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Aug 27, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
Seeking proposals from qualified persons or firms interested in providing community sustainability engagement and green business certification/recognition programs to facilitate the adoption of sustainable practices in the community.
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Aug 27, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
The City of Santa Monica is seeking qualified individuals or firms for as-needed communications consulting services through a non-exclusive, per-project vendor pool. Proposers may bid on one or both tracks: Creative Services and Multimedia Production, or Earned Media, Public Relations, and Strategic Communications, with services ranging from multimedia content and branding to media relations, crisis communications, and community outreach. The solicitation was released on August 27, 2026, and proposals are due October 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Aug 26, 2026
Sep 28, 2026
The City of Santa Monica is seeking information about software and hardware solutions to improve waste, recycling, and fleet-tracking operations. The RFI focuses on capabilities such as route optimization, GPS tracking, data collection and analysis, digital work orders, and driver reporting. This is a market research inquiry that will not result in an award or contract, although the information may support development of a future formal RFP.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
201366
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,147
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
90,082
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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Procurement Hell Score
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This is a 5-year Software As A Service Agreement between Hayden AI Technologies, Inc. (SaaS Provider) and the City of Santa Monica, effective November 13, 2024. The agreement covers the provision of a web-based system, including software licenses, system implementation, maintenance, and professional services, as detailed in the Statement of Work. The total compensation for the services is not-to-exceed $1,508,904, as outlined in the Fee, Budget, and Compensation Schedule. The contract includes comprehensive terms and conditions covering definitions, data security, indemnification, and insurance requirements.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Santa Monica
This Pedestrian Action Plan outlines a vision, standards, priority projects, and programs to guide improvements to the walking environment over the next 15 years. It prioritizes enhancing Santa Monica as a safe and accessible city for people of all ages and abilities, promoting walking as a sustainable lifestyle choice, and reducing collisions. Key focus areas include fostering a sustainable lifestyle and wellbeing, increasing pedestrian numbers while reducing collisions, improving connectivity and removing obstacles, and establishing shared responsibility for roadway safety among all users.
The meeting encompassed a wide range of actions, including authorizing the purchase of street sweepers and front loaders, ratifying a pier bollard emergency repair, and adopting resolutions regarding the local homelessness emergency. The Council approved various agreements and budget modifications, such as the Charnock Groundwater Management Program and an operating agreement for the Virginia Avenue Park Community Kitchen. Key financial and administrative actions included the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Biennial Budget, revisions to the Master Fee and Fine schedules, and the establishment of new parking permit zones. Additionally, the Council held public hearings on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, discussed municipal code amendments, and held closed sessions regarding existing litigation and real estate negotiations.
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The City Council meeting covered various administrative and legislative matters. Key actions included approving design services for the Camera Obscura, modifications to agreements for the L.A. Area Fire Chief's Association Regional Training Group, and the Santa Monica Tourism Marketing District budget and work plan. The council awarded a bid for a citywide language access program and approved the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. budget and work plan. Legal matters, including settlement approvals and real estate negotiations for the Civic Auditorium, were addressed in closed session. The council also authorized placing several ballot measures on the November 2026 ballot, including those related to parcel taxes for the school district and rent control amendments. Additionally, an emergency interim zoning ordinance for light fleet-based service for autonomous vehicles was adopted, and the council discussed amendments to the Downtown Community Plan and zoning ordinances related to SB 79 and transit-oriented development. Finally, discretionary funds were approved for the Dia de los Muertos event.
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