Best Value Posting-Recharge Massachusetts

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) of Massachusetts is conducting a Best Value procurement for the Recharge Massachusetts program, seeking to continue its contract with Recharge America, Inc. through a competitive due diligence process. The procurement aims to expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and awareness, particularly in smaller and underserved communities. Specific program deliverables include recruiting 30 new participant entities by June 2026, providing 120 technical assistance calls, publishing newsletters and website updates, hosting community engagement campaigns, supporting an Innovation Exchange, and conducting a statewide Clean Transportation Symposium. Vendors must submit comprehensive responses through the COMMBUYS online platform by 3:00 PM on September 12, 2025, detailing their qualifications and relevant experience. The EEA will review submitted documentation to determine whether to proceed with the incumbent contractor or consider alternative offers that can maintain the program's current level and quality of service. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendors' ability to seamlessly continue the program's existing initiatives and advance greenhouse gas reduction goals in the transportation sector.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current incumbent, Recharge America, Inc., appears to be the primary focus, with the EEA expressing a preference for continuing the existing contract to avoid disrupting progress and minimizing reinvestment in resources, tools, and procedures. The contract has a potential value of up to $260,000 for an additional year of program implementation. No specific information is provided about integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The procurement process is designed to be open, fair, and competitive, allowing potential alternative vendors to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering the same comprehensive set of services currently provided by Recharge America, Inc. The EEA's primary objective is to ensure continued effective implementation of the Recharge Massachusetts program while maintaining the momentum of its clean transportation and climate action initiatives.