Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Purchase Order
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): InCharge Energy, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from InCharge Energy, Inc in the amount of $50,874 for 80-Amp energy EV charging stations for Universal Services, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
In 2022 Harris County passed the Climate Action Plan with goals 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 aimed at reducing County's greenhouse emissions through the clean fleet expansion and installing EV Charging Infrastructure. Based on a 2024 Harris County Fleet analysis, electrifying 40% of County's light-duty vehicles would reduce more than 8,900 metric tons of CO2 on a yearly basis. Key to this is the establishing of a robust charging network for county fleet.
Expected Impact:
This purchase will standardize the EVSE infrastructure, ensuring consistent access controls, power distribution, reporting capabilities, and open protocols to support future HCUS IT innovation opportunities. It will enhance safety by implementing the highest industry standards, mitigating risks associated with lower-quality generic units. Additionally, it will generate significant cost savings, allowing Harris County to pay only 2 to 4 cents per mile for energy compared to ...
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