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Matter 25-1309

Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Gillig LLC for Electric Buses.

Utilities City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 02 Dec 2025
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File
25-1309
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
02 Dec 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:03

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Memorandum

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This memorandum outlines actions related to a purchase order with Gillig LLC for two electric buses intended for the San José Mineta International Airport. The City Manager is recommended to execute the purchase order, approve a contingency for modifications, and extend the purchase order term. The buses will replace aging natural gas-powered buses and are expected to save significant fuel annually. The funding for this purchase will primarily come from a Federal Aviation Administration Zero Emissions Vehicle Grant. The memorandum includes budget amendments and details on the procurement process.

Key points
  • The City Council is recommended to authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Gillig LLC for two electric buses.
  • The purchase order is for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,569,301.
  • A contingency of $280,000 is approved for unanticipated modifications.
  • The buses will replace aging compressed natural gas-powered buses at the airport.
  • The purchase is funded by a $1.8 million FAA Zero Emissions Vehicle Grant.
  • The memorandum includes budget amendments to the Airport Renewal and Replacement Fund.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders, such as specific dates and amounts in the budget reference section.
  • The text indicates a prior purchase order approved on December 17, 2024, but does not provide details on that order.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Gillig LLC for Electric Buses Approved 12/16/25 25-1309 2.11 FROM: Maria Öberg Jim Shannon DATE: November 24, 2025 Date: 12/3/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide RECOMMENDATION (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (1) Execute a purchase order with Gillig LLC (Livermore, CA) for two new 40’ low floor plus electric buses with a 290” wheelbase beginning on or about December 16, 2025, and ending on or about December 15, 2026, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,569,301; (2) Approve a contingency of $280,000 for unanticipated modifications to the electric buses order and specifications, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (3) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order, with the last option ending on or about December 15, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Airport Renewal and Replacement Fund: (1) Increase the Zero Emissions Buses Appropriation to the Airport Department by $333,000; and (2) Decrease the Ending Fund...