This resolution approves a contract for the purchase of 49 electric transit buses over four years, totaling up to $69,417,759.56, and allows for minor changes to the contract before it is finalized.
Resolution approving Contract No. 71100 between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Gillig, LLC for the purchase of 49 40-foot low-floor electric transit buses, for a term of four years starting from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2028, for a total not to exceed amount of $69,417,759.56; and to authorize the Purchaser to make necessary, non-material changes to the Contract before its execution.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to replace aging transit buses at San Francisco International Airport, prompting a procurement process for new electric buses.
The Office of Contract Administration issued an invitation for bids for 40-foot battery electric transit buses on behalf of the Airport Commission.
The Airport Commission passed Resolution No. 24-0171 authorizing staff to seek Board of Supervisors approval for the contract with Gillig, LLC for the purchase of electric transit buses.
The Airport Commission forwarded the proposed Resolution for Contract No. 71100 with Gillig, LLC to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
The Board of Supervisors received and assigned the resolution regarding the contract for electric transit buses.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record