Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO SZS ENGINEERING ACCESS, INC. FOR THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SELF-EVALUATION AND
TRANSITION PLAN UPDATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $599,735
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria is required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to evaluate and update its ADA Transition Plan to identify barriers and ensure compliance with accessibility standards; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified firms to prepare an ADA Self -Evaluation and Transition Plan Update ; and
WHEREAS, six proposals were received and evaluated according to the criteria set forth in t he RFP, and staff has determined that the most qualified consultant , SZS Engineering Access, Inc., has the necessary expertise and resources to perform the work; and
WHEREAS, the scope of work includes assessments of City facilities, parks, sidewalks, an d public rights -of-way; stakeholder engagement; review of policies and procedures; and preparation of an updated ADA Transition Plan with prioritized recommendations and cost estimates.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the Cit y of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council awards a Professional Services Agreement to SZS Engineering Access, Inc. for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self -Evaluation and Transition Plan Update in the amount of $599,735.00; and
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute agreement; and
SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 21st day of October 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager