COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: September 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Right of Way Appraisal Services
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the award of On -Call Right-of-Way Appraisal Services Agreements to BBG, Inc. and Hamner, Jewell & Associates.
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to BBG, Inc. for On- Call Right-of-Way Appraisal Services in the amount of $300,000; and
2. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Hamner, Jewell & Associates for On-Call Right-of-Way Appraisal Services in the amount of $300,000; and
3. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute agreements.
BACKGROUND:
Right of Way Appraisal Services are necessary for the acquisition of property rights to support City capital improvement projects and other public works-related efforts. Services include appraising properties, preparing appraisal reports, negotiating with property owners, preparing acquisition documents, assisting with escrow and title work, and providing project management, tracking, and clerical support.
DISCUSSION:
On March 26, 2025, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued and advertised through the City’s e -Procurement Portal, PlanetBids. A total of two proposals were received on April 23, 2025.
2 Selection of the best-qualified firms was made in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Guidelines. A selection committee, consisting of Engineering Division staff, independently evaluated and ranked the proposals. After deliberations, the top two ranked firms chosen are as follows:
Firm and Location
1. BBG, Inc., Detroit MI
2. Hamner, Jewell & Associates, San Luis Obispo, CA
The proposed Professional Services Agreements will be managed by the Engineering Division. On -Call Right -of-Way Appraisal Services may also be used by other Departments for applicable funded projects.
Alternative(s)
City Council may choose not to award the Professional Services Agreements and instead direct staff to issue Requests for Proposals on a project-by-project basis.
Fiscal Considerations
There are no significant additional fiscal impacts anticipated. Funding for services will be identified in the budgets of the respective projects at the time of task order issuance. No costs will be incurred unless services are used.
Impact on the Community
These agreements will enable the City to efficiently acquire property rights necessary for capital and public works projects, minimizing project delays and ensuring timely completion of improvements that benefit the community.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution - BBG, Inc.
B. Resolution - Hamner, Jewell and Associates
C. Agreement - BBG, Inc.
D. Agreement - Hamner, Jewell and Associates