Zero-Emission Truck Purchasing Incentive Project

The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department is soliciting proposals from Licensed Motor Carriers for the Zero-Emission Truck Purchasing Incentive Project. The initiative aims to deploy at least ten zero-emission battery electric drayage trucks into service at the Port of Los Angeles by September 30, 2028. Funding is available up to 300,000 dollars per truck, with a total opportunity of up to 24 million dollars per carrier, drawn from a 75 million dollar pool consisting of Department funds and an EPA grant. Selected carriers must enter into a grant agreement and comply with EPA Grant Agreement Number 5Y-97T27601, including Build America, Buy America requirements and federal civil rights statutes. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, and must be submitted as a digital PDF to Tanisha Herr. Evaluation is based on a total point ranking system, and applicants must achieve a minimum score of 70 points to be eligible for funding. Key scoring factors include firm and OEM qualifications, experience with grants or demonstrations, and the competitive bid process for OEM selection. The project requires a four-year performance period, with semi-annual reporting and truck service warranties covering the three-year operational period. Additionally, the documentation references a separate construction project for the Belleville Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall rehabilitation, involving the installation of a precast concrete manhole and outfall pipe with a substantial completion deadline of February 28, 2025.