David Nanjo

David Nanjo serves as Transit Maintenance Administrator at the Santa Monica Department of Transportation (SaMoDOT), where he oversees the procurement and lifecycle management of maintenance infrastructure critical to the city’s multimodal transit system. In this primary contracting role, he is responsible for acquiring specialized commercial and industrial maintenance services that ensure the reliability, safety, and sustainability of public transit assets. His acquisitions directly support SaMoDOT’s mission to modernize urban mobility through proactive fleet and facility upkeep, with a focus on preventive maintenance, diagnostic systems, and smart infrastructure integration. Nanjo manages a portfolio of service-based contracts that prioritize operational continuity and regulatory compliance across transit-dependent communities. Nanjo collaborates with a network of certified commercial and industrial maintenance providers specializing in heavy-duty transit equipment, hydraulic systems, and mechanical diagnostics. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with proven expertise in transit-specific maintenance protocols, including those with experience in electrified bus fleets and emissions-compliant repair technologies. His working relationships are characterized by performance-based contracting, long-term service level agreements, and a preference for vendors with demonstrated technical proficiency in public transit environments. Nanjo’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements designated as non-set-aside. He does not routinely prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on technical capability, response time, and compliance with city maintenance standards. This approach underscores his commitment to mission-critical outcomes over socioeconomic classifications, though he remains open to qualified small businesses that meet stringent performance benchmarks. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 811310—Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance—reflecting deep expertise in transit vehicle subsystems, brake and propulsion system overhauls, and facility-based maintenance operations. He procures services ranging from predictive maintenance analytics to full-scale depot refurbishments, ensuring alignment with California’s sustainability and equity goals in urban transportation.