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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH
GENFARE, LLC FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION, ACTIVATION, AND
ONGOING SUPPORT OF THE GENFARE LINK "TAP-TO-PAY"
CAPABILITIES FOR THE SANTA MARIA REGIONAL
TRANSIT ELECTRIC FLEET
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria (the "City") is committed to modernizing its transit services under Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) to improve accessibility and efficiency for all residents; and
WHEREAS, the City is transitioning its fleet toward the State of California's Innovative Clean Transit and Integrated Travel Project initiati ves, which emphasize the implementation of universal, contactless "tap-to-pay" technologies across the state; and
WHEREAS, tap-to-pay functionality is the most effective method for reducing barriers to transit by eliminating the requirement for riders to secure a physical bus pass before boarding; and
WHEREAS, SMRT's electric fleet is currently equipped with Genfare FastFare fareboxes that require activation of the "Open Payments" module within the Genfare Link platform to enable these contactless capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City also operates diesel vehicles that are not yet ready for retirement and require the procurement of nine additional FastFare fareboxes to maintain system-wide fare parity and regional compatibility; and WHEREAS, Genfare, LLC is the proprietary manufacturer and sole provider of the existing FastFare hardware and the Genfare Link back-office system currently utilized by SMRT, making them the only source capable of providing integrated hardware, software activation, and ongoing gold-level technical support for this specific infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) has secured a regional grant to make tap -to-pay capabilities universal throughout Santa Barbara County and will provide funding to SMRT for this modernization effort; and WHEREAS, regional partners including the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority and the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District are also deploying Genfare technologies to ensure a seamless inter-county transit experience.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
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SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the agreement and finds that Genfare, LLC is the sole source provider for the necessary hardware upgrades and software activations required for the existing SMRT fare management system; and
SECTION 2. The City Manager , or designee , is authorized to execute the agreement and any necessary amendments with Genfare, LLC (800 Arthur Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007) for the following:
Hardware Procurement: Nine FastFare units and associated licensing for a total of $223,024.42.
Implementation: Genfare Link Tier 2 implementation for $147,150. Annual Support: Three years of Genfare Link subscriptions and Gold -level Software Support starting at approximately $29,430 for Year 1.
SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the use of SBCAG grant funds and applicable transit enterprise funds for these expenditures.
SECTION 4 . The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized 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
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