Monterey Bay Municipal Fleet Electrification and Workforce Accelerator

The State of California, through the Energy Resources Conservation contracting organization, has awarded an encumbrance-only contract to Monterey County under award number ZVI-25-009, effective February 11, 2026. The contract value is $5.69 million. This award represents a commitment of state resources for a singular deliverable identified as the Monterey Bay Municipal Fleet Electrification and Workforce Accelerator program.

The contract encompasses the development and implementation of a fleet electrification initiative combined with workforce development activities for the Monterey Bay region. The encumbrance-only designation indicates that these funds have been reserved and committed but may be subject to additional conditions or contingencies prior to full obligation. As the prime contractor, Monterey County is responsible for delivering the comprehensive electrification program and associated workforce acceleration components, which will support the transition of municipal fleet vehicles to electric power while simultaneously building regional capacity through workforce training and development initiatives.