26-11 EV Charger Installation

The Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the procurement and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at four designated municipal properties. The project requires the furnishing, installation, networking, and commissioning of six (6) Level 2 EV charging stations to support the Town's sustainability objectives. The stations will be deployed at 66 Prospect Street (Skate Park Parking Lot—two chargers), 34 Halpin Lane (Municipal Parking Lot—one charger), 195 Danbury Road (Parks & Recreation Center—one charger), and Governor Street Municipal Parking Lot (two chargers). Deliverables include a complete turnkey solution encompassing equipment, materials, labor, permitting, commissioning, and training, with all chargers meeting minimum specifications of 7.7 kW (32A) output, UL-listed and ENERGY STAR certified standards, ADA compliance, networked remote monitoring capabilities, and payment processing functionality. Bidders must demonstrate substantial experience with Level 2 EV charger installations, technical competency, competitive pricing, realistic installation timelines, equipment quality and reliability, comprehensive warranty and post-installation support, and thorough submission documentation. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Skate Park location, with sealed bids due by June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST via email to purchasing@ridgefieldct.gov. Project award is anticipated within ten business days of bid opening, and all work must be completed within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

This procurement is fully funded through municipal sustainability resources and is not subject to Connecticut prevailing wage rate requirements, Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-asides, or bonding requirements. The prime contractor must self-perform a minimum of 50% of the total contract value. No incumbent contractors or existing vendors are identified in the solicitation documentation. Contractors must carry comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage at statutory limits, and auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the Town named as additional insured. All necessary permits must be obtained by the contractor, including coordination with Eversource for utility service, and full compliance is required with the National Electrical Code (NEC), Connecticut State Building Code, and ADA standards. A one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship is mandatory, and Connecticut sales tax exemptions apply to the project. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documentation.