SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Camber Operating Company Inc. for the purchase, commissioning, testing and training of electric bus charging infrastructure as assigned from Phoenix Motor, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $46,465,995, beginning September 23, 2024, through October 27, 2026.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Other: Funding for this action is available in the FY2025 Proposed Budget and through a capital contribution from the Austin Transit Partnership.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Objectives:
? 1.1 Safe & Reliable Service ?1.2 High Quality Customer Experience ? 1.3 Accessible System
? 2.1 Support Sustainable Regional Growth ? 2.2 Become a Carbon Neutral Agency
? 2.3 Responsive to Community and Customer Needs ? 2.4 Regional Leader in Transit Planning
? 3.1 Diversity of Staff ? 3.2 Employer of Choice ? 3.3 Expand Highly Skilled Workforce
? 4.1 Fiscally Responsible and Transparent ? 4.2 Culture of Safety ? 4.3 State of Good Repair
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: This action includes the supply of Battery Electric Bus Charging equipment along with the services for installation, commissioning testing and training. This electric infrastructure supports sustainable regional growth and the objective of becoming a carbon neutral agency.
BUSINESS CASE: The Battery Electric Buses that CapMetro is acquiring will rely on electric charging at both the two bus operational centers as well as at the end of line Park & Rides that will support the CapMetro Rapid service that utilizes these buses. Acquiring the electric charging equipment, along with services for installation, commissioning, testing and training are critical to ensure the service is reliable. The...
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