Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Opengov #270074

Consultant Sought for North Santa Barbara County Transit Study

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive transit study for North Santa Barbara County. - Government Buyer: - Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) - Project area includes Buellton, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Solvang, and unincorporated communities - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a professional services solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Transit planning study services - Includes stakeholder engagement, data collection, organizational analysis, and strategic recommendations - Focus on updating and expanding previous transit plans (2006, 2016) - Assessment of operational and capital needs, funding sources, and potential consolidation of transit services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Coordination with multiple local agencies, tribal partners, and advisory committees - Emphasis on regional and interregional transit connections - Identification of opportunities for cost savings and service enhancements - Extensive stakeholder engagement required - No hardware, software, or OEM-specific products are requested; this is strictly a consulting and planning engagement.

Description

The solicitation is for the North County Transit Study conducted by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG). The project involves updating and expanding regional transit plans within North Santa Barbara County, including cities such as Buellton, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Solvang, and surrounding communities. The study emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data collection, organizational analysis, and strategic recommendations, with an anticipated completion timeline of 12 to 18 months. Multiple public and interregional transit services are involved in the study area.

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