Water Distribution Asset Management Program Modernization

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking qualified consulting firms with extensive water‑industry experience to modernize its Water Distribution Asset Management Program. The effort is divided into a Phase I assessment (review of existing documentation, field audits, CMMS evaluation, and recommendations) and a potential Phase II implementation (program updates, CMMS integration, and training support). The City will provide access to GIS data, historic work records, and staff for interviews. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by the hard deadline, and the City will evaluate experience, references, technical approach, cost, and value‑added services. • Perform a comprehensive audit of current water‑distribution asset‑management practices and CMMS workflows. • Develop detailed recommendations, cost estimates, and implementation schedules for preventive‑maintenance programs (e.g., dead‑end flushing, valve exercising, hydrant inspections). • Optionally assist with updating program documentation, integrating new workflows into the CMMS, and providing training resources.