Clean heavy-duty vehicle infrastructure

The City of Atlanta is seeking qualified firms to procure, install, and maintain Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) infrastructure as part of the federally funded EcoFleet ATL initiative. The project involves replacing seven internal combustion engine vehicles with electric heavy-duty vehicles across multiple city departments, including Fleet HQ, Department of Watershed Management, and Department of Aviation. The procurement requires installation of seven 100 kW+ DCFC chargers with up to fourteen total ports at four city-owned locations, with specific sites including Fleet HQ at 23 Claire Drive, DWM RM Clayton at 2440 Bolton Rd NW, DWM Drinking Water at 651 14th St NW, and DOA at 1300 ASR Road. Bidders must demonstrate successful completion of at least three Level 3 DCFC projects and possess knowledge of OCPP 2.0.1 and OCPI 2.2.1 protocols. The project requires comprehensive integration with the City's fleet management platforms including Geotab, Asset Works, and Samsara, and includes workforce training and emissions reduction tracking. The proposal submission deadline is January 9, 2026, with key evaluation criteria focusing on technical expertise, compliance capabilities, and prior municipal EV charging project experience.

The procurement includes specific labor requirements, mandating that 15 percent of work hours be dedicated to apprenticeship labor. The project is funded through an EPA Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Grant and requires full compliance with Build America Buy America (BABA) and Davis-Bacon Act regulations. Bidders must provide references from at least two municipal or local governmental agencies with successful EV charging project experience. The work breakdown allocates percentages across engineering and construction (45%), project management (20%), technology integration (15%), workforce training (10%), and compliance documentation (10%). Successful contractors must commit to a five-year preventative maintenance plan and provide a five-year minimum hardware and software warranty, with a required 98 percent minimum successful charging guarantee per port annually. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive infrastructure and technology integration suggest a significant investment in modernizing the city's fleet electrification efforts. The project is located in Fulton County, Georgia, and applies to multiple city departments seeking to reduce emissions and modernize their vehicle infrastructure.