Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with ChargePoint Inc. for ChargePoint electric vehicle charging station software maintenance at the Front Street Garage for the Department of Building and Zoning Services.
ChargePoint Inc. currently provides service and support for ChargePoint charging stations. ChargePoint directly supports their proprietary hardware, therefore, due to the proprietary nature of the charging station software and compatibility of existing charging equipment, it is in the best interest of the City to enter into contract with ChargePoint Inc. in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code.
ChargePoint Inc. (vendor #019527; CC# 31-1460220) $58,017.00
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $58,017.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund with ChargePoint Inc. to provide charging station software maintenance for the Front Street Garage electric vehicle charging stations. The Fleet Management Division expended $32,436 for ChargePoint maintenance in 2021. In 2020 $16,890 was expended for ChargePoint maintenance and support.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with ChargePoint Inc. ($58,017.00) to provide charging station software maintenance for the Front Street Garage electric vehicle charging stations for the Department of Building and Zoning Services, in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $58,017 from the Fleet Operating Fund ($58,017.00)
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to enter into a contract with ChargePoint Inc. to provide software and data management and maintenance for ChargePoint electric vehicle charging systems for the Front Street Garage electric vehicle charging stations; and
WHEREAS, due to the proprietary nature of the vehicle charging station software a...
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