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Kitsap Transit board unanimously approves four operational contracts including vessel drydock and charging services
Summary
At its June 3 meeting, the Kitsap Transit Board approved four resolutions to renew an IT security contract, award drydock work for the MV Commander, add a custom driver-simulator scenario for inductive charging, and renew ChargePoint monitoring services.
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. — The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners on June 3 approved four operational contracts to maintain security, vessel readiness and electric-bus charging operations.
The board voted unanimously to: renew an IT security services agreement with Carahsoft for $117,383; award a drydock and inspection contract for the MV Commander to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders for $1,441,462.66; authorize a custom simulator scenario to train drivers on inductive charging positioning with FAAC; and approve a five-year renewal of ChargePoint cloud monitoring and warranty services for $243,610.
The Carahsoft renewal was described by staff as a continuation of services that “provide the software for our system networks to make sure that we’re getting a higher level of security” for both cloud-hosted and on-premises infrastructure. Councilmember Rosa Pepe moved the Carahsoft resolution; Commissioner Root seconded it, and the motion passed unanimously.
On the Commander drydock, staff said the work schedules the vessel for its U.S. Coast Guard inspection and groups planned upgrades and Coast Guard-identified repairs to be completed in a single drydock period. Two bids were received; Nichols Brothers was the low bidder. The board approved awarding contract KT25-967 to Nichols Brothers for $1,441,462.66.
Board members said some of the drydock work will involve internal piping replacements and that engine replacement is driven by hours of operation rather than a calendar schedule. No board member opposed the award.
The board also approved a contract amendment with FAAC to add a simulator module that trains operators to park over inductive charging pads at Silverdale Transit Center and other locations. Staff said the module will train operators to “watch the gauges on their buses and then position their coach correctly” to maximize recharge rates.
Finally, the board approved a five-year renewal with ChargePoint for cloud monitoring and diagnostics of bus chargers. Staff said ChargePoint’s service enables remote diagnostics, faster repairs and analytics on charging sessions (duration, state of charge at arrival) to improve electric-fleet operations. The ChargePoint renewal was described as funded through the FTA’s buses and bus facilities program (section 5339(b)).
All four measures passed on voice votes with no recorded dissents.
Board approval allows staff to proceed with contracting and scheduling work; specific implementation dates were not provided at the meeting.
