To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Accept $14,999,200 Federal grant for Electric Vehicle Chargers at 15 County libraries, Countywide.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Sub-Recipient Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount of $14,999,200 for the period of December 3, 2024 through June 1, 2030, for Electric Vehicle Chargers at 15 County libraries, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The grant provides $14,999,200 for Electric Vehicle Charger design and construction at 15 county libraries. Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions, Inc. (EVCS) will provide the required grant matching funds. County staff time will be covered by Building Maintenance - General Fund. (80% Clean Fuel Infrastructure Program, 20%, Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions, Inc. matching funds)
BACKGROUND:
On February 1, 2023, Public Works Purchasing Division approved a Sole Source Justification in support of contracting with EVCS. On March 7, 2023, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors authorized Public Works to contract with EVCS to seek funding, design, implement, and operate Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) at County libraries. On March 14, 2023, USDOT issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO, #693JJ323NF00004) for Clean Fuel Infrastructure (CFI) programs up to $15M for Community Program Grants.
On January 11, 2024, Contra Costa County was awarded a $14,999,200 Clean Fuel Infrastructure grant in partnership with EVCS (implementer).
This NOFO includes a $2.5B Clean Fuel Infrastructure (CFI) program and is tied to the ($5B) National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, with both programs funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). EVCS is the "Private Party" responsible for planning and implementing most program tasks and is providing th...
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