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Authorize the County Manager to Execute a Purchase of Goods Contract with GreenTech Solutions Group, LLC for the 500 E Main Street Parking Deck Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the amount of $75,684.65 plus contingency with a Not to Exceed amount of $80,684.65
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 25, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requesting approval of the Purchase of Goods and Services contract with GreenTech Solutions Group, LLC for the purchase of 12 Blink Dual Port Power Electric Vehicle Charging Stations includes Installation, Commissioning, 1 year warranty, 1-Year Network Service and, Consulting, remote system monitoring and reporting from Contract #042221-SEM Contract for the procurement of: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Related Services for the 500 East Main Street Deck (located at 114 S. Elizabeth St.). for the 500 East Main Street Deck (located at 114 S. Elizabeth St.) Durham, NC in the amount of $75,684.65 plus owners contingency at $5,000 to execute any other related EV items that may arise for proper installation, if necessary, not to exceed the total amount of $80,684.65. The funding for the Electric Vehicle Chargers and Installation is in the 500 E. Main St. Deck Capital Project account.
As part of the County’s Renewable Energy Initiatives and Goals, the County is pursuing an increased number of EV Charging stations to be included in this project. The purchase and installation of the stations are outside of the Developer’s scope and are being purchased by Durham County, allowing us to take advantage of lower costs through the State Contract referenced above. At the conclusion of the installation, these charging stations allow us to have over 2.5% of the spaces within the deck to have EV charging capabilities and the electrical infrastructure has been upgraded to allow us to expand to 10% in the future if necessary.
This deck development agreement was approved by the BOCC during the December 13, 2021, Regular Session meeting and the project has obtained a Certificate of Occupancy. The project team is currently addressing closeout/occupancy required items needed allow full functionality of the deck and is slated to open to the Public on August 25, 2025. Because EV Charging technology is ever evolving, it makes sense to purchase these later in the construction process in attempt to have the latest technology possible.
North Carolina General Statute 143-129(e) (9) allows local governments to be exempted from competitive bidding requirements in lieu of purchasing furnishings/equipment through NC State Contract.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment. This strategic goal is being used to aid the County in reaching our Renewable Energy Goals while significantly reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Resource Persons: Haley Williamson, Renewable Energy Project Manager, Peri Manns, Deputy Director, Dan Nosbusch, Project Manager, and Tobin Fried, Sustainability Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager Recommends that the Board Authorize the execution of Purchase of Goods contract with GreenTech Solutions Group, LLC for the purchase of 12 Blink Dual Port Power Electric Vehicle Charging Stations includes Installation, Commissioning, 1 year warranty, 1-Year Network Service and, Consulting, remote system monitoring and reporting from Contract #042221-SEM Contract for the procurement of: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Related Services for the 500 East Main Street Deck project located at (114 S. Elizabeth St.), Durham NC in the amount of $75,684.65 plus owners contingency at $5,000 to execute any other related EV items that may arise for proper installation, if necessary, not to exceed the total amount of $80,684.65.
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County Manager: ____________________________