37043_Jul_6_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document issued by the Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut for the procurement and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Town seeks qualified contractors to furnish, install, network, and commission six (6) Level 2 EV charging stations at four designated municipal properties: two chargers at the Skate Park Parking Lot (66 Prospect Street), one charger at the Municipal Parking Lot (34 Halpin Lane), one charger at the Parks & Recreation Center (195 Danbury Road), and two chargers at the Governor Street Municipal Parking Lot. All stations must meet minimum specifications of 7.7 kW (32A) output, be UL-listed and ENERGY STAR certified, and include ADA compliance, remote monitoring capabilities, and payment processing functionality. The solicitation opened May 22, 2026 and closes June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Skate Park location. Sealed bids must be submitted 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.

Pricing terms are vendor-specified with Free On Board Destination delivery. The project is fully funded through municipal sustainability resources and is not subject to prevailing wage requirements, Small Business Enterprise or Minority Business Enterprise 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, including coordination with Eversource for utility service, must be obtained by the contractor in compliance with the National Electrical Code, Connecticut State Building Code, and ADA standards. A one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship is required. Connecticut sales tax exemptions apply to the project. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documentation, and no incumbent contractors or existing vendors are identified.