Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
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Santa Barbara County Association of Governments seeks consulting services to develop a renewal and public information strategy for Measure A transportation sales tax extension on the 2032 ballot. The project includes public engagement, polling, investment plan development, and project management with a budget up to $200,000.
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), as the Local Transportation Authority for Santa Barbara County, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to assist in the development of a renewal and public information strategy for the extension of the voter approved transportation sales tax measure, Measure A, for local jurisdiction and SBCAG Board consideration in 2032.
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The new transportation sales tax measure will cover Santa Barbara County, including incorporated cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Solvang and the unincorporated communities of Santa Barbara County.
In November 2008, 79% of voters in the region supported approval of the Measure A: Santa Barbara County Road Repair, Traffic Relief, and Transportation Safety Measure. Measure A began on April 1, 2010 and will expire on March 30, 2040. Voters approved the Measure A Ordinance and Investment Plan which outline the requirements of implementing Measure A and the priority programs and projects that SBCAG and local partners must deliver prior to expiration of the measure in 2040. The Measure A Ordinance and Investment Plan can be accessed at https://www.sbcag.org/planning-programming/document-directory/
Per direction by the SBCAG Board of Directors, SBCAG staff is implementing efforts to guide the process for developing a renewal and public information strategy to place the renewal of Measure A on the 2032 ballot. SBCAG is seeking consultant support to develop a long-term road map or strategy to ensure SBCAG has identified all necessary elements including assessment of Measure A, lessons learned from recent peer agency measures, public engagement, polling, and the development of the draft/final investment plan and ordinance.
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The proposal shall demonstrate the consultant’s understanding of the Measure A program, its history, the renewal context, and the political, financial, and community considerations associated with developing a transportation sales tax measure. Consultants shall describe their overall approach to completing the scope of work, including key assumptions, anticipated challenges, and strategies for ensuring a successful and inclusive process.
Consultants shall provide a detailed scope of work that expands upon the Draft Scope provided in this RFP. The consultant’s scope should clearly describe tasks, subtasks, methodologies, deliverables, and the level of effort associated with each component. Consultants are encouraged to identify refinements, additions, or alternative approaches that would improve the quality or efficiency of the project.
The proposal shall describe the consultant’s project management structure, including:
Roles and responsibilities of key personnel
Identification and management of subconsultants (e.g., pollsters, outreach firms)
Communication protocols with SBCAG staff
Quality control procedures
Strategies for maintaining schedule and budget
The consultant shall also identify a single point of contact who will serve as the Project Manager.
The proposal shall include a detailed schedule showing major tasks, milestones, deliverables, and key meetings. The schedule should align with the timeline provided in this RFP and clearly identify any assumptions regarding SBCAG review periods, stakeholder availability, or external dependencies.
Consultants shall provide descriptions of at least three (3) relevant projects completed in California within the past ten years that demonstrate experience with:
Transportation sales tax measures or similar public funding initiatives
Development of investment plans and ordinances
Public engagement and multilingual outreach
Polling and voter sentiment analysis
Work with local transportation authorities or local governments
Each example shall include the client, project description, year completed, key personnel involved, and the consultant’s role.
Consultants shall also provide samples of relevant work products, such as:
Public outreach materials (bilingual preferred)
Visualizations, infographics, or project summaries
Investment plans, ordinances, or similar policy documents
Reports or presentations prepared for elected bodies or the public
These examples will be used to evaluate the consultant’s ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
Consultants shall submit a detailed cost proposal that includes:
Labor hours and rates by task and by staff member
Subconsultant costs
Travel and direct expenses
Total nottoexceed cost
The cost proposal must be consistent with the proposed scope of work and shall not exceed the project budget of $200,000.
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After reviewing the SBCAG standard agreement in Attachments, did you include any desired edits to the agreement within your proposal?
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Execution of the contract is expected no later than:
Example: February 18, 2021.
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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