REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: CLIFF TRAUGH, Assistant Director
General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the award of a Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Beam Global regarding EV ARC charging systems:
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and award of the Sole Source Purchase of seven EV ARC charging systems from Beam Global in the amount of $638,209 (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
2. Approve the award of a Sole Source Product Purchase Agreement to Beam Global of San Diego, California for the purchase of seven EV ARC charging systems in the amount of $638,209 for the General Services Department
3. Authorize the General Services Department Director or designee to execute the agreement and all related documents
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a Product Purchase Agreement to Beam Global of San Diego, California for the purchase of seven EV ARC charging systems in the amount of $638,209 for the General Services Department; Adopt a Resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and approving the sole source purchase of seven EV ARC charging systems from Beam Global (Subject to Mayor's Veto); Authorize the General Services Department Director or designee to execute the agreement and all related documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The General Services Department (GSD) is requesting approval to purchase seven EV ARC charging systems. These chargers will serve as off grid charging at the Municipal Service Center (MSC) for city vehicles. The units will be solar powered, with battery storage to capture the energy and disburse it when the charge is needed. These units will be purchased to create a first step toward a robust EV charging solution for the MSC. If approved, the EV ARC chargers will be purchased through a Sole Source exemption to the competitive bidding process.
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