37043_Jun_29_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 is requesting sealed bids from 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. 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 project 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. The prime contractor must self-perform a minimum of 50% of the total contract value and carry comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage at statutory limits, and auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. All necessary permits, including coordination with Eversource for utility service, must be obtained by the contractor with full compliance to the National Electrical Code (NEC), Connecticut State Building Code, and ADA standards. A one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship is mandatory. The procurement 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. Connecticut sales tax exemptions apply to the project, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documentation.