Illinois RFP_Addendum_01.pdf

Universal EV LLC | RFP Addendum No. 1 | NEVI EVSE Installation – Minonk, IL

Addendum No. 1 | All other RFP terms remain unchanged | Proposal Deadline: June 26, 2026

ADDENDUM NO. 1

Request for Proposals — NEVI EVSE Installation — 1312 Carolyn Dr, Minonk, IL 61760

Issued By: Universal EV LLC

Addendum Date: 06/11/2026

Original RFP Date: June 8, 2026

Proposal Deadline: June 26, 2026 — UNCHANGED

Project: NEVI EVSE Installation — 1312 Carolyn Dr, Minonk, IL 61760

Submitted To: All Prospective Bidders

IMPORTANT: This Addendum No. 1 forms part of the RFP and must be acknowledged in your proposal submission. All prospective bidders who received the original RFP — including those who have indicated they will not submit a proposal — are required to receive this addendum per federal procurement requirements (2 CFR Part 200). This addendum may affect your decision to submit a proposal.

1. PURPOSE OF THIS ADDENDUM

Universal EV LLC issues this Addendum No. 1 to clarify the EVSE equipment specifications contained in the original RFP dated June 8, 2026. This addendum supersedes any conflicting language in the original RFP regarding EVSE equipment requirements.

2. CLARIFICATION — EVSE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

The original RFP references the following as specified equipment:

Specified Equipment (Original RFP): 4 x Tritium PKM150 CS DC Fast Chargers (150kW) and 2 x Tritium PKM150 RU DC Rectification Units

Universal EV LLC hereby clarifies that the Tritium PKM150 specification represents the minimum performance standard and design basis only. It is NOT a mandatory equipment requirement.

Proposers are permitted and encouraged to propose alternative EVSE hardware, provided all requirements in Section 3 below are fully met. Proposals offering alternative compliant equipment will be evaluated on equal footing with proposals offering Tritium equipment.

3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE EVSE EQUIPMENT

Any alternative EVSE equipment proposed must meet ALL of the following requirements.

Failure to meet any single requirement will result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive for equipment compliance.

3a. NEVI Technical Compliance — 23 CFR Part 680

• Minimum 150kW DC output per charging port

• Dual port dispenser — both CCS1 (SAE J1772 Type 1 DC) and NACS (SAE J3400) connectors required per port

• Open access payment — credit/debit card with contactless RFID support required (no app or membership required)

• QR code payment option required

• Pricing clearly displayed at charger prior to session initiation

• OCPP 2.0.1 network protocol compatibility required

• Minimum 97% uptime capability per port per calendar month

• Real-time or near real-time data reporting capability to FHWA EV data portal

• UL 2202 (DC Charging Equipment) or equivalent certification required

• UL 2231-1 and UL 2231-2 (Personnel Protection Systems) certification required

• NEMA Type 3R (Rainproof) enclosure minimum

• ADA accessibility compliance per 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

• Cord length must not exceed 25 feet per NEC 625.17

3b. Build America Buy America Act (BABA) Compliance

• All proposed EVSE equipment — including charger dispensers, rectification units, and associated hardware — must be manufactured in the United States per Section 70914 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58)

• Proposer must submit BABA compliance certification for all proposed equipment with their proposal

• If a BABA waiver has been approved for the proposed equipment, documentation of the approved waiver must be included

• Unsubstantiated BABA compliance claims will result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive

3c. Technical Compatibility

• Proposed equipment must be compatible with the existing approved engineering design (Nordic Asia Solutions, Project ID UNE-25-06/15)

• If alternative equipment requires design modifications, the proposer must identify and include the cost of all required redesign in their proposal price

• All proposed equipment must be compatible with Owner-provided network services

(OCPP 2.0.1)

3d. Owner Approval

• Final approval of any alternative equipment rests with Universal EV LLC

• Approval will not be unreasonably withheld for equipment that meets all requirements above

• Owner reserves the right to request additional technical documentation to verify compliance

4. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT

Proposers offering alternative EVSE equipment must include the following in their proposal:

1. Complete equipment specifications including model number, output ratings, connector types, certifications, dimensions, and operating temperature range

2. Copies of all applicable certifications (UL 2202, UL 2231-1, UL 2231-2, NEMA rating)

3. BABA compliance certification signed by an authorized representative of the equipment manufacturer

4. OCPP 2.0.1 compatibility documentation or certification

5. Description of any required design modifications and associated costs

6. Evidence of minimum 97% uptime performance (e.g., network performance data, manufacturer specifications, or reference site data)

5. NO OTHER CHANGES

All other terms, conditions, scope requirements, qualifications, evaluation criteria, and deadlines contained in the original RFP dated June 8, 2026 remain in full force and effect. The proposal submission deadline of June 26, 2026 is UNCHANGED.

6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT REQUIRED

All proposers must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum No. 1 in their proposal submission by including the following statement on the proposal cover page or in a cover letter:

"The undersigned acknowledges receipt of Addendum No. 1 dated [INSERT DATE] and confirms that this proposal has been prepared in accordance with the original RFP and Addendum No. 1."

Failure to acknowledge this addendum may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.

7. QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this addendum must be submitted in writing to:

Email: proposal@universalgreengroup.com Subject Line: "Addendum No. 1 Question — NEVI EVSE Minonk IL" Deadline: June 18, 2026

Responses will be distributed in writing to all registered bidders. No oral interpretations will be made.

Issued by:

Shwet Shah

Project Manager, Universal EV LLC proposal@universalgreengroup.com | (214) 989-4173

Date: 06/11/2026

This Addendum No. 1 has been posted on universalevcharging.com/rfp and ConstructionBidSource.com and distributed to all prospective bidders who received the original RFP.