Opportunity
Santa Barbara Planet bids #TIP_CMAR_RFQ-RFP
Santa Barbara Airport Terminal Expansion and Renovation – Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services Sought
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
TIP_CMAR_RFQ-RFP
NAICS
236220
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to oversee a major expansion and renovation of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport terminal. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport - Project Scope: - Expansion of the airport terminal by approximately 33,000 square feet, including a 16,500 sq ft footprint increase and 32,500 sq ft of new internal space - Comprehensive interior renovations: expanded ticketing, baggage claim, TSA security screening, concessions, offices, restrooms, and hold rooms - Addition of two new ground-loading aircraft gates and two new passenger boarding bridges - Demolition of Building 122 and construction of a new access road to the loading dock - Airside improvements to support increased passenger capacity (forecasted to 830,258 annual enplanements) - Services Requested: - Preconstruction support (design review, value engineering, cost/schedule estimating, constructability review, GMP development) - Construction management (phased construction, operational coordination, subcontractor management, quality control, risk management) - Compliance with FAA and TSA regulations, federal Buy American provisions, and extensive environmental mitigation per CEQA EIR Addendum - Adherence to a Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) requiring union labor, local/veteran hiring, and prevailing wage - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory California Class A or B contractor license - Open book cost model with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - Phased construction to maintain airport operations throughout - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated project value: $30–$36 million
Description
This solicitation seeks Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the expansion and renovation of the Santa Barbara Airport terminal. The project involves a 33,000-square-foot addition including terminal expansions on all sides, interior renovations, expanded TSA screening and baggage handling, new passenger amenities, airline and concession spaces, and airside improvements such as passenger boarding bridges and gates. Services include preconstruction support, construction management, coordination with airport operations, and phased construction to maintain terminal functionality. The estimated project value exceeds $30 million, and a Class A or B license is required.