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Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of Direct Current Fast Charging Equipment from ChargePoint Inc. and to Appropriate Funding from the Fleet Services Fund Balance (Sourcewell - $151,880.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of high speed direct current fast charging (DCFC) equipment for installation at the Wheeler Service Center for use by City owned vehicles. The equipment will provide the ability to charge up to four vehicles simultaneously and will initially be used for the two all-electric refuse trucks purchased by the City.
The DCFC system proposed under this resolution will be installed in the vehicle equipment storage building at the Wheeler Service Center. This type of charger, also known as level 4, are the highest power chargers on the market and require high voltage (480v) and high amperage (200A+). The higher power is necessary to charge the large battery packs being used on heavy equipment, such as the EV refuse trucks. It also can provide a quicker charge for smaller vehicles, about 80% of battery charge within 20-30 minutes. This versatility is necessary as the City continues to add EV's to the Fleet, especially at the Wheeler Service Center. While the heavy equipment charges overnight, light vehicles can plug in during the day for a quick charge like a traditional fuel fill up.
The City has been using ChargePoint equipment for our EV charging since early 2019 and has been very pleased with their equipment. We currently operate 35 level 2 chargers for City vehicles and four DCFC at City Hall for public charging, all ChargePoint. ChargePoint is also the manufacturer of the 80 EV chargers recently installed in the City's downtown parking area. By using the same EV charging system manufacturer, it allows greater flexibility for City vehicles to charge at different locations and for Fleet Services to authorize and monitor electric usage.
This purchase is for equipment only and the instal...
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