Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive, city‑wide electric‑vehicle (EV) fleet transition strategy. The scope includes evaluating the existing ~700‑item municipal fleet, right‑sizing, creating phased replacement schedules to meet 50 % EV penetration by 2035 and 100 % by 2050, planning charging‑infrastructure and grid impacts, drafting a sustainable fleet purchasing policy, and delivering a final report with presentations. The work must address GHG reduction targets (58 % by 2050), consider emerging technologies such as V2G, battery storage, solar, and micro‑grids, and coordinate with Duke Energy and the city’s telematics system. The solicitation is funded in part by a FEMA Emergency Management Preparedness Grant and follows federal cost‑principles.
• Evaluate current fleet (~700 vehicles) and recommend right‑sizing/replacement.
• Develop phased EV acquisition schedule and cost‑of‑ownership analyses.
• Plan charging infrastructure, grid impact studies, and policy recommendations.
• Produce final deliverables (report, revisions, up to two presentations).