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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a Master Services and Subscription Agreement, and any necessary amendments, with ChargePoint, Inc., of Campbell, CA, for operating 13 electric vehicle charging stations in City-owned City Place Parking Garage C, in an annual amount not to exceed $7,200. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a Master Services and Subscription Agreement with ChargePoint, Inc., for warranty, operating, maintaining, and supporting ChargePoint electric vehicle (EV) chargers and related infrastructure.
On February 14, 2017, the City Council approved the City’s participation in Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Charge Ready Program (Program). Through the Program, SCE is providing free electric infrastructure required for the installation of new EV charging stations in City-owned City Place Parking Garage C. The City is responsible for purchasing and installing the EV charging stations.
The Public Works Department investigated procurement options for EV charging stations and found that ChargePoint is the only vendor that would provide charging stations that meet the City of Long Beach Charge Ready Program requirements and can be readily procured within the Program timelines. While there are other vendors who supply EV charging stations, they did not meet the City’s desired capabilities. ChargePoint is unique in that it maintains the largest network of EV charging stations in the country. Their broad network enables more electric vehicle owners to become familiar with the equipment, which translates to greater utilization of the stations and quicker return on investment. ChargePoint also offers a user-friendly phone application, allowing drivers to locate available charging stations, receive status of their charging sessions, and pay for usage. The EV charging stations are readily available for purchase from ChargePoint. The City was able to confirm t...
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