Title
Grant for Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant in the amended amount of $245,147 from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center for the purchase of electric vehicle charging stations,
B. Approve a contract with Envision Solar International Inc. for the purchase of mobile solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations,
C. Approve the purchase of mobile solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations by the sole source exemption, and
D. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $245,147 from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center for electrical vehicle charging stations.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
Sarah Hazel, City Manager’s Office
Sole Source Exemption
§ G.S. 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
- Performance or price competition are not available;
- A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
- Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because there is only one supply source.
§ City Council approval is required for purchases made under the sole source exemption.
Explanation
§ On June 24, 2019, City Council authorized the City Manager to accept a grant from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) in the amount of $178,795 to support the purchase of three solar-powered, transportable, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
§ The city would like to purchase a fourth charging station through additional funds provided by the NCCETC.
§ The four EV chargers will be housed at Fire Headquarters at 500 Dalton Avenue, located in Council District 2, and can be moved to different locations around the city.
§ The chargers support the city’s growing fleet of electric vehicles and provide free and accessible charging stations to the public.
§ These chargers support the Strategic Energy Action Plan and American Cities Climate Challenge goals of utilizing renewable energy, supporting electric vehicles, and incorporating equity into sustainability decisions.
§ The total purchase cost is $345,511 with $245,147 coming from the NCCETC grant and the city’s local match of $100,364. The local match is available within current appropriations.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business Inclusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: NC Clean Fuel Advanced Technology Grant and General Capital Investment Plan
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Budget Ordinance