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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH BAJA COAST FENCE INC., FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SECURITY FENCING
PROJECT, BID NO. 2025-06, IN THE AMOUNT OF $680,810.60,
AND APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN
THE AMOUNT OF $58,582.04 WITH THE APPROVED
WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET
(SC7300|CC0260|FD640) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria owns and operates the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 601 South Black Road, which requires secure perimeter fencing and controlled access to meet regulatory requirements and ensure the protection of critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria duly advertised the Wastewater Treatment Plant Security Fencing P roject, Bid No. 2025 -06, through the City’s e ‑ Procurement Portal, PlanetBids in compliance with applicable sections of the Public Contract Code , and the City received 17 bids, which were publicly opened on February 12, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Baja Coast Fence, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $680,810.60; and
WHEREAS, the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures ) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, total project costs, including contingency funding, are estimated to exceed the authorized budget, and additional funding of $58,582.04 is required to fully fund the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorize the award of a Construction Agreement with Baja Coast Fence Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Security Fencing Project , Bid No. 2025- 06, in the amount of $680,810.60, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and to take all actions necessary to implement this resolution; and
SECTION 2. Authorize City Manager , or designee, to further execute the Agreement and any future amendments or change orders necessary provided such amendments are within the scope of the project and consistent with the adopted project budget; and
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SECTION 3. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to designate additional funding in the amount of $55,582.04 with the approved Wastewater Enterprise Fund budget (SC7300|CC0260|FD640) for Fiscal Year 2025 -26 to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Security Fencing Project, Bid No. 2025-06; and
SECTION 4. Authorize the Chief Deputy City Clerk 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 7th day of April 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