Title
Purchase of Electric Vehicles (Ordinance S-44514)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Midway Chevrolet and Courtesy Chevrolet for purchase of four electric vehicles: two Nissan Leafs, and two Chevrolet Bolts, via the State contracts ADSPO17-166122 and ADSPO17-166120, for the Public Works Department's motor pool. Expenditures shall not exceed $133,838 over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department has a pilot program underway that includes using electric vehicles in the City's Motor Pool. Staff will assess and test vehicle performance, driving range and the total cost of the ownership. This initiative supports City environmental sustainability initiatives with the goal to reduce carbon pollution by introducing the use of electric vehicles into the fleet. During the pilot, staff will evaluate vehicle usage to determine the best model vehicle for use in the motor pool. The use of electric vehicles supports the Public Works' vehicle strategy to increase alternative fuel vehicles for increased environmental sustainability.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Determination Memo for alternative competition to use State cooperative agreement contracts ADSPO17-166122 and ADSPO17-166120, Vehicles, New Purchase, that began on April 1, 2017, with a current extension through March 31, 2019.
Contract Term
This contract will begin on or about May 1, 2018, for one-time purchase of two Nissan Leafs and two Chevrolet Bolts.
Financial Impact
Expenditures shall not exceed $133,838 over the life of the contract. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.