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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
MOVE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT
THE CITY’S FY 2026-27 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the need exists for the City to perform public outreach, engagement, and education to support pedestrian and bicycle safety; and WHEREAS, on August 5th, 2026, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Professional Services within the City and notified firms that specialize in this work, including those firms who had expressed interest, as well as those who had previously completed work for the City; and WHEREAS, on August 28th, 2026, the City received two proposals; and WHEREAS, City staff independently reviewed and scored the firms proposal based on specific criteria in the RFP; and
WHEREAS, City staff determined that MOVE Santa Barbara County satisfied the requirements of the RFP and was deemed the most qualified firm to provide the needed Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Professional Services; and WHEREAS, the firm will provide services to fulfill the requirements of the RFP and relevant public outreach, engagement, and education as defined by the City; and NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement to MOVE Santa Barbara County for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Professional Services for an initial oneyear term in an amount not to exceed $86,000. The Agreement may be extended for up to four optional one-year terms in amounts not to exceed $31,000 per year, for total aggregate contract authority not to exceed $210,000. Each extension is subject to available funding and satisfactory performance.
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Professional Services Agreement and any authorized extensions or amendments consistent with this Resolution, subject to receipt of all information required by the RFP and confirmation of applicable OTS grant requirements.
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SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized 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.
SECTION 4. Increase revenues and appropriations in the Public Works Street Proj-Grant fund by $55,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 8
th day of October 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