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Energy contracts the Riverside City Council took up since 2022. All Riverside meetings.

Extracted automatically — check the source. These rows were read out of the cities' own agendas, staff reports and minutes by a language model (claude-haiku-5-5/v5) on 2026-10-20. Each amount links to the passage it came from and each row to the city's original file, which is the official record. Rows marked check had a problem the checks caught.
66actions
46vendors
$30,940,774approved (recorded vote)
$153,625,071proposed, no vote in the index

Dollar totals add the amount each action states: an amendment's new total can repeat an earlier award, and annual amounts are counted once. Use them as a rough size, the rows for detail.

Actions

DateVendorItemActionAmountSize · price · savingsOutcomeSources
2026-10-20SPT Energy Base HubApprove Commercial Lease Agreement with SPT Energy Base Hub for hydrogen production, storage, dispensing, fueling infrastructure, EV charging and related clean
Other
Award—approximately 1.30 acres
$11,361.60 per month, subject to annual CPI adjustments
No vote recordedstaff report · staff report · agenda · agenda · city original
2026-08-11A-Z Bus SalesPURCHASE OF ONE MOBILE OFF-GRID EV CHARGING TRAILER FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
EV charging
Cooperative purchase$345,918one Mobile Off-Grid EV Charging TrailerApprovedstaff report · staff report · agenda · agenda · minutes
2026-07-28Veregy PacificApprove Request for Proposal 2483 Design-Build Agreement with Veregy Pacific, LLC., Costa Mesa, for $5,200,000, plus 10 percent change order authority, for tota check
Solar and solar PPAs
Award$5,200,0001.0 megawatt DC solar system
estimated annual savings of $876,000
Approvedstaff report · staff report · agenda · agenda · minutes
2026-06-16Chaevi CoWaive formal procurement process per Purchasing Resolution 24101 - Approve purchase of 45 electric vehicle chargers from Chaevi Co., Ltd, Riverside, for $1,957, check
EV charging
Purchase order$1,957,500up to 45 electric vehicle chargers
$40,000 per unit
Approved
The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder,…
staff report · agenda · agenda · other · other
2026-06-16Chaevi CoChaevi America EV DC fast chargers: 45 units of 180kW chargers, total cost proposal check
EV charging
Award$1,800,00045 units 180kW DC fast chargers (Sonic CV-3FD180P-IUL3)
$40,000 per 180kW charger, all-in delivered
No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2026-06-16Chaevi CoAuthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any purchase orders, agreements, and other documents to effectuate the purchase of the electric vehicle char check
EV charging
Purchase order—45 Chaevi EV chargers (DCFC)No vote recordedother · city original
2026-06-09Southern California GasApprove the Inter-Utility Service Agreement with Southern California Gas Company for the Mobile-Home and Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program, term through Ju
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Award$1,600,000$800,000 annual amount
approximately 1,076 kWh annually or about $147 per year per participan…
No vote recordedstaff report · other · city original
2026-05-12DWWVFTHIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA - Approve Request for Bids No. 8230 purchases of one Ford F 150 Lightning Flash 4WD truck from DWWVF, Inc., Orange, f
Fleet vehicles
Award$69,377one Ford F 150 Lightning Flash 4WD truckPulledagenda · agenda · city original
2026-05-12Puente Hills FordTHIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA - Approve Request for Bids No. 8230 purchases of one Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD from Puente Hills Ford, City of I
Fleet vehicles
Award$38,898one Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWDPulledagenda · agenda · city original
2026-05-12A-Z Bus SalesTWO MICRO BIRD G5 ELECTRIC BUSES - SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
Fleet vehicles
Cooperative purchase$753,124two Micro Bird G5 Electric Buses
Total Price Per Bus $376,562.21 (after HVIP rebate)
Approvedstaff report · staff report · agenda · agenda · minutes
2026-03-03Richard Heath & AssociatesOutdoor Lighting Direct Installation Program - third amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Richard Heath and Associates
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Amendment$5,000,000289 customers assisted to date
Expected to save approximately 11,175 kWh annually or about $1,053.00 …
No vote recordedother · other · city original
2026-02-24National Auto Fleet GroupPURCHASE - ONE GREEN MACHINE 500ZE ELECTRIC SWEEPER
Fleet vehicles
Cooperative purchase$244,697one (1) Green Machine 500ze electric sweeperApprovedstaff report · agenda · agenda · minutes · other
2026-02-24Parkview Nursery, 4377 Chicago Avenue; Parkview Nursery, 3841 Jackson Street; and Louie’s Nursery, 18550 Van Buren BoulevardFiscal Year 2025/26 Tree Power Program Free Shade Tree Coupon Campaign - approve in amount of $478,584 and authorize purchase orders and change orders to three
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Purchase order$478,58410,404 trees (average redemptions 2024 and 2025 plus 15% buffer)No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2026-02-11A-Z Bus SalesBid Results - Awarded: EV Charging Equipment, RPF Bid #26-002
EV charging
Award$850,300One Dual port DCFC (one or more), One AC Level 2 Single port (one or m…Approvedstaff report · city original
2025-11-18ABBAgreement with ABB, Inc. for control system upgrades at the Clearwater Power Plant
Other
Award$1,640,971Approvedagenda · agenda · minutes · other · city original
2025-08-19VoltuVoltu3 electric truck replacement of fleet vehicles, sole source purchase (Riverside) check
Fleet vehicles
Sole-source award$3,988,93420 Voltu3 electric trucksNo vote recordedother · city original
2025-08-19Voltu MotorsPurchase - Three Type 1 KME Severe Service Pumpers check
Fleet vehicles
Sole-source award$3,145,50020 Voltu3 Electric Trucks
$119,625 per unit (including taxes) base price
Long-term savings in fuel and maintenance costs compared to internal c…
Approvedstaff report · staff report · agenda · agenda · minutes
2025-08-19Voltu3Single source purchase of electric vehicles for city fleet (Central Garage replacement vehicles, Voltu3 electric trucks) check
Fleet vehicles
Sole-source award$3,988,934No vote recordedother · city original
2025-07-15Electrify AmericaFirst Amendment to Agreement with Electrify America for construction of eight electric vehicle charging stations at Mission Square Parking Garage - 3750 Univers
EV charging
Amendment$67,200eight EV charging stations
$70/month per parking space
Approvedstaff report · staff report · agenda · agenda · minutes
2025-06-24Los Angeles Truck CentersApprove the purchase of one (1) Rizon Electric COE Chassis with Stake Bed from California state bid 1-23-23-22A through Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC
Fleet vehicles
Cooperative purchase$157,706one (1) vehicle
$157,415.00 unit price
No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2025-06-23Voltu MotorsSingle Source purchase of ten Voltu 3 Electric Trucks from Voltu Motor Inc.
Fleet vehicles
Sole-source award$906,398ten Voltu 3 Electric TrucksApprovedother · city original
2025-05-20Southern California GasMobile-Home and Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program - First Amendment to Inter-Utility Service Agreement with Southern California Gas Company check
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Amendment$2,000,000558,818 kWh in reportable energy savings to dateNo vote recordedstaff report · staff report · other · city original
2025-04-08Theodore RobinsCHANGE ORDER - 2024 ELECTRIC-POWERED FORD F150 LIGHTNING TRUCKS
Fleet vehicles
Award$365,322Three (3) Ford F150 Lightning Pros; five (5) or more per bid descripti…Approvedstaff report · staff report · minutes · other · city original
2025-02-25Baldy Mesa CRESOURCE ADEQUACY PURCHASE AND FINANCIAL ENERGY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE CAPACITY check
Battery storage
Award$4,090,000
per year
50 megawatts of battery energy storage capacity
annual levelized price of $17.00/kW month; seasonal capacity price $8.…
Estimated savings: $2.11M annually in Power Supply capacity costs
Approvedstaff report · staff report · agenda · agenda · minutes
2025-01-28Pacific Industrial ElectricPURCHASE ORDER 212710 INCREASE - RUNWAY 16/34 WINDSOCK RELOCATION AND EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION PROJECT - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT check
Microgrids and backup power
Amendment$56,876Approvedstaff report · staff report · agenda · agenda · minutes
2024-11-19Richard Heath & AssociatesAmended Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Richard Heath and Associates for the Outdoor Lighting Direct Installation Program
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Amendment$2,625,000
not to exceed
No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2024-11-19VoltuVoltu Electrified Dual Motor 4WD Crew Cab Trucks preorder and purchase (20 trucks) check
Fleet vehicles
Sole-source award$2,392,50020 Voltu Electrified Dual Motor 4WD Crew Cab Trucks
$110,000 + tax (Riverside discounted price; MSRP $125,000 + tax)
No vote recordedother · other · city original
2024-11-19Voltu MotorsPreorder and Purchase of 20 Electrified Trucks from Voltu Motor Inc. for City Fleet Needs & Economic Development Growth check
Fleet vehicles
Award$2,392,50020 electrified F350 XL Crew Cab 4WD trucks
Riverside Discounted Price $110,000 + tax
No vote recordedstaff report · staff report · city original
2024-10-22NorescoRFP 2369 Design-Build of Solar Structure for Regional Water Quality Control Plant - rejection of Noresco proposal
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Rejected$3,884,888No vote recordedstaff report · staff report · city original
2024-10-22Veregy PacificRFP 2369 Design-Build of Solar Structure for Regional Water Quality Control Plant - rejection of Veregy proposal as non-responsive
Bundles
Rejected—No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2024-08-20Duthie Electric ServiceRFP No. 2368 Generator Maintenance Services - Award Recommendation check
Microgrids and backup power
Award$587,29345 stationary and portable generatorsNo vote recordedstaff report · staff report · city original
2024-08-06Southern California GasInter-Utility Service Agreement with Southern California Gas Company for the Mobile-Home and Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program, term through June 30, 2026,
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Award$1,000,0005 mobile home parks (2,040 homes), 20 affordable rental complexes, and…No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2024-08-06Southern ContractingRFP No. 2272 – Design Build Services for Fire Station Generators: award to Southern Contracting Company check
Microgrids and backup power
Award$1,493,370new emergency generators and transfer switches at six fire stationsNo vote recordedstaff report · staff report · other · city original
2024-07-02Vesi 15RESOURCE ADEQUACY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT - 80 MEGAWATTS BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE CAPACITY
Power supply (municipal utilities)
Award$7,600,000
per year
80 MW / 320 MWh
$7.94/kW-month
Expected net positive value of $30.5 M
Approved
The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Robillard absent.
staff report · staff report · agenda · agenda · minutes
2024-07-02OrmatResource Adequacy Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ormat Nevada, Inc. for Shirk Energy Storage Project
Battery storage
Award$101,800,00080 MW / 320 MWh
$7.94/kw month
No vote recordedother · city original
2024-05-21Theodore RobinsBid 8075 - 2024 Model Year Electric Powered Ford F150 Lightning Trucks check
Fleet vehicles
Awardsee sourcefive (5) 2024 model year electric powered Ford F150 Lightning trucks
$73,064.45 per vehicle
Approvedstaff report · staff report · minutes · city original
2024-05-21Theo dore RobinsBID 8075 - 2024 MODEL YEAR ELECTRIC POWERED FORD F150 LIGHTNING TRUCKS check
Fleet vehicles
Award$365,322five 2024 model year electric powered Ford F150 Lightning trucksApprovedother · city original
2024-05-07Mobility Development OperationsAuthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Mobility Development Operations, including making any minor and non check
Fleet vehicles
Award$1,033,189up to nineteen (19) zero-emission vehicles at seven station locationsNo vote recordedstaff report · other · city original
2024-04-09Fritts FordBid 8069 - 2024 Model Year Electric Powered Ford F150 Lightning Utility Truck
Fleet vehicles
Award$87,5591 (one) 2024 Ford F150 Lightning utility truck
$80,496.00 unit price
Approvedstaff report · staff report · minutes · other · other
2024-01-23Black & VeatchAgreement - Zero Emission Fleet Transition Plan Services
Fleet vehicles
Award$99,600
not to exceed
Approvedstaff report · staff report · staff report · minutes · other
2023-12-19Sidenergy FacilityLease and easement agreement with SIDENERGY FACILITY, LLC for the Riverside Bioenergy Facility at the wastewater treatment plant
Other
Award—No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2023-12-12Southern California GasEnergy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP) Master Inter-Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Award$1,125,000No vote recordedstaff report · other · city original
2023-12-12Electrify AmericaLICENSE AGREEMENT - CONSTRUCTION OF SIX ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS - MISSION SQUARE PARKING GARAGE, LEVEL 1 - 3750 UNIVERSITY
EV charging
Award$50,400six electric vehicle charging stations
$70/month per parking space
Total revenue of $50,400 over the ten-year term
Approvedstaff report · staff report · agenda · minutes · other
2023-11-28Richard Heath & AssociatesCustomer Engagement Direct Installation Programs - Recommendation to approve amended Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Richard Heath and Associate
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Amendment$3,750,000$500 per year per participant expectedNo vote recordedstaff report · other · city original
2023-11-28Staples & AssociatesCustomer Engagement Direct Installation Programs - Recommendation to approve amended Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Staples & Associates, Inc.,
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Amendment$750,00034 businesses assisted to dateNo vote recordedstaff report · other · city original
2023-11-28StaplesFirst Amendment to Consultant Services with Staples, Inc for Refrigerated Load
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Amendment—No vote recordedother · city original
2023-11-07SunZia Wind PowerRenewable Power Purchase and Sale Agreement with SunZia Wind PowerCo LLC for the Pattern wind-powered electricity generating facility
Power supply (municipal utilities)
Award—125 MW
$59.50/MWh, fixed for 15 years
No vote recordedstaff report · staff report · other · city original
2023-11-07Pattern EnergyRenewable Power Purchase and Sale Agreement for 125 MW of SunZia Wind Project capacity (Pattern Energy)
Power supply (municipal utilities)
Award—125 MW
$59.50 per megawatt-hour (MWh), fixed over the term
No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2023-09-05PB LoaderPurchase - Two Electric-Powered Ford Transit 350 Cargo Vans check
Fleet vehicles
Cooperative purchase$155,590two (2) 2023 Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans
5% chassis discount, reducing the chassis price by $2,715.00 for each …
5% chassis discount, reducing chassis price by $2,715.00 for each vehi…
Approvedstaff report · agenda · minutes · other · city original
2023-09-05We R BuildersAWARD BID 7990 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS TO WE R BUILDERS, INC., OF TRABUCO CANYON, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,959.45 WITH 10% check
LED streetlights
Award$337,959solar-powered LED-flashing stop signs, high-visibility crosswalk strip…No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2023-09-05We R BuildersCitywide LED Stop Sign Install project construction contract (SB 821 / TDA Article 3) – bid award check
LED streetlights
Award$371,755estimated $178,000 saved by rejecting original bids and re-advertisingNo vote recordedstaff report · city original
2023-06-20Southern California GasApprove expenditure of not-to-exceed $250,000 for Program Order of Master Inter-Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company for energy efficiency and
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Award$250,000
not to exceed
No vote recordedagenda · city original
2023-04-25Lamplighter EnergyLease/Lease-Back Agreement with Northside Solar Farm, LLC
Solar and solar PPAs
Award—at least 45,000 square feet of solar greenhouses and solar PV panels
annual rate of $100 lease-back; initial $500 to secure lease option ov…
No vote recordedstaff report · staff report · city original
2023-04-25Northside Solar FarmNORTHSIDE AGRICULTURE INNOVATION CENTER UPDATE - LEASE/LEASE BACK AGREEMENT - COMPLETION OF MASTER SITE DESIGNS - 895 AND 900 CLARK check
Solar and solar PPAs
Award$20.00approximately 750 kilowatts of solar energy
$1 per year
Approved
Motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, and…
staff report · staff report · agenda · minutes · other
2023-02-21Valley Power SystemsPurchase of one Atlas Copco QAS 700 portable generator from Valley Power Systems, Inc. to provide emergency power to the Corporation Yard Alternative Fuel Stati
Microgrids and backup power
Cooperative purchase$316,359one portable generator
discount of $150,664 from $480,206.29
No vote recordedstaff report · city original
2023-01-10Richard Heath & AssociatesApprove a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from RFP No. 2137 for Consultant Administered Direct Installation Services for Outdoor Lighting Program wit check
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Award$1,250,000Anticipated lifetime kWh savings 20,833,333; expected lifetime resourc…No vote recordedstaff report · other · city original
2023-01-10Staples & AssociatesApprove a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from RFP No. 2138 for Consultant Administered Refrigerated Load Program with Staples & Associates, Inc.
Efficiency retrofits and ESPCs
Award$250,000Anticipated lifetime kWh savings 5,000,000; expected lifetime resource…No vote recordedstaff report · other · city original
2022-11-14Alliance for Sustainable EnergyApprove the Funds-In Agreement - Nonfederal Sponsor for the Riverside Accelerating Clean Energy by 2040 (RACE/2040) Study
Other
Award$9,001,100
not to exceed
No vote recordedother · other · city original
2022-10-20Lamplighter EnergyNorthside Agriculture Innovation Center Update: direct staff to finalize Lease/Lease-Back Agreement with Lamplighter Energy to develop and construct solar facil
Solar and solar PPAs
Award—approximately 750 kilowatts of renewable energy
annual lease rate of one hundred dollars
No vote recordedstaff report · other · city original
2022-10-11Open Systems InternationalAgreement with Open Systems International, Inc., for $2,121,116 with additional $45,000 for tangible taxable items from Public Utilities Electric Capital Accoun
Other
Award$2,121,116Approvedstaff report · staff report · agenda · other · other
2022-06-28TRC SolutionsSupplemental Agreement with TRC Solutions, Irvine, for $68,400 from Electric Fund, System Automation, Major Street Light Projects Account for CEQA documentation
LED streetlights
Award$68,400approximately 6,000 high pressure sodium decorative luminairesApprovedstaff report · staff report · staff report · staff report · staff report
2022-05-17Thule Energy StorageThule Energy Storage Service Agreement for Ice Bear units check
Battery storage
Award$705,603
not to exceed
111 Ice Bear units
$49,950 per year; Break & Fix labor $135/Hr. (first 2 Hrs.), $180/Hr. …
$26,411 over five-year term
Approvedstaff report · other · other · other · city original
2022-01-1168SF 8meResolution 2019-084: Eland Solar & Storage Center, Phase 1 Project and associated Power Purchase Agreement with 68SF 8me LLC
Bundles
Award—No vote recordedother · city original
2022-01-1169Sv 8MeResolution 2019-085: Eland Solar & Storage Center, Phase 2 Project and associated Power Purchase Agreement with 69SV 8me LLC
Bundles
Award—No vote recordedother · city original
2022-01-11Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power MarketingResolution 2019-086: Service Agreement with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC for scheduling and trading, settlements, and credit ser
Power supply (municipal utilities)
Award—No vote recordedother · city original
2022-01-11Fortel TrafficPurchase Order - Dynamic Speed Feedback Signs
Solar and solar PPAs
Sole-source award$63,357solar panel equipment for 21 dynamic speed feedback signsApprovedother · city original