Planning Communities, LLC 1/27/2023

January 19, 2023 Theresa Bauccio-Teschlog, MBA, NIGP-CPP, CPPB Procurement Manager Procurement 2930 Wetmore Ave Suite 9E Everett, WA 98201 Re:Request for Proposal #2022-109 Everett Washington Fleet Electrification Transition Plan Planning Communities is excited for this opportunity to support the City of Everett's continued journey to zero emissions for its fleet via electrification. We have partnered with Microgrid Labs as a strategic fleet electrification transition technology partner and assembled a highly qualified team of niche, purpose-driven organizations that offer proven skills and the expertise needed to deliver an exemplary Fleet Electrification Transition Plan that will fulfill the scope of work, meet all state and federally requirements and the City’s goals for the project on a priority timeline. This proposal highlights our proposed approach and how our team is uniquely qualified to help the City of Everett and Everett Transit build on steps taken to date to fully implement a successful fleet electrification transition and achieve the agency's future goals. As detailed within the proposal, our team offers: •Specialized, industry leading firms and staff with deep experience in transit, fleet electrification, emissions, climate, resiliency, clean energy, microgrids, equity, policy and workforce planning elements •Zero-Emission Transition Planning experience from across the country for agencies of all sizes •Alternative Fuels and Energy expertise, research, and best practices •Cutting edge BEV technology resources made accessible to Everett Transit with a 1-year license following the project (see Innovative Ideas/Approaches) •Industry Leadership in Transit Workforce Development for Zero Emissions Buses through ITLC •The capacity and experience to deliver the Fleet Electrification Transition Plan to meet the City’s priority schedule and hard deadline 1 Cover Letter 1