Title
Electric Vehicle Chargers and Related Services
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts to provide, implement, and maintain Electric Vehicle Chargers and Related Services with the following companies for an initial term of three years:
- Atom Power, Inc., and
- JF Acquisition, LLC, dba JF Petroleum Group,
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to purchase such additional software licenses, services, hardware, maintenance, and support as required to maintain the system for as long as the city uses the system.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Sarah Hazel, General Services
Explanation
§ In December 2018, City Council adopted the Strategic Energy Action Plan, which provides a framework for the City of Charlotte to meet its Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte by 2050 Resolution.
§ These contracts provide electric vehicle (EV) chargers and related software as the city pursues its goal of striving to have the city fleet and facilities fueled by 100 percent zero-carbon sources.
§ While the majority of EV chargers will be for fleet charging, there is also a need for publicly available EV chargers.
§ On March 6, 2023, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); 14 responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Multiple awards are recommended to ensure alternative solutions, flexibility, and availability in the provision of the services and equipment to best fit the particular needs of various city departments.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept price decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $850,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Atom Power, Inc.,
Established MWSBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 14.60%
Atom Power, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 14.60% of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Facilitator One (MBE, SBE) (project coordination and MWSBE outreach)
§ Banks EC (SBE) (installation, service, and maintenance)
§ Khalid Davis Electric (MBE, SBE) (installation, service, and maintenance)
JF Acquisition, LLC, dba JF Petroleum Group
Established MWSBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 7.00%
JF Acquisition, LLC dba JF Petroleum Group met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 7.00% of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Maloney Engineering (SBE) (engineering)
§ Besco Electric Corporation (MBE) (electrical services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets