Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Services for the Santa Barbara Airport Terminal Improvement Project

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is requesting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Santa Barbara Airport Terminal Improvement Project under RFP Invitation 5138, with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

The scope encompasses CMAR services for a 33,000-square-foot expansion and renovation of the existing terminal, including additions on all four sides, interior renovations, expanded TSA screening and baggage handling areas, new passenger amenities, airline and concession spaces, and airside improvements such as passenger boarding bridges and aircraft boarding gates. Services include preconstruction support, construction management, coordination with airport operations, and phased construction to maintain terminal functionality throughout the project. Bidders must hold a California Class A or B contractor license.

The estimated contract value is $30 million or greater on a lump-sum basis, with an anticipated project start date of November 9, 2026. Performance occurs at 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101 (Santa Barbara County). Payment and performance bonds are each required at 100 percent of contract value; no bid bond is required.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT at 601 Firestone Road, Santa Barbara, California 93117, with attendance optional. An online Q&A period closes September 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. Bidders must submit a Non-Collusion Declaration and Federal Solicitation Certifications and Provisions. Bids must be submitted electronically to the Owner's Agent. Bradley Klinzing, Supervising Engineer, is the contact for additional information at 805-692-6020 or bklinzing@santabarbaraca.gov.