COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: July 7, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions to Award Four Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the award of On -Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services Agreements to Omni Design, Inc., Tetra Tech, Inc., Trihydro, and Wallace Group.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Omni Design, Inc. for On -Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services with an aggregate not-to-exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and
2. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Tetra Tech, Inc. for On -Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services with an aggregate not-to-exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and
3. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Trihydro for On-Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to- exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and
4. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group for On-Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services with an aggregate not - to-exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and
5. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.
2 BACKGROUND:
Stormwater is precipitation that does not absorb into the ground and instead becomes runoff, which flows into waterways or storm drains. When th is runoff picks up pollutants, such as automotive fluids, sediment, pesticides, and other contaminants, it can harm local water bodies like the Santa Maria River and the Pacific Ocean.
The City of Santa Maria actively manages stormwater within its limits. While early efforts focused on flood control, more recent State regulations now emphasize the quality of stormwater discharged from the City’s conveyance system.
The Public Works Department enforces State and Federal pollution prevention policies by ensu ring required permits and plans are in place before construction begins. Staff assist applicants in identifying requirements and oversee the implementation of pollution controls.
Construction projects disturbing over one acre must comply with the Californ ia Construction General Permit. Smaller projects may also require coverage if part of a larger development. Projects under one acre that are not part of a common plan must submit an erosion and sediment control plan.
Applicants must implement stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) throughout construction, year -round. Non -compliance may lead to correction notices, permit suspension, use of developer deposits for remediation, or stop work orders.
DISCUSSION:
On May 26, 2026, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued and advertised through the City’s e-Procurement Portal, PlanetBids. A total of seven proposals were received on June 10, 2026.
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 four ranked firms chosen are as follows:
Firm and Location
Omni Design, Inc., San Luis Obispo, CA
Tetra Tech, Inc., Santa Maria, CA
Trihydro, San Luis Obispo, CA
Wallace Group, San Luis Obispo, CA
Alternative(s)
City Council may choose not to award the Professional Services Agreements and instead direct staff to issue RFPs on a project-by-project basis.
3 Fiscal Considerations
There are no significant additional financial impacts anticipated from this action. Most stormwater inspection services are driven by land development. Costs incurred for inspections and reporting on each site’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) are recovered at the time of grading permit issuance.
Capital Improvement Projects may also require services under this agreement. If needed, project budgets will identify funding at the time of award. As this is an “on-call” agreement, there will be no cost to the City if services are not used.
Impact on the Community
This agreement enables the Public Works Department to continue providing stormwater inspection services and ensures compliance with State and Federal construction runoff regulations. Continued access to these services is necessary to maintain effective service delivery and environmental protection for the community.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution- Omni Design, Inc.
B. Resolution - Tetra Tech, Inc.
C. Resolution - Trihydro
D. Resolution - Wallace Group
E. Agreement - Omni Design, Inc.
F. Agreement - Tetra Tech, Inc.
G. Agreement - Trihydro
H. Agreement - Wallace Group