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The County of Santa Barbara General Services Department is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and Cost Proposals for Inspector of Record (IOR) services for Project 21055. The project involves remodeling housing units 1, 2, and 3 at the Santa Maria Juvenile Justice Center, including security upgrades, new cell doors, automated locking systems, camera/security system updates, and ADA-compliant shower room renovations. The estimated construction value is $5,801,157.00. The IOR will be responsible for on-site inspections, daily/weekly reporting, maintaining logs, attending job site meetings, and coordinating with the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). Submissions are due September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM via the Public Purchase portal. A non-mandatory pre-SOQ conference is mentioned, and the question deadline is September 8, 2026.
Completeness of Proposal (20), Personnel Experience and Qualifications (20), Depth and Quality of Proposer Performance (20), Technical/Management Approach (20), Availability (20)
Daily and Weekly Reports, Inspection Log, Notice of Deviations/Resolutions, Final Inspection Statement, As-Built drawing verification
Transmittal/Cover Letter, Signatory Requirements, Qualifications, Experience of Firm, Proposed Work Plan, References, Deliverables, Cost Proposal, Required Statements, Proof of DIR Registration, Insurance Certificates
Inspector of Record, Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, Sub-consultants
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 18, 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: Public Purchase website. For questions, contact Jeffrey Patton.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Completeness of Proposal (20), Personnel Experience and Qualifications (20), Depth and Quality of Proposer Performance (20), Technical/Management Approach (20), Availability (20)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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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: Transmittal/Cover Letter, Signatory Requirements, Qualifications, Experience of Firm, Proposed Work Plan, References, Deliverables, Cost Proposal, Required Statements, Proof of DIR Registration, Insur. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Santa Barbara County for the complete list.
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.
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.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jeffrey Patton at (805) 568-3096. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Maria, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Inspector of Record, Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, Sub-consultants. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Daily and Weekly Reports, Inspection Log, Notice of Deviations/Resolutions, Final Inspection Statement, As-Built drawing verification. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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