Santa Barbara County Association of Governments - Lompoc Valley Transportation Needs Study - 2026-RFP-036 (2026)
Santa Barbara County Association of GovernmentsMPO · Santa Barbara, CA- Due
- Dec 5, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Duration
- 18 months
- Primary contact
- Michael Becker
- (805) 961-8912
The 30-second brief
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments seeks qualified consulting teams to conduct the Lompoc Valley Transportation Needs Study (2026-RFP-036) across west-central Santa Barbara County, including the City of Lompoc, Mission Hills, Vandenberg Village, and Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB). The multimodal planning study encompasses SR 1 from US 101 to Lompoc and SR 246 to Domingos Road, focusing on safety, traffic congestion, and circulation at key locations such as Santa Lucia Canyon Road, San Antonio Road West, VSFB gates, Harris Grade Road, and West Ocean Avenue. Scope includes data collection, traffic counts, demographic analysis, stakeholder engagement, public workshops, and policy recommendations to inform the Regional Transportation Plan. The contract budget is a maximum of $350,000 with an 18-month timeline running from early 2027 through mid-2028. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm via the ProcureNow portal, following a question deadline of November 16, 2026 and notice of interest deadline of November 17, 2026.
Project delivery schedule, Existing conditions report, Demographic analysis, Draft policies and strategies, Public engagement plan, Website and outreach materials, Committee meeting agendas and minutes, Draft and final study documents, Slide deck
Executive Summary (5%), Technical Approach (20%), Management Approach (15%), Experience of Offeror and Personnel (35%), Cost Estimate (25%)
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Summary
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments seeks qualified consulting teams to conduct the Lompoc Valley Transportation Needs Study (2026-RFP-036) across west-central Santa Barbara County, including the City of Lompoc, Mission Hills, Vandenberg Village, and Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB).
The multimodal planning study encompasses SR 1 from US 101 to Lompoc and SR 246 to Domingos Road, focusing on safety, traffic congestion, and circulation at key locations such as Santa Lucia Canyon Road, San Antonio Road West, VSFB gates, Harris Grade Road, and West Ocean Avenue. Scope includes data collection, traffic counts, demographic analysis, stakeholder engagement, public workshops, and policy recommendations to inform the Regional Transportation Plan. The contract budget is a maximum of $350,000 with an 18-month timeline running from early 2027 through mid-2028. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm via the ProcureNow portal, following a question deadline of November 16, 2026 and notice of interest deadline of November 17, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Project delivery schedule
- Existing conditions report
- Demographic analysis
- Draft policies and strategies
- Public engagement plan
- Website and outreach materials
- Committee meeting agendas and minutes
- Draft and final study documents
- Slide deck
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Proposal without cost proposal
- Separate cost proposal
- Vendor questionnaire responses
- Conflict of interest statement
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/sbcag
- Scope location
- Santa Barbara County, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Santa Barbara County Association of Governments?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 5, 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://secure.procurenow.com/portal/sbcag. For questions, contact Michael Becker.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Michael Becker at (805) 961-8912. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project delivery schedule, Existing conditions report, Demographic analysis, Draft policies and strategies, Public engagement plan, Website and outreach materials, Committee meeting agendas and minutes, Draft and final study documents, Slide deck. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Executive Summary (5%), Technical Approach (20%), Management Approach (15%), Experience of Offeror and Personnel (35%), Cost Estimate (25%)" 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 18 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 5, 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: Proposal without cost proposal, separate cost proposal, vendor questionnaire responses, conflict of interest statement. Review the full document from Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for the complete list.
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.