Title
Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Contract RFA 25-0557 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-51692) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a five-year contract with Beam Global (Beam) to provide transportable solar-powered electric vehicle charging systems for the Aviation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will be up to $425,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide four EV ARC™ solar-powered electric vehicle charging systems for deployment across the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX, Airport) campus. These fully autonomous and transportable charging systems can be strategically placed and relocated as needed, enabling PHX to support City-owned electric vehicle operations. Portability is critical for meeting the electric vehicle fleet's charging demands while accommodating multiple ongoing construction projects at the Airport. These charging systems provide a construction-free solution to charge the Aviation Department's electric vehicle fleet operation during ongoing construction projects requiring the movement of personnel and equipment. Additionally, these systems provide a clean, renewable energy sourcing aligning with the City of Phoenix's greenhouse gas reduction and sustainability goals.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition. Beam is the sole manufacturer of the EV ARC™ solar powered systems that are transportable and do not require disassembly to relocate.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about April 1, 2025, for a five-year aggregate term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value for this contract will be up to $425,000 for the five-year aggregate term.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's operating budget.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
2485 E. Buckeye Road
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.