SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

    Lake Cachuma Area-Capacity Survey

    Issued by County of Santa Barbara
    countyRFPCounty of Santa BarbaraSol. 141022
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due May 16, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 15, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    County of
    county
    NAICS CODE
    541370
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    County of Santa Barbara seeks proposals for an aerial and bathymetric survey of Lake Cachuma to update reservoir capacity data, quantify sediment accumulation, and support water supply planning. Proposals due May 15, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    141022
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Bidding
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    April 15, 2026
    Due Date
    May 16, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541370AI guide
    Agency
    County of Santa Barbara

    Description

    SBCWA is seeking a concise proposal and cost estimate for performing a combined aerial and bathymetric survey, along with associated analysis and reporting. At the time of this RFP, Cachuma Reservoir is approximately 98% of capacity, however reservoir levels may fluctuate prior to and during field activities.PROJECT OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are to:• Develop updated elevation-area and elevation-capacity relationships• Quantify sediment accumulation and storage loss since 2021• Improve accuracy of reservoir storage calculations• Support water supply planning, modeling, and operational decision-making Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Santa Barbara County Flood Control Address: 620 W. Foster RoadSanta Maria, California93455 County: Santa Barbara Other Details: Timeline is as follows:• May 15 – deadline for proposal response• August 31 – last day of field work• September 30 – Draft report delivered• November 1 – Final report

    Key dates

    1. April 15, 2026Published
    2. May 16, 2026Responses Due

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