Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SMAART POWER, LLC
FOR ARC FLASH STUDY AND RISK ASSESSMENT SERVICES
up to a total not-to-exceed of $185,076 (includes 20 percent contingency funding)
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Utilities Department operates and maintains electrical equipment at various water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities, and a comprehensive Arc Flash Study and Risk Assessment is necessary to identify electrical hazards and establish appropriate safety requirements for Utilities personnel; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2026, the Utilities Department issued a Request for Proposals for Engineering Services for Arc Flash Risk Assessment through Planet Bids, resulting in 13 proposals being received and evaluated in accordance with the criteria established in the Request for Proposals; and
WHEREAS, Smaart Power, LLC received the highest overall evaluation, was determined to have submitted a responsive proposal, and demonstrated the qualifications and experience necessary to perform the requested services; and
WHEREAS, the City subsequently negotiate d the terms of an agreement to perform an Arc Flash Study and Risk Assessment Services with Smaart Power, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approve an Agreement for Services with Smaart Power, LLC for Arc Flash Study and Risk Assessment Services up to a total not-to-exceed of $185,076 (includes 20 percent contingency funding).
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and enter into extensions and modifications consistent with the terms of the agreement.
SECTION 3. 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. ///
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held on the 15th day of September 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