How to bid on Santa Barbara County real property services

What the County is buying

Santa Barbara County Flood Control is seeking a qualified firm for as-needed real property services supporting flood control improvement projects funded by local, state and federal sources. Work may include acquisitions, appraisals, inspections, leasing, property records, regulatory compliance and related coordination and financial support.

Work will be assigned through project-specific task orders under a three-year contract, with an option for the District to extend it by two years. The District intends to award one contract, so this RFQ may suit firms seeking recurring, project-based work rather than one defined assignment.

Key date and deadline

The RFQ was published October 14, 2026. Proposals are due December 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The solicitation information provided does not specify what happens to late submissions, so plan to complete the upload and submission process ahead of time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suited to professional firms with relevant real property services experience, such as property acquisition, appraisal, inspection, leasing, records support or regulatory compliance for public projects.

Joint ventures are allowed. A joint venture may identify a lead contractor and subcontractors, which can help combine the qualifications needed across the range of possible services.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on the County’s PlanetBids portal through the provided “View original source” option. The scope, dates and document list are public; PlanetBids may require a brief human-verification check before the page loads.

To download the documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the County of Santa Barbara. Review the solicitation documents and submit your response through the portal by the stated deadline.

Prepare a clear, compliant proposal

Keep the proposal within the 30-page limit. Pages must be single-spaced, on 8.5-by-11-inch paper, with a minimum 10-point font. The limit excludes the cover letter, blank pages or tabs, and required forms and materials such as the listed attachments and resumes.

Use the solicitation’s evaluation criteria and required forms to organize the response. Explain which services your team can perform and show relevant qualifications clearly; for a joint venture, make the lead contractor’s role and each subcontractor’s contribution easy to understand.

Check the PlanetBids listing for documents and addenda before submitting. Confirm that required forms are complete and that the electronic submission is finalized well before the deadline.