Consideration and Approval of Contract:  Cooperative Purchase Contract with Courtesy Chevrolet in the amount of $70,225.06, for the purchase of (1) Chevrolet Silverado 3WT (work truck) Electric Vehicle truck. 

1.  Approve the purchase of (1) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3WT (work truck) full electric pickup from Courtesy Chevrolet. 
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 

The contract will result in the purchase of (1) Chevrolet SIlverado 3WT (work truck) fully electric vehicle. This truck will support the Water Services Program Manager and the Operational Technology Specialist positions for the City of Flagstaff Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) team for both routine and emergency response. 

This request was presented to the Fleet Management Committee and approved as a midyear request for the SCADA program as a new vehicle request.

Total Vehicle Cost $70,225.06 

Account Number Budgeted: 202-08-307-1015-0-4401 - $65,000.00
Electric Vehicle Fund 001-06-154-0552-3-4401 - $5,225.06

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1. Do not approve the contract for the purchase of the (1) Chevrolet Silverado 3WT (work truck) EV from Courtesy Chevrolet.
2. Provide alternative direction to staff and discuss further with end users and the Fleet Management Committee.

The SCADA program created the Program Manager position in FY24, this vehicle will support this position as well as the Operational Technology Specialist position for routine duties at over 200 SCADA sites, some remotely located. This vehicle will also support emergency response to remote sites such as Paradise Tank and Woody Mountain Well Fields in the winter as well as after hour service calls. The choice of a full EV vehicle is in accordance with the city's EV First policy. The specifications of the Chevrolet Silverado were chosen as the vehicle is rated for and estimated 393 miles at full charge, 70 miles over the Ford Lightning. With field operations, emergency service calls and other duties the higher range option is critical to meeting the needs of the SCADA program. 

High-Performing Governance: Serve the public by providing high-quality customer service. Be an inclusive employer of choice by providing employees with the necessary tools, training, support, and compensation.
 

Water Demand Goals and Policies
WR.3, WR.4, WR. 6

The City of Flagstaff Fleet Services and the SCADA program are committed to meeting the goals of the Carbon Neutrality Plan. The selection of a fully electric work truck meets the City of Flagstaffs EV First policy and reduces the city's carbon footprint. 

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