HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2023-167RESOLUTION NO. 2023-167
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ICF CONSULTING, LLC, OF SACRAMENTO, FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN SERVICES
WHEREAS, in May 2023, the City Council adopted the City of Lodi Fleet Electrification
Master Plan prepared by ICF Consulting, LLC (ICF); and
WHEREAS, the primary purpose of that plan was to identify a strategy for the purchase
and replacement of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles within the City's fleet to comply with the
State's Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation, as well as identify the necessary infrastructure and
costs to support said vehicles; and
WHEREAS, bolstered by a suite of federal and state policies, regulations, and incentives,
electric vehicle (EV) adoption is poised for significant growth in California, and Lodi Electric Utility
is proposing to once again contract with ICF to help launch a significant planning and feasibility
effort to develop a comprehensive Citywide public EV Charging Infrastructure Plan; and
WHEREAS, ICF will complete a number of tasks as part of these efforts, including an
assessment of existing conditions, feasibility and siting analysis, public outreach and evaluation
of business models associated with the deployment of EV charging infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, per Lodi Municipal Code, Section 3.20.075, engineering services are exempt
from bidding requirements and shall be awarded on the basis of professional qualifications and
experience, quality of service, past performance and negotiated prices; and
WHEREAS, ICF has helped numerous government agencies understand projected EV
adoption and identify sites and prioritize investments in charging infrastructure, and ICF's
California-based staff also bring a deep understanding of the policy and industry context relevant
to EV infrastructure planning as was evidenced with completion of the City of Lodi Fleet
Electrification Master Plan.
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, for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Master Plan services, in an
amount not to exceed $233,000; 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 Interim 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: August 16, 2023
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-167 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 16, 2023 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Bregman, Craig, Nakanishi, and Mayor Hothi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Yepez
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None r �,
PAMELA M. FARRIS j
Assistant City Clerk
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