 218 Process Support (consulting service) - Notable Requirements: - Expertise in utility rate setting, financial analysis, project management, and public outreach - All recommendations must comply with California Proposition 218 legal standards - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; the opportunity is focused on professional consulting services.
Description
The Public Works Department is seeking proposals to conduct a comprehensive financial and operational study of the City’s storm drain system, including pipes and inlets. The study aims to establish a dedicated, sustainable funding source for system operations, maintenance, and potential enhancements. It will evaluate current revenues and expenses, assess funding options for planning and preliminary engineering needs, recommend Proposition 218–compliant service charges based on industry best practices, develop a five-year revenue plan ensuring rate stability and healthy reserves, and produce a cost-of-service analysis demonstrating legal compliance.