SBUSD Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Santa Barbara Unified School District (“District”) is requesting proposals from qualified professional consultants to coordinate, facilitate and prepare a comprehensive updated District local Hazard Mitigation Plan (“HMP”).

The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be on file and available to view, download or purchase at www.cybercopyplanroom.com.

The District provides elementary instruction in the City of Santa Barbara and secondary instruction in both the City and surrounding areas, stretching from Montecito to Goleta. The combined District serves approximately 15,000 students at 20 different sites. More detailed information regarding the District is available at www.sbunified.org.

The District seeks to secure the most qualified consultant to plan, develop and prepare the updated HMP. The selected contractor will work with the District to update and develop goals and a long‐term vision to mitigate the risk to people and property within the District boundaries and jurisdiction, and enhance mitigation capabilities.

Qualifications shall be submitted by firms that have a capable and demonstrable background in the type and scope of work as set forth in the RFP. In addition, all interested firms shall have sufficient, readily available resources in the form of trained personnel, support services, specialized consultants and financial resources to carry out the work without delay or shortcomings. The scope of work is intended to be inclusive of the entire HMP process from initial planning and development through final approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and adoption by the District.

The consultant shall perform all necessary planning, administration, professional analysis, supporting documentation, research, and work required for the preparation and adoption of the updated HMP. The final product must comply with all FEMA, CalOES, or other emergency management professional standards currently published.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Sealed proposals shall be delivered to Marina Verdian, Director of Facilities and Modernization, Santa Barbara Unified School District, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, and must be received no later than Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing local time.

Proposals will not be accepted after this deadline. Electronic submittals will not be accepted. Proposals received after the time and date specified above will be considered nonresponsive and will be returned to the Contractor. Unsigned submittals or submittals signed by an individual not authorized to bind the prospective Contractor will be considered nonresponsive and rejected.