COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Five Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Traffic Engineering Services
Description:
The City Council will consider adopting Resolutions approving the award of On -Call Traffic Engineering Professional Services Agreements to Advanced Mobility Group; Central Coast Transportation Consulting, Inc.; DKS Associates; Interwest Consulting Group, Inc; and TJKM Transportation Consultants.
Environmental Notice: The activity is no t 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 Advanced Mobility Group for On-Call Traffic Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to- exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year s 2026-27 and 2027 -28 (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 Central Coast Transportation Consulting, Inc. for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services with an aggregate not-to-exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (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 DKS Associates for On -Call Traf fic Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to- exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year s 2026-27 and 2027 -28 (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 aw arding a Professional Services Agreement to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc for On-Call Traffic Engineering Services with an aggregate not-to-exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year s 2026-27 and 2027 -28 (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. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to TJKM Transportation Consultants for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services with an 2 aggregate not-to-exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (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
6. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.
BACKGROUND:
The City owns, operates, and maintains roadways, traffic signals, and facilities throughout the City. The City has active and pending projects that require technical assistance from Traffic Engineering firms. While the City of Santa Maria has Civil Engineers on staff, th e City must hire outside consultants for these services. Having on-call consultants that can provide these services will allow the City to deliver projects in a more timely manner.
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 nine 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 five ranked firms chosen are as follows:
Firm and Location
Advanced Mobility Group, Walnut Creek, CA
Central Coast Transportation Consulting, Inc., Morro Bay, CA DKS Associates, Sacramento, CA
Interwest Consulting Group, Inc, Elk Grove, CA
TJKM Transportation Consultants, Pleasanton, CA
The proposed Professional Services Agreements will be effective for Fiscal Years 2026 - 27 and 2027-28. The agreements will be administered by the Public Works Department and may also be utilized by other City departments for approved and funded projects requiring Traffic Engineering services.
Individual project task orders will be issued based on the firm’s exper tise, workload capacity, services to be performed, schedule requirements, and hourly rates submitted in their proposal. All task orders will be issued based on an agreed -upon, written scope of work, implementation schedule, and maximum fee arrangement negotiated on a project- by-project basis.
Alternative(s)
The City Council may decide to not award these Traffic Engineering Professional Services Agreements and direct staff to issue RFP’s for each project individually. However, this alternative is not recomm ended as there is a significant backlog of projects for which outside Traffic Engineering Services are required to augment City staff. Further, having 3 pre-approved, on-call firms readily available allows for more efficient and timely delivery of projects as multiple projects can be designed concurrently.
Fiscal Considerations
Fees for on-call Traffic Engineering Services will be based on a project -by-project basis and directly charged to individual project budgets. Each project is separately approved and budgeted by the City Council. The City is under no obligation to expend any funds under these Professional Services Agreements.
Impact on the Community
Awarding these on -call Traffic Engineering Professional Services Agreements will support the timely planning and delivery of transportation -related projects that enhance roadway safety, reduce traffic congestion, and improve overall mobility throughout the City. These services will help ensure that infrastructure improvements are efficiently designed and implemented, benefiting residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution - Advanced Mobility Group
B. Resolution - Central Coast Transportation Consulting, Inc.
C. Resolution - DKS Associates
D. Resolution - Interwest Consulting Group, Inc
E. Resolution - TJKM Transportation Consultants
F. Agreement - Advanced Mobility Group
G. Agreement - Central Coast Transportation Consulting, Inc.
H. Agreement - DKS Associates
I. Agreement - Interwest Consulting Group, Inc
J. Agreement - TJKM Transportation Consultants