The department, in cooperation with external stakeholders with appropriate knowledge and expertise, will convene meetings at least quarterly of the agencies listed in WAC 194-28-050 and the local governments required to report under this rule to discuss trends in alternative fuel and vehicle development, including current and near-term market availability, performance metrics, innovative procurement opportunities, and fleet management tools. The meetings will take place in person, by phone, via the Internet, or any combination thereof, through the year 2020, and thereafter as may be warranted.