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Monte Vista awards safety action plan and GIS contracts; council authorizes signatures
Summary
The council approved two contracted projects: a federally grant‑funded Safe Streets/Roads & Sidewalks safety action plan (RFP 2025‑PO1) recommended to Rock Soul Consulting Group (transcript spellings vary), and a geospatial/ArcGIS implementation (RFP 2025‑PO2) awarded to ARGIS Solutions for $66,819 plus two optional change orders. Council authorized Gigi Dennis to sign both contracts.
The Monte Vista City Council approved two consultant contracts aimed at planning and data-driven infrastructure work.
Safety action plan: Staff reported the SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) grant process and recommended awarding RFP 2025‑PO1 for a safety action plan to Rock Soul Consulting Group (consultant name appears with inconsistent spelling in the record). Staff said nine proposals were received and the recommended consultant provided a strong public engagement plan and grant-seeking strategy. The scope described a multi-year action plan to identify dangerous streets and sidewalk needs, prioritize projects, and help pursue implementation funding. The council voted to award the contract and authorized Gigi Dennis to sign.
GIS / geospatial services: Separately, under a grant, staff recommended an ArcGIS migration project to ARGIS Solutions (Denver) to create public-facing and internal GIS layers, provide two years’ licensing/support and training, and supply tools to export data and support utility/infrastructure mapping. The initial contract amount is $66,819 with two optional change orders. The council approved the award and authorized signature by Gigi Dennis.
Why it matters: The safety plan is intended to identify and prioritize street and sidewalk safety investments and to position the city to apply for implementation funding. The GIS project will modernize municipal mapping and data sharing, supporting permitting, utilities, traffic analysis and public access to right‑of‑way and design information.
Contract details and implementation: Staff said the safety plan consultant will convene stakeholders including county and emergency services and produce ranked project recommendations and potential funding pathways. The GIS consultant will provide training and a step‑down plan to allow city staff to self‑support after two years. Council requested continued oversight and staged rollout, and authorized contract execution by city management.
