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1. Federal Award No.
693JJ32640311
2. Effective Date
See No. 16 Below
3. Assistance
Listings No.
20.939
4. Award To
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, California
93301-5141, United States
Unique Entity Id.: YUJJHEWCPLZ5
TIN No.: 956000672
5. Sponsoring Office
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Safety
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
HSSA-1, Mail Drop E71-117
Washington, DC 20590
6. Period of Performance
Effective Date of Award – 07/31/2030
7. Total Amount
Federal Share:
Recipient Share:
Other Federal Funds:
Other Funds:
Total:
$980,000.00
$245,000.00
$0
$0
$1,225,000.00
8. Type of Agreement
Grant
9. Authority
Section 24112 of the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; Pub. L. 117–
58, November 15, 2021.)
10. Procurement Request No.
HSA250490PR
11. Federal Funds Obligated
$980,000.00
12. Submit Payment Requests To
See Article 5.
13. Accounting and Appropriations Data
15X0176E50.0000.055SR50500.5592000000.410
10.61006600.0000000000.0000000000.00000000
00.0000000000
14. Description of the Project
The City of Bakersfield will develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and supplementary plans, engagement activities, and tools to improve safety for all road users. The Plan will serve as a foundational document that provides a vision and strategies for the city to improve safety for all roadway users and reduce serious injuries and fatalities from traffic collisions.
RECIPIENT
15. Signature of Person Authorized to Sign
___________________________________
Date Signature
Name: Zachary Meyer
Title: Public Works Director
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
16. Signature of Agreement Officer
______________________________________
Signature Date
Name: Ryan Buck
Title: Agreement Officer
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Updated – September 11, 2017
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date.
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CITY"
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
B
y:_______________________________
KAREN GOH
Mayor
AP
PROVED AS TO CONTENT:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
B
y:___________________________
ZA CHARY MEYER
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
B
y:___________________________
ASHLEY ZAMBRANO
Deputy City Attorney
I
nsurance:____________
C
OUNTERSIGNED:
B
y:___________________________
RANDY MCKEEGAN
Finance Director
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
GRANT AGREEMENT UNDER THE
FISCAL YEAR 2024 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAM
This agreement is between the United States Department of Transportation’s (the “USDOT”) Federal Highway Administration (the “FHWA”) and the City of Bakersfield (the “Recipient”).
This agreement reflects the selection of the Recipient to receive a Safe Streets and Roads for All (“SS4A”) Grant for the City of Bakersfield Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
The parties therefore agree to the following:
ARTICLE 1
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.1 General Terms and Conditions.
(a) In this agreement, “General Terms and Conditions” means the content of the document titled “General Terms and Conditions Under the Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (“SS4A”) Grant Program,” dated November 4, 2025, which is available at https://www.transportation.gov/grants/ss4a/grant-agreements under “Fiscal Year 2024.” Articles 7–33 are in the General Terms and Conditions. The General Terms and Conditions are part of this agreement. (b) The Recipient acknowledges that it has knowledge of the General Terms and Conditions. Recipient also states that it is required to comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR part 200); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.); and Build America, Buy America Act (IIJA, div. G §§ 70901-27). (c) The Recipient acknowledges that the General Terms and Conditions impose obligations on the Recipient and that the Recipient’s non-compliance with the General Terms and Conditions may result in remedial action, termination of the SS4A Grant, disallowing costs incurred for the Project, requiring the Recipient to refund to the FHWA the SS4A Grant, and reporting the non-compliance in the Federal-government- wide integrity and performance system.
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ARTICLE 2
APPLICATION, PROJECT, AND AWARD
2.1 Application.
Application Title: City of Bakersfield Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Application Date: 08/28/2024
2.2 Award Amount.
SS4A Grant Amount: $980,000.00
2.3 Federal Obligation Information.
Federal Obligation Type: Single
2.4 Budget Period.
Budget Period: See Block 6 of Page 1
2.5 Grant Designation.
Designation: Planning
ARTICLE 3
SUMMARY PROJECT INFORMATION
3.1 Summary of Project’s Statement of Work.
Planning and Demonstration Narrative: The City of Bakersfield is requesting $980,000 in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and supplementary plans, engagement activities, and tools to improve safety for all road users. The Plan will serve as a foundational document that provides a vision and strategies for the City to improve safety for all roadway users and reduce serious injuries and fatalities from traffic collisions. The Plan will encompass all eight Action Plan components and develop a comprehensive list of safety-related policies, programs, and infrastructure projects that can make the City’s streets safe for all people. To develop safety solutions for students and the elderly, the Plan will also encompass a Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) Plan and a Safe Routes for Seniors (SRFS) Plan. The Plan will be supplemented by a Vision Zero Safety Campaign, which will aim to eliminate all traffic fatalities and injuries through community outreach and education. The Plan will also be supported by the development of a Public Safety Dashboard, which will help the City and community members remain fully informed about the Plan’s progress, areas of success, and opportunities for improvement.
The City plans to build upon existing traffic safety efforts within the city and with other stakeholders.
The City recently completed a traffic calming program and Active Transportation Plan (ATP), and it plans to use the Safety Action Plan to provide a safety lens on implementation of those projects, as well as improving traffic safety citywide. The Safety Action Plan will incorporate the findings of the Kern County Council of Governments’ Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) to ensure local and county strategies are fully aligned.
The project will be completed in one phase.
Base Phase: Pre-NEPA: Development of Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
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3.2 Project’s Estimated Schedule.
Action Plan Schedule
Milestone Schedule Date
Planned Final Plan Publicly Available Date: 05/31/2030 Planned SS4A Final Report Date: 06/30/2030
3.3 Project’s Estimated Costs.
(a) Eligible Project Costs
Eligible Project Costs
SS4A Grant Amount: $980,000.00
Other Federal Funds: $0.00
State Funds: $0.00
Local Funds: $245,000.00
In-Kind Match: $0.00
Other Funds: $0.00
Total Eligible Project Cost: $1,225,000.00
(b) Cost Classification Table – For Planning and Demonstration Grants with demonstration activities and Implementation Grants Only.
[Reserved]
(c) Indirect Costs
Indirect costs are allowable under this Agreement in accordance with 2 CFR part 200 and the Recipient’s approved Budget Application. In the event the Recipient’s indirect cost rate changes, the Recipient will notify FHWA of the planned adjustment and provide supporting documentation for such adjustment. This Indirect Cost provision does not operate to waive the limitations on Federal funding provided in this document. The Recipient’s indirect costs are allowable only insofar as they do not cause the Recipient to exceed the total obligated funding.
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ARTICLE 4
CONTACT INFORMATION
4.1 Recipient Contact(s).
Paul Archer
Civil Engineer IV
City of Bakersfield Public Works Department
1501 Truxtun Ave Annex Building 2nd Floor
661-326-3350
[email protected]
4.2 Recipient Key Personnel.
Name Title or Position
Paul Archer Civil Engineer IV
Gavin Grimes Civil Engineer III
Roel Jaime Administrative Analyst
Joe Catalan Engineer I
4.3 USDOT Project Contact(s).
Safe Streets and Roads for All Program Manager
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Safety
HSSA-1, Mail Stop: E71-117
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-2822
[email protected]
and
Agreement Officer (AO)
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Acquisition and Grants Management
HCFA-42, Mail Stop E62-310
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
202-493-2402
[email protected]
and
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Division Administrator – California
Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR)
650 Capitol Mall, Ste. 4-100 - Sacramento, CA 95814-4708 916-498-5001
[email protected]
and
Mike Shami
California Division Office Lead Point of Contact
Competitive Grants Manager
650 Capitol Mall, Ste. 4-100 - Sacramento, CA 95814-4708 916-498-5853
[email protected]
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ARTICLE 5
USDOT ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
5.1 Office for Subaward and Contract Authorization.
USDOT Office for Subaward and Contract Authorization: FHWA Office of Acquisition and Grants Management
SUBAWARDS AND CONTRACTS APPROVAL
Note: See 2 CFR § 200.331, Subrecipient and contractor determinations, for definitions of subrecipient (who is awarded a subaward) versus contractor (who is awarded a contract).
Note: Recipients with a procurement system deemed approved and accepted by the Government or by the Agreement Officer (the “AO”) are exempt from the requirements of this clause. See 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.327. Note: This clause is only applicable to grants that do not include construction.
In accordance with 2 CFR 200.308(f)(6), the recipient or subrecipient shall obtain prior written approval from the USDOT agreement officer for the subaward, if the subaward activities were not proposed in the application or approved in the Federal award. This provision is in accordance with 2 CFR 200.308 (f) (6) and does not apply to procurement transactions for goods and services. Approval will be issued through written notification from the AO or a formal amendment to the Agreement.
The following subawards and contracts are currently approved under the Agreement by the AO. This list does not include supplies, material, equipment, or general support services which are exempt from the pre-approval requirements of this clause.
5.2 Reimbursement Requests
(a) The Recipient may request reimbursement of costs incurred within the budget period of this agreement if those costs do not exceed the amount of funds obligated and are allowable under the applicable cost provisions of 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E. The Recipient shall not request reimbursement more frequently than monthly.
(b) The Recipient shall use the DELPHI iSupplier System to submit requests for reimbursement to the payment office. When requesting reimbursement of costs incurred or credit for cost share incurred, the Recipient shall electronically submit supporting cost detail with the SF-270 (Request for Advance or Reimbursement) or SF-271 (Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs) to clearly document all costs incurred.
(c) The Recipient’s supporting cost detail shall include a detailed breakout of all costs incurred, including direct labor, indirect costs, other direct costs, travel, etc., and the Recipient shall identify the Federal share and the Recipient’s share of costs. If the Recipient does not provide sufficient detail in a request for reimbursement, the Agreement Officer’s Representative (the “ AOR”) may withhold processing that request until the Recipient provides sufficient detail. (d) The USDOT shall not reimburse costs unless the AOR reviews and approves the costs to ensure that progress on this agreement is sufficient to substantiate payment. (e) In the rare instance the Recipient is unable to receive electronic funds transfers (EFT), payment by EFT would impose a hardship on the Recipient because of their inability to manage an account at a financial institution, and/or the Recipient is unable to use the DELPHI iSupplier System to submit their requests for disbursement, the FHWA may waive the requirement that the Recipient use the DELPHI iSupplier System. The Recipient shall contact the Division Office Lead Point of Contact for instructions on and requirements related to pursuing a waiver.
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(f) The requirements set forth in these terms and conditions supersede previous financial invoicing requirements for Recipients.
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ARTICLE 6
SPECIAL GRANT TERMS
6.1 SS4A funds must be expended within five years after the grant agreement is executed and DOT obligates the funds, which is the budget period end date in section 10.3 of the Terms and Conditions and section 2.4 in this agreement.
6.2 The Recipient demonstrates compliance with civil rights obligations and nondiscrimination laws, including Titles VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and accompanying regulations. Recipients of Federal transportation funding will also be required to comply fully with regulations and guidance for the ADA, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other civil rights requirements.
6.3 SS4A Funds will be allocated to the Recipient and made available to the Recipient in accordance with FHWA procedures.
6.4 The Recipient of a Planning and Demonstration Grant acknowledges that the Action Plan will be made publicly available and agrees that it will publish the final Action Plan on a publicly available website.
6.5 There are no other special grant requirements.
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ATTACHMENT A
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Study Area: City of Bakersfield
Table 1: Performance Measure Table
Measure Category and Description
Measurement
Frequency and
Reporting
Deadline
Costs
[for all Grants]
Project Costs: Quantification of the cost
of each eligible project carried out using
the grant
Within 120 days
after the end of the
period of
performance
Lessons Learned and
Recommendations
[for all Grants]
Lessons Learned and Recommendations:
Description of lessons learned and any
recommendations relating to future
projects or strategies to prevent death and
serious injury on roads and streets.
Within 120 days
after the end of the
period of
performance
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ATTACHMENT B
CHANGES FROM APPLICATION
Describe all material differences between the scope, schedule, and budget described in the application and the scope, schedule, and budget described in Article 3. The purpose of Attachment B is to clearly and accurately document any differences in scope, schedule, and budget to establish the parties’ knowledge and acceptance of those differences. See Article 11 for the Statement of Work, Schedule, and Budget Changes. If there are no changes, please insert “N/A” after “Scope,” “Schedule,” or “Budget.” If there are changes to the budget, please complete the table below. Otherwise, leave the table below blank.
Scope: N/A
Schedule: The schedule times in block 6 of page one and in Article 3.2 of this agreement are different from the schedule in the application narrative and SF-424 submitted with the application materials. The schedule time frame was adjusted to align with the anticipated grant execution and schedule contingency, and to complete a thorough comprehensive safety action plan.
Budget: N/A
The table below provides a summary comparison of the project budget.
Fund Source
Application Section 3.3
$ % $ %
Previously Incurred Costs
(Non-Eligible Project Costs)
Federal Funds
Non-Federal Funds
Total Previously Incurred Costs
Future Eligible Project Costs
SS4AFunds
Other Federal Funds
Non-Federal Funds
Total Future Eligible Project
Costs
Total Project Costs
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ATTACHMENT C
[RESERVED]
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ATTACHMENT D
[RESERVED]
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ATTACHMENT E
LABOR AND WORKFORCE
1. Efforts to Support Good-Paying Jobs and Strong Labor Standards The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table align with the application:
X
The Recipient or a project partner promotes robust job creation by supporting good-paying jobs directly related to the project with free and fair choice to join a union. (Describe robust job creation and identify the good-paying jobs in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner will invest in high-quality workforce training programs such as registered apprenticeship programs to recruit, train, and retain skilled workers, and implement policies such as targeted hiring preferences. (Describe the training programs in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner will partner with high-quality workforce development programs with supportive services to help train, place, and retain workers in good-paying jobs or registered apprenticeships including through the use of local and economic hiring preferences, linkage agreements with workforce programs, and proactive plans to prevent harassment. (Describe the supportive services provided to trainees and employees, preferences, and policies in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner will partner and engage with local unions or other worker-based organizations in the development and lifecycle of the project, including through evidence of project labor agreements and/or community benefit agreements. (Describe the partnership or engagement with unions and/or other worker-based organizations and agreements in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner will partner with communities or community groups to develop workforce strategies. (Describe the partnership and workforce strategies in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner has taken other actions related to the Project to create good-paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join a union and incorporate strong labor standards. (Describe those actions in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner has not yet taken actions related to the Project to create good-paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join a union and incorporate strong labor standards but, before beginning construction of the Project, will take relevant actions described in schedule B. (Identify the relevant actions from schedule B in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner has not taken actions related to the Project to improve good-paying jobs and strong labor standards and will not take those actions under this award.
2. Supporting Narrative.
The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Project promotes robust job creation by supporting a range of high-quality, professional positions critical to improving transportation safety for all users. Robust job creation in this context refers to the development of stable, good-paying jobs that contribute directly to data-driven, community-informed planning efforts aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
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The Recipient is committed to supporting good-paying jobs by contracting with firms and professionals who adhere to strong labor standards and promote workforce development. Additionally, the Recipient supports the free and fair choice to join a union, ensuring that all planning-phase workers operate in an environment that upholds labor rights and fair working conditions.
By investing in a skilled, mission-driven workforce, the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Project not only advances a Vision Zero framework but also reinforces access to quality employment within the transportation planning and public safety sectors.
Importantly, this planning effort serves as the foundation for a pipeline of future Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, such as roadway redesigns, intersection upgrades, new pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, traffic calming installations, and signal improvements. These implementation projects— identified and prioritized through the Action Plan—will drive further robust job creation in fields such as construction, inspection, and long-term maintenance. As these capital projects move forward, they are expected to generate additional good-paying union jobs, reinforcing the plan’s long-term economic and safety impacts for the community.
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ATTACHMENT F
CRITICAL SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESILIENCE
1. Efforts to strengthen the Security and Resilience of Critical Infrastructure against both Physical and Cyber Threats.
The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table are accurate:
The Recipient demonstrates, prior to the signing of this agreement, effort to consider and address physical and cyber security risks relevant to the transportation mode and type and scale of the activities.
The Recipient appropriately considered and addressed physical and cyber security and resilience in the planning, design and oversight of the project, as determined by the Department and the Department of Homeland Security.
The Recipient complies with 2 CFR 200.216 and the prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment.
2. Supporting Narrative.
Not applicable to the Planning Grant. This grant will not fund the purchase of Information Technology and/or Operational Technology.
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ATTACHMENT G
[RESERVED]