Title
Airport Electric Bus Purchase Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of electric buses by piggybacking on a previously bid contract, Georgia State Contract 99999-001-SPD0000138-007 with Proterra Inc., and
B. Approve a contract with Proterra Inc. for the purchase of Electric Buses for a term of two years.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Aviation operates a fleet of 70 diesel-powered shuttle buses to move passengers and employees between parking lots and parking decks.
§ Aviation will begin to purchase electric buses instead of traditional diesel buses. Electric buses are projected to be more economical to operate and maintain, and are shown to be more reliable in environments such as airports.
§ Purchasing electric buses helps meet the Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte Resolution, the Charlotte Strategic Energy Action Plan, and aids in efforts associated with the American Cities Climate Challenge.
§ Based on a review of available equipment and testimonials from other similar users, Aviation selected Proterra buses to begin its fleet electrification.
§ G.S. 143-129(g) authorizes local governments to purchase without bidding from an entity that has competitively solicited and awarded a contract for the same item within the last twelve months contracted to furnish the item to any federal, state or local agency after a formal bid process substantially similar to the one set forth in the North Carolina statutes.
§ On July 1, 2018, the state of Georgia approved a contract with Proterra Inc. because of an Invitation to Bid competitive solicitation process.
§ Total expenditures are estimated to be $4,510,000.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This contract is being purchased off an existing contract as a piggybacking contract, and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Piggybacking Request Form