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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Ian Wade, Capital Projects Manager
DATE: November 25, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Blink Network, LLC of Bowie, MD in the amount of $68,396.25 to furnish and install five (5) dual-port electric vehicle chargers at the new Public Works Facility and allow City staff to negotiate the installation of additional Blink electric vehicle chargers at other locations throughout the City to establish a single, standardized charging network and revenue collection system.
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval to install five (5) "Series 7" dual-port chargers at the new Public Works Facility and establish Blink Network, LLC as our preferred vendor and service provider for additional EV charging locations to be determined.
BACKGROUND:
The City is looking to establish a relationship with a reputable vendor of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, software, and service to support the anticipated expansion of demand for EV charging throughout the City of Aurora and its facilities. While the city-wide expansion is anticipated to occur over the next several years, City staff does need to identify this vendor now in order to include the installation of five (5) dual-port chargers outside of the new Public Works Facility. The timing at this location is most critical not only because this project is nearing the completion of construction, but also because City staff has been working with ComEd on securing the maximum allowable rebate being offered under their somewhat time-sensitive "Make-Ready" Electrical Infrastructure rebates, which can provide up to $8,000 per charging port for a maximum of 10 ports per location.
To start the selection process, a Request for Qualifications was sent in August 2024 directly to vendors holding Sourcewell and/or Omnia Cooperative Purchasing contracts. Following a review of the three sets of qualifications received, Blink Network, LLC was identi...
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