Santa Barbara Courthouse Judges Elevator Modernization Design

The County of Santa Barbara is seeking a qualified conveyance‑engineering firm to prepare design and construction support services for modernizing the historic Judges Elevator at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. The work includes a feasibility study, detailed design drawings, specifications, cost estimating, coordination with historic preservation requirements, and construction‑phase administration. A mandatory pre‑bid conference and site walk are required, and all proposals must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and a sealed cost proposal. • Scope covers inspection of existing elevator, reuse of compatible components, and compliance with current safety and historic codes. • Deliverables: feasibility study, 100 % construction documents, cost estimates, construction administration, final as‑built documentation. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference & job walk on Sep 1, 2026 (10 am & 1 pm). • Submission deadline Sep 18, 2026; questions due Sep 7, 2026. • Project budget not disclosed; design contract expected to be a fixed‑fee professional services agreement.