Specifications include, but are not limited to: As part of the City of Kenmore’s Climate Action Plan, the development of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Plan has been identified as an implementation item. The purchase and use of EVs has become increasingly popular and requires added infrastructure to support this shift as well as future demand. An EV Infrastructure Plan would allow for short- and long-term strategic planning of EV charger placement, while taking into account proximity to other chargers, high-volume/traffic areas, potential partnerships with commercial property owners, community input, among other factors. As part of this proposal, the consultant will assist City staff with: • Analysis to identify existing policies, codes, and utility incentives pertaining to electric vehicles • Assess transition for city fleet vehicles by meeting with applicable city staff to determine vehicle and infrastructure needs and by performing an EV market assessment • Create dynamic workbook tool for fleet recommendations • Map current/in-progress EV infrastructure in the city • Assess and map opportunity areas for charging, including coordination with local electricity provider (Puget Sound Energy) to determine feasibility of areas • Engage community on desirable charging locations and preferences with an emphasis on providing service and understanding impacts to underserved neighborhoods. • Assess areas of collaboration/partnership with businesses, developments, community groups • Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations in all public information and outreach • Prepare informational materials for the public and City Council • Create draft report of recommended next steps to be adopted by City Council by April 30, 2025