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Sturgis approves downtown EV charging project, awards installation and equipment contracts
Summary
The Sturgis City Commission approved contracts totaling $76,781 plus a $15,356 contingency (total budget $92,137) to install two level‑2 ChargePoint stations at the food truck court on 116 N. Monroe and directed staff to complete grant paperwork by a June 30 deadline.
The Sturgis City Commission voted to move forward with a downtown electric‑vehicle charging project, approving installation and equipment contracts and a contingency to complete the work before grant deadlines.
Miss Harris, the staff presenter on the project, told commissioners the proposal covers installation by Sworth Out Excavating LLC for $48,395 and procurement of two ChargePoint CP6000 level‑2 charging stations through Rexel Energy Solutions for $27,186; engineering drawings add $1,200. She said the city will use RAP/MEEDC funds and Southwest Michigan First to coordinate grant requirements and that the total project budget with a 20 percent contingency is $92,137. Miss Harris also said the city has identified an existing transformer to power the chargers and that a five‑year warranty is included in the price.
"We have a 5‑year warranty included in this price," Miss Harris said when commissioners asked about protections against future faults. She also outlined the limited scope of required bonding and noted contractor insurance will be required.
A commissioner summarized the proposal as a low‑risk investment: "It's high reward, low risk. So do that," he said.
Commissioners approved three related motions: to accept Sworth Out Excavating's installation proposal, to procure the two ChargePoint stations from Rexel Energy Solutions, and to authorize a contingency not to exceed $15,356. Each motion was seconded and carried despite a recorded single dissent during roll calls.
City staff emphasized the grant paperwork has a hard completion date of June 30 and that staff have been working to ensure contractors are lined up and reimbursement paperwork will be filed. Following approval, staff will finalize procurement and execute change orders or contract documents as needed.
The project is intended to provide public charging at the 116 N. Monroe food‑truck court; funding sources are RAP/MEEDC funds and associated grant reimbursements. Construction scheduling and final invoicing will follow vendor and grant requirements.
