Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

    Economic Development Work Planning and Program Implementation

    Issued by City of Santa Barbara
    cityRFPCity of Santa BarbaraSol. RFP No. 5134
    Open · 4d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    4
    due Aug 10, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541618
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    City of Santa Barbara seeks qualified consultants for economic development planning and program implementation across four key components including regional alignment, airport and waterfront opportunities, business district support, and economic communications.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    RFP No. 5134
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Bidding
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    Due Date
    August 10, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541618AI guide
    Agency
    City of Santa Barbara

    Description

    The City is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to assist in economic development work planning and program implementation. This solicitation encompasses four distinct components of the Economic Development Initiative. Each component represents a separate area of work with unique deliverables and skill requirements. The components are closely interrelated and collectively support the overall objectives of this initiative. The City aims to have qualified people on retainer to perform the components as needed. Those components are:A. Create a plan to align the City of Santa Barbara’s economic development efforts with regional, statewide, and international target industry attraction and retention effortsB. Develop a work plan to enhance economic opportunities for the Santa Barbara Airport and the Santa Barbara WaterfrontC. Develop and manage business district support and engagementD. Develop and manage a proactive and positive economic communications campaign Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Purchasing Address: 310 E. Ortega St.Santa Barbara, California93101 County: Santa Barbara

    Key dates

    1. August 10, 2026Responses Due

    AI classification tags

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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