Fixed-Base Operator Services for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport East Site

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking Statements of Qualifications from experienced fixed-base operators to manage general aviation services and redevelop the East Site at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

City of Santa Barbara > Airport Department


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RFQ No. 5141
Sep 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 24, 2026 06:58 PM
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
pdacri@santabarbaraca.gov
+18059677111
500 James Fowler Road, Goleta, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Santa Barbara, through Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, is requesting Statements of Qualifications from experienced fixed-base operators for the East FBO Site. The site includes approximately 9.19 acres, an optional 16.16-acre expansion area, and approximately 0.95 acres for a fuel storage facility. Qualified respondents may be invited to a subsequent Request for Proposals process for the FBO redevelopment opportunity. Respondents must demonstrate at least one year of continuous FBO operating experience, including aviation fuel, engine oil and lubricant sales; fueling operations for general aviation and airlines; aviation line services; aircraft repair and maintenance; hangar and tie-down storage management; and waste-oil and hazardous-material management. The submission must also address key personnel, operating experience and fuel volumes, airport regulatory compliance, capital investment and facility development, unresolved litigation, and two current FBO references. Audited financial statements for the past year are required as a separate financial submission.

Classification Codes
NAICS488119Other Airport Operations
PSCAS16AIR TRANSPORTATION - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
airport management servicesaircraft fueling servicesaircraft maintenance services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 24, 2026-RFQ Issuance
Sep 7, 2026-RFQ Questions Due
Sep 23, 2026-SOQ Due Date
Oct 19, 2026-City Notification of Qualified Respondents
Nov 1, 2026-Issuance of RFP
Requirements
Required
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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