Addendum 2 PRF76 CAT 4.pdf

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114

Maura T. Healey

GOVERNOR

Kimberley Driscoll

LIEUTENANT

GOVERNOR

Rebecca L. Tepper

SECRETARY

Tel: (617) 626-1000 Fax: (617) 626-1081 www.mass.gov/eea

Facilitation and Analysis Services for the Third Assessment of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC)

PRF74 Energy, Climate Action, and Facility Advisory Services Category 1: Energy and Climate Action Research, Analysis, Advisory and Consulting Services

Project # FY27ENER0011

BID # BD-27-1042-ENV-ENV01-131720

Addendum # 2 August 7, 2026

RE: Addendum No. 2 – RFQ Solicitation Document Update

To: All Proposers/Bidders of Record:

Please be advised that the RFQ Solicitation Documents for the above-referenced project have been modified, corrected, and/or supplemented as follows. Addendum No. 2 is hereby incorporated into the Contract Documents.

Purpose of Addendum:

The purpose of this addendum is to summarize procurement clarifications and provide formal responses to questions raised during the bidders' conference held on August 4, 2026. All clarifications, explanations, and additional information provided below are part of the Contract Documents.

General Clarifications Provided During the Bidders' Conference:

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1. The procurement timeline has been adjusted to account for the rescheduling of the bidders' conference.

2. EEA welcomes specific and creative proposals for additional analysis, including approaches to evaluate step-load impacts identified by electric distribution companies and methods for assessing utilization of existing charging infrastructure. The quality and specificity of the technical proposal will be a significant component of EEA's review.

3. EEA will post the bidders' conference slides, notes, and additional procurement information on

COMMBUYS.

4. The preliminary objectives presented during the bidders' conference reflect feedback already received, but EEA noted that assessment scoping is part of the intended project timeline. EEA expects the selected contractor to work closely with the Clean Energy and Climate Plan team so that related analyses are coordinated and mutually informative.

Questions Submitted Verbally During the Bidders' Conference:

1. Can EEA provide additional information regarding the Supplier Diversity Plan requirement and the factors relevant to that requirement?

Response: Bidders must have a Supplier Diversity Program Plan Form in place for procurements above $250,000. Supplier Diversity Program Frequently Asked Bid Questions are attached to this document.

2. What level of detail may be available from the Registry of Motor Vehicles for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle registrations, and could garage-location information be made available?

Response: EEA cannot guarantee access to specific Registry of Motor Vehicles data but will work to obtain relevant information. The accuracy and reliability of particular fields, especially address or garage-location information, would also need to be verified.

3. Would electric vehicle charging station usage or utilization data collected through the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) be available for this assessment? What is the state of this data collection and the experience of the EEA team in using host site data?

Response: MassDEP can provide the quarterly reports from DCFC grantees that it has received (see Reporting Template https://www.mass.gov/doc/massevip-dcfc-reporting-template/download) MassDEP does not routinely collect such data for Level 2 chargers. The EEA team does not have experience in using site host data.

4. EEA indicated they are seeking an especially focused, actionable plan, and that they are eager to engage a variety of stakeholders. Is this goal based on previous feedback? Which audiences should the assessment serve?

Response: This objective reflects feedback on the prior assessment, including concerns regarding its length, accessibility, and the need to increase EV charging awareness among the public. EEA intends for the assessment to be useful to municipalities, site hosts, members of the https://www.mass.gov/doc/massevip-dcfc-reporting-template/download https://www.mass.gov/doc/massevip-dcfc-reporting-template/download public, and other actors across the transportation-electrification sector. EEA is also interested in developing a practical library of supporting resources that is actively used. Proposals may suggest how the Third EVICC Assessment can address barriers to awareness, adoption, and attendance at EVICC assessment public hearings.

5. How does EEA envision how the consultant will be involved in the process for developing the assessment scope after the September EVICC public meeting?

Response: EEA is already having preliminary conversations to scope the Third Assessment.

The selected contractor will participate in a collaborative process to synthesize this existing feedback and collect and record additional public feedback at the September EVICC meeting.

The contractor will assist the EEA team in identifying areas requiring additional focus and incorporating stakeholder comments about the initial draft Third Assessment scope into a finalized scope and detailed outline.

6. How will the modeling and scenario development timeline for the assessment align with the 2035 Clean Energy and Climate Plan (CECP)?

Response: The analytical portions of the EVICC assessment and CECP will likely be completed around the same time. EEA hopes that the analytical portion of the CECP will conclude in time to run the relevant models for the EVICC assessment. The CECP is expected to establish a central pathway for charger deployment, which the EVICC assessment is intended to build upon by testing sensitivities, uncertainties, and how demand may change across scenarios. These scenarios are intended to help develop robust strategies to address potential challenges rather than create conflicting conclusions with the CECP.

7. For the grid-impact analysis, is EEA more concerned with substation impacts than feeder-level impacts?

Response: EEA is interested in both substation and feeder-level impacts. Feedback from the electric distribution companies indicates that step changes that implicate substation upgrades are most essential for informing their investment needs. Pending scoping discussions, EEA would like to see the analysis address fleet depots and other large step loads that may significantly affect substations. Early scoping of how the Section 103 process will be incorporated in the Third Assessment will be required. The Section 103 plans following the Second Assessment will be filed shortly.

8. How much input should the selected contractor have in setting agendas and shaping the assessment strategy with the broader EVICC membership?

Response: EEA welcomes substantive feedback, strategic recommendations, and support from the selected contractor. EEA will retain final responsibility for project management.

9. Does EEA have a targeted list of locations or organizations for public hearings? Should the selected contractor assist with venue selection and technical arrangements?

Response: EEA is required to hold three in-person public hearings in different parts of the Commonwealth, and may hold a fourth remote public hearing. The selected contractor should assist with identifying and contacting relevant organizations to support outreach and locate appropriate venues in addition to helping to plan the agenda and prepare slides. The contractor will also provide logistical and technical support.

10. What is EEA's preferred balance and relationship between consultant support and EEA work for monthly EVICC meeting facilitation and engagement?

Response: EEA's primary need is administrative and assessment-related strategy support rather than general facilitation. The selected contractor should help develop an interactive engagement plan to advise how meetings can best inform the assessment. Anticipated administrative support may include distributing materials, maintaining project schedules and presentation decks, reviewing presentations, preparing and circulating minutes, and sequencing topics in a manner that supports a strong final product. EEA identifies speakers and meeting topics but expects contractor input. Proposed strategic support for the charging industry working group to inform the assessment would also be viewed positively.

11. How will the current MassCEC vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot and its anticipated findings inform the assessment. Does the pilot include residential, fleet, or both types of applications?

Response: MassCEC has publicly indicated that it expects to publish a Vehicle-to-Everything Guidebook in early 2027 summarizing lessons learned and providing practical guidance. The pilot includes individual, commercial, municipal, and school-bus applications. EEA plans to incorporate lessons learned from the guidebook into the assessment.

12. To what extent should the assessment focus on environmental justice (EJ) and low-income communities? Has EEA received feedback on how the prior analysis should be improved or changed?

Response: EEA welcomes proposals that align with the Commonwealth's environmental justice and equity goals. EEA has received limited feedback on this topic to date and intends to seek additional feedback from the Office of Environmental Justice and Equity. The prior EVICC assessment included extensive analysis of multifamily housing without access to charging to increase EV accessibility in EJ communities.

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