The City of Carpinteria (City) is requesting for proposals from qualified firms to provide consulting environmental services for the City�s Watershed Management Program (Program). The consulting services will be administered by the Public Works Department under the direct supervision of the Environmental Program Manager with the oversight of the Public Works Director. The general scope of services includes tasks required to support the Program in the City�s compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (NPDES Phase II MS4 Permit) including regulatory tracking and reporting, program development and implementation, inspections, monitoring, training, illicit discharge investigations, data management, cost tracking, development review support, and other as-needed NPDES MS4 Phase II Permit compliance activities. The award will be made to the most qualified firm based on the responsiveness to this Request for Proposal (RFP).
The City�s budget for the services described in this RFP is not to exceed $50,000.
The City implemented an Environmental Purchasing Policy, and the City encourages other businesses to adhere to similar principles (City Council Resolution No. 5686. Adopted July 25, 2016).
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
100741
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
43
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
12,734
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
46 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Deprioritize. If your solution is unique, route it as a non-competitive buy via an existing OMNIA or Sourcewell contract.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners or Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
The City of Carpinteria has used cooperative purchasing and is explicitly authorized to use co-ops. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Carpinteria
Carpinteria City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured three primary agenda items. The first was a proclamation honoring the Clementine Steakhouse for its more than 50 years of service to the community. The second item involved adopting a resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, accompanied by a presentation from the president of Domestic Violence Solutions regarding the importance of survivor support. The final agenda item was a proclamation celebrating 60 years of regional partnership through the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, which included recognition of long-term local leadership and updates on Highway 101 corridor improvements.
City of Carpinteria Planning Commission Special Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission conducted a special meeting to consider the certification of the final environmental impact report and the approval of a development plan, conditional use permit, and coastal development permit for a proposed 36-room hotel project. Key discussion topics included the reconfiguration of existing parking lot three, the construction of a new 95-space parking lot, project site logistics, and ex parte disclosures from commissioners. The meeting also addressed recusal requests based on potential legal actions involving the developer and city.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Carpinteria.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Carpinteria?
The Administrative Services/Finance division manages procurement for City of Carpinteria under its council–manager government, with the City Manager implementing policy and the City Council providing oversight. Administrative Services/Finance contact details and procurement responsibilities are posted on the City's Administrative Services/Finance and City Council webpages.
Where does City of Carpinteria post bids and RFPs?
City of Carpinteria posts bids, RFPs, and public solicitations on the Beacon Bid portal linked from the City's City Bids/RFPs webpage. Visit that City Bids/RFPs page or the City of Carpinteria Beacon Bid solicitation page to view current solicitations and register for alerts.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Carpinteria?
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board Architectural Review Board Meeting
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting included a review of a minor color palette revision for the Shephard Place Apartments at 1069 Cassidas Pass, where the applicant proposed simplifying the building exterior colors to coordinate with new signage and wayfinding graphics. The board also conducted a preliminary review of a proposal to demolish an existing carport and construct a new detached two-car garage at 5522 Kyio, a project intended to resolve a notice of violation regarding non-permitted construction.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Carpinteria meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Vendors register and subscribe to solicitation notifications for City of Carpinteria through the Beacon Bid registration page linked on the City's City Bids/RFPs webpage; registration is free. Create a Beacon Bid account, select City of Carpinteria, and opt into categories to receive bid alerts and download solicitation documents.
What products and services does City of Carpinteria procure?
City of Carpinteria's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (Resolution No. 5686) lists typical procurement categories: office supplies and imaging, remanufactured products, vehicles and automotive parts, construction materials, facilities and infrastructure components, building maintenance supplies, landscaping materials, batteries, and cleaning products.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Carpinteria?
Procurement policies for City of Carpinteria are codified in Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 3.32 (Purchasing System) and in the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (Resolution No. 5686). Municipal Code section 3.32.210 authorizes cooperative purchasing; the City posts codes and policies on its municipal code viewer and policy PDF pages.
