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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF TRANSIT SHELTERS
THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR
COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION/MORONGO BASIN
TRANSIT AUTHORITY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH TOLAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is a member in good standing of the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) Purchasing Cooperative; and
WHEREAS, the Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA), acting as the lead agency for the CalACT consortium, conducted a formal, competitive Request for Proposals (RFP #21-01) for the purchase of bus shelters and amenities; and
WHEREAS, Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. was awarded the contract (Basin Transit Contract No. 21-01-Tolar) following that competitive process; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 3 to said contract, executed on October 5, 2025, extends the period of performance through October 4, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria desires to maintain operational consistency and aesthetic standardization by procuring additional transit shelters that match existing infrastructure currently installed throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the use of a cooperative purchasing agreement is consistent with the City’s procurement policies and ensures the City receives competitive, volume -based pricing.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorize the purchase orders for a minimum of three bus shelters and related accessories from Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc.; and
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the purchase agreement; and
SECTION 3. Such procurement shall be made under the terms and conditions of the CalACT/MBTA Basin Transit Contract No. 21 -01-Tolar, including the pricing and period of performance established in Amendment 3; and
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SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authoriz ed to make m inor 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 3rd day of March 2026.
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