City Council Meeting 02/23/2026 (Closed Session starts at 5:00 PM) — Staff Report

Summary

The City of Simi Valley must comply with California Air Resources Board regulations mandating a transition to zero-emission buses. To meet this requirement, staff has initiated the purchase of six electric fixed-route buses and needs professional consulting services to design the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and provide construction management at the Transit Maintenance Facility. The City recommends awarding a contract to Burns Engineering, Inc. for $396,564.71, with a contingency of $53,435.29, and authorizing the City Manager to approve subsequent contract amendments.

Details

Subject

Battery Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Project

Summary

The City of Simi Valley must comply with California Air Resources Board regulations mandating a transition to zero-emission buses. To meet this requirement, staff has initiated the purchase of six electric fixed-route buses and needs professional consulting services to design the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and provide construction management at the Transit Maintenance Facility. The City recommends awarding a contract to Burns Engineering, Inc. for $396,564.71, with a contingency of $53,435.29, and authorizing the City Manager to approve subsequent contract amendments.

Report Date

2026-02-23

Report Type

staff

Report Title

Award a contract to Burns Engineering, Inc. for Professional Architectural and Engineering Design and Construction Management Services for the Battery Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Project

Authoring Body

Public Works Department

Reporting Period

February 23, 2026, to August 22, 2028