Consideration and Approval of Contract:  Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with PFVT Motors, LLC dba Peoria Ford for the purchase of one (1) fully electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup in the amount of $53,541.53.

1. Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with PFVT Motors, LLC dba Peoria Ford for the purchase of one (1) fully electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup in the amount of $53,541.53; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents

City Engineering is always looking for ways to enhance our service capabilities, develop innovative practices and strive to meet City Council's goal of carbon neutrality. The Construction Inspection team is one of the front-line contacts for City contractors and residents, and prides ourselves on being leaders within the community. This requires that Construction Inspection bring the best representation of the City when interacting with contractors and residents.
 
Construction Inspection has the opportunity to purchase one of the first fully electric pick-up trucks to enter the City fleet. This electric vehicle will help Construction Inspection be a great example of how the City is leading the effort of a carbon neutral workforce. This electric vehicle will be primarily driven by the Construction Inspection Supervisor, but will also be available to City Engineering staff for out of town travel to meetings and trainings.

The electric vehicle purchase is funded with Acct# 001-10-102-0314-4-4401 for a budgeted amount of $100,000.00 in FY 2022-2023.

This electric vehicle is the first fully electric pick-up to be added to the Construction Inspection section. The electric vehicle is a great testing opportunity for all our Construction Inspection staff to determine how electric vehicles can support the mission of the City Engineering moving forward.

Transportation and Public Infrastructure - Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-model transportation system. This purchase would also directly align with the City’s carbon neutrality plan and move us in the right direction to meet our 2030 electric vehicle goal.

Carbon Neutrality Plan

The purchase of an electric vehicle would directly align with the Carbon Neutrality Plan as this electric vehicle would be the first fully electric pick-up to be purchased for operations. The purchase of this truck aligns with the City’s electric vehicle goals and sustainability goals.

Yes, City Council has discussed the transition of City fleet to all electric vehicles on many occasions, including, in the approval of the Carbon Neutrality Plan. The Carbon Neutrality Plan outlines aggressive and industry leading goals to reduce the carbon footprint by the City. The City continues to see major growth in public infrastructure and Construction Inspection works to support the new infrastructure and to meet the highest levels of service possible to City contractors and residents. The purchase of the electric vehicle will support the City's goals.

1. Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with PFVT Motors, Inc. dba Peoria Ford for the purchase of one (1) Ford F-150 Lighting (fully electric vehicle) in the amount of $53,541.53; or
2. Do not approve the purchase.

City Council has discussed on many occasions transitioning the City fleet from combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles which led to the development and adoption of the Carbon Neutrality Plan. This Carbon Neutrality Plan stands on the backbone of electric vehicles and the transition to by 2030.
 
The State of Arizona, Procurement Department, Public Sector conducted a competitive and open procurement process through Request for Proposal Solicitation No. ADSPO17-00006937 that resulted in Contract No. ADSP017-166117 with PFVT Motors, Inc. dba Peoria Ford. The City of Flagstaff Procurement department utilized this cooperative purchase contract to obtain the best pricing for the electric vehicle.

The purchase of this fully electric Ford F-150 pick-up will support City Engineering administration.

There are no expanded financial considerations with this purchase. It is proposed to be fully funded in the FY2022-2023 budget.

This purchase would not only benefit the community by utilizing carbon efficient equipment while supporting operations, it will also be utilized for City Engineering staff traveling to attend trainings. Construction Inspection intends to utilize the electric vehicle to make it very visible to City residents that the City is moving towards the “Big Shift”.

The Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan was presented several times in draft and for approval in open meetings by City Council. The community has had many opportunities for engagement of this Carbon Neutrality Plan.