Opportunity
Santa Barbara Planet bids #RFP No. 5133
Santa Barbara Water Distribution Asset Management Program Modernization Consulting
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
RFP No. 5133
NAICS
541620
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking consulting services to modernize its Water Distribution Asset Management Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara, Purchasing Office - Scope of Work: - Modernization and optimization of water distribution asset management practices - Assessment and improvement of current asset management workflows, including Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) optimization - Standardization of processes and enhancement of data reporting - Development of detailed work plans for preventative maintenance programs - Recommendations for operational improvements - Requirements: - Firms must have at least three years of relevant water industry asset management experience - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on professional consulting services - No physical products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - Notable Details: - Project is anticipated to begin with an initial phase, with potential for subsequent phases based on outcomes - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal - Compliance with non-discriminatory employment practices and acknowledgment of all addenda are required
Description
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking proposals from qualified firms with extensive water industry experience to support the modernization of its water distribution asset management program. The goal is to update or develop asset management practices to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery to ratepayers. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 23, 2026, and late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Questions can be submitted through the PlanetBids portal's Q&A tab.