2026 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The City of Quincy, Illinois Department of Utilities & Engineering is requesting sealed bids for furnishing and installing dual-port electric vehicle charging stations in City Parking Lot D and City Parking Lot F, along with associated miscellaneous construction work, with bids due July 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. At least 50 percent of workers on the project must be residents of Adams County, Illinois, and all workers must be paid prevailing wage rates as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor.

The scope includes two dual-port charging stations, concrete foundations, electrical work for both parking lots, telescoping steel sign supports, and PCC sidewalk removal and replacement totaling 115 square feet. The contractor must complete all work within 75 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, which will be issued no later than 45 days after contract execution. The successful bidder must not be delinquent in payment of taxes administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue and cannot be barred from contracting with the City of Quincy under Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 720.

The bid schedule includes seven line items: dual-port charging stations (2 each), concrete foundation Type A (6.0 feet), electrical work lump-sum items for both lots, telescoping steel sign support (10.0 feet), base for telescoping steel sign support (2 each), and sidewalk removal and replacement. Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount, payable to the City Treasurer of Quincy. The successful bidder must execute the contract and provide a contract bond within 15 days of the Notice of Award. Standard insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($2 million general aggregate), worker's compensation, and automobile coverage. Proposals will be opened and read publicly at the Quincy City Council Chambers. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities.