Department: Universal Services
Department Head/Elected Official: MG Richard J Noriega (Ret), Executive Director & CIO, Universal Services
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request by Universal Services for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for grant funds in the amount of $176,000, with a required match of $435,384, for the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program (GAFF).
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program (GAFF) provides grants to purchase or lease new vehicles that operate primarily on compressed natural gas, liquified natural gas, liquified petroleum gas (propane), hydrogen fuel cells, or electricity. This request is to apply for grant funds toward the purchase of new motor vehicles. As of May 5, 2023, Universal Services has purchased or submitted orders for 46 electric vehicles across six Harris County departments.
This project, if awarded, will contribute grant funds toward the individual purchase of 8 new Class 1 electric vehicles and 1 new Class 6 electric vehicle. GAFF projects are awarded competitively and prioritize grant projects that replace and destroy internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles within 90 days of receiving verification from TCEQ that the proof of purchase documentation for the grant-funded vehicles has been approved. Grant amounts per vehicle are provided below by vehicle class:
8 new Class 1 vehicles: $17,000
1 new Class 4-6 vehicle: $40,000
Fleet electrification is one of many efforts aimed at reducing County's greenhouse emissions. Based on the Harris County Fleet Electrification...
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