Background:
As part of the sustainability plan, the District is tasked with performing a feasibility study to determine the options, potential schedules and cost of electrifying the District's fleet of buses and maintenance vehicles. NV5, formerly Sage Renewable, has provided a proposal to perform this study which also includes pursuing available grants for project related items. There are four distinct tasks included in the agreement:
1) Strategic Planning - $50,100
2) Design and Procurement Support - $109,000
3) Incentive and Grant Application - $20,000
4) Project Implementation - $98,900
Fiscal Implication:
The feasibility cost of the feasibility study totals $278,000 and will be charged to Measure T.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the agreement with NV5 Energy Consultants for Zero Emission Vehicle Planning and Infrastructure Support.