This subtitle only applies to vehicle procurement contracts or subcontracts worth $16,000.00 or more. The Department of General Services shall:determine if a zero-emission vehicle equivalent is available to satisfy each vehicle procurement contract and subcontract; and if the Department determines that a zero-emission vehicle equivalent is available, recommend at least 1 zero-emission vehicle equivalent to the City Purchasing Agent to satisfy the vehicle procurement contract or subcontract. The Department of General Services shall consider the following factors when determining if a zero-emission vehicle equivalent is available to satisfy a vehicle procurement contract or subcontract:operational and reliability specifications; cost; and market availability. In determining equivalency, analysis of the “cost” factor required by paragraph (2) shall include:the evaluation of the available zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and whether it is sufficient to support zero-emission vehicles to be procured under the subject vehicle procurement contract or subcontract; and what, if any, construction of new zero-emission vehicle infrastructure is required to support the procurement of zero-emission vehicles under the subject vehicle procurement contract or subcontract. If the Department of General Services determines that a zero-emission vehicle equivalent is unavailable to fulfill a single vehicle procurement contract or subcontract the Department shall deliver a certified determination by the Director or the Director’s designee to the City Purchasing Agent containing:an explanation of the determination; the Department’s analysis of the following factors:operational and reliability specifications; cost; and market availability; and supporting materials.