Consulting Environmental Services For The Watershed Management Program

The City of Carpinteria is seeking a qualified environmental consulting firm to provide professional services for its Watershed Management Program. The primary objective of this contract is to ensure the City maintains compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (NPDES Phase II MS4 Permit). The scope of work includes regulatory tracking and reporting, program implementation, illicit discharge investigations, rainy season sampling, and the development of a cost tracking system for the July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, reporting year. Key deliverables include the annual MS4 Compliance report, PEAIP, and Post-Construction Report, which must be submitted to the City by September 1 and uploaded to SMARTS by October 1 annually. The total budget for these services is not to exceed 50,000 dollars. Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. on November 9, 2026, and must be submitted via email with a specific subject line. The award will be granted to the most qualified firm based on a weighted evaluation of qualifications, key personnel, responsiveness, project approach, past performance, and the fee proposal. The City will interview the three highest rated firms before entering negotiations. To be eligible, consultants must possess specific professional certifications, such as being a California registered professional civil engineer, geologist, or landscape architect, or holding certifications from Enviro Cert International or the American Institute of Hydrology. Additionally, the selected firm must meet strict insurance requirements, including 1,000,000 dollars in general liability, automobile, and professional liability coverage, and must adhere to the City's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy.