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RESOLUTION NO. <br />EVERETT <br />WASH I NGTON <br />A RESOLUTION waiving public bidding requirements and approving a sole -source purchase of <br />hybrid Energy Storage System (ESS) troubleshooting and repair services from Pacific Power <br />Group, <br />WHEREAS, <br />A. The City uses a hybrid Energy Storage System (ESS) comprised of an Allison Transmission, <br />batteries, and a control system on Gillig hybrid diesel-electric fixed -route transit buses; and <br />B. Pacific Power Group is the only authorized distributor and repair facility for Allison <br />Transmissions in the State of Washington; and <br />C. It is in the City's best interest to approve the sole source purchase for approximately $650,000, <br />including Washington state sales tax, to service, troubleshoot, and repair hybrid ESS. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: <br />There is clearly and legitimately only one source capable of repairing hybrid Energy Storage Systems <br />(ESS) on Gillig hybrid diesel-electric fixed -route transit buses, the City hereby waives competitive bidding <br />requirements and authorizes the purchase of troubleshooting and repair services from Pacific Power <br />Group. <br />Councilmember introducing resolution <br />Passed and approved this day of , 2022. <br />Council President <br />