CONSULTING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The City of Carpinteria is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide consulting environmental services for its Watershed Management Program. The primary objective of this engagement is to ensure the City's compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit. The scope of work includes regulatory tracking and reporting, program development and implementation, inspections, monitoring, training, illicit discharge investigations, data management, and development review support. Key deliverables include monthly updates to the City's compliance tracker, the submission of annual MS4 compliance reports and PEAIP by September 1, and the implementation of a cost tracking system for the 2026-2027 reporting year. The contract has a not-to-exceed budget of $50,000. Award selection will be based on the most qualified firm, with the top three rated firms selected for interviews. Qualified consultants must possess specific professional certifications, such as being a California registered professional civil engineer, geologist, or landscape architect, or holding CPESC or CPSWQ certifications. Additionally, the selected firm must adhere to the City's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability and general liability. Proposals are due by November 9, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the Environmental Program Manager.