County of Santa Barbara - Film Commissioner Service Model Assessment and Countywide Film Production Framework Development - RFP No. 216206 (2026)
Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara County, CA·County
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- Reported Agency
- County of Santa Barbara
- Contract Term
- 0.67 years
- Scope Location
- Santa Barbara County, CA
- Submission Address
- https://www.publicpurchase.com
SUMMARY
The County of Santa Barbara Community Services Department is soliciting proposals from a qualified consultant or consulting team to develop a comprehensive, countywide film-production framework and database, and to evaluate options for a future Film Commissioner or other film-support function. The scope of work includes conducting research, outreach, and interviews to build a countywide jurisdictional and permitting assessment, a filming locations inventory of at least 30 film-ready locations, public-facing film production resources, a production tracking framework, FLICS and industry relationship assessments, and future film-support service models. The maximum contract amount is $140,000 with an anticipated contract term from October 30, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Proposals are due by Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with questions due by Sunday, October 4, 2026, through the County's Public Purchase system.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Understanding of the Project and Proposed Approach (25%), Demonstrated Ability to Perform the Work (25%), Data, Information Management, and Public Resources (20%), Project Team, Capacity, and Work Plan (15%), Cost Proposal and Overall Value (15%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
A countywide jurisdictional and permitting assessment; A populated permitting and jurisdictional database; Recommendations for improving information access; A data dictionary identifying database fields; An editable, Searchable, And maintainable filming location inventory; GIS-compatible location data; Available photographs or media and associated usage-rights information; Publication-ready film-production and permitting content; Web-ready and GIS-ready structured data; Recommended organization, Navigation, And presentation of public information; A recommended production-tracking framework; A written FLICS eligibility and participation assessment; A side-by-side comparison matrix of viable service-delivery models; Estimated startup and annual operating costs for each model; A recommended service-delivery model with supporting rationale; An implementation plan identifying priorities, Responsibilities, Timeline, And required decisions; A comprehensive final report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Requested redline changes to the Form of Agreement submitted with the proposal
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How do I respond to this RFP from Santa Barbara County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.publicpurchase.com.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Understanding of the Project and Proposed Approach (25%), Demonstrated Ability to Perform the Work (25%), Data, Information Management, and Public Resources (20%), Project Team, Capacity, and Work Pla..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 0.67 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Requested redline changes to the Form of Agreement submitted with the proposal. Review the full document from Santa Barbara County for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Santa Barbara County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Barbara County, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: A countywide jurisdictional and permitting assessment; A populated permitting and jurisdictional database; Recommendations for improving information access; A data dictionary identifying database fields; An editable, Searchable, And maintainable filming location inventory; GIS-compatible location da. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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