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49 <br /> Electric Vehicle Transition Plan&Charging Infrastructure Evaluation for County Fleet RFQ 367-005463 <br /> Response to Request for Qualifications November 5,2025 <br /> engines (ICE). Additionally, the lower price volatility of electricity versus gasoline provides greater <br /> predictability of future costs which facilitate more robust budgeting and planning. <br /> We understand that the full transition to EVs or other alternative fuel technologies is far from trivial. <br /> Specifically, this transition is going to be challenging for medium and heavy duty (MD/HD) vehicles in terms <br /> of the technology availability, the cost, and particularly the requisite EV charging infrastructure. It is also <br /> important to note that many counties use specialized vehicles and equipment like sewer trucks, pursuit- <br /> rated police vehicles, refuse trucks, street sweepers and fire trucks. These vehicles require not only <br /> traditional original equipment manufacturers for vehicle manufacturing but also upfitters skilled in <br /> configuring these vehicles to meet specific municipal needs. Furthermore, there are often opportunities for <br /> right-sizing and leveraging motor pool systems as strategies to improve cost efficiency, resource <br /> optimization, and environmental sustainability of the fleet. Additionally, the County's fleet spans over 20 <br /> sites, which poses a unique challenge for installing EV infrastructure in an affordable manner. ICF's <br /> expertise and tools for massive fleets (>10,000 vehicles) spanning hundreds of sites makes us well suited <br /> to provide tailored recommendations for each of the County's parking sites, even if some only have a small <br /> handful of vehicles. <br /> This project is intended to develop a implementation strategy for the transition of the municipal fleet for <br /> Orange County to: a)evaluate the County's fleet and provide recommendations to transition from fossil fuel <br /> vehicles to clean transportation options; b) develop a sustainable EV charging infrastructure plan for <br /> County fleet vehicles; and 3) estimate GHG emission reductions associated with vehicle replacements. <br /> This plan will serve as a blueprint for how the County can transition its fleet to electric and alternative fueled <br /> technologies and deploy the charging infrastructure needed to power them. <br /> Our Approach At-a-Glance <br /> For this project, ICF will leverage our extensive experience and expertise along with our proven analytical <br /> tools, including our PowerGuide Analytics and CHARGE models, to craft a customized fleet transition <br /> strategy and robust EV infrastructure plan tailored for County fleets. Our approach for this project is <br /> outlined in Exhibit 7. With over a decade of experience collaborating with municipalities nationwide, <br /> including the cities of Raleigh and Wilmington, we have developed these tools to reflect our comprehensive <br /> understanding of the unique challenges and requirements associated with transitioning municipal fleets to <br /> EVs. Additionally, these tools incorporate the latest data and information on the market availability of EVs <br /> and EV supply equipment(EVSE).As part of this project, the County will receive a detailed fleet <br /> electrification transition plan, which will include a robust EV replacement schedule. We will first start by <br /> analyzing the fleet inventory data as well as any telematics data provided by the County to identify <br /> opportunities for fleet rightsizing. Next, for each vehicle in the current fleet, the plan will recommend an <br /> equivalent EV, provided such an option is available and can meet the operational and financial constraints <br /> provided by the County. For vehicles where a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) equivalent is currently <br /> unavailable, ICF will provide recommendations of alternative technology where feasible. <br /> This plan will also encompass an in-depth analysis to determine the optimal number, type, and location of <br /> charging stations, including detailed cost assessments and deployment schedules. Our approach will focus <br /> on identifying the most economical and feasible methods for system upgrades while also formulating <br /> strategic plans for vehicle procurement and EV infrastructure deployment. Doing this will require careful <br /> coordination with local utilities to understand the grid impacts imposed by the chargers. Importantly, the <br /> fleet transition plan will be accompanied by a specific timeline and cost of ownership estimates, providing <br /> the County with a clear, structured pathway to achieve their fleet electrification goals efficiently and <br /> effectively. <br /> CONFIDENTIAL 14 <br />