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RFI for Battery-Electric Refuse Collection Trucks and Operational Trials for City of Nanaimo

The City of Nanaimo is seeking information from vendors of battery-electric refuse collection trucks to support future procurement planning. - Government Buyer: - City of Nanaimo - Requested Products/Services: - Battery-electric refuse collection vehicles - Vehicle specifications and technical details - Delivery of a vehicle for demonstration - Operator orientation and training - 7-day operational trial of the vehicle in real-world conditions - Unique Requirements: - Vendors must provide a vehicle for hands-on demonstration and allow city staff to operate it for a week - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to all manufacturers of battery-electric refuse collection trucks - Focus is on operational insights and market sounding, not immediate purchase - OEMs: - No OEMs are specified in the RFI; all relevant manufacturers are encouraged to respond

Description

The City of Nanaimo is seeking information from vendors of electric refuse collection vehicles to gather vehicle information, facilitate a demonstration, and gain operational insights. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assist in potential future procurement. Vendors are asked to provide vehicle details, deliver a vehicle, offer operator orientation, and leave the vehicle for a 7-day operational trial. Full details are outlined in Section 4.0 of the RFI and available on the Nanaimo Bids & Tenders site.

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