Santa Monica

City Council

January 28, 2025 Order of Business 5 #H

Agenda Item H

H. Award Contract to Western States Converters and Transmissions, Inc. for Transit Bus Allison\nTransmission Repairs\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)\nof the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;\n2. Award Bid #4492 to Western States Converters & Transmissions, Inc. to provide parts\nand repairs for transit bus Allison transmission systems for the Department of\nTransportation; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Western States\nConverters & Transmissions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $902,500 over a five-year\nperiod, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.\ndocume Staff Report Printout\na. Western States Oaks\nb. Western States Levine Act