City of albany electric equipment purchase

On August 8, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant of $160,236.08 to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The award was sub-granted to the City of Albany for the purchase of a new all-electric, zero emissions street sweeper and associated charging equipment. This acquisition aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's emphasis on multimodal transportation improvements and infrastructure modernization, supporting the city's efforts to reduce emissions in municipal fleet operations.

The funding enables the City of Albany to procure advanced environmental technology for street maintenance operations, replacing conventional equipment with an electric alternative. This investment reflects broader federal policy priorities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to advance sustainable transportation infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions in local government operations. The street sweeper and charging infrastructure represent capital equipment improvements that support long-term operational efficiency and environmental compliance objectives for the municipality's public works activities.

Project description

Purchase of a new all-electric, zero emissions street sweeper and charging equipment.