37043_May_25_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document from 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: 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). The solicitation period runs from May 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT through June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. 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 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. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. The prime contractor must self-perform a minimum of 50% of the total contract value. All chargers must meet minimum specifications of 7.7 kW (32A) output, be UL-listed and ENERGY STAR certified, include ADA compliance, provide networked remote monitoring capabilities, and include payment processing functionality. 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. A one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship is mandatory. Connecticut sales tax exemptions apply to the project. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed.