Lower Sycamore Creek Flood Mitigation and Restoration Planning Project
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 5137
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Ana Maria Peinado ampeinado@santabarbaraca.gov (805) 564-5356
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Santa Barbara is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop comprehensive plans for widening and restoring the lower reach of Sycamore Creek from Highway 101 to the Ocean, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM (PDT).
The scope encompasses technical studies, public outreach, design-alternative development and evaluation, and preparation of 30% overall project design, 60% channel restoration design, environmental compliance documents, and permit applications. The project will increase creek conveyance capacity, reduce upstream flooding, expand and restore creekside habitat, and build local resilience to climate impacts. Award will be made on a lump-sum basis to a single consulting firm. No bid, payment, or performance bonds are required.
The project is anticipated to commence in November 2026. A non-mandatory remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PDT), with an expected duration of 45 minutes or less. An online Q&A period closes August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PDT). Proposals must be submitted through the PlanetBids vendor portal. Inquiries should be directed to Ana Maria Peinado, Buyer II, at the City of Santa Barbara's Architectural Department, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101.
Opportunity text
The City is looking for qualified consulting firms to assist in developing plans to widen and restore the lower reach of Sycamore Creek, from Highway 101 to the Ocean. The project will increase creek conveyance capacities, reduce upstream flooding, expand and restore creek side habitat, and increase local resilience to climate impacts. The project tasks will include completing technical studies; conducting public outreach; developing and evaluating design alternatives; and preparing 30% overall project design, 60% channel restoration design, environmental compliance documents, and permit applications for restoration of lower Sycamore Creek. Please see RFP for full project description and details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Sycamore Creek Flood Mitigation and Restoration Planning Project.pdf |
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