Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Chief Innovation Officer to execute a fourth planned contract modification with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & DeHaven, Inc., dba GPD Group, related to the Smart City Challenge - Vulcan Charging and Decarbonization project, for various expenses related to the implementation of the Smart Columbus Electrification Plan.
This Ordinance is seeking Council approval to expend funds to support the continued delivery of requisite program and project management services related to the implementation of the Smart Columbus Electrification Plan. GPD Group will provide construction engineering support for ongoing projects, the design for eight additional charging ports at various locations with further charging locations to be determined and provide a final report highlighting additional fleet charging and program outreach efforts.
In 2016, the City of Columbus applied for and won the Smart City Challenge, resulting in the award of a $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and a $10 million grant from the Paul G. Allen Philanthropies (Vulcan) to assist in implementation of the City’s proposal to demonstrate how advanced data and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies and applications can be used to reduce congestion, keep travelers safe, protect the environment, respond to climate change, connect underserved communities, and support economic vitality.
Ordinance 1863-2016 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to accept grant monies and other resources from Vulcan to advance the Smart Columbus Electrification Plan, which aims to lay a practical path to replacing carbon-based fuel consumption through critical system improvements that increase safety, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance mobility.
Ordinance 1294-2017 authorized the Director of Public Service to initiate a procurement effort that resulted in the award and execution of a...
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