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CC - Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals for the Installation of Additional Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations at the Transportation Facility.
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Contact Person/Dept: Paul Condran/Transportation
Phone Number: 310-253-6520
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/18/16)
Department Approval: Art Ida, Director of Transportation (02/15/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the installation of 10 electric vehicle charging stations for use by City vehicles at the Transportation Facility.
BACKGROUND
The City of Culver City continues to explore new vehicle technologies in the effort to remove the City fleet from traditional petroleum fuel. Since 2014, the City has taken delivery of several types of electric vehicles that have since been integrated into the City's fleet. As the City's fleet continues to expand to include additional electric and partially electric vehicles, enhanced charging infrastructure is needed.
DISCUSSION
In order to promote the continued expansion of the City's alternative fuel vehicle fleet, staff recommends that a request for proposal for the expansion and upgrade of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the City's Transportation Facility be released. Proposers will be required to do all site preparation work including, but not limited to trenching, removal of existing vehicle chargers, possible relocation of existing vehicle chargers, installation of conduit and electrical wire, potential upgrade of existing electrical infr...
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