Agenda Item: 13
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY EV CHARGERS CONTRACT DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
PRESENTER: Adrian Aguilar
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Beam Global for the purchase of two EV ARC™ solar powered electric vehicle chargers for the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $198,294.
2. Award a contract to ChargePoint, Inc., for the purchase of one electric vehicle charger for the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $57,222.
3. Award a contract to H&S Electric, Inc., for the installation of one electric vehicle charger at the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $43,000, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $4,300, for a total contract amount not to exceed $47,300.
4. Appropriate funds in the amount of $255,516 to Transit Capital Equipment Expenditure Account (7003702-520102) and $47,300 to Transit Capital Contractual Services Expenditure Account (7003702-516101), increase SB1 State of Good Repair Revenue Account (700- 442414) by $257,039 and increase Miscellaneous Revenue Account (700-462101) by $45,777.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) continues to transition the fleet to electric vehicles in support of sustainability initiatives and operational efficiency. In 2025, the City installed the first electric vehicle (EV) charger at the Transit Maintenance Facility (TMF), to support the initial deployment of the first electric GO! Santa Clarita vehicle.
Since that time, the City has ordered seven additional electric vehicles for GO! Santa Clarita service as part of the City’s ongoing transition TO a zero-emission fleet. As the number of electric vehicles increases, expanded charging infrastructure is necessary to ensure sufficient charging capacity to accommodate the growing electric fleet. The addition of three EV chargers will support current operational needs and provide necessary infrastructure to support the electric vans currently on order.
The proposed equipment includes EV ARC™ systems that are fully autonomous, solar-powered charging units with integrated battery storage. These systems capture and store solar energy, enabling vehicle charging both during the day and at night without reliance on the electrical grid.
In addition to supporting daily fleet operations, the onboard battery storage can provide a source of emergency backup power during outages or other disruptions, enhancing overall system resiliency. The EV ARC™ system features a charging pad design, allowing vehicles to park directly on the unit to charge. Unlike traditional EV chargers, EV ARC™ systems do not require electrical trenching, utility connections, or permanent installation. These units are delivered fully assembled and can be deployed on-site and placed into service with minimal site preparation.
The purchase also includes one ChargePoint EV Inc., (ChargePoint) charger, which will require installation and connection to the facility’s electrical infrastructure. The ChargePoint system is a fast-charging system for charging vehicles in-between services. The EV ARC™ systems are designed for overnight charges.
The City applied for and received California EnergIIZE and SB1 State of Good Repair grants to fund the cost of this project. The grant funding was awarded after the adoption of the City’s budget; therefore, City Council approval is required to appropriate the funds and authorize project expenditures.
After conducting extensive research to find the most competitive pricing and the highest quality equipment/services, staff recommends using the City’s piggyback purchasing option for this procurement.
The use of piggyback purchasing allows the City to place orders against a competitively awarded public agency contract. The City is using cooperative purchasing contracts with Sourcewell, which allows the City to take advantage of an existing process. The contract with Beam Global for the EV ARC™ system, which was awarded on October 2, 2025, was solicited through a competitive bid process and is valid through September 18, 2029. The contract with ChargePoint, which was awarded on October 26, 2025, was solicited through a competitive bid process and is valid through September 18, 2029.
After performing a cost analysis and reviewing pricing for comparable units and services from other sources, it has been determined that the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contracts with Beam Global and ChargePoint provide competitive pricing, quality service, and the best value to the City. Additionally, there are no local vendors that provide these EV charging units on a cooperative purchasing contract. Using the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contracts results in a total sale price of $198,294 for the EV ARC™ system and $57,222 for the ChargePoint system, inclusive of tax and delivery.
Staff solicited informal quotes for the installation of the ChargePoint EV charger, the results of which are shown below:
Company Location Quoted Price
H&S Electric Santa Clarita, CA $43,000
GFI Electrical Santa Clarita, CA $48,671
Core Electric Santa Clarita, CA Declined to Provide
Staff recommends the installation of the ChargePoint EV charger be awarded to H&S Electric, the lowest responsive vendor. The requested contingency will cover the cost of unforeseen site conditions, such as working with existing electrical systems and potential trenching conflicts.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has received a California Energy Commission EnergIIZE Grant to fund $45,777 of the project cost and has programmed SB1 State of Good Repair funds in the amount of $257,039 to fund the remaining balance. Upon approval of the recommended actions, budget for the Transit Capital Equipment Expenditure Account (7003702-520102) will increase by $255,516, Transit Capital Contractual Services Expenditure Account (7003702-516101) will increase by $47,300, SB1 State of Good Repair Revenue Account (700-442414) will increase by $257,039, and Miscellaneous Revenue Account (700-462101) will increase by $45,777.
ATTACHMENTS
Beam Global Cooperative Agreement (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) ChargePoint Cooperative Agreement (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)