Fixed-Based Operators (FBO) on the East FBO Site of SBA

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking qualified Fixed‑Base Operators (FBOs) to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for the East FBO Site at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The site comprises roughly 9.19 acres with an optional expansion of about 16.16 acres and a small fuel‑storage parcel. Respondents must meet specific licensing, experience, and financial criteria and provide required documentation through the PlanetBids portal. Successful SOQ respondents will be invited to a later Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lease/operational agreement. • Scope includes fuel sales, line services, aircraft storage, maintenance (or subcontracted), waste‑oil handling, and capital‑project development. • Minimum qualifications: at least one year continuous FBO operation covering fuel, storage, line services, airline fueling, and maintenance; audited financial statements; two references; appropriate state and FAA licensing. • Submission requirements: PDF SOQ limited to 20 pages plus separate audited financial statements; mandatory attachments (Cover Sheet Checklist, Minimum Qualifications Form, etc.); deadline October 1 2026, 2 PM PDT via PlanetBids.