Jessica Saks

Jessica Saks serves as an Administrative Analyst at the Santa Monica Department of Transportation (SaMoDOT), where she plays a central role in managing the agency’s technology procurement lifecycle. Responsible for evaluating, soliciting, and administering contracts, she ensures alignment with SaMoDOT’s mission to modernize urban mobility systems through innovative, data-driven solutions. Her acquisitions primarily focus on computer systems design services, supporting the development and integration of smart transportation infrastructure, real-time transit analytics, and digital mobility platforms. As the primary point of contact for technical procurement, she collaborates closely with engineering, operations, and IT teams to translate operational needs into compliant, performance-based contract requirements. Jessica works with a diverse range of vendors specializing in transportation technology, including systems integrators, software developers, and data analytics firms that deliver custom solutions for traffic management, transit scheduling, and pedestrian safety systems. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the procurement record, her work consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in multimodal transportation software, cloud-based infrastructure, and interoperable mobility platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical rigor, and adherence to California state procurement standards. Jessica’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued under non-set-aside categories. She does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability and system compatibility over socioeconomic classifications. This approach ensures that SaMoDOT’s technology investments meet the highest standards for reliability and scalability in a high-density urban environment. Her primary focus is on NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services — encompassing the design, development, and implementation of custom software, data modeling tools, and integrated transportation management systems. She routinely procures services related to intelligent transportation systems (ITS), GIS-based planning tools, and cybersecurity-enhanced digital infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of urban mobility innovation.