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Award of bid to Peak Power Services, Inc. for Initial Deployment EV Charging Infrastructure-American Rescue Plan Act.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the award of bid to Peak Power Services, Inc. for Initial Deployment EV Charging Infrastructure-American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
• Install 208/240VAC service to support exterior installation of electric vehicle chargers, either through NEMA (National Electronics Manufacturers Association) outlets or hard wiring for Fleet electric vehicles.
• A review of the three bids for the subject procurement confirms Peak Power Services, Inc. of Tampa, FL submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid for County EV infrastructure requirements.
• The Peak Power Services, Inc. bid tabulation was $194,508.60 including a 10% unspecified allowance to provide for latent issues should they arise during installation.
• Peak Power Services, Inc. is to complete the work for this project within 90 consecutive calendar days, as indicated in the agreement.
• Funding is budgeted under the Countywide Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Master Plan 006032A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the ARPA at $773,000.00.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community)
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.1 Implement green technologies and practices where practical
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future need
Deliver First-Class Services to the Public and Our Customer
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support and strive to exceed customer expectations
Summary:
This project is to provide charging infrastructure for Level 2 charging of electric vehicles in County service. A consulting engineer has evaluated requirements and prepared specifications and drawings for the required electric service.
Background/Explanation:
The Purchasing Division issued an invitation to bid on May 8, 2024. Three submittals were received with award recommendation to Peak Power Services, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
This project is to provide charging infrastructure to support the existing complement of electric vehicles. The County shall augment this initial infrastructure later with the large-scale replacement of light fossil-fueled vehicles with electric vehicles.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding is budgeted under the Countywide Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Master Plan 006032A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) at $773,000.00.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to award this contract is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Don B. Moore, Director, Fleet Management, Administrative Services
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement
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