KYTC_RFP 4_Attachment 01_Technical Requirements_v10_20260428.pdf

Attachment 1 – Technical Requirements

All applicable requirements of Title 23 United States Code (U.S.C.) and 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 200 apply to the administration of these funds, which include, but are not limited to: 23 CFR 680; the Davis-Bacon Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), including an initial NEPA meeting before the NEPA process starts; the National Electric Code; and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).

The Developer must also comply with all other standards and requirements required by federal, state, and local laws.

In addition to the above, Developers must comply with the following technical requirements.

1 Additional Site Requirements and Specifications

1.1 Site

Accessibility

The Project Site shall be accessible to the public and reachable from a public road 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Access to the Project Site must have adequate traffic control measures, such as signage, signals, striping, etc. These sites may be situated on private property.

1.2 ADA

Compliance

The Project Site shall adhere to ADA requirements, incorporating a minimum of one ADA-compliant DCFC EV charging space equipped with access to one ADA-compliant electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) pedestal. The ADA-compliant EV charging space, EVSE pedestal, accessible paths, and emergency stop (E-Stop) button shall adhere to the design recommendations specified by the U.S. Access Board. U.S. Access Board recommendations are mandatory for each site.

In addition, the ADA-compliant EV charging space and EVSE shall meet the following requirements.

The ADA EV charger must be located on an accessible route, as defined in the ADA, and shall provide the following:

• A vehicle charging space at least 11 feet wide and 20 feet long

• Adjoining access aisle at least 5 feet wide

• Clear ground space at the same level as the vehicle charging space

• Bollards positioned to not interfere with access

Accessible EV chargers shall provide accessible operable parts, as defined in the ADA, that do the following:

• Are no higher than 48 inches above the ground space and no farther than 10 inches away

• Provide a display screen visible from a point located 40 inches above the clear ground space

• Provide a cable management system

1.3 Site Signage

The Project Site shall have clear signage that indicates the site's location and the locations of the charging ports within the site. Signage shall follow the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as applicable. This includes signage at the EV charging stations, including the ADA-compliant charging space. If non-NEVI ports are included in the project, signage must be included to identify the NEVI ports. The Proposer is responsible for obtaining all signage permits and approvals.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-680 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-680 https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction#:%7E:text=Davis%2DBacon%20Act%20and%20Related,similar%20projects%20in%20the%20area.

https://www.ada.gov/ https://www.justice.gov/crt/fcs/TitleVI https://www.justice.gov/crt/fcs/TitleVI https://ceq.doe.gov/ https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/7/0/nfpa-70 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/contracts/buyam_qa.cfm https://www.access-board.gov/tad/ev/ https://www.access-board.gov/tad/ev/ https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/11th_Edition/mutcd11thedition.pdf https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/11th_Edition/mutcd11thedition.pdf https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/11th_Edition/mutcd11thedition.pdf

1.4 Safety

Lighting

The Project Site shall provide lighting for all EV chargers and corresponding EV charging spaces. Lighting levels and requirements shall be consistent with existing jurisdictional and zoning requirements.

1.5 Cell Phone

Service

The Developer shall ensure there is adequate cell phone service available at the Project Site. This may include an open-access Wi-Fi hotspot.

1.6 Trash Cans

The Project Site shall have trash cans available to site users. The trash (and recycling receptables, if provided) shall be emptied and maintained on a regular basis to prevent overflow.

1.7 Snow and Ice

Removal

The Developer shall provide snow and ice removal service at the Project Site when snow accumulates above 1 inch or ice accumulates above 0.25 inch within 24 hours of the conclusion of the snow or ice event.

1.8 Physical

Security

All EV chargers, electrical infrastructure, and other equipment at the Project Site shall be physically secured to prevent unauthorized access and must be protected from being hit by vehicles from inside and outside of the site, including bollards. Appropriate fire extinguishers and fire protection for the EV charging station must also be included at the Project Site.

1.9 Security

Cameras

The project shall have at least one security camera that can be remotely monitored by the Developer that captures the entire site. Additional cameras shall be provided if one camera does not provide sufficient coverage of the site. The cameras shall record and the Developer shall maintain a rolling recording of at least 24 hours.

2 Additional Charger Requirements and Specifications

2.1 Charging

Ports

The Project Site shall contain at least 4 NEVI charging ports, at least two of which shall be DCFC ports.

2.2 Port Power

All DCFC ports shall be capable of continuous and simultaneous charging at a power level of 150kW or greater. All Level 2 ports shall be capable of continuous and simultaneous charging at a power level of 6kW or greater.

2.3 Range of Operating Temperature

EV chargers shall be capable of operating over an ambient temperature range of minus 22 degrees to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.4 Charger Locks and Tamper Prevention

The EV chargers shall incorporate security features to deter tampering, including using locks on enclosures and tamper-resistant screws.

2.5 Weather

Resistance

The EV chargers shall be constructed to withstand harsh weather conditions, such as snow, ice, heavy rains, extreme temperatures, and high winds. All aboveground structures, cabinets, and enclosures shall be designed in accordance with local building code standards, and EV charger enclosures shall have a minimum rating of IP54 or equivalent.

2.6 Floodplain

Mitigation

If the proposed EV charging station is located in a 100-year floodplain, the Developer shall conduct the required floodplain assessments and obtain the proper permits for being located in a floodplain. The Developer shall include mitigations at the site to protect the equipment during a flooding event.

Mitigations may include elevating equipment above base flood elevation, installing flood barriers, improving site drainage, and using flood-resistant materials.

2.7 Range of Output Current

All DCFC charging ports shall be able to provide output currents up to at least 350 amps of direct current (ADC). All Level 2 charging ports shall be able to provide output currents up to at least 30 amps.

2.8 DCFC Output Current Limit

The DCFC output current may be the lower of 350 ADC or the current required to reach 150kW based on the output voltage. DCFC ports shall be capable of outputting at least one voltage and current combination that reaches 150kW, which is satisfied by operating at any point along the line in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Required Operating Output

2.9 DCFC NACS

Connectors

The DCFC charger(s) must be capable of charging any Combined Charging Standard- (CCS1) and North American Charging Standard- (NACS) compliant vehicle. Each DCFC port must have both a CCS1 and NACS connector.

2.10 Emergency

Shut Off

All EVSE must have an emergency stop (E-Stop) button in an ADA-accessible location that will remove power from the EVSE when activated. At least one E- Stop button must be located at least 10 feet but no more than 100 feet from the EVSE. The E-Stop button must be marked with a sign stating “Emergency Electricity Shutoff”.

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

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Output Current

150 kW Limit

150 kW Limit

2.11

Minimum Power Supply and Battery Energy Storage System Requirement

A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) may be installed at any site to control demand charges or provide backup power. For some sites, based on the expected utilization over the 5-year operations and maintenance (O&M) period, a BESS may also be used to supplement the power supply from the grid. When less than 150kW per port of grid capacity is installed, failure of the BESS to meet the power delivery request of a charging vehicle up to 150kW per port will be assessed as an outage of the relevant port(s) and shall count against the minimum uptime requirement for the port(s). The minimum grid capacity per port and minimum BESS size requirements for each site are in a table at the end of this document.

The required size of an installed BESS depends on how the BESS is connected to the charging ports. If each port has a dedicated BESS that is not connected to any other port, the “Dedicated” requirement must be met, which is the first number in the table. If the BESS is shared among all ports, the “Shared” requirement must be met, which is the second number in the table. If there is only a single number in the table, it applies to both Dedicated and Shared BESS configurations. BESS size requirements may be interpolated for installed grid capacities not shown in the table as long as the minimum grid capacity is met.

2.12 NEVI Port Power Sharing

The Project Site shall have a minimum of four NEVI-compliant charging ports.

Additional charging ports that do not meet the NEVI requirements are allowed, but these additional, non-NEVI ports are ineligible for NEVI funding.

Power sharing between the NEVI ports and the non-NEVI ports is allowed, as long as the 150kW continuous and simultaneous power requirements for the DCFC NEVI ports and 6kW continuous and simultaneous power requirements for Level 2 NEVI ports are met.

The full cost of the utility upgrades to support all charging ports is an eligible expense. The cost of any equipment that supports only the non-NEVI ports is an ineligible expense. The cost eligibility of any shared equipment that supports both the NEVI and non-NEVI ports shall be prorated based on the proportion of the power rating of the equipment that can supply the NEVI ports simultaneously.

If the site contains both NEVI ports and non-NEVI ports, signage shall be provided to clearly identify the NEVI ports.

3 Cybersecurity and Data Management Requirements

3.1

Cybersecurity Report and Annual Third- Party Security Assessment

The Developer shall develop a written cybersecurity plan. The plan and implementation of the plan by the station operator must be audited annually by a third party. The Developer shall provide proof of annual cybersecurity audits from the following:

• Charge Point Operator (CPO)

• Electric Vehicle Service Provider (EVSP)

• Cloud Service Provider (If used)

• Other Service Providers (If used)

Examples of certifications that may meet this requirement include the following:

• Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Certification

• Government Risk and Authorization Management Program (GovRAMP) Certification

• SOC 2 Type II

• ISO 27001

3.2 Annual Cybersecurity Report

The Developer shall provide the following information annually in a format to be provided by KYTC:

• Proof and details including type and date of third-party cybersecurity audits

• Proof and details including type and certification date of payment processor PCI compliance

• Proof and details including type and certification date of payment terminal PCI compliance and EMVCo certification

• Details including responsible individual and procedures for cybersecurity notifications to KYTC

3.3 Cybersecurity Incident Response Team

The Developer shall establish a Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) comprising Developer staff members who will be responsible for responding to any cybersecurity events that may occur during any phase of the project.

3.4 Cybersecurity Event Notification

The Developer shall inform KYTC of any cybersecurity event that requires notification to any person under federal or state law, including the following:

• Notification of data breaches or incidents affecting an electric utility.

• Notification of unauthorized physical access to technology infrastructure, regardless of whether it results in a cybersecurity event or not. Examples include breaking open a charger cabinet or accessing a server room. The Developer shall provide the full details of the incident or breach to KYTC.

• Notification of a cybersecurity lawsuit or potential legal action that involves the NEVI station(s) operated by the Developer under the Agreement with KYTC or involves the Agreement between the Developer and KYTC.

Notification shall be provided within 24 hours of any employee, agent, or other representative of the Developer's discovery of the event.

4 Payment Method Requirements

4.1 EMVCo

Certification EVSE payment terminals shall be EMVCo Level 1 certified.

4.2 Phone Payment

Method

An automated, toll-free phone number used for payment shall optionally take payment information either through a live operator or an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) touch-tone system.

Per 23 CFR 680.106(f)(1) the Developer shall provide either a Phone Payment or an SMS Payment method.

4.3 SMS Payment

Method

An SMS method used for payment shall respond to a user’s message with the URL to a secure payment portal website where payment may be made to initiate a charging session from a standard web browser. Use of the secure payment portal shall not require an account or membership.

Per 23 CFR 680.106(f)(1) the Developer shall provide either a Phone Payment or an SMS Payment method.

5 Operations and Maintenance Requirements

5.1 Regular Preventative Maintenance

The Developer shall perform monthly preventative maintenance and appropriate updates to both firmware and software systems on the EVSE infrastructure. This shall include checking for damage and vandalism and replacing any damaged or deteriorated cables or connectors. EV charging stations must be checked regularly for tampering (e.g., card skimmers, damage near or around the internal access panel).

5.2 Customer

Service

The Developer shall provide a toll-free customer service phone line. The Developer shall also provide a website or text message number to report problems or issues with the EV chargers or Project Site. These shall be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and posted clearly and visibly at the charging stations. All contact methods must connect the customer to the Developer or their designee and must provide access for users that have limited English proficiency and for people with disabilities.

6 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

6.1

Qualified Workforce Training and Technician Documentation

The Developer shall verify that the workforce installing, maintaining, and operating EVSE has appropriate licenses, certifications, and training and verify that charger installation and maintenance is performed safely by a qualified, and increasingly diverse workforce of licensed technicians and other laborers per 23 CFR 680.

Further, the Developer shall verify that all electricians installing, operating, or maintaining EVSE have obtained certification from the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) or the Independent Electrical Contractors Electric Vehicle Charging Station Training Program (IEC Training Advantage).

If there are two or more electricians working on the EVSE at the same time, then in addition to the requirements above, at least one of the electricians must be enrolled in an electrical registered apprenticeship program. An apprentice is not required to have EVITP or IEC Training Advantage certification. These requirements do not apply to work at the site that is not installation, operation, and maintenance of the EVSE itself.

The Developer shall verify that all other on-site, non-electrical workers directly involved in the installation, operation, and maintenance of EVSE have graduated from a registered apprenticeship program or have appropriate licenses, certifications, and training, as required by the state.

Minimum BESS Usable Capacity to Replace Grid Capacity

Zone

Min.

Grid

(kVA)

Installed Grid Connection (Site Level / per Port) (kVA) Minimum BESS Capacity (Shared Site Level / Dedicated per Port) (kWh)

25 30 37.5 45 50 75 100 112.5 150 167 200 225 250 300 333 500

6.25 7.5 9.38 11.25 12.5 18.75 25 28.13 37.5 41.75 50 56.25 62.5 75 83.25 125

CZ1 25

6.25

CZ2 25

6.25

CZ3 150

37.5 – – – – – – – – 495

CZ4 37.5

9.38 – – 335

CZ5 30

7.5 – 330

CZ6 45

11.25 – – – 330

CZ7 250

62.5 – – – – – – – – – – – – 1130

CZ8 25

6.25

CZ9 45

11.25 – – – 355

CZ10 25

6.25

CZ11 75

18.75 – – – – – 255

CZ12 25

6.25

CZ13 25

6.25

Zone

Min.

Grid

(kVA)

Installed Grid Connection (Site Level / per Port) (kVA) Minimum BESS Capacity (Shared Site Level / Dedicated per Port) (kWh)

25 30 37.5 45 50 75 100 112.5 150 167 200 225 250 300 333 500

6.25 7.5 9.38 11.25 12.5 18.75 25 28.13 37.5 41.75 50 56.25 62.5 75 83.25 125

CZ14 25

6.25

CZ15 100

25 – – – – – – 450

CZ16 45

11.25 – – – 310

CZ17 37.5

9.38 – – 330

UZ1 75

18.75 – – – – – 410

UZ2 75

18.75 – – – – – 245

UZ3 600

150 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

UZ4 600

150 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

UZ5 600

150 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

UZ6 167

41.75 – – – – – – – – – 825

All Rural

6.25

Batteries can be installed either at the site level (e.g., a single shared battery supplying power to all ports) or at the port level (e.g., a dedicated battery for each port). If 150 kW of grid capacity is installed per port, then there are no specific requirements for BESS size.

For a BESS used to reduce grid capacity, the requirements for shared batteries are given at the site level and shown in bold. For a single site-wide shared battery, the minimum battery size is what is shown in the table. Site level requirements for grid connection size in kVA and BESS size in kWh are independent of the number of ports installed.

The requirements for dedicated batteries are given at the port level and shown in italics. When each port has a separate, dedicated battery, there will be multiple batteries installed where each battery has a minimum size as given in the table. The total grid connection size in kVA must be large enough to provide each port with the specified minimum value.

For sites that utilize a BESS to reduce the required grid capacity, the Proposer is responsible for maintaining the required 97% uptime per port through the entire 5-year operating period. Any failure of a port to deliver the full power requested by a vehicle up to 150 kW is an outage that must be tracked and reported, even if the vehicle is still able to successfully charge at a lower power level. The table above provides minimum values that are required by KYTC for each zone. KYTC does not guarantee that these battery sizes are adequate to meet all uptime requirements. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure that the EVSE, BESS, and utility connection proposed can meet the requirements of the NEVI program.

Attachment 1 – Technical Requirements