26-11 EV Charger Installation.pdf.crdownload

This is a solicitation document from the Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut for the procurement and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at municipal properties. The project requires the furnishing, installation, networking, and commissioning of six (6) Level 2 EV charging stations across four designated locations: 66 Prospect Street (Skate Park Parking Lot—two chargers), 34 Halpin Lane (Municipal Parking Lot—one charger), 195 Danbury Road (Parks & Recreation Center—one charger), and Governor Street Municipal Parking Lot (two chargers). A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Skate Park location. Sealed bids are due by June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST via email to purchasing@ridgefieldct.gov. Project award is anticipated within ten business days of bid opening, and all work must be completed within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

The procurement requires a complete turnkey solution with all chargers meeting minimum specifications of 7.7 kW (32A) output, UL-listed and ENERGY STAR certified standards, ADA compliance, networked remote monitoring capabilities, and payment processing functionality. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed. The project is fully funded through municipal sustainability resources and is not subject to Connecticut prevailing wage rate requirements, Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-asides, or bonding requirements. The prime contractor must self-perform a minimum of 50% of the total contract value. Contractors must carry comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage at statutory limits, and auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the Town named as additional insured. All necessary permits must be obtained by the contractor, including coordination with Eversource for utility service, and full compliance is required with the National Electrical Code (NEC), Connecticut State Building Code, and ADA standards. A one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship is mandatory, and Connecticut sales tax exemptions apply to the project.