2015-29164 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29164
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE SOLE PROPOSAL RECEIVED,
PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2015-177-JR (THE RFP),
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS FOR THE CITY'S
PARKING FACILITIES, PARKING GARAGES, AND SURFACE LOTS;
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS
WITH THE SOLE PROPOSER, BLINK NETWORK, LLC; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A NON-
EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL
NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
WHEREAS, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2015-177-JR was issued on July 16,
2015, with an opening date of August 28, 2015, for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for the
City's Parking Facilities, Parking Garages, and Surface Lots ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, a pre-proposal conference was held on January 29, 2015; and
WHEREAS, a site visit was held on August 10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City received one (1) proposal from Blink Network, LLC; and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2015, the City Manager, via Letter to Commission,
appointed an Evaluation' Committee (the "Committee") consisting of the following three
individuals, as well as two alternates, as follows:
• Monica Beltran, Assistant Director, Parking Department, City of Miami Beach
• Rogelio Madan, Principal Planner, Planning Department, City of Miami Beach
• Flavia Tonioli, Sustainability Specialist, Building Department, Environment &
Sustainability Division, City of Miami Beach
Alternates:
• Jeffrey Oris, Division Director, Economic Development Division, Tourism, Culture
& Economic Development, City of Miami Beach
• Margarita Wells, Environmental Resource Manager, Environment & Sustainability
Division, City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Committee convened on September 30, 2015 to consider the Blink
Network, LLC proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was provided an overview of the Project, information relative
to the City's Cone of Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law, general information
on the scope of services, references, and a copy of the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was instructed to score and rank the Blink Network, LLC
proposal pursuant to the evaluation criteria established in the RFP; and
WHEREAS, the Committee ranked Blink Network, LLC and found it to be qualified under
the RFP; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing all the submissions and the Evaluation Committee's
rankings, the City Manager exercised his due diligence and is recommending that the
Administration be authorized to enter into negotiations with Blink Network, LLC as a responsive
and responsible bidder for a non-exclusive agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the City Manager pertaining to the sole
proposal received, pursuant to Request for Proposals No. 2015-177-JR, for Electric Vehicle
Charging Stations for the City's Parking Facilities, Parking Garages, and Surface Lots; authorize
the Administration to enter into negotiations with the sole proposer, Blink Network, LLC, for a
non-exclusive agreement; and further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a non-
exclusive agreement upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this l6' day of 2015.
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.COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Accepting The
Recommendation Of The City Manager Pertaining To The Sole Proposal Received, Pursuant To Request
For Proposals (RFP) No. 2015-177-JR, For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations For The City's Parking
Facilities, Parking Garages And Surface Lots.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Build and Maintain Priority Infrastructure with Full Accountability
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc: N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach Parking Department is dedicated to providing environmentally friendly service
programs, including hybrid vehicle parking incentives, bicycle sharing, and car sharing, and it intends to
increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations at municipal parking facilities to implement a
citywide program.
The City's goals and objectives are to promote a vision that makes electric vehicles a part of daily life for
Miami Beach residents and visitors. This program is to be accessible to the maximum number of people in
the most cost-efficient manner to promote electric vehicle use and,conversely,decrease local motor vehicle
use.
On July 8,2015,the City Commission approved the issuance of the RFP to seek proposals for a subsequent
agreement and a continuing of services,which was issued on July 16,2015,with an opening date of August
28, 2015. A pre-proposal conference was held on July 29, 2015, and a site visit was held on August 10,
2015. The City received one (1) proposal.
On September 8, 2015, the City Manager appointed an Evaluation Committee (the "Committee"), which
convened on September 30,2015,to consider proposals received.The Committee was instructed to score
and rank the sole proposal received pursuant to the evaluation criteria established in the RFP.The results of
the evaluation committee process were presented to the City Manager for his recommendation to the City
Commission.
After reviewing the submission and the Evaluation Committee's rankings of the sole proposal received, the
City Manager recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission, pursuant to Request for Proposal
(RFP) No. 2015-177-JR, for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations For The City's Parking Facilities, Parking
Garages And Surface Lots, authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with the sole proposer
(who has been deemed by the Committee to be qualified), Blink Network LLC. The City Manager also
recommends that any agreement reached by the City include a provision of non-exclusivity with regard to the
services being provided. This will allow the City flexibility in the future when new garages come online or
newer/alternative technologies become available. Finally, the City Manager further recommends that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement upon conclusion of successful negotiations by
the Administration.
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 N/A
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Financial Impact Summary: N/A—Revenue Generating
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Alex Denis, Extension 6641
Sign-•ffs:
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISS 1IN MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City 4mmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 14, 2015
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SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY. AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCE"TING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE RANKING OF THE SOLE PROPOSAL
RECEIVED, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2015-177-JR (THE
RFP), FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS FOR THE CITY'S
PARKING FACILITIES, PARKING GARAGES AND SURFACE LOTS; AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE
ADMINISTRATION.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
Not applicable, revenue generating.
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami Beach Parking Department is dedicated to providing environmentally
friendly service programs, including hybrid vehicle parking incentives, bicycle sharing, and car
sharing, and it intends to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations at municipal
parking facilities to implement a citywide program.
The City's goals and objectives are to promote a vision that makes electric vehicles a part of
daily life for Miami Beach residents and visitors. This program is to be accessible to the
maximum number of people in the most cost-efficient manner to promote electric vehicle use
and, conversely, decrease local motor vehicle use.
RFP PROCESS
On July 8, 2015, the City Commission approved the issuance of the RFP, which was issued on
July 16, 2015, with an opening date of August 28, 2015. A pre-proposal conference was held
on July 29, 2015. A site visit was held on August 10, 2015. The City received one (1)
proposal from Blink Network LLC.
On September 7, 2015, the City Manager appointed an Evaluation Committee (the
"Committee") consisting of the following individuals:
• Monica Beltran, Assistant Director, Parking Department, City of Miami Beach
• Rogelio Madan, Principal Planner, Planning Department, City of Miami Beach
• Flavia Tonioli, Sustainability Specialist, Building Department, Environment &
Sustainability Division, City of Miami Beach
Commission Memorandum
RFP 2015-177-JR Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for the City's Parking Facilities, Parking Garages
and Surface Lots
October 14, 2015
Page 2
Alternates:
• Jeffrey Oris, Division Director, Economic Development Division, Tourism, Culture &
Economic Development, City of Miami Beach
• Margarita Wells, Environmental Resource Manager, Environment & Sustainability
Division, City of Miami Beach
The Committee convened on September 30, 2015 to consider the sole proposal received. The
Committee was provided an overview of the project, information relative to the City's Cone of
Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law. The Committee was also provided
general information on the scope of services, references, and a copy of each proposal. The
Committee was instructed to score and rank the proposal pursuant to the evaluation criteria
established in the RFP.
The evaluation process resulted in the following:
RFP 2015-177-LR ELECTRIC Monica
VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS Beltran Rogelio Madan Flavia Tonioli
Blink Network LLC 95 100 96
Blink Network LLC has been in the business since 2009, and is a pioneer in nationwide public
electric vehicle charging services, enabling electric vehicle drivers to easily recharge at
locations throughout the United States and Canada. They are headquartered in Miami Beach
and have partnerships with numerous municipalities, retailers, commercial real estate firms,
parking management firms, etc., and own and operate thousands of charging stations
throughout North America. The firm has been operating an electric vehicle charging station
within a City parking garage since 2012.
MANAGER'S DUE DILIGENCE & RECOMMENDATION
After reviewing the submission and the Evaluation Committee's rankings of the sole proposal
received, the City Manager recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission, pursuant to
Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2015-177-JR, for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations For The
City's Parking Facilities, Parking Garages And Surface Lots, authorize the Administration to
enter into negotiations with the sole proposer (who has been deemed by the Committee to be
qualified), Blink Network LLC. The City Manager also recommends that any agreement
reached by the City include a provision of non-exclusivity with regard to the services being
provided. This will allow the City flexibility in the future when new garages come online or
newer/alternative technologies become available. Finally, the City Manager further
recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement upon
conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration.
Commission Memorandum
RFP 2015-177-JR Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for the City's Parking Facilities, Parking Garages
and Surface Lots
October 14, 2015
Page 3
Blink Network LLC (Blink) proposes a comprehensive turnkey installation of Level 2 and Direct
Current Fast Charging Stations to the City of Miami Beach. Blink shall pay all cost of
installation related to the equipment, including all permitting, licensing, labor and inspection
expenses. Blink agrees to supply, install, maintain, service and operate electric vehicle
charging stations at the City's selected locations, at Blink's expense. It shall also maintain and
replace equipment, as necessary, to keep equipment in good condition and proper working
order. The City will have the right to brand the equipment and shall have the right to review
and approve all signage.
is proposing an initial seven (7) year term and it will remit to the City fifteen percent (15%) of
the net profits generated by the equipment, which shall include, but may not be limited to, all
revenue generated by fees and advertising, minus any and all taxes, 8% credit card
transaction fees, and $18.00 per month, per electric vehicle charging station, in
network/connectivity fees related to the operation of the equipment. They have proposed a
seven (7) year automatic renewal term and it will remit twenty percent (20%) of the net profits.
However, should the City elect to terminate the contract prior to the expiration of the initial
term, and Blink Network LLC is not in default of this contract for any reason, the City of Miami
Beach shall pay all unamortized additional equipment costs as of the date of termination.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission, approve the
resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Request for
Proposal (RFP) No. 2015-177-JR, for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for the City's Parking
Facilities, Parking Garages and Surface Lots.
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