The County is soliciting proposals from qualified professional firms (Contractor) to provide professional transportation planning, engineering, and public engagement services as outlined within this RFP for the Santa Barbara County Active Transportation Plan (Project).

The purpose of this RFP is to provide the County with expertise and staffing needs to develop an Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP will serve as a master plan and policy document to guide development and maintenance of active transportation infrastructure, including sidewalks, multiuse trails and bikeways, and Safe Routes to School programs for the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County (county). The County seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms with expertise in engineering, transportation planning, and public engagement to prepare the ATP.

The ATP aims to improve safety, connectivity, and economic vibrancy while reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT). The ATP will develop an active transportation system that parallels regional, local, and state planning efforts to provide users of the county’s transportation network with options for travel. The ATP will help the County seek input from the public and stakeholders, determine existing conditions and deficiencies, establish goals and objectives, prioritize projects based on cost estimates, and develop an implementation plan.