E33127 - Approve the purchase of an electric vehicle charging station from Siemens Industry Inc. through the Cooperative Purchasing Program with Sourcewell in the total amount of $53,728.07 for the Fleet Management Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of one dual port electric fast vehicle charging station and associated equipment through the Cooperative Purchasing Program with Sourcewell, in the total amount of $53,728.07 for the Fleet Management Department, and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to the Sourcewell vendor Siemens Industry Inc. The reimbursement of Fund 1850 will come from vehicle salvage. The proceeds are to be deposited to Fleet Equipment Special Revenue Fund (9002) and in turn reimburse to Reimbursement of Equipment/project Fund (1850).
This electric fast vehicle charging station will contribute to the Houston Climate Action Plan goal of electrifying 100% of its light-duty, non-emergency fleet vehicles by 2030. Initially, these chargers will be dedicated to City of Houston vehicles. However, they are designed for integration into a larger charging network as the city expands its stations at municipal facilities. The Siemens limited warranty covers defect in workmanship and materials for a period of there (3) years.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that" a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services."
M/WBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s M/WBE subcontracting as the total project expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 City’s threshold.
Hire Houston First:
The procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Jedediah Greenfield
Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2024
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Out Years
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Total
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Fleet Management Department
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$53,728.07
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$0
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$53,728.07
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