Advertising with MTD
Advertising on buses is a great way to get your message out to a broad audience on a frequent and consistent basis. MTD’s buses are the only billboards in town – your clients & customers are either riding buses or following buses every day! Our fleet circulates throughout South Coast Santa Barbara County 363 days per year, covering more than 2.6 million miles in more than 200,000 hours on the road and carrying about 6 million passengers. Whether you put your ad on the inside or outside of a bus, that’s a LOT of potential impressions!
Please see the rate sheet below for details on the costs of advertising on the various types of buses in MTD’s fleet.
PURCHASING
MTD regularly purchases assets, goods, and services necessary to provide public transit service. The procurement processes for doing so are based on full, open, and fair competition to the maximum extent feasible and as required by applicable laws and regulations. MTD utilizes typical governmental solicitation processes such as invitations for bids (IFB), requests for proposals (RFP), and less formal methods for smaller purchases of materials, supplies and services.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal
It is MTD’s policy to create a level playing field for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, ensure the program is narrowly tailored to applicable law, ensure that only firms that meet eligibility standards participate in the program, and assist in the development of firms so they can compete successfully in the marketplace outside of the DBE program.
MTD will take every necessary and reasonable step under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of Federal Transit Administration assisted contracts.
To qualify as a DBE a firm must meet the eligibility criteria stated in 49 CFR Part 26 and be certified through the California Unified Certification Program which is supervised by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). General information and details about eligibility requirements and becoming certified as a DBE can be found by clicking on the following links:
- Final Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal FY 25-27
- MTD Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Plan
- California Unified Certification Program
- Caltrans DBE Federal Program Resources
Small Purchases
MTD carries out non-recurring small purchases on an as-needed basis. In these instances, MTD normally limits contact to 2 or 3 vendors for requesting quotes. MTD selects these vendors based upon internet or telephone searches, knowledge of the market or trade, past experience with vendors, and expediency. If you wish to be considered for obtaining a quote, contact the appropriate person shown below.
For the purchase of supplies and services needed on an ongoing basis (office supplies, bus parts, etc.), MTD typically establishes a “pre-approved vendor” list each calendar year. The competitive process for selecting such vendors takes place for a particular need occurs at least once every five years. To be considered for placement on a particular pre-approved vendor list, contact the appropriate person shown on this page.
Formal Solicitations
With respect to the larger, publicly-noticed IFBs, RFPs, etc., interested parties may obtain pertinent information about active solicitations on this page. Bidder lists are typically developed prior to issuance of the solicitation through internet or telephone searches, knowledge of the market or trade, and past solicitations. If you wish to participate in an upcoming or ongoing formal solicitation, contact Purchasing to be placed on the bidder list for that project in order to receive e-mail notifications regarding project requirements, activities and updates. Due to the limited number of formal solicitations, MTD does not maintain formal bidder lists or have a vendor registration database.
Protest Procedures
Procurement protest procedures have been established by MTD to ensure uniform, timely, and equitable consideration of any complaints received concerning procurement activities. A copy of MTD’s protest procedures is available at the following link: MTD Protest Procedures
MTD PURCHASING CONTACTS
Bus Parts & Bus Cleaning Supplies
Steve Hahn
805.883.4229
shahn@sbmtd.gov
Facilities Maintenance, Service & Supplies
Frank Reynoso
805.883.4228
freynoso@sbmtd.gov
Office Equipment & Supplies
Lilly Gomez
805.883.4233
lgomez@sbmtd.gov
IT Equipment, Service & Supplies
Pablo Zuniga
805.883.4206
pzuniga@sbmtd.gov
Bus Stops & Passenger Information
Steve Maas
805.883.4227
smaas@sbmtd.gov
All Others
Valerie White
805.883.4244
purchasing@sbmtd.gov
ACTIVE PROCUREMENTS
The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), a public transit operator, is accepting bids a comprehensive gate entry system at its Terminal 2 (T2) facility at 5353 Overpass Rd, Goleta, CA 93111. MTD’s primary goal is to develop an LPR system for automatic entry, designed to recognize license plates and initiate gate opening from a distance of 50 to 100 feet. Access control must also offer various entry options, including badge readers, phone entry, keypad codes, intercom buttons, and remote opening. The Invitation for Bids for Gate Security with License Plate Recognition (LPR) (IFB) package with contract documents, specifications and submittal instructions are available to interested parties starting Monday, July 7, 2025. The IFB information will be available at MTD’s Doing Business website, under Active Procurements: https://sbmtd.gov/about/doing-business/ or by request via email purchasing@sbmtd.gov. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and job walk is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1:00 PM PDT at T2 project site: 5353 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA 93111. Sealed bids will be received at the administrative offices of Santa Barbara MTD, 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, until Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 1:00 PM PDT, when bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bid received after that time will be returned unopened.
The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), a public transit operator, is accepting bids for dedicated 20-Amp (120V) power supply and outdoor rated electrical outlet installation. The Invitation for Bids for Installation of 20-Amp Power Outlets (IFB) package with statement of work, contract documents and submittal instructions are available to interested parties starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The IFB information will be available on MTD’s website at the bottom of the page under Active Procurements: https://sbmtd.gov/about/doing-business/ or by request via email to purchasing@sbmtd.gov. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and job walk is scheduled at the project site at MTD’s Terminal 2: 5353 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA 93111 on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PDT. Sealed bids will be received until Thursday, July 24, 2025, 2:00 PM PDT at the administrative offices of MTD at Terminal 1: 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, where bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bid received after that time will be returned unopened.
The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), a public transit operator, is accepting bids to upgrade existing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and install new medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle chargers. The project includes: Installation of new owner-furnished/contractor-installed ChargePoint bus charging systems within the Haley Street Canopy. Charging equipment consists of (4) level 3 DC fast charger cabinets with a total of (14) connectors and (3) level 2 chargers; New lighting fixtures and controls within both wings of the electric bus canopy building and the fuel island; Painting the electric bus canopies, fuel island, and gutter system replacement; Supporting electrical infrastructure and modifications to existing electrical panels for connections of new charging equipment; Structural work includes new concrete housekeeping pads in the electrical room and support framing for the new dispenser cabinets attached to the existing canopy building; and Cellular repeater system installation under the Haley Street Canopy and Maintenance Canopy. All work within the Maintenance Canopy is an alternate bid. The Invitation for Bids for Haley Canopy Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Improvements (IFB) package with contract documents, drawings, specifications and submittal instructions are available to interested parties starting Monday, 12, 2025. The IFB information will be available at the Public Planroom hosted by Tri-Co Reprographics at https://www.tricoblue.com/projects/2938/details/haley-canopy-zero-emission-vehicle-zev-infrastructure-improvements-ifb or by request via email purchasing@sbmtd.gov. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and job walk is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:00 AM. Sealed bids will be received at the administrative offices of Santa Barbara MTD, 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, until Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 PM (local time), when bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bid received after that time will be returned unopened.
- Project Summary Sheet – Haley Canopy IFB (20250512)
- Solicitation Instructions – Haley Canopy IFB (20250512)
- Bid Forms and Certifications – Haley Canopy IFB (20250512)
- Drawings – Haley Canopy IFB (20250512)
- Project Manual (with Technical Specifications) – Haley Canopy IFB (20250512)
- Provisions for Public Works – Haley Canopy IFB (20240512)
- MTD Master Agreement – Haley Canopy IFB (20250512)
- Addendum Number 1 – Haley Canopy IFB (20250521)
- Addendum Number 2 – Haley Canopy IFB (20250530)
- Addendum Number 3 – Haley Canopy IFB
- Addendum Number 4 – Haley Canopy IFB (20250616)
- Addendum Number 5 – Haley Canopy IFB (20250619)
- Addendum Number 6 – Haley Canopy IFB (20250626)
- Addendum Number 7 – Haley Canopy IFB (20250630)
The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) is issuing this Combined Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP) for Development of MTD Calle Real Property to serve as developer to develop, construct, manage and operate a residential rental project, at Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District’s (MTD) property located at 4678 Calle Real/149 North San Antonio Road in unincorporated Santa Barbara County. MTD’s goal is construction of a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) that will provide mixed-income rental housing, improved transportation facilities and public benefits consistent with MTD’s mission as a public transit district and existing Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan land use and zoning designations. MTD’s intent is to minimize financial risk to MTD and maximize long term financial return in support of MTD operations through a long-term ground lease of the property.
- Combined Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for Development of MTD Calle Real Property
- MTD Master Agreement
- Addendum #1 to Combined Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for Development of MTD Calle Real Property
- Addendum #2 to Combined Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for Development of MTD Calle Real Property
- Addendum #3 to Combined Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for Development of MTD Calle Real Property
- Addendum #4 to Combined Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for Development of MTD Calle Real Property
- Addendum #5 to Combined Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for Development of MTD Calle Real Property
- State Public Works Provisions
Important Bidders List Note
To be added to the bidders list for the above projects, send an e-mail to the specific contact listed in the procurement document, indicating the specific project. While MTD will provide courtesy e-mails regarding project solicitation documents, announcements, and updates to those on the bid list, it remains the responsibility of interested parties to check this web page for the latest solicitation-related information. Failure of an interested party to take into account solicitation requirements posted on this web page but not received by e-mail from MTD will not relieve the bidder of any consequences of its not meeting the requirements.