Title
Sole Source Agreement for the Purchase of Ten Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority has been awarded grant funds for the purchase of ten hydrogen buses, construction of a hydrogen fuel station, and modifications to facilities. The grant application was submitted in partnership with the bus and hydrogen fuel station manufacturers. A sole source agreement is required for the purchase of ten hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.
Recommendation(s)
A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute sole source Agreement No. C-7-1701 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and New Flyer Industries, Inc., in the amount of $13,307,125, for the purchase of ten hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.
B. Amend the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Fiscal Year 2017-18 Adopted Budget, in the amount of $13,307,125, to accommodate the purchase of ten hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.