Santa Barbara Planet bids #RFP No. 5137

Consulting Services for Lower Sycamore Creek Flood Mitigation and Restoration Planning

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking consulting services for the Lower Sycamore Creek Flood Mitigation and Restoration Planning Project. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara, Sustainability and Resilience office - Project Scope: - Widen and restore Sycamore Creek from Highway 101 to the Pacific Ocean - Increase flood conveyance capacity to 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) - Restore creekside habitat and improve climate resilience - Redesign bridges and modify roadways as needed - Services Requested: - Project management and coordination - Field investigations, mapping, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, sediment transport analysis - Development and evaluation of design alternatives - Preliminary (30%) and intermediate (60%) design for channel, bridges, and restoration - Technical studies: geotechnical, biological, cultural, traffic, parking, and water quality - Agency consultation, stakeholder and public outreach - Environmental permitting and CEQA review support - Notable Requirements: - Experience in flood mitigation, habitat restoration, and environmental permitting - Multidisciplinary team with technical expertise in engineering, environmental science, and public engagement - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs; prominent consulting firms likely to compete include AECOM Technical Services, Atkins, BKF Engineers, Carollo Engineers, Dudek, Stantec Consulting Services, Tetra Tech, and others

Description

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking qualified consulting firms to develop plans to widen and restore the lower reach of Sycamore Creek, from Highway 101 to the Ocean. The project aims to increase creek conveyance, reduce upstream flooding, restore creekside habitat, and enhance climate resilience. Tasks include technical studies, public outreach, design alternative evaluation, preparing project designs (30% overall, 60% channel restoration), environmental compliance, and permit applications. Proposals are due electronically by September 16, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on August 25, 2026.

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