1332033: EV Charging Stations

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services, procuring on behalf of the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), is requesting proposals for the procurement, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations under RFP 1332033, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The deadline has been extended twice via addenda (originally June 16, postponed to July 13 via Addendum No. 1, then to August 31 via Addendum No. 2). The pre-proposal conference is April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 121 N. LaSalle, Chicago, with virtual participation available via Microsoft Teams; questions are due May 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Respondents may submit proposals for Category A (2FM fleet charging), Category B (CDOT public access pilot), or both. Category A supports expansion of the city fleet from approximately 250 to over 2,000 electric vehicles by 2031 across multiple facilities, with 66 identified deployment sites; Phase I targets ten high-priority sites for installation within six months of award. Category B addresses seven initial public access, pay-to-charge locations with 28 charging ports.

The City anticipates potential need for up to 2,000 Level 2 charging stations, up to 25 Level 3 DC fast charging stations, and up to 100 solar-powered charging stations, subject to funding availability and site readiness. No specific contract value is stated. The contract term is five years with potential extension of up to 181 days at the City's sole discretion.

Evaluation is weighted: technical capabilities (30% for Category A), experience and expertise (20%), customer success practices (20%), vendor performance (10%), implementation and management quality (10%), and cost/budget opportunities (10%). Phase III may include site visits, system demonstrations, and oral presentations for short-listed respondents. No MBE/WBE/VBE goals are specified. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's iSupplier eProcurement portal with required documentation including economic disclosure statements, three-year financial statements, insurance certificates, conflict of interest disclosures, and legal action history. Respondents must acknowledge all RFP documents and addenda in their cover letters.