CINCINNATI, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, today announced that it has been awarded a Sourcewell contract for procurement in the category of Class 4-8 chassis and cabs with related equipment, accessories, and services. This significant achievement allows Workhorse to expand its reach to government, educational, and nonprofit sectors within all 50 states and Canada.

Sourcewell is a government agency created by the Minnesota legislature as a local unit of government (Minn. Const. art. XII, sec. 3) and serves as a service cooperative. Sourcewell is dedicated to streamlining the procurement process and combines the purchasing power of numerous agencies into a single cooperative group. Their contracts are competitively solicited to meet the public bidding requirements of participating entities. Workhorse was awarded a Sourcewell contract following a rigorous request for proposal process resulting in contracts that meet, or exceed, local procurement requirements.

As an awarded contract supplier, Workhorse has joined an elite group of vendors approved to serve Sourcewell’s network of members across the United States and Canada. Sourcewell participants now have streamlined access to Workhorse's portfolio of all-electric medium-duty vehicles, including the W56 step van, W750 step van, and W4 CC cab chassis.

“We are honored to be awarded by Sourcewell as an approved provider,” said Ryan Gaul, Workhorse President of Commercial Vehicles. “Sourcewell's streamlined purchasing process satisfies the legal requirement of the traditional bidding process, enabling our customers to quickly and efficiently acquire zero-emission vehicles that meet their operational requirements. Municipalities across the nation are leading the way in the transition to zero-emissions fleets and this contract will allow Workhorse to work with them efficiently to deploy the vehicles they need to meet their plans.”

Contract Information:
Contract Number: #032824-WKH
Maturity Date: July 9, 2028
Contract Renewal: One-year extensions
Learn more about Sourcewell and its contract with Workhorse at sourcewell-mn.gov.

About Sourcewell

Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization that partners with education, government, and nonprofits to empower student and community success. Throughout North America, Sourcewell offers a cooperative purchasing program with over 400 awarded suppliers on contract, simplifying the buying process for its members and ensuring they receive the best value for their procurement needs.

About Workhorse Group Inc.

Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing ground-based electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance, battery-electric trucks. Workhorse also develops cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment. For additional information visit workhorse.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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