HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2022-173RESOLUTION NO. 2022-173
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ICF CONSULTING, LLC, OF SACRAMENTO, FOR FLEET
ELECTRIFICATION MASTER PLANNING SERVICES
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2022, Lodi Electric Utility (LEU) and Public Works (PW)
issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a comprehensive system -wide assessment of
electric vehicle needs for the City and to recommend a strategy for a multi -tiered vehicle
purchase and replacement process, inclusive of the facilities and infrastructure required to
support those vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the RFP was prompted by the need to ensure the City's compliance with the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation' which takes
effect in 2024 as well as ensure the City has a plan in place to prepare itself as California
transitions to phase out gas powered vehicles under an Executive Order issued by the
Governor2; and
WHEREAS, while there are continued discussions surrounding exemptions for
emergency -use vehicles and the City does not anticipate a requirement to convert 100% of its
fleet to zero -emission under the ACF Regulation, this proposed Fleet Electrification Master Plan
(Plan) is intended to evaluate vehicle classes for which electric alternatives are available, the
cost of said alternatives, upfront and lifecycle costs, as well as operational challenges and
safety as it relates to electric alternatives; and
WHEREAS, in response to the RFP, six proposals were received and reviewed by LEU
and PW staff and four of the six firms were invited to participate in a selection interview; and
WHEREAS, the selection panel, comprised of the PW Director and LEU Director, as well
as multiple LEU and PW staff, recommended selection of ICF Consulting, LLC, based on its
qualifications and experience, technical competence, approach/understanding of the scope of
work, knowledge of CARB's ACF Regulation, as well as cost; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that ICF Consulting, LLC, will begin work on a Fleet
Electrification Master Plan in August, with all work scheduled to be completed by April 2023;
and
WHEREAS, a draft Plan will be presented and discussed with the City Council at a
Shirtsleeve Session, with final Plan adoption to occur shortly thereafter; and
WHEREAS, costs for the proposed Plan are allocated based on percentage of fleet to be
evaluated by Department in the City.
I Requires public: fleets to purchase 50 percent zero emission vehicles beginning in 2024 and 100 percent by 2027 for vehicles
with gross, vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 lbs.
a Executive Order N-79-20: 100 percent of in-state sales of new passenger cam/trucks will be zero emission by 2035; 100 percent
of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the State be zero emission by 2015 for all operations where feasible and by 2035 for
drayage trucks; transition to 100 percent zero emission off-road vehicles and equipment by 2035 where feasible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ICF Consulting,
LLC, of Sacramento, California, in an amount not to exceed $88,332; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (adopted 11/6/19, Resolution No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to
make minor revisions to the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation
or term, and to make clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: July 20, 2022
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-173 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held July 20, 2022 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Khan, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
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