Meeting_Body
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to solicit competitive negotiations Request for Proposals (RFPs), pursuant to Public Utilities Code (PUC) ?130242 and Metro's procurement policies and procedures for operations and maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
(REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD)
Issue
ISSUE
Staff has determined that the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations solicitation constitutes specialized electric vehicle (EV) charging network solution, monitoring, operation, warranty, maintenance and equipment replacement and installation. This determination renders it appropriate that these Electric Vehicle Charging Station services be procured by a competitively negotiated process in accordance with PUC ?130242. PUC ?130242 states that the Board, upon a finding by two-thirds vote of all members, awarding the contract through competitive negotiation, versus a low bid procurement, will achieve for the authority a more competitive solicitation process with respect to quality, timeliness, price, and other private sector efficiencies, relevant to the integration of design, project work, and components. This competitive negotiation process is in line with LACMTA's Acquisition Policy and Procedure Manual.
Background
BACKGROUND
In June 2022, the Board approved the 2023-2028 Electric Vehicle Parking Strategic Plan (EVPSP) as a strategic blueprint for sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient investments in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for our region.
Metro is committed to meeting ambitious emissions reduction goals through various strategies across our service region, including promoting the use of electric vehicles. Installation and ongoing operation of EV Chargers is an essential component of EV adoption. The regional av...
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