Storm Drain Utility Service Charge Study Service

The City of Santa Barbara, California, is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a storm drain utility service charge study. The agency needs to establish a dedicated funding source to support the operation, maintenance, and enhancement studies of its storm drain pipes and inlets. This initiative aims to secure sufficient revenues for the utility's ongoing needs while maintaining healthy reserve fund levels. The scope of work requires evaluating funding options to cover planning, preliminary engineering, and matching funds for stormwater system improvements. These improvements must target flood reduction, the installation of infrastructure where none exists, and general operational enhancements. The selected vendor must develop a comprehensive five-year revenue plan that funds all identified operational, maintenance, and enhancement study needs, including existing expenses, equipment purchases, replacement allocations, and annual storm drain rehabilitation projects. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is accepting proposals digitally via email or online submission, and the budget will be determined based on the received proposals. Bidders must submit all clarifying questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 20, 2026.