Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

City of Tempe — Regular City Council Meeting (2026-01-08)

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CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 1/8/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B17
ACTION: Approve a one-year contract renewal with Beam Global for the purchase and maintenance 
of transportable solar electric vehicle charging stations.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the one-year contract will not exceed $100,000. Sufficient funds have 
been appropriated in the General Governmental Capital Improvement Program, Project 6709899 
(Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure/Stations) for anticipated expenditures during the current fiscal 
year and next fiscal year, contingent upon City Council approval of the City’s annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the contract renewal.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: (T23-088-01) On January 26, 2023, City Council approved the 
award of a one-year contract with five, one-year renewal options to Beam Global for the purchase and 
maintenance of transportable solar electric vehicle charging stations. These EV charging stations 
complement the City’s EV fixed in-place charging station roadmap and deliver emergency charging 
preparedness for field operations. If approved, this will be the third of five one-year renewal options.
Contractor Performance
Staff rated the performance of the Contractor as follows:
Beam Global
Criteria
Meets Contract 
Requirements
Does NOT Meet 
Contract 
Requirements
Contract personnel are responsive, cooperative 
and available
X
 
The quality of products or services delivered
X
 
Timeliness of performance                                     
X
 
Follow-up skills in resolving complaints or 
problems brought to their attention
X
 
Promptness and accuracy of pricing on 
submitted invoices.
X
 
Renewal Pricing
Beam Global has agreed to renew the contract with no increase in pricing.
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT(S): David Tavares, Deputy Public Works Director - Field Operations, (480) 350-
2819
Department Director: Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by: Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney

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Prepared by: Alicia Ruiz, Procurement Officer