Agenda Item: 1
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: FIRST RESPONDERS TRIBUTE PROJECT
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: McKenzie Bright
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Review the First Responders Tribute Project and, if acceptable, award a contract to Big Statues, LLC, for the purchase of three first responder tribute statues for a total contract amount not to exceed $203,400.
2. Authorize the transfer of $124,936 from The Rink Sports Pavilion account number A3004602-516101 (Civic Art Fund) and $78,464 from Contingency Account 1009300- 701001 (General Fund) to First Responders Tribute Project account number A3005602- 516101 (Civic Art Fund); increase transfers in account 602-600100 and transfers out account 1009500-710602 in the amount of $78,464.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
On January 28, 2025, City of Santa Clarita (City) staff was directed to explore a sculpture-based tribute project honoring local first responders. On May 13, 2025, the City Council directed staff to develop options, have the Arts Commission review the project, and return to the City Council.
On November 13, 2025, the Arts Commission reviewed the Project and expressed its support.
This First Responders Tribute Project (Project) will install life-size statues of a Los Angeles County Firefighter, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy, and local Emergency Medical Technician at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex.
The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to create bronze statues of first responders. The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e- procurement system BidNet on October 7, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 873 vendors on BidNet, of which 31 vendors downloaded the RFP. Six companies provided proposals for consideration.
These proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each company’s ability to meet the specific needs of the City. An evaluation panel comprised of City staff scored the responses using the following categories of weighted criteria:
• Understanding of scope of work and plan for completion of scope of work (15 points) • Experience on similar projects/qualifications (15 points) • Thoroughness of proposal and ability to provide services to meet project objectives (15 points)
• rtistic quality, craftsmanship, and level of realism of concept rendering (15 points) • Timeline (10 points)
• Cost (30 points)
The evaluation team scored the responses based on a 100-point system, with the results outlined below:
Rank Company Location Cost Score
1 Big Statues, LLC Provo, UT $203,400 92
2 Honorable Sculptures, Inc. Loveland, CO $253,800 86
3 Slatoff Collaborative Los Angeles, CA $450,000 75
4 Adonis Bronze Alpine, UT $249,951 74
5 Olson Studios Layton, UT $252,900 60
6 Oaktree Engraving and Monuments Beaumont, CA $261,000 20
In reviewing proposals, the evaluation team awarded the highest score to Big Statues, LLC. The evaluation team determined that Big Statues’ proposal offered the best overall value to meet the Project needs. The sculptures feature clearly identifiable figures representing a Los Angeles County Firefighter, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy, and local Emergency Medical Technician, as shown in the attached concept renderings. After completing a due-diligence review of professional references for Big Statues, LLC, staff determined its work history meets the City’s standards and performance expectations. Based on the above, staff recommends awarding the contract to Big Statues, LLC.
Project savings in the amount of $124,936 from The Rink Sports Pavilion Civic Art project were identified to be transferred to this Project. The remaining $78,464 could be transferred from the City Council contingency account to support the contract cost.
Upon award, Big Statues, LLC, will work with City staff to prepare final designs of the statues, then fabricate, deliver, and install them. Installation of concrete pedestals will be completed by City staff. The project is anticipated to be complete 16 months after the contract award.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, $124,936 will be transferred from The Rink Sports Pavilion contractual services expenditure account A3004602-516101 (Civic Art Fund) and $78,464 will be transferred from Contingency Account 1009300-701001 (General Fund) to First Responders Tribute Project contractual services expenditure account A3005602-516101 (Civic Art Fund) for the purchase and installation of three tribute statues.
ATTACHMENTS
Concept Rendering
Proposal for Big Statues, LLC (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)