R2021-64 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Purchase Order Between City of Decatur And Gillig, LLC,

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now for our fleet replacement. The trolley routes,being much shorter than other fixed routes, also make sense for these to be replace first as a pilot of the newer technology. Hybrid buses are estimated to cut emissions by as much as 75 percent. The hybrid trolleys are expected to have a lower maintenance cost due to reduced stress and maintenance on the mechanical components such as brake linings. There is also increased fuel efficiency with evaluation results on average indicate a 37 percent improvement in fuel economy. This will be just be the beginning of Transit and the City efforts to significantly reduce emissions that cause smog, greenhouse gases and public health issues. By authorizing the City of Decatur to participate in this Master Purchasing Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Gillig, LLC. the City of Decatur will significantly decrease in the amount of time required to complete the procurement process, and expedite the manufacturing and delivery of new replacement trolleys. The Federal Transit Administration and Illinois Department of Transportation have approved this approach. The City is also moving towards modernizing our paratransit fleet as well, as it needs replacement vehicles also. The City is working with IDOT on a pilot program of Low or No Emission vehicles for this portion of our public transit fleet. There are still some options being considered, and some components will likely change over the next 12 months, thus staff has prepared this authorization as a not to exceed amount. Attached you will find pricing based on preliminary options selected, some of which will like change slightly. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: None STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions, they may contact Jon Kindseth at 424-2323 or jkindseth ,decaturil. og_v John Williams at 424-3552 or jwilliams&decaturil.gov Michelle Alexander at 424-3559 or MAlexander@decaturil.gov BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Authorizes the purchase of 2 30' hybrid trolleys for a combined cost not to exceed $1,570,000 utilizing CARES Act funds awarded from FTA.