Professional Engineering Concept Designs for Four Fish Passage Projects on Mission and Rattlesnake Creeks

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking qualified consulting firms to develop professional‑engineering concept designs for four fish‑passage barrier upgrades on Mission and Rattlesnake Creeks. The work includes data review, hydraulic and geomorphic analyses, feasibility studies, multiple design alternatives, performance memoranda, and full conceptual design plans, with a start date of May 1 2026 and a design‑completion deadline of November 1 2026. The contract will be awarded via an electronic RFP process on PlanetBids, with a submission deadline of March 11 2026. • Deliverables: data collection, hydraulic modeling, three concept alternatives per site, design drawings, cost estimates, and a performance design memorandum. • Scope: Four specific barrier sites (two on Mission Creek, two on Rattlesnake Creek) requiring fish‑passage improvements while maintaining flood‑control capacity. • Requirements: Minimum 3 years relevant experience, qualified personnel, insurance, business tax certificate, and registration on PlanetBids.