Agenda Item: 8
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: March 10, 2026
SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR INSTALLING ONBOARD INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ON SEVEN NEW TRANSIT BUSES
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
PRESENTER: Adrian Aguilar
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Connexionz Limited for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) hardware, including the installation, configuration, furnishing, and commissioning of the ITS system on seven New Flyer Hydrogen Fuel Cell transit buses, for a total amount not to exceed $74,067.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
Santa Clarita Transit is preparing to place seven new Hydrogen Fuel Cell transit buses into service. As part of standard fleet deployment, each vehicle must be equipped with several onboard technology systems which allow the bus to operate as part of an active transit fleet.
These hardware systems are collectively referred to as the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
The ITS hardware consists of the onboard computers, communications equipment, and supporting components that enable essential transit functions. These systems support features such as automated stop announcements, onboard audio and multimedia displays, vehicle location and communications, and the exchange of data between the bus and Santa Clarita Transit’s existing operating systems. The ITS hardware also allows the vehicle to interface with other onboard equipment, including head signs, fare collection systems, passenger counters, and vehicle diagnostics.
This work ensures that the new vehicles are fully integrated with Santa Clarita Transit’s existing technology and are operationally consistent with the active fleet prior to entering revenue service.
Connexionz Limited is the developer and system integrator of the transit technology environment currently used by Santa Clarita Transit and, as such, is the only firm able to install, configure, and commission new vehicles within that system. As a result, and in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy, a sole source procurement has been approved for the vendor. Therefore, staff recommends awarding a contract to Connexionz Limited in an amount not to exceed $74,067.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resources required to implement the recommended action are contained within the City of Santa Clarita's adopted FY 2025-26 budget, in expenditure account 7003702-520103 (Transit Capital – Automotive Equipment).
ATTACHMENTS
Connexionz Limited Proposal (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)