HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-223-2297_-_P.O._for_EV_Charging_Stations_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-223-2297
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELY ON THAT
CERTAIN SOURCEWELL CONTRACT #042221, A COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “4”, TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-
TWO DOLLARS ($74,232.00) TO OPTIMUS ENERGY
SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC CHARGING
STATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-757(B)(2) OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in pursuit of the City’s efforts to increase and encourage the use of
clean energy, the City accepted grant funding up to One Hundred and Fifty-Five
Thousand and Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($155,250.00) from the U.S. Department
of Energy under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Equipment
Rebate Voucher Program to procure electric vehicle charging stations, and
WHEREAS, currently staff is seeking to purchase and install Level 2 electric
vehicle charging stations, to replace the existing Level 1 charging stations in the City’s
garage, and
WHEREAS, the charging stations will occupy a total of twelve (12) parking spaces
for the charging of electric vehicles which will also be available for use by staff for charging
personal vehicles and the City's electric fleet, and
WHEREAS, Section 2-757(b)(2) of the City of Miami Gardens Code of Ordinances
provides an exemption from the bidding requirements when the purchase of commodities
or services is from contracts previously awarded by other governmental entities that were
competitively bid, and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting approval to issue purchase orders to Optimus
Energy Solutions in an amount not to exceed Seventy Four Thousand, Two Hundred and
Thirty-Two Dollars ($74,232.00) for the purchase of electric charging stations over the
duration of the term ending July 20, 2025 with a one year renewal option.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
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Resolution No. 2024-223-2297
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the City Manager to rely on that certain Sourcewell Contract #042221
to issue purchase orders in an amount not to exceed Seventy Four Thousand, Two
Hundred And Thirty-Two Dollars ($74,232.00) to Optimus Energy Solutions for the
purchase of electric charging stations pursuant to section 2-757(b)(2) of the procurement
code.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 2024.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilwoman Julien
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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