HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-Revised Consideration of Awarding a Lease for a 2013 All-Electric VehicleAgenda Item # 8
CONSENT
To: Board of Directors
From: Jim Wilson
Date: November 20, 2013
Subject: Consideration of Awarding a Lease for a 2013 AII-Electric Vehicle
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Board approval is required for purchases in excess of $15,000,
2. HISTORY
In 2008, the District established Electric and Water Vehicle Replacement Funds to
provide a source of funds for periodic vehicle purchase. Funds are added each year
by both the Water and Electric Departments as described in the adopted budget.
3. NEW INFORMATION
District staff would We to take advantage
:)UV which is rated at 78 city/74 hwy MPG.
of
a 36 month lease of a new, all -electric
The all -electric vehicle will be tested to help the District gain valuable experience in the
charging and operation of electric vehicles in an alpine environment; as well as,
possible use for future replacement of existing District vehicles.
There is a $14,000 rebate by Toyota, which is included in the lease price. A $2,500
grant from the California Energy Commission may be available, depending on fund
availability and approval.
The District is able to participate in a competitive procurement from the City of
Sacramento for the leased vehicle. Section 3.08.060 of the District's code. (Joins
Purchasing with the State of California and other public agencies) permits the District
to take advantage of other agencies low bids providing that competitive procurement
procedures were followed.
On August 23, 2013, the City of Sacramento awarded Vehicle Bid Number
B14131311001 to Magnussen's Auburn Toyota, located in Auburn, CA. Magnussen's
has agreed to honor the City of Sacramento bid pricing with TDPUD for the lease of
one Toyota RAV 4 EV in amount of $458.80 per month plus tax.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds exist in the Electric and Water Vehicle Replacement Fund for the
lease of the vehicle.
Total purchase price of this vehicle would be $481371. Leasing an all -electric vehicle,
rather than purchasing, is preferred because of the rapidly changing technology in
electric vehicle design and engineering in the emerging electric vehicle industry.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to enter into a 3 year lease of one RAV 4 EV with
Magnussen's Auburn Toyota for the amount of $458.80 per month plus applicable tax.
Stephen Hollabaugh Michael D. Holley
Assistant General Manager General Manager