Explanation
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.
SUPPLIER: ChargePoint Inc. (vendor #019527; CC# 31-1460220) $73,614.44
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency in order to allow the upkeep of mission critical equipment needed for the Division of Fleet Management and all the subsequent Departments dependent upon the continuance of their timely operations for the health and prosperity of City of Columbus citizens
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $73,614.44 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 $58,017.00 for ChargePoint maintenance in 2023. In 2022 $32,436.00 was expended for ChargePoint maintenance and support.
This ordinance is contingent upon the passage of the 2024 Operating Budget, ordinance 3012-2024.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with ChargePoint Inc. ($73,614.44) 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; to authorize the...
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